The Bulletin: February 2021

The Bulletin: February 2021

THE BULLETIN A newsletter for members of the Wilmington Country Club FEBRUARY 2021

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ON THE COVER

Photo of our Valentine’s Sweetheart Dinner in The Dining Room Photo to the right of a dessert from a previous Candlelight Dinner Photos courtesy of Becca Mathias, Communications Coordinator

08 CONNECT

10 SOCIAL

12 GROUNDS

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16 GOLF

20 RACQUETS

24 FITNESS

04 President’s Message 06 General Manager’s Message

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PRESIDENT

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE As hosts of the 2022 BMWChampionship, Wilmington Country Club members and staff are immersed in preparation for next year’s Tournament. Our renowned Robert Trent Jones, Sr. South golf course has been skillfully enhanced by architect Andrew Green with Jon Urbanski’s Grounds Staff. The views from the new 14th green and 16th tee will be breathtaking. I cannot wait for Spring when member players and casual walkers can see and enjoy the finished product. Thank you to David Wilks and our Grounds Committee for strategic oversite of this work. In addition to the course renovations, a talented committee has been building our internal Tournament structure. BMW Chairman Tom Humphrey is leading the effort, keeping all well-informed through the member tournament portal. With sponsorship commitments generating at a strong pace, and member experience plans taking form, we are off to a terrific start. You too can play an important role in this historic and exciting event for our Club. Many are needed to organize and host the 70 top golfers and thousands of attendees. Look for forthcoming details about BMW volunteer placements, which will accelerate throughout 2021. Thank you to all for your continued support and enthusiasm for the 2022 BMW Championship. The early weeks of planning have been rewarding and fun, with more to come. We look forward to you joining the team.

Melissa Riegel President

Thomas C. Humphrey Vice President

Robert W. Friz Treasurer David E. Wilks Secretary DIRECTORS Class of 2021 Thomas A. Beck

Zachary L. Chipman Kimberly A. Ciconte Megan S. Greenberg Lisa A. Schmidt Edward K. Wissing Class of 2022 Rachel W. Heinle Douglas D. Herrmann Jennifer J. Hopkins Adam G. Landis Jonathan N. Saunders

Warm regards, Melissa

Pamela Tikellis John S. Wellons

BMW Committee : Tom Humphrey, Meghan Adams, Beth Anderson, Tom Beck, Kim Ciconte, Greg Davies, Brian Disabatino, Dan Dreisbach, Joel Dukart, Cameron McDonald, John Riley, Beth Selsor, Tripp Way

Honorary Directors Gary W. Ferguson Joseph F. Hacker, III Advisory Directors Robert G. Hackett, Jr. Pierre duPont Hayward Allen M. Terrell, Jr. John F. Porter, III

BMW CHAMPIONSHIP WEBSITE

Password: bmw

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GENERAL MANAGER

WINTER GREETINGS

I trust my monthly epistle finds you warm and healthy.

By now you may have reviewed the information that has been shared in the weekly email updates, but it is worth repeating that beginning Wednesday, February 3rd, we will re-open for indoor F&B dinner service on a limited basis. In doing so, please understand that the Club’s Executive Committee has reviewed this matter thoroughly and remains committed to following all state mandates with regard to COVID Compliance. As of this writing, nothing substantive has changed from the rules that were put in place on December 14th. We are still limited to 30% occupancy; only individuals who reside in the same household may sit together at a table; no more than six people may sit together at a table and only four of those may be adults. You must be seated to be served and must wear a face mask at all times when staff are present or when you are not actively consuming food or drink. We are aware that many local food service establishments – both public and private - aren’t strictly adhering to these mandates. Your Club will. In addition to COVID restrictions, our restaurant operations will also be a little hamstrung by the renovation of the main kitchen. So far, things are going according to plan but the logistical impact is pretty significant. I won’t trouble you with all the challenges that we’ll have to sort out before resuming indoor operations, but here’s an example: During Phase I, there is no direct access to the dining areas from the kitchen. All the food being served to the Grille/Tavern will have to be carried through the Ballroom, Living Room and Dining Room first. Don’t worry . . . we’ll figure it out.

Phil Iannelli General Manager

Christine Jordan Clubhouse Manager Tip Tribbitt, CEC Executive Chef Barbara Henderson Manager of Banquets Mindy Blumetti Controller Susan Mathias Administrative Assistant Meghan Spero, PGA Membership Development and Communications Manager Jonathan Urbanski Director of Golf Courses & Grounds Michael Shank, PGA Director of Golf Bob Lennon, PGA Teaching Professional Ed McQuillin Director of Racquets Ed Chilton Assistant Director of Racquets

Clark Verchick Chief Engineer

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Mentioning the Kitchen Construction Project prompts me to share that there will come a time in the project when the whole kitchen will be closed to complete the HVAC & Mechanical conversions. The schedule currently has this planned for the end of March, but a lot can happen between now and then that could impact the timing. When the conversion does occur, it will last a couple of weeks and we may not be able to offer any food service. We are still assessing the impact and duration of this portion of the project, but wanted to make you aware. As soon as we know more, so will you. Looking ahead, all areas of the Club are currently planning for a traditional spring season. This means a full golf schedule, racquets leagues and events, and even some F&B opportunities are being developed. We are planning on an early return of a tent that will allow us to resume outdoor dining as soon as the threat of snow has passed. Whether or not we will actually have the opportunity to execute any or all of the schedule remains to be seen, but we want to be ready. Fingers crossed. So far, it has been a great winter to be outside and get some fresh air. If you are taking advantage of some of the nicer days to walk the property for exercise, we urge you to be very careful of construction traffic. Work on the courses is expected to continue for another six to eight weeks. Remember that it is difficult for their equipment operators to see you and they will not leave their designated paths/roads to avoid walkers. Also, if you use the opportunity to have your pup accompany you, please be a responsible pet owner - leashes, clean-up and avoiding the primary Clubhouse walkways are the expectation.

As always, thanks for reading. I hope to see you soon.

Phil Iannelli General Manager

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MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Many have inquired as to how to Propose a new member. The easiest and most efficient way to do so is by going on the WCC website. Please see the link below. Here the responsibilities as the Proposer are outlined and you may also request a Membership Proposal Package. When you request a Proposal Package, all of the necessary candidate forms will be provided, the candidate consideration process will be explained as well as details of the requirements needed to submit a completed application. The GREAT thing about all of the forms and information being online is that a process can be started and completed at any time!! Since completing a Proposal Package in a timely manner is important, being able to do it all online is convenient and efficient! If at any time you have questions regarding the process, please do not hesitate to contact those on the Membership Committee. In addition, Meghan Spero, Membership Development Manager, is an available Club resource that can assist you in easily completing the package. She can be reached by calling 655-6171 ext 2107 or by emailing [email protected].

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MEMBERSHIP MILESTONES

Please welcome the following new members when you see them at the Club.

NEWLY ELECTED MEMBERS Todd and Aimee Flubacher Jonathan and Maureen Witter

NEWLY ELECTED JUNIOR MEMBERS Meghan E. Lyons, Avery Flubacher, Marlise Flubacher, Trevor O’Hair

MEMBER MILESTONES

Mr. Peter J. Davies

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Mr. John R. Matlusky

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Mr. George W. Forbes, III

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Dr. George P. Liarakos

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Mrs. Kathy L. Perry

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Mr. James W. Semple

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Mr. Wilkin E. Thomas, Jr.

30

Mrs. Nina P. Winfield

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Mrs. Sally Kephart

35

Mr. W. Scott Simonton

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Mr. David E. Matlusky

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Mrs. Christine Matlusky

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Miss Joan E. Henke

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IN MEMORIAM The Board of Directors, members and staff of Wilmington Country Club extend their sincerest sympathy to the families of:

Mr. Hugh W. James - Member 66 Years Mr. Gordon H. Lewis - Member 43 Years Dr. David E. Saunders - Member 48 Years Mr. George H. Seitz, III - Member 28 Years

EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES

Juan Xoco Equipment Operator, 13 Years Carlos Silva Painter, 2 Years

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SOCIAL

AROUND THE CLUB Wednesday, February 3, marks the reopening of some of our indoor dining. The Club remains diligent in abiding by the mandates set by Delaware – which means we will remain at 30% capacity, only permit members of the same household to sit together (no more than 6 people at a table) and require masks to be worn whenever staff approaches your table. Pub37 will remain closed, but our other indoor dining options will be open for dinner. Reservations are required for all areas accept Café 1901, and are available for parties of the same household up to 6 people. Reservations can be made on the foretees app, or by calling the Club and leaving a message with your reservation information – we will call you back to confirm. VALENTINE’S SWEETHEART DINNER February also means that Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. We will be having our annual Sweetheart Dinner in the Dining Room on Sunday, February 14. Make your reservations early, space is limited due to our current capacity restrictions. If you would prefer a romantic dinner for two at home – we still have you covered! Chef Tip has created a Valentine’s Day Dinner for Two for Takeout. Order by Saturday, February 13, and we’ll have your dinner ready to be picked up curbside on Valentine’s Day. VALENTINE’S TAKE HOME DINNER $110 for 2 1 pint of Lobster Bisque Beet, Arugula, + Baby Greens Salad Toasted Pistachios, Seven Sisters Cheese, Dried Cranberries, Moro-Orange-Pomegranate Vinaigrette Petite Filet + Crab Cake Madeira Sauce with Porcinis + Caper Lemon Beurre Blanc, Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Haricots Verts, Radish + Carrots Rolls Dessert Sampler • Passion fruit Bon Bon, Coconut Anglaise + Shortbread Crumble • Grand Marnier Napoleon, Fresh Strawberries + Burnt Orange Glaze • Choux Swan, Honey Ginger Chantilly, Hibiscus Purée, Chocolate Ganache + Candied Almonds Online ordering and more information will be sent out via email on February 2.

Christine Jordan Clubhouse Manager

FOOD & BEVERAGE HOURS Café 1901 : 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm Tavern & Grille: 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm Curbsive Service Take Out : 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm Dining Room (Saturday Only): 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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BOOK CLUB

The Engineer’s Wife by Tracey Enerson Wood. Francesca DiGuglielmo will lead the discussion.

The Engineer’s Wife is a compelling novel of historical fiction about Emily Watson Roebling, a fascinating woman who was instrumental in the building of the Brooklyn Bridge. In 1864, Emily Warren meets Captain Washington “Wash” Roebling, a civil engineer. After they marry Emily leaves her own ambitions behind to help her husband and father-in-law, John Roebling, fulfill their dream of building a bridge connecting Brooklyn to Manhattan. During the project John Roebling dies of tetanus, and Wash is stricken with “caisson disease”. It is up to Emily to take charge of the project. She begins by running back and forth with messages between her husband and those at the work site, but she eventually becomes an integral part of the processes. From handling the PR, to coming up with creative ways to solve technical problems, Emily is soon the person keeping the project going. Emily is a pioneer for working women, overcoming her own fears and insecurities, she earns the respect and admiration of many of the men around her. She must balance her role as a wife and mother, with a career in a time with few role models to guide her. This is a well-researched, richly detailed novel evoking the sights and smells of New York City in the later part of the 19th century. The author captures the kaleidoscope era of mud streets, PT Barnum’s circus, fires, dangers, deaths, changing technologies, and women corseted by fashion and society. There are detailed descriptions of the engineering behind bridge building, and the innovative design behind the Brooklyn Bridge. We are given a compelling portrait of Emily Warren Roebling and her contributions to engineering and history.

Please join us on Thursday, February 4th, at 4:00 pm in the Clubroom, as we discuss The Engineer’s Wife .

Tuesday, March 2nd : The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz by Erik Larson. The story details the impact of Churchill’s leadership and courage on family and country. Denise Ferguson will lead the discussion.

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GROUNDS

A NOTE FROM GROUNDS

In December, we gave you some information regarding greens construction in our monthly update. You can review the article HERE. As part of this month’s information, we wanted to pass along to you the undertaking to transplant sod from the former green site to its new home. In figure one; a grid is laid on the old green surface with string line. Lines are drawn with a Sharpie™ marker to delineate the grid lines. The old surface is cut and transplanted one 24-inch pass at a time. Crewmen work off plywood (fig. 2) to eliminate foot printing in the freshly planted sod. Each piece of sod is labeled (fig. 3) to ensure the exact slab of turf is placed in its appropriate location. In figure 4, you will notice the black Sharpie™ line. This process took our contractor about three days to move the turf from the old site to the new putting surface. The grid lines worked, as we can see the black lines were aligned (fig. 5) to each slab of turf. Furthermore, we had mowed the old green just prior to transplanting the sod. We can see in figure 6 the light and dark stripes from the triplex mower are in- line as well after sodding. The winter season will soon be a thing of the past. There is light at the end of the tunnel with the improvements and bunker renovation on the South Course. As McDonald and Sons wraps up areas of the golf course, we have begun the final phases to clean- up from the August tornado. There are numerous stumps in need soil and subsequent grassing.

Jon Urbanski Director of Grounds & Golf Courses

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Many areas in the golf course roughs where turf succumb to suffocation due to trees laying on their side for weeks into the fall needs to be renovated as Poa annua has regenerated where the desired stand of turf is tall fescue. Trees need to be relocated where we now have space to allow singular plantings to flourish as specimen hardwood trees. An area of focus over the last few weeks that will continue through to the beginning of the season is the Club’s perimeter property line. Many limbs or trees either broke or fell during the tornado along the edge of the property bordering Montchanin and Kirk Roads, including Kennett Pike. These three sides are a mix of forsythia, evergreens and trees. Over the years, debris such as leaf litter gathers at edge of the perimeter. This is a natural occurrence with leaf drop in the fall. As part of regular maintenance now and into the future, there is a need to clean out the understory of plant material along the perimeter. The organic rubbish you see in figure 7, if left untouched, will degrade and eventual kill the forsythia, the yellow flowering shrub in the spring. As we have progressed through the line, we have pulled weedy material such as mulberry trees and multiflora rose. Furthermore, this process will allow the stone walls (fig. 8) to be more visible along the roadways. Themonthof Februarywillmoveat a rapidpace for thedepartment. We are eager for the contractor to hand over more areas of the South Course to our team to continue the remediation work from the tornado ahead of the coming season. One of these areas is the work currently being conducted on 5 and 16 South. Figure 9 is the before, while figure 10 is under construction. We hope you and your families have a great month!

*See figures 1-10 on the following spread.

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Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 5

Figure 7

Figure 8

Figure 3

Figure 4

Figure 6

Figure 9

Figure 10

GOLF

A NOTE FROM GOLF As a new season approaches, we are cautiously optimistic about what 2021 has in store. We are planning for golf events, with the sincere hope that we will be able to conduct them. The South Course is targeting a soft opening in the second half of April, pending how construction and grow-in on the course continues over the winter months. With the promise of a fresh season ahead, we are devoting this month’s issue to 2021 equipment and club fitting. Simply put, the game is more fun when you play better, and correctly fitting equipment is an important part of making that happen. Whether before the season starts, or once warm weather arrives, we encourage you to take advantage of all that Wilmington offers: the newest launch monitor technology, complimentary Professional fitting, and all of the latest golf clubs to try. -Michael Shank, PGA GOLF SIMULATOR Golf Simulator usage is up during the winter months. A few reminders about this space: • Using the Golf Simulator currently requires a mask at all times, even while alone. • Please prop the door open with the door stop when using the space. • Please sanitize your hands entering the space. • Turn off the monitor and projector when leaving, but do not log out or turn off the computer. • No more than two (2) non-family members in the space, and no guests allowed.

Michael Shank, PGA Director of Golf

COURSE AVAILABILITY

North Course Only Monday: 10:00 am Tuesday – Sunday: 9:00 am DRIVING RANGE Monday: Closed Tuesday – Sunday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm BAG ROOM Monday: Closed Tuesday – Sunday: 8:30 am - Dusk GOLF SHOP Monday: Closed Tuesday – Sunday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Please follow these simple steps to ensure that we keep members and staff as safe as possible.

When headed to the simulator, consider grabbing a member of the Professional Staff to make your practice time as effective as possible. We are always happy to assist your improvement. Players who utilize coaching over the winter months make great progress. WINTER GOLF BAG STORAGE A friendly reminder that if you are storing your golf bag over the winter months in the bag room, kindly make certain you are not leaving any food in your golf bag. Thank you.

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BMW CHAMPIONSHIP MERCHANDISE Take a look at out our BMW Championship merchandise website with items from Peter Millar, Holderness & Bourne, Imperial hats, Winston Leather head covers and more. Purchases may be put on member charge and picked up in the Golf Shop. Click the link below. BMW CHAMPIONSHIP MERCHANDISE MEMBER SHOP WINTER COACHING TIPS Using a FedEx shipping tube Director of Instruction, Bob Lennon, PGA, shares some great at home tips! Click here to view the video. NEW GOLF EQUIPMENT - 2021 The PGA Merchandise Show last month was virtual, but there are still several new golf clubs hitting the market in 2021. We now have these clubs available for fitting in the Golf Shop, and the Professional Staff is available to provide club fitting in our Golf Simulator or outdoors. Callaway Epic Speed, EpicMax, EpicMax LS drivers, andApex irons Callaway continues to use A.I. design to implement small but meaningful changes in its driver line-up. The newest Epic drivers create more horizontal stability with its Jailbreak technology, creating greater ball speed off a variety of face impacts. Additionally, the carbon crown is larger, saving weight to distribute elsewhere for increased forgiveness. The new Callaway driver is available in three models. The Speed model should offer what the name implies, and offer the greatest speed. The Max model offers the greatest forgiveness and MOI. We expect this will be the most popular Epic among Wilmington members. Finally, the Max LS is a low spin model, but it is not as low spin as the previous Mavrik Sub Zero. It has a neutral face and should work well for low handicap players. MAP price on all three models is $529, and orders will start to ship February 18, along with new fairway wood and hybrid models. Also notable in the Callaway line-up are new Apex 21 irons. The Apex model has always delivered outstanding performance in a forged head, and the 2021 model is no exception. Available in three models—Apex 21, Apex Pro 21, and Apex DCB 21—this line-up now has 5x the tungsten from Apex 19 in the iron head, which allows for new weight distribution. It provides a forged blade feel in a players distance iron. TaylorMade SIM2, SIM2 Max, SIM2 Max D drivers, and SIM2 irons TaylorMade also offers a new family of woods for 2021. The SIM2 is built in a new shape from its predecessor. It uses a single piece

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titanium face cup and a milled aluminum ring around the back (instead of the traditional titanium) to form the foundation of the clubhead. This is a different approach than many manufacturers that weld the face insert into the chassis. Using this base, along with a full carbon sole, means that this driver is definitely a new take with non-standard materials. The SIM2 offers improved performance over the original SIM with 43% more clubface offering at least .800 COR than the original. Translation: it is a lot more forgiving and able to achieve more speed on off-center hits. The new TaylorMade driver is available in three models. The SIM2 is the lowest spinning of the three. It is one of the lowest spinning driver heads on the market, which is traditionally where TaylorMade likes to live (preferring speed to forgiveness). However, the MOI on this model is greatly increased from the original SIM. The SIM2 Max launches a bit higher, with more spin. It is the model that will fit the greatest number of our members. The SIM Max D is built specifically for those players who battle a slice. The D here stands for draw, and this will be a good choice for anyone who needs to hit a few more fairways. A fun, new feature for the SIM2 drivers is the MYSIM option, which allows players to select their own personalized colors on the club. Clubs orders will be available to ship February 19, and MAP is $529, or $629 on the MYSIM option. Matching fairway woods and hybrids are also available. On the iron side, the SIM2 and SIM2 Max irons offer serious game improvement with high launch, max distance performance. The P790 continues to be a great option for those who want a clean, classic design without sacrificing performance. Titleist TSi1, Tsi2 and TSi3 drivers Titleist debuted their new drivers a few months back this past fall. In case you missed them, they are worth a serious look. Following up on the successful TS drivers, which were a huge leap forward in driver design for Titleist, the TSi takes another big step forward. The key takeaway here is the face material. Titleist is the only company using ATI 425 titanium alloy from Pittsburgh (the ATI stamped on the face is for Allegheny Technologies Inc.). This material is also used for military ballistics and aerospace applications such as the Mars Rover. It is an extraordinarily resilient material and allows Titleist to do some things the industry standard titanium does not allow. In terms of results, it produces extremely fast ball speeds and even more impressive stability (read: straight shots) on mis-hits. This is easily the best driver Titleist has ever produced. Titleist matches these impressive club heads with arguably the best shaft line-up in golf, and as always, an attractive look from the top. In terms of the differences between models, the TSi2 will fit the greatest number of members. It is a terrific balance of forgiveness, launch, spin and speed. For these with slower swing speeds looking for a higher launch, and more spin, the TSi1 (coming soon) may fit best. The TSi1 is 40 grams lighter than the TSi2, which is a lot! The TSi3 is for those players who want a slightly flatter launch, and the ability to shape shots more than the TSi2. This TSi2 and TSi3 are both available now and have a MAP of $549. TSi fairway woods and hybrids are also available. WHAT TO EXPECT DURING A CLUB FIT To optimize performance, getting your clubs fit to you matters. This is true for all players, and every club in the bag, from driver to putter. At Wilmington, we have six Professional Staff members available to fit you for golf clubs. All of our Professional Staff members have experience fitting a variety of player types. Club fits are complimentary with any club purchase, and we always have the latest equipment from Titleist, TaylorMade, Callaway, Ping and more. All clubs are available for sale at the MAP price, which is the lowest price you will find anywhere. Whether on the Trackman in our Golf Simulator, or outdoors using our Flightscope launch monitor, here is what you can expect during a club fit: The first item to determine in any club fit are the goals of the player. Is it more distance? More consistency? Some of both? Does the player have a specific manufacturer in mind, or are they simply looking for the best outcome?

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After considering the selected goals of the player, generally a player will hit their current clubs first to create a baseline for improvement. Then, the player will hit a variety of different club heads and shafts to determine what is optimal. Numbers on the launch monitor, as well as player feedback about the look and feel of clubs, will guide the conversation. For a driver fit, the Professional Staff member will be looking at numbers such as the launch angle (degrees), spin rate (rpm), and face dispersion (mm from center) that create the best distance for the player. These numbers will be determined by a blend of club head type, loft and shaft selected. Different manufacturer’s club heads will produce different spin rates based on their center of gravity, even using the same loft and shaft. The gram weight of the shaft used, and the kick point of the shaft, will also determine launch and spin. The length of the shaft will affect how often the player is able to hit the ball in the middle of the clubface. A “stock” length of 45.5” (or more) on a driver may not be the best fit for everyone. Total shot dispersion is considered, and the launch monitor can offer meaningful, quantitative feedback on which combination is producing the best shot results. In an iron fitting, in addition to club head and shaft selection, club length and lie angle are both key measurements to consider in creating consistent outcomes. Lie angle has more influence on start line direction with a wedge than with any other club. Also important is appropriately gapping long or mid-iron distances to hybrids and fairway woods, and short iron distances to wedges. And with a variety of wedge grind and bounce options available, hitting shots to evaluate proper turf interaction becomes paramount in a wedge fit. Finally, with putters, the length of the shaft is a key variable. A putter that is too long or short will not allow the player to achieve the correct set-up position for a positive, repeating stroke. Matching the putter head type to stroke shape, alignment bias, and player preference are all factors in holing more putts. Finding the correct grip can also make a big difference. There is a lot to evaluate in getting new clubs, which is why having a Professional to guide you matters. The bottom line: getting your clubs fit will provide you with golf clubs that perform the very best for you. To schedule a club fit, contact a member of the Professional Staff in the Golf Shop, 302-655-6022. WOMEN’S 9-HOLE GOLFERS

2021 OFFICERS Barbara Togman President

Rosanne Cox Vice President

Susan DiPietro Treasurer

The 9 Hole Women’s Group will hold their first spring event on Wednesday, May 12th. Mark your calendars and stay well! If you would like to join our group, please contact Susan DiPietro at [email protected], 302-691-5161 or 302-750-3797. We encourage all new members and look forward to having you join us! WOMEN’S 18-HOLE GOLFERS Ellen Cannon President Pam Tikellis Vice-President Pam McCrery Treasurer Ginny Dellose Secretary WGAP Team Matches begin April 27th, and ladies who wish to participate need to renew or register for membership by March 19th. To renew your membership, log in to WGAPgolf.org. On your WGAP Locker page, your membership status is listed (renew, active WGAP membership). The annual membership, which also entitles you to play open days at area clubs, is $85. If you would like more information about WGAP Team Matches, contact Bernadette Murphy or Susan Herrmann.

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RACQUETS

A NOTE FROM RACQUETS Listed in The Bulletin are the many programs we offer for adults and juniors for tennis, paddle and pickleball. In addition, we have some reminders about specific protocols to be safe while using the Racquets Facilities at the Club. We have been fortunate to be able to continue to play the activities we enjoy in a safe environment by everyone following safe health practices. This spring and fall our WCC ladies are in charge of running the Wilmington Cup Tennis League. Headed by Rebecca Collins and Erin Rubano, our ladies tennis chairs and many of our players having specific roles the league will surely be a success. Thank you all for your hard work to accomplish this task. Leading into March we will announce our summer programs and events for juniors and adults. We are hoping this coming summer will be more normal than last.

Ed McQuillin Director of Racquets

See you on the courts.

MASK USE FOR INDOOR RACQUETS/SPORTS FACILITIES Based on Delaware State requirements masks must be worn at all times while playing or being inside the Wilmington Country Club indoor racquets/sports facilities. Masks must be properly worn above the nose. This precaution will help to provide a safe environment to enjoy our racquet sports and adheres to the state regulations. RACQUETS REMINDERS • Only covered water bottles and covered containers are allowed on the tennis court. • Remember to cancel all unused tennis courts. We are not requiring members to write in their used court on the court sheet this season however canceling unused courts allows other to play.

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BASKETBALL COURT REMINDER Basketball courts may only be used by members of the same household. Courts may be booked on foretees or through the Racquet Shop as sports court A or B.

ADULT TENNIS CLINICS

MEN Wednesday

6:00-7:00pm

Cardio Tennis

Saturday

8:00-9:00am

Cardio Tennis

Saturday

9:00-10:30am

Match Play

MIXED Thursday

6:00-7:00pm

Mixed Cardio Tennis

LADIES Monday

8:45-10:00am

3.5+ Singles Clinic

Tuesday

8:45-10:00am

3.0 Clinic

Tuesday

8:45-10:00am

3.5+ Clinic

Wednesday

5:00-6:00pm

3.0 Singles Clinic

Thursday

9:00-10:00am

3.0 Cardio Tennis

Friday

8:45-10:00am

4.0+ Clinic

Friday

10:00-11:00am

3.5+ Cardio Tennis

Saturday

9:00-10:00am

3.0 Cardio Tennis

Saturday

10:00-11:00am

3.5+ Cardio Tennis

Sunday

8:30-10:00am

3.0 Match Play

ADULT PICKLEBALL CLINICS

Tuesday

6:00-7:30pm

Practice and Play

Thursday

10:00-11:30am

Practice and Play

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PADDLE & SQUASH

FEBRUARY PADDLE SCHEDULE MEN’S LEAGUE Monday Clinic: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Monday Night Practice: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Wednesdays W4 Team: 7:00 pm Thursdays W1, W2 and W3 Teams: 7:00 pm WOMEN’S LEAGUE Monday Cup 3 and Cup 8 Play: 9:30 am Monday Cup 6 Practice: 11:45 am - 1:00 pm Wednesday Cup 5 and 6 Play: 9:30 am Wednesday Cup 8 Practice: 11:45 am - 1:00 pm Thursday Cup 5: 8:45 am - 10:00 am Thursday Cup 2: 10:00 am - 11:15 am MXD LEAGUE Sunday: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm WEEKLY CLINICS Ladies Beginner Clinic: Fridays, 10:15 am Ladies Clinic: Thursdays, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Men’s Clinic: Mondays, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Junior Clinic (11+ Years): Mondays and Thursdays: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Junior Clinic (7 - 10 Years) Mondays and Thursdays: 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

For more information, contact Lisa at [email protected]

SQUASH BUILDING GUIDELINES • Members and staff will wear face masks at all times within the facility in accordance with the State of Emergency Orders. Individuals are now required to wear masks and eye protection while playing. You may wear a mask and eye guards, or a mask and an IMask (squash specific) on the court. Eye mask shields available for purchase in the Racquet Shop. • WCC is allowing singles and doubles play. • Court Reservations are required for play. Please use the Foretees System or contact the Racquet Shop. Drop in play is not allowed. • Squash Building hours are from 7:00 am - 8:30 pm. Singles Court reservations will be one hour long; 45 minutes of play and then 15 Minutes to clean and then exit the building. Doubles Court reservations will be 75 minutes long; 60 minutes of play and then 15 Minutes to clean and the exit the building. Hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes along with a Swiffer like tool to clean the walls will be available outside court 1, between courts 2 and 3 singles, and between the doubles courts. Please help by cleaning all touch points and back and side walls up to six feet high after using the court. Remember, WCC has newly sanded squash floors. Be mindful not to spill or over spray on the walls to avoid getting any fluid on the floors. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL LIST OF GUIDELINES

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2021 JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAM JUNIOR HOT SHOTS Munchkins (3-4 years) Level: Beginner Tuesday 3:45pm-4:30pm

JUNIOR ACADEMY

Orange Academy Level: Advanced

Monday 4:00pm-5:15pm Thursday 4:00pm-5:15pm Friday 4:00pm-5:15pm

Wednesday 3:45pm-4:30pm Saturday 10:15am-11:00am

Red 1 (5-6 years) Level: Beginner Tuesday 3:45pm-4:30pm Wednesday 3:45pm-4:30pm Sunday 2:15pm-3:00pm Red 2 (7-8 years) Level: Beginner Tuesday 3:45pm-4:30pm Wednesday 3:45pm-4:30pm Sunday 1:30pm-2:15pm

Green Academy Level: Advanced

Monday 4:00pm-5:15pm Thursday 4:00pm-5:15pm Friday 4:00pm-5:15pm

Yellow Academy Level: Advanced

Monday 5:15pm-7:15pm Thursday 5:15pm-7:15pm Friday 5:15pm-7:15pm

Red 3 (7-8 years) Level: Advanced *Players have completed five sessions of Red 2.

