Columbia Country ClubNovember 2016 Edition

135 Columbia Club Dr. ~ Blythewood, SC 29016 ~ Pro Shop: 803.754.8109

Office: 803.754.8100 ~ www.columbiacountryclub.com

2016 New Year’sEve Party

Date: Saturday, December 31st

Time: 8pm-12am Theme: Roaring 20’s

Place: CCC Ballroom Price: $36/Per Person

Make plans to celebrate in your best 20’s attireand ring in the new year at CCC!

Dancing, Entertainment Provided by Party Time DJ,Hors D'oeuvres Dinner, and Happy Hour Drink Specials

Menu Soon To Come!

November 2016Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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No DinnerService

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HalloweenCarnival

5pm-8pm

No A La CarteDinner Service

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Golfer's Buffet11am-3pm

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Boys & GirlsClub Outing

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A La CarteDinner Service

5:30pm-8:30pm

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A La CarteDinner Service

5:30pm-8:30pm

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TurkeyScramble

Golfer's Buffet11am-3pm

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A La CarteDinner Service

5:30pm-8:30pm

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One DayMember Guest

Happy HourPatio Party5pm-7pm

Buffet Dinner5:30pm-8:30pm

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GrandBuffet

11:30am-2:30pm

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SCJGA OneDay Event

A La CarteDinner Service

5:30pm-8:30pm

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HolidaySchedule:

Pro ShopOpen

Lunch Service11am-3pmNo Dinner

Service

Office Closed

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Golfer's Buffet11am-3pm

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SouthernBuffet

5:30pm-8:30pm

HappyThanksgiving

CCC FacilitiesClosed

Dear Members,

Do you like our new menu? Have you met Chef Brandon?

The feedback I have received regarding the new menu generally, and Friday night dinners in particular, have beenvery, very positive. If you haven’t dined at the Club recently, please make it a point to enjoy lunch or dinner withus. Not only will you enjoy a fine meal and fellowship with friends, but your regular support also is essential tomaintaining a high quality dining experience.

Chef Brandon joined us last May, and he complements an already solid staff led by Chef Benny, whose friedchicken is the best anywhere. New entrée specials, intriguing appetizers, and delectable desserts tempt us eachweek. Chef Brandon has a flair for presentation, and the meals are delicious. I recommend you pair a good winewith your meal for a pleasing evening at your Columbia Country Club.

We know you have many choices for your entertainment dollar. Please plan to spend at least one Wednesday orFriday evening a month with us, along with a lunch or two along the way. You will see old friends, meet newfriends, and enjoy a full service country club experience. Thank you for your support! Bon appetit!

CCC President

CCC Welcomes New October MembersJames Shirer ~ Corporate Matt Younginer ~ Corporate

Paul Gillam ~ Corporate Johnny Fowler ~ Corporate

David DeLong ~ Junior Executive Madelyn Richards ~ Youth

Date: Friday, November 4th Time: 5pm-8pm Place: CCC Ballroom

Admission: $3.00 At The DoorAs part of the carnival theme, tickets will need to be purchased for all fair games, and activities. Member Charge Available!

Indoor Bounce House, 61ft Outdoor Obstacle Course, Cookie Design, Coloring Contest , Outdoor Hay Rides,Carnival Games Galore Complete With Spooky Prizes

We know it’s after Halloween but you get your costume out one last time and take part in our costume contest!

A Word From The Tee.....Upcoming November& December Events

Monday, November 7th ~ Boys & Girls Club Outing

Sunday, November 13th ~ Couples Turkey Scramble

Friday, November 18th ~ One Day Member Guest

Wednesday, November 23rd ~ SCJGA One Day Event

Thursday, November 24thThanksgiving Day (Club Closed)

Saturday, December 10thSports Committee Fundraiser

Saturday, December 10thGolf Shop Christmas Sale (All Day)

Saturday, December 24th Christmas Eve – Club Course Closed

Sunday, December 25thChristmas Day – Club Course Closed

Monday, December 26th ~ Club Closed

Friday, January 1st ~ Golf Course Opens @ 10AM

NOVEMBER GOLF SHOPHOURS OF OPERATION

Monday: Closed(Please Check Your Calendar

For Monday Outings)

