Serving Our Family Members Since 1973 October 2012 - Golf Fusion

October 2012 

Serving Our Family Members Since 1973

Moraga Country Club Staff 

Frank Melón, General Manager/COO 

frank@moragacc.com 

Kathe Foster, Asst. General Manager 

kathe@moragacc.com 

George Schiller, Controller 

george@moragacc.com 

Rick Cabasal, Clubhouse Manager 

rick@moragacc.com 

Stuart Mahler, Public Safety Director 

communitypatrol@moragacc.com 

Luis Ballesteros, Golf Course 

Superintendent 

golfcourse@moragacc.com 

Jason Woodworth, Director of Golf 

jason@moragacc.com 

Mark Orwig, Head Tennis Professional 

mark@moragacc.com 

Sean Mason, Aquatics Director 

aquatics@moragacc.com 

Mike McDermott, Director of 

Maintenance 

buildingmaintenance@moragacc.com 

Tony Palelei, Community 

Landscape Manager 

landscapemaintenance@moragacc.com 

Susan Carey, Landscape Manager 

slcarey@valleycrest.com 

Ian Cook, Membership/Banquet 

Manager 

ian@moragacc.com 

Board Of Directors 

Tom Engberg (President) 

Leslie Mortimer (Vice President) 

Rick Nedell (Secretary) 

Ron Palmer (Treasurer) 

Ruth Burke, John Greenblatt, 

Larry Koch, Dennