greystone gcc march & april 2014 e-newsletter
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SPRING EDITION • MARCH - APRIL 2014
Abby Johnson, Caraline Sbrissa, and Susan DuBose
Suzy Baker and Monica Sbrissa
Heart Guild of Birmingham Wear Red Luncheon benefitting the American Heart Association
Friday, February 7, 2014 Founders Clubhouse
Lina Zaharias and Riley DiClemente Tammy Savage and Kim Johnson
INDEX President’s Message...................................................1
General Manager’s Message......................................2
Welcome New & Former Members........................3-4
Membership News & Host an Event...........................5
Spring Flavors..............................................................6
Special Events (Dining & Social)..................................7
Aquatics News.............................................................8
Fitness News...............................................................9
Tennis News..............................................................10
Founders Vintage Classic..........................................11
Dollars for Scholars...................................................12
From Your Head Golf Pro..........................................13
From the TaylorMade Performance Lab.............14-15
Men’s Member Guest...............................................15
Greystone Invitational..............................................15
From Your Director of Instruction............................16
Dear fellow Members,
WOW! What a cold and unusual winter. It has made it hard to utilize our club. Here’s hoping spring arrives early and with a bang!
However, the cold has been good for one thing. It has allowed the Strategic Planning Committee and the Board to work hard on finalizing the strategic plan and its implementation. We are excited about this time in our club’s history and look forward to announcing our strategic plan and other great news at the Town Hall Meeting on April 9, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. in the Founders Main Dining Room. There will be many details to discuss, so I hope you will plan to attend this event.
Once spring arrives, we have a full calendar with numerous exciting events. Legacy Late Nite will return on March 21, 2014, and continue through the summer on Friday nights. The Ladies SEC Golf Tournament will return on the weekend of April 18, 2014. This is our second year of hosting this event, and we look forward to building on our first-year success. This is a great event and we are hoping to get as many members involved as possible. Please come out and support your favorite SEC school and see the future LPGA players.
As our main recruiting event for spring, we will bring back the Passport Program, a 45-day trial membership for prospective new members. Please encourage any of your friends who you would love to see join the club to participate in this program. See page 5 for further details.
As always, the success of our club depends on you. We try hard to provide food, service, and events that are second to none for your fun and enjoyment. Please come out and support these events and give us your feedback on how we can make the events better going forward.
I look forward to seeing you at the club.
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Jeff Clifton, 2014 President [email protected] (205) 790-3771
LEGACY
LATE NITE
WILL
RETURN
Friday,
March 21
The Alabama Crimson Tide took the 2013 SEC Women’s Golf Championship title
Dear Members,
I only thought that last year’s cold and rainy season in January, February, and March was an aberration... yes, I was wrong
again! Despite the weather in which we have no control, I am extremely excited about Greystone.
During the snow issues in January, many members and residents went out of their way to help fellow members & residents, the Greystone staff, and even strangers with shelter, food, and travel. The Greystone community is extraordinary with helping others!
Chef Daniel Mitchell and the Food & Beverage Team were featured on the cover of Club & Resort Chef to Chef magazine! What a great honor for Daniel and his culinary team.
The comprehensive Strategic Plan Committee will be reviewing Greystone’s future in a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in the Founders Main Dining Room. All Members and spouses are encouraged to attend this important meeting.
Congratulations to Director of Golf Instruction Mark Blackburn on his Team Titleist honor as one of the Top 100 Teachers in America.
MVP’s. Greystone’s associates have created a Mission, Values, and Principles (MVP’s) that will guide our daily decision making, standards, and how we take care of you! Each staff member will be provided a card listing the MVP’s and will refer to it daily to complete their tasks.
CMAA World Conference Update. In February, I had the privilege to attend the 87th CMAA World Conference and Expo in Orlando, Florida. The conference brings 2,500 managers and 500 students from around the world to participate in continued education for club managers. Over fifty hours of education and classroom seminars are the key component over the five days. There is a cautious optimism about the future of private clubs.
The SEC Women’s Golf Championship returns to the Founders Course April 18-20, 2014. This is the second year of four consecutive years that the SEC will be at Greystone. Your support through volunteering and viewing is what makes Greystone special.
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pfrimmer as they celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary at Greystone!
The congratulations continue as Mr. and Mrs. Jim Roy celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at Greystone on January 18th!
Have a great spring season at Greystone!
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Jack and Mary Pfrimmer celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary at
Greystone Founders!
[email protected] 986-5148
Executive Chef Daniel Mitchell made the cover of Club & Resort Business Chef to
Chef magazine! Click here for the article.
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Dennis & Lynne Madison Dennis is the Vice President of Fleet Operations with Southern Nuclear.
The Madisons moved to Greystone from Vidalia, Georgia.
Sponsored by Brad Adams, John Byars, and Allen Franklin.
Dana & Billy Hamilton The Hamiltons have two children, Hannah & Preston, and live on North Highfield Drive in
Greystone. Billy is the Vice President of Human Resources with Motion Industries. Sponsored by
Tim Breen and Jeff Tomko.
Sam Love Sam is a full-time student and plays
on the golf team at UAB. Sam plans to play golf professionally and will be going to Q School in the fall. Sponsored by Bhrett McCabe and
David Pratt.
Mike & Dedie McCraw Mike is Member and CPA with
Warren Averett, LLC. He and Dedie live on Greystone Way with their two children, Erin and Slade. Sponsored by Joby O’Brien and
Todd Johnson.
Bob & Jan Smith The Smiths are retired and live on Greystone Parc
Circle. Sponsored by Robert Kim and their neighbor Don Felder.
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Doug & Ruth Cole Doug is the Business Development
Manager with Aerotek. He and Ruth live on Greystone Parc Drive with their two children, Addison
and Cooper. Former Member 2005-2009
Tom Ramsey Tom has served as the Chairman of the Greystone Invitational World-
Ranked Amateur Tournament since the tournament’s inception in 2000.
Tom’s home is in Amelia Island, Florida.
Member since 2005
Alan & Karen Register Alan is the Birmingham City President of BBVA Compass.
He and Karen live in Vestavia Hills. Former Member 2007-2013
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Your Special
Event At
The Stone
The event patio spanning the Founders Clubhouse overlooking beautiful hole 18 is perfect for your upcoming special event. Contact our Events Office, 776-3180 today.
Dear Members,
Did you know… Now through March 31st your friends can join Greystone Golf and Country Club and receive a 1 year deferral of the initiation fee? It’s our Winter Offer and it’s happening NOW. Don’t let your good friends miss it!
Have friends who aren’t quite ready to join just yet?
Invite them to take part in our Passport Program this spring. Passport Program dates will run from April 12th – May 26th. All Passport Guests will enjoy a 45-day trial membership with unlimited access to the Club and a house account for charge privileges. The $1,000 upfront Passport fee may be applied to the cost of joining as long as they do so within 30 days of the Passport Program’s end. There won’t be a better chance for your friends to truly experience the Club. Guests will enjoy access to 45 days of unlimited golf, dining, social events and all that the Club has to offer.
Contact me to refer a friend or neighbor today: [email protected] or 986-5146.
We are also looking for Members to serve as Ambassadors during our Passport Program this year. If you’d like to be part of the welcoming committee for our Passport Guests, please email me today.
I hope to see you soon,
Membership Director [email protected] 986-5146
Family Night Dinner Founders / Every Thursday from 5-8pm / Dine-in or take-out / $14++ adults & $7++ kids (ages 5-12) April 10th is Youth Summer Sign-up for Swim, Tennis, and Golf from 5-7pm during Family Night!
There’s something for everyone on Family Night! Chef Attended Action Station with fajitas, pastas, tacos, shrimp & grits, étouffée and more. Family Night also features a Soup & Salad Bar, delicious entrées and sides from the buffet, a Kids Table and a Dessert Table. Reservations recommended by calling 986-5120.
Falls Dinner Legacy / Fridays & Saturdays in March & April / 5-9pm / Entrée pricing $19-29 / Reservations & take-out 986-5120
A five-star dining experience featuring items such as Filet of Beef Tenderloin grilled to perfection, Greystone’s famous Black Grouper, Chocolate Lava Cake, and more. In addition to the signature menu, a “Vine and Dine” menu is offered and features seasonal-inspired courses paired to perfection with a glass of wine to accompany each course.
Legacy Late Nite Legacy / Grand Reopening: Friday, March 21 / 9-11pm / Tapas pricing $5-$15 / Cocktail Casual Attire The Legacy transforms into a “resto-lounge” on Friday nights beginning March 21st and offers tapas “small plates” and stylized specialty drinks.
Sunday Brunch Founders / Every Sunday / 10:30am - 1:30pm / $21++ adult buffet; $10 child’s buffet; $7 breakfast; $7 Soup & Salad Easter Brunch (menu on the following page) on Sunday, April 20th will take the place of Sunday Brunch.
Extensive buffet featuring a seasonal salad and soups, a variety of local vegetables and sides items, three plentiful entrées, a breakfast station, and a dessert table filled with Southern Living desserts. Reservations—986-5120.
Sunday Lunch Legacy / Sundays in March-April except March 9 & 16 / 11am-2pm / First come, first serve seating / Pricing around $11
Down home favorites such as braised beef with carrots & potatoes, southern fried catfish and Greystone’s famous fried chicken are served in addition to our menu featuring salads, soups, sandwiches & burgers. Take-out available 986-5172.
Grab & Go Dinner Monday & Tuesday Take-Home Meals for the Family / Pick-up 4-7pm / See calendar for pick-up locations
Homemade meals for you and yours! Two entrée options served with fresh garden salad, your choice of dressing, warm rolls and individual desserts. Pricing for a meal for 2 approximately $25 and a meal for 4 approximately $45. Order online, www.greystonecc.com or call 986-5120.
*Find your daily dining destination by referring to the March & April Club Calendar. Legacy closed March 3-20 with the exception of Falls Dinner. Menus posted online in Member Kiosk, Dining Menus and on the website calendar.
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Mardi Gras Fun Friday Founders / March 7 / 6:00 -10:00pm / Cocktail Casual Attire / No need to RSVP
Mardi Gras is coming the The Stone! Come decked out in beads and Mardi Gras colors! There will be live music, Bourbon Street drink specials, complimentary hors d’oeurves including Fried Jambalaya Bites, Mini Muffalettas and Beignets, and as always, great times with fellow members. Entrée selections: Grilled Chicken Ponchatrain with Cajun fries and grilled asparagus for $14 and Beef Tournedos with Cajun fries and sautéed spinach for $17.
Lobster Night Founders / Friday, March 21 / 6:00 - 9:00pm 48 hour cancellation policy / Call 986-5120 today
Your choice of Maine Lobster, Prime Rib, or Surf & Turf. Entrées include soup, salad,
succulent sides & tableside desserts. Two lb. Maine Lobster $65++ • 14 oz. Prime Rib
$46++ • Surf & Turf (one lb. Maine Lobster & 7 oz. Prime Rib) $50++ • Additional Lobster (two lb.) $43++. Soup: Chicken and Sausage gumbo; Sides: Boiled Potatoes; Fried Okra, Green Beans, Green Tomatoes, and Sautéed Mushrooms.
Kitchen Secrets Cooking Demo Founders / Friday, March 28 / 6:30 - 8:00pm / $30 per person & limited to the first 30 Members / 48 hour cancellation policy
This event will fill up, so reserve your spot early! The three-course tapas themed menu will feature: Course 1: Seared Sea Scallops over tasso grit cakes with saffron cream and dressed arugula. Course 2: Grilled Lamb Lollipops with sweet potato cake, sautéed swiss chard and mint demi glace. Course 3: Crème Caramel with macerated berries and sweet chips. The mixology portion will feature the Moscow Mule and another special cocktail selection!
Easter Egg Hunt Greystone Park located off of Greystone Drive / Saturday, April 19 Arrive at 9:45am SHARP / No need to RSVP
Our annual Easter Egg Hunt for Greystone Members and Residents is almost here! Meet in the park no later than 9:45am with your Easter basket and camera. Light snacks and beverages, and the Easter Bunny will attend!
April Fools Fun Friday Founders / April 11 / 6:00 -10:00pm / Cocktail Casual Attire / No need to RSVP
April Fools! We’re throwing April’s Fun Friday back one week to the 11th. Join us to kick off the Augusta Masters, the first major of the year. And as always, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, drink specials, and dinner selections.
Easter Brunch Founders / Sunday, April 20 / 10:30am - 2:00pm / Adults $33++ and Children $14++ (ages 5-12) / 48 hour cancellation policy
Our Easter Brunch is always a sold out event so be sure to call 986-5120 today. On the menu: Traditional Salad Buffet; Signature Chili; Stewed Oysters; Smoked Salmon Display, Shrimp Salad Bouches, Deviled Eggs; Breakfast Station with Designer Omelettes, Waffles, Biscuits, Gravy, Grits, Bacon and Sausage; Carved Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus; Grilled Mahi Mahi with Steamed Mussels; Baked Ham with Pineapple and Cherry Relish; Herb Crusted Chicken Cutlets with Green Tomato Salsa; Corn & Tasso Casserole; Sweet & Sour Green Beans; Spinach and Feta Rice Pilaf; Bacon Mashed Potatoes; Desserts: Easter Cupcakes, Cookies and other Goodies; Children’s Table to include Chicken Fingers, Fruit Salad and Buttered Carrots.
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Dear Members,
Summer Sign-Up is Thursday, April 10th at the Founders Clubhouse from 5-7pm during Family Night Dinner. Staff representatives from Tennis, Golf and Swim will be available for questions and for registering your child for Greystone’s summer youth programs.
Save the Date for Opening Day: The Pools will reopen on Saturday, May 10!
GO GREEN! GO GATORS!
Parents, please encourage your child to participate on one of the best club swim teams this summer! There are NO time commitments – just come to practice when you can. And don’t worry if you can’t come to all or any of the swim meets – even though they’re the best part! We do NOT penalize or punish for missing practices or meets.
Our only 2 requirements to be on the Gators Swim Team are: 1) be able to swim in any manner unassisted approximately 25 ft. & 2) have the desire to learn how to swim better while having fun.
Our low registration fees are irresistible – there are over 40 hours of coaching your child can receive which equates to less than $4/practice! Not to mention the cool team shirt, awesome swim cap, Wacky Wednesday practice fun, admission to the Awards Party and discounted prices for the socials every Thursday (bowling, skating, movie and TreeTop are just a few examples).
The Swim Team will start afternoon practices on Monday, May 19th and then switch to morning practices on Tuesday, May 27th. The practice time schedule will be released by April 17th. The Swim Meet schedule will be available to us by the Jefferson Shelby Swim Council in late April. Registration Fee (by May 4th): $155 for first child, $130 for each additional. Late Registration Fee (on or after May 5th): $165 for first, $135 for each additional. No Refund after June 6th. Partial refund available if withdrawing between May 30th & June 5th as per JSSC Rules.
Swim Lesson Information. Swim Lessons will start being offered on Monday, May 12th for adults, children, nieces/nephews and grandchildren and are $25 per 30-minute one-on-one lesson. Buy 5 for $110! For more information and for non-member swim lessons, please contact the Aquatics Director at [email protected]. Our private lessons are so popular that we no longer offer group lessons. However, if you have multiple children (even if from multiple families) and are interested in a group lesson, please let us know. We offer discounts and specials throughout the summer.
Dive-In Movies. FREE POPCORN GUARANTEED! Come out for the first one of the season on Friday, May 23rdat 8pm with your friends & floats. Tickets are $7 for ages 6 & up or $3.50 for ages 2-5. Guest fees are WAIVED so bring your whole sports team, family or circus of friends. Each week’s movie will be announced in the weekly E-News and on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter.
Pool Parties. Hosting a party this summer? Make it better by having it at the Greystone Family Pool. Private parties are only available during non-operational hours. If during operational hours, parties will receive a reserved section on deck. Please contact our Events Director at 776-3180 to begin planning your party.
Aquatics Director since 2006 [email protected] 776-3195
Click here for information on booking your pool party this summer!
Summer is almost here! Make it great by joining the Gators Swim Team!
Click here for a preview of the Gators practice
schedule, socials & meets.
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Dear Members,
TABATA vs HIIT: What is the Difference?
Regardless of what you call it, the goal is to get your body active and enjoy the activity. However, since Tabata has received a lot of media attention as a time-saving workout with astonishing results, it’s a good idea to understand the basic principles behind this type of training and what you can and can’t expect. Before you attempt Tabata, you probably need to have a decent baseline of fitness. Here is a table that summarizes the difference between Tabata & other HIIT methods.
Flexibility Programs
Did you know tight muscles and/or fascia is the #1 reason people hurt? Let the fitness pros help you. We can start by assessing your body movement to determine which muscles are tight or inhibited and then focus on designing a stretching routine specifically for your needs. Meet with a Greystone trainer 2-3 times per week for no more than 20 minutes and you will surely feel a huge difference in the way you move.
Personal Training
Train two times per week one-on-one with a Greystone trainer for 6 weeks for the price of 5! Only $300 for 12 sessions and receive a fitness evaluation. Call us now! This offer is only available to the first 10 people who purchase. Purchase for yourself or for a significant other.
Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right
March is National Nutrition Month. Visit www.eatright.org for great information and a variety of delicious recipes.
April is Stress Awareness Month. Visit www.couseling.org for information and techniques to relieve stress and worry.
Check out the Fitness Class Schedule on the Greystone website—click here. Have a great spring!
TABATA HIIT
Why we call it that named after Japanese
researcher Izumi Tabata stands for high-intensity
interval training
Interval ratio 2:1 varies (e.g., 1:1, 2:1, 3:1. 1:2, etc.)
Length of intervals 20 seconds of work/
10 seconds of recovery
varies (e.g., work/recovery intervals – in seconds – are 30/30, 45/15,
60/30, etc.)
Number of cycles 8 total rounds (4 minutes) varies (e.g., 2.5 minutes, 3 minutes,
6 minutes, etc.)
Intensity anaerobic anaerobic or aerobic
Fitness Director [email protected] 986-5139
From Your
Tennis Directors
The tennis staff is so thankful winter is coming to an end. We are working hard to mend the courts from winter’s wrath! March and April are exciting months at the courts. We kick off March with our first Junior tournament of the year, a Level 5 tournament geared towards juniors just beginning tournament play. We are also pleased to be part of the Love-Love Magic City Challenge, a ladies
tournament that benefits the Robert E. Reed Foundation for Gastrointestinal Oncology Research. Spring softcourt season kicks off the second week of March. We would like to wish all eight of our teams good luck in winning the league for Greystone! Finally, we will hold our Third Annual Parent/Child Tournament and Grill Out on April 6th. Last year’s tournament had nearly 20 teams! Please join us for some fun on the courts!
Upcoming Events
March 1: Greystone Junior Level 5 Tournament
March 3-7: Love-Love Magic City Challenge
April 6: Third Annual Parent/Child Tournament & Grill Out
Adult Programs
Lucia’s Ladies’ Beginner Clinic: Fridays at 9am
Men’s Night: March 20th at 6pm and April 18th at 6pm
Junior Programs
Beginner Green Dot Class: Monday, & Wednesday, and Thursday from 4:30-5:30pm; $12/Class
Junior Academy: Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday from 4:30-6pm; $18/class
Co-Director of Tennis [email protected] 986-5144
Co-Director of Tennis [email protected] 986-5145
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Greystone’s Junior Tennis Academy 2013
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Founders Vintage Classic
Sunday, March 2, 2014 12:00pm shotgun start Founders Golf Course
Grilling Station outside the 19th Hole from 11:00am until 2:00pm
$40 entry per person includes lunch, cart, and prizes Vintage Attire: Don your finest knickers, button down, and tie
for a chance to win the Best Dressed Award! Field limited to 72 golfers
Online registration
FRESH OFF THE GRILL MENU Grilled Italian Sausage with spicy mustard
Grilled crab cake sliders Kettle chips with ranch Home baked cookies
To go boxes and to go ramekins will be available
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Saturday, April 5, 2014 10:00am shotgun start
Legacy Golf Course
The purpose of this tournament is to raise funds for the Greystone Golf & Country Club Scholarship Fund.
Through our Annual Dollars for Scholars Tournament hosted by the Greystone Men’s Golf Association (GMGA), the Members assist Greystone Associates to further their
educational pursuits and professional association certifications. Over the last five years, our Members have raised over $23,000
to assist dedicated Greystone Associates with their continued education endeavors.
If you cannot play in the Dollars for Scholars Tournament on Saturday, April 5th, you can still make a donation by emailing Dave Kuykendall,
Head Golf Professional at [email protected]. Online registration
1. Flighted Quota Point Format 2. 100% Handicap 3. Food and Beverage to be announced 4. Golf Shop credit available for high finishers 5. $100 per Member / $110 per Guest / Up to 7 Guests per Member
Dear Members,
The PGA show was quite the experience as this was my first time in several years to attend. There were
over 1,000 companies that had golf related and non-golf related products on hand. Just the sheer size of the complex is massive covering over 1 million square feet of the Orange County Convention Center with over 483,000 square feet of interactive exhibit and demonstration areas that we covered in a matter of just three days. Some might even say that it is overwhelming. The PGA Merchandise show has become a global gathering place for every component of the golf industry.
For many Golf Professionals including our staff, it’s a time to see what is new and get “show pricing” on things that we generally order throughout a calendar year. The PGA Professional attendance grew by 5 percent, while the overall industry attendance dipped slightly by 5 percent to total more than 41,000 PGA Professionals, from all over the US and over 81 countries were represented. “Beginning last year, we worked hand-in-hand with the PGA of America to engage more PGA Professional participation, often on a grassroots level attending PGA Section and Chapter events, and the results have further strengthened the PGA Merchandise Show as the world’s largest gathering of PGA Professionals,” said PGA General Manager Ed Several.
The Golf Channel broadcasted the event for more than 12 hours each day. They provided many inside looks at the different products and had a product of the day and showcased those on the morning news and the lifestyle show. David Feherty hosted two live performances in front of sold out audiences on January 21st and the 22nd. Daily video and blog reports are available on www.PGA.com and the daily PGA Shows News.
The demo day is sure to be a crowd favorite with over 7,000 PGA Professionals visiting Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge. The invited retailers tested the latest products from 100-plus golf equipment, training aids, performance wear, and golf accessory companies. The outdoor event also featured five 60-minute Instructional Workshops presented the game’s top teachers including David Leadbetter, Mike Malaska, Dana Rader, Stan Utley and Suzy Whaley, who provided insight into becoming a world class teacher, instructor, and coach to today’s golfer.
As you can see, the PGA Merchandise Show is action packed, and a lot goes into making the show better every year. There are countless hours that go into this event from all different ends of the golf business. If you were to walk this entire event, you would have walked over 10 miles. There are many learning opportunities and great values. The PGA Merchandise Show is a must see event even if you are not a Golf Professional!
All the best this spring,
Head Golf Professional [email protected] 986-5127
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Dear Members,
So Much to Choose From…
As we all come out of hibernation from the frigid, dreary winter this year, most of us are likely anxious to get out on the golf
course, and enjoy some nice weather for a change. With springtime, comes a whole new assortment of products from all golf manufacturers. This year, TaylorMade has launched 20 amazing new products. With so many options out there, from brand to brand, not to mention, from line to line within each brand, most of you probably feel somewhat con-fused if you are considering upgrading the equipment that you are currently playing. The first question that would come to mind is, who is this designed for, and how can it benefit me? We hope to answer some of these questions below, as we discuss some of these amazing new products…
SLDR Driver – Designed for higher swing speed players with high ball flights and high spin rates. Helpful to people who over draw or over fade the ball. Available in lofts from 8* to 14* with additional 1.5* of adjustment meaning the driver can be adjusted anywhere from 6.5* loft to 15.5* loft. Most players are finding they need an extra 2* of loft compared to what they are accustomed to playing due the way the club is designed. FOR THOSE WHOM FIT INTO THIS DRIVER, IT IS A GAME CHANGER…
SLDR 430 Driver – Designed for higher swing speed players with high ball flights and high spin rates who like a smaller more traditional look (clubhead is 7% smaller) and drive the ball fairly straight. Available in lofts from 8* to 12* with additional 1.5* of adjustment.
JETSPEED Driver – Designed for lower swing speed players with lower ball flight. Very light clubhead and the first driver featuring the “SPEED SLOT.” One of the hottest faces in the game, great for people with who need more “pop,” due to lack of clubhead speed.
SLDR Fairways and Hybrids – Designed for higher swing speed players with high ball flights and high spin rates who hit their metalwoods and hybrids well. Adjustable lofts and face angles to fit the player’s eye and performance. Speed slot technology in a smaller, teardrop shaped, traditional looking head.
JETSPEED Fairways and Hybrids – Designed for the players needing more forgiveness on metalwoods and hybrids. Larger clubhead with larger sweetspot. Features the “Speed Slot” and an improved, more traditional aesthetic than previous offerings. Hybrids have offset, making them more conducive to players that tend to block or fade.
SPEED BLADEZ IRONS – Designed for players looking to maximize forgiveness, raise shot trajectory, adds distance and consistency to their iron shots. Heads feature offset, so it is conducive to players that tend to block or fade. Improved aesthetics and softer feel over previous game improvement irons produced by TaylorMade.
TOUR PREFERRED IRONS – These are available in 3 different versions, a muscleback blade (MB), Muscle CavityBack (MC), and Cavity Back (CB). The MC is a forged blade designed for professional caliber ball strikers. These are the most cosmetically beautiful set of irons TaylorMade has ever launched. The MC is a players iron that is FORGED, but has both the Speed Slot and perimeter weighting, making it a forgiving option, despite the traditional, smaller aesthetics. The CB is designed to add more forgiveness with more perimeter weighting, while also featuring more offset (for players that block or fade) and the Speed Slot. It is a great option for players liking a more traditional aesthetic, but still needing some game improvement features.
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TOUR PREFERRED Golf Balls – This version comes in a standard version and an “X” version, which spins less and flies lower. Quite simply, if you play the ProV1 or the ProV1X, do yourself a favor, and test a sleeve of one of these new balls. We guarantee you will pleasantly surprised by what you find. Tour Pros, and equipment testers with all major golf publications agree this is the best Tour Caliber ball that TaylorMade has ever produced, and many feel it outperforms the tried and tested ProV franchise that has long been the gold standard. TOUR PREFERRED Golf Balls – This version comes in a standard version and an “X” version, which spins less and flies lower. Quite simply, if you play the ProV1 or the ProV1X, do yourself a favor, and test a sleeve of one of these
new balls. We guarantee you will pleasantly surprised by what you find. Tour Pros, and equipment testers with all major golf publications agree this is the best Tour Caliber ball that TaylorMade has ever produced, and many feel it outperforms the tried and tested ProV franchise that has long been the gold standard. We hope this helps some of you decide on what items you may want to explore this spring as we knock the rust of our games. Some things to remember:
TMPL Master Fitter [email protected] 986-5129
TMPL DEMO DAY SATURDAY, MARCH 8th
9am-4pm FOUNDERS DRIVING RANGE
MEMBER REFERRAL PROGRAM Any member who refers 5 full
fittings, will receive a free driver fitting and the driver for which
they are fit into.
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14th Annual Greystone Invitational Golf Tournament
returns to the Founders Course June 19-22. Member, Missy McCabe will be heading the Housing Committee and she is searching for volunteers to host a college age player in their home. Please contact Missy, [email protected] or 540-8483, if you are willing/able to host a player. Host families will receive a take-home lasagna dinner and wine on Wednesday evening, meals and beverages during the tournament, an invitation to the Players Party on Friday night, and a customized Greystone Invitational hat, shirt and badge. All meals for the players are provided by the tournament. Visit www.greystoneinvitational.com for more info.
Save the Date for Men’s Member-Guest Tournament Registration
Registration will begin at 7:00am SHARP on Saturday, March 1. We suggest you login to the website, www.greystonecc.com at least ten minutes early. Last year’s event filled in less than seven minutes!
Hello Members,
I’m delighted to call Greystone the new home of the Blackburn Golf Academy. To those of you I’ve already met, thank you for making me feel so welcome and to those of you I’ve not yet been lucky enough to meet, I hope our paths cross soon. As your new Director of Instruction, the club has entrusted me to build upon the strong instructional foundation our
Instructor Emeritus Hank Johnson has built at the club for the last twenty plus years. I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to work alongside Hank as he continues to be an important part of the teaching and coaching at Greystone moving forwards. Our contrast in teaching styles and approach will blend beautifully to develop the best instructional program possible for you, the Greystone membership.
With the goal of improving the overall level of play for you, we are excited to be introducing a new approach in the deliv-ery of instructional programs at Greystone. You will see a paradigm shift to a variety of coaching programs offered weekly and year round. We’re excited to roll out these new programs Monday March 3rd. From child athletic develop-ment to elite amateur and aspiring tour players, all of our programs will combine the latest teaching and coaching phi-losophies with the newest learning technology.
As we’ve all seen in other athletics, the sport science world is becoming more and more integrated with the modern game of golf. As such, new ideas and technology have allowed us to expedite the learning curve and improve perform-ance in the game we all love. To this end we’re excited to implement some of these techniques with our new coaching programs beginning Monday March 3rd:
Velocity / TPI Junior • PGA Junior League • Junior Performance Program
Elite Junior Development • Men’s Biggest Loser Club • Ladies Bootcamp • Team Titleist VIP
These coaching programs will be overseen by Greystone Director of Instruction, Mark Blackburn. Daily coaching will be given from Blackburn Golf Certified Instructors, Mason Dennis, Brian Speakman, Scott Hassee, Darrell Ward and Blackburn Golf Associate Instructors. Please view the www.greystonecc.com and www.blackburngolf.com websites to get the latest information on these programs and times available.
In addition to the other programs, we will be hosting biweekly Aimpoint Green Reading classes to understand which way putts break, and why. Putting is simply an understanding of tilt and time!
With the new Aimpoint express read accurate and proficient green reading is literally within hands reach.
Ever wondered how good the best ball strikers in the world really are and how you rate in relation to them? Well, with the Trackman Combine you can now work through a standardized test over 60 balls from 60 yards through the driver to tell you exactly that. Trackman is one of the biggest game changers in the golf industry since the video camera, and can positively impact your game whether you’re a beginner or a PGA Tour Player.
Please follow BlackburnGolf.com on Twitter @blackburngolf and Facebook @blackburngolf for the latest updates on coaching sessions, clinics and classes. We look forward to helping you with your game soon.
Sincerely,
[email protected] 986-5152
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