Tuesday - Sunday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM

ALL GOLF CARTS NEED TO BE RETURNED TOTHE GOLF SHOP BY 5:00PM

DRIVING RANGE:

Monday: ClosedTUESDAY - SUNDAY: 8:00AM - 5:00PM(Please Be Through Hitting At 5:00PM)

Turkey ScrambleSunday, November 13th

Entry Fee: $50 per couple12:30 shotgun start

The final couples event of 2016 will be the annual TurkeyScramble. Come out and celebrate this wildly popular event

as we end another successful year of couples events.

One Day Member - GuestNovember 18th, 2016

Entry Fee: $30 per person plus cart fee12:00pm shotgun start

The One Day Member-Guest is back!!! What a fantasticopportunity to invite a friend, colleague or acquaintance to

experience CCC. The event includes drinks on the course andprizes. The format is best ball gross and net of the team.Teams will be pre-flighted based on team handicap and

participation level. A sign up sheet is posted in the golf shop.

Sports Committee FundraiserSaturday, December 10th

10:00 shotgun startEntry fee: $25 per player

GOLF SHOP OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, December 10th8:00am – 5:00pm

The new fall apparel from Under Armour, Foot Joy &Vineyard Vines has arrived. Stop in for great deals that are

perfect for the golfers on your Christmas list. As always, wegreatly appreciate your continued support of the golf shop.

BUYERS CLUBThe Sports Committee is pleased to announce the Buyers Clubis back. It will run from November 1st, 2016 - October 31st,

2017. For the low price of $150 you can join the buyer's cluband enjoy significant savings in the Pro Shop throughout the

year on ALL your purchases.

Randy & Steph TaylorLynn & Van Holmes

Tom & DD MastersDave & Kathy Knapp

Phil Cobb Eagled #4Way To Go!

Thank You!!!!We would like to say a Huge Thank You to our anonymous donors for their contributions to

get the cart path next to the chipping green fixed. The old ragged path will be ripped upand replaced with a new concrete path. This much needed project could not be done

without the generosity of our members.

Fall Member Member ResultsOverall Gross Champions

Zach Schwab & Eddie Hargett

Overall Net Champions

Dick Tolson & David Thames

Flight One1st Gross – Alan Frederick & Dustin Smith

2nd Gross – Grady Beard & Scott Prince

1st Net – Greg Butler & Scott Mudger

Flight Two1st Gross – Sam Schneider & Phil Webb

2nd Gross – Kevin Craig & Aaron Gilbertson

1st Net – Paul Povey & Brian Daniel

Flight Three1st Gross – Chris Fehn & Jason Crapps

2nd Gross – Jimmy Freeman & Tony Hanna

1st Net – Les Wiser & Steve Hyman

Flight Four1st Gross – Johnny Fowler & Matt Younginer

2nd Gross – Patrick Giusto & Terry Perkins

1st Net – Kip Farlow & Charlie Rampey

Great Shots

Beef Brisket, Roasted Chicken Cassoulet,Loaded Broccoli Florets w/ Cheddar Cheese &

Bacon, Dirty Rice, Rolls, Salad Bar,and Peach Cobbler a la Mode

Join us after the One Day Member Guest forHappy Hour on the patio with a

buffet dinner to follow!

Date: Friday, November 18thHappy Hour: 5pm-7pm

Buffet Dinner: 5:30pm-8:30pm

October has blessed us with amazing weather. I hope everyone had a chance to enjoy the outdoors this past month.Looking ahead November promises to be a busy month. Please check the calendar for events at the club.

Now is a good time to remind everyone about some basic club rules that will ensure the total enjoyment of CCC byeveryone. First, there are no five-somes at CCC unless authorized by the golf shop. Second, there should be no more thantwo golf carts per group. And third, practicing on the golf course is prohibited. If everyone will abide by these simple rules itwill make CCC a more enjoyable place to play.

When daylight savings time ends on November 6th please note the change in hours of operation for the golf shop anddriving range. The golf shop and driving range will close at 5:00pm. This allows us to pick the driving range before dark.Please be through hitting balls by 5:00pm. The golf staff thanks you in advance for you cooperation.

The next big events will be the One-Day Member Guest, Turkey Scramble, Golf Shop Open House and the SportsCommittee Fundraiser. As you can see November will be an extremely busy month at the club. The golf staff looks forwardto seeing you at the club!

General Manager / PGA Golf Professional

As November approaches, the trees have begun to drop their leaves and the turf has slowed its growth. Typically, wedo not receive a heavy frost until closer to Thanksgiving, which should allow us to retain our turf color for a few moreweeks. Last month we applied our preventative fungicide applications to the greens and collars to control Spring Dead Spot.We also overseeded the Driving Range Tee, Short Game Tee and Chipping area with Perennial Ryegrass. Over the comingweeks we will begin mowing and returning these areas to normal playing conditions. In November, we will begin a cart path project from #27 green around the chipping green. The new concrete path willbe re-routed through the trees closer to #19 tee and the existing path will be removed, soil added and sod installed to addadditional practice area around the chipping green. This will be a great improvement thanks to donations made to the“Special Projects List.” I would like to remind everyone to modify their walking and cart traffic patterns during the winter months. Cold andwet winter conditions plus repetitive traffic patterns cause damage to the turf and will slow its springtime recovery.

Thanks for your cooperation and support!

Golf Course Superintendent

2016 TOURNAMENT CLUBThe Sports Committee is currently working on the 2017

CCC tournament schedule. Be on the look out for theproposed schedule and the tournament club program. We

will again offer a substantial discount on entry fees for thoseplanning to participate in club events. Details should be

available by the first of the year.

YEAR END SWEEPSBALANCES

In an effort to clean up the books and provide accurateaccounting information all sweeps balances will be broughtto zero December 31, 2016. Please spend your sweeps prior

to December 31st, 2016 to avoid losing them altogether.

Hi Everyone!

Yet another month has flown by, they truly do seem to be passing quicker these days, is that a sign I am getting old?! After'Matthew' blew through SC, here in Columbia we have had beautiful golf weather with no rain, bright days meaning chillymornings, and no humidity. I know I have enjoyed walking our courses and watching the colour change on the trees, andhearing the birds singing, CCC truly is a fantastic course.

November is the month for giving Thanks. I know this time of the year is always busy with Thanksgiving and then veryquickly Christmas, but can I remind you all of our Charity for the year, Children's Chance. We need your donations please,so the LGA can buy gifts for our chosen family to make their Christmas just a little bit easier. A child in our family will beor has recently been undergoing cancer treatment . Your donations can be dropped off in the ladies locker room in our'black box'. Thank you in advance.

I hope you all have a great time with your family at Thanksgiving, and look forward to seeing you at the club or on thecourse.

Take care

LGA President

Much like any other business, our club partners with vendors and suppliers that are constantly providing goodsand services. Prompt payment of invoices for those goods and services ensures that the club can provide the

goods and services our members want, such as maintaining the golf course, running the air conditioning in ourclubhouse, and making sure the 19th hole is well stocked.

Operating on a cash flow basis as we do, we depend on your prompt payment of monthly accounts invoicesto be able to maintain a good relationship with our vendors and suppliers. Recently, however, we have noticed an

increase in both the number of past due member accounts as well as the dollar amount of those accounts.For example, a recent review found that 10% of our member accounts were past due. This places a strain on

the club’s ability to promptly pay our obligations.

Currently, member accounts are considered past due on the 20th of each month. Based on arecommendation of the Finance Committee, the Board of Directors has voted to move that date forward 5

days so that accounts are now considered past due on the 15th of each month, beginning with the November2016 bill. However, we strongly encourage members to pay the monthly bill upon receipt, and not wait until the

15th. In addition, please be aware of the payment box right outside the club’s office. Rather than giving apayment to a club employee in the pro shop, or elsewhere, we ask that you use the payment box if paying your

bill in person. If you have any questions about our payment policies or procedures, please contactHeather, Samantha, or Chris in the club’s office.

IMPORTANT BILLING NOTICE

Because..........”It’s all about the kids”