Session 3 : January 4-February 21 Session 4 : February 22-April 11 Session 5 : April 12-May 30

Wednesday 3:45pm-4:30pm Saturday 10:00am-11:00am

Class Size Policy : To ensure each player receives the best quality of instruction we will be limiting class sizes to 6 players per court. Classes will also need at least three players for the program to go forward. Make Up Class Policy : Kids can make up two classes in the following session. If your child is not able to come, please let us know so that players on the waiting list or who’d like to drop in are able to join the class that day. Drop-In Policy : Kids are able to drop-in into any appropriate level class that is not full (6 kids). The drop-in rate is slightly higher per class than registering for the entire session.

Orange Hot Shots (9-10 years) Level: Beginner & Intermediate Tuesday 4:30pm-5:30pm Wednesday 4:30pm-5:30pm Saturday 11:00am-12:00pm

Green & Yellow Hot Shots (11-13 years) Level: Beginner & Intermediate Tuesday 4:30pm-5:30pm Wednesday 4:30pm-5:30pm Sunday 3:00pm-4:00pm

High School (14+ years) Level: Beginner & Intermediate Tuesday 5:30pm-6:45pm Wednesday 5:30pm-6:45pm Saturday 11:00am-12:00pm

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FITNESS

FITNESS CENTER REMINDER • Keep your mask on at all times. • Clean everything you touch. • Social distance.

FITNESS CENTER HOURS Monday - Friday : 6:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday & Sunday : 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

• Try not to face other people while exercising to protect those around you from your elevated breathing. It has been shown that breathing while exercising can spread particulate up to 20ft. • Keep your workout contained to one area. • Try not to circuit train. Circuit training increases the chances of someone using a contaminated piece of equipment. • If you don’t feel 100% do not come to the Fitness Center. TPI SCREENING ELITE PHYSICAL THERAPY Improve your Golf Game with a TPI Screen from Elite PT! Through an assessment, our certified physical therapist will assess for areas of limited flexibility or strength that may be causing pain with your game, or even worse, inconsistent or poor play. From there, we will provide you with at-home exercises that can be implemented in your regimen to improve consistency, reduce pain, and keep you on the course. Call Elite Physical Therapy at (302) 477-1536. WCC FITNESS INSTAGRAM Follow along with Fitness Instructor, Chris Weiss, on Instagram @wcc1901_fitness STICKING WITH YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION The hardest part of staying healthy is the continuous grind to control your eating. In today’s market almost everything is processed and calorie dense. This means that it’s very easy to eat more calories than your body requires, especially if you are trying to lose weight. There are many ways around this issue. One: don’t buy pre-processed foods. Two: pre-plan all your meals. Three: drink a lot more water to fill you up. Four: make healthy smoothies. I find people have more success in their health and fitness goals when they consume smoothies. This is because they easily make a person feel full, they are easy to make, and they taste good. All of these reasons make it easier for a person to stick with this plan and reach their goals.

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HOW SMOOTHIES COMPLEMENT YOUR FITNESS ROUTINE

STRAWBERRY BANANA • 1 banana • 1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries • 1 tablespoon chia seeds • 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk ORANGE GINGER CARROT • 1 frozen banana, or regluar • 1 cup fresh orange slices • 1/3 cup grated carrot • 1 tablespoon hemp hearts • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger • 1/2 cup almond milk • 1 handful ice cubes (optional)

The ingredients in the strawberry banana smoothie provide a healthy balance of protein, carbohydrate, and fat, along with antioxidants, high amounts of key vitamins and minerals, and fiber. This type of smoothie is an excellent between-meal snack. However, because of the high sugar content content (both of which slow down absorption of nutrients), this smoothie would not be the best choice as an off- day drink. The orange ginger carrot smoothies serves as a refreshing smoothie, with high amounts of key vitamins and minerals. This smoothie has the perfect balance of protein, carbohydrates, fats, and sugar. This smoothie also incorporates both fruits and vegetables making it very healthy for both adults and children, especially if you have a child who hates their veggies. Adding a scoop of whey protein would make it an ideal pre-workout or post-workout smoothie.

For more smoothie recipies visit: https://fitfoodiefinds.com/100-healthy-smoothie-recipes/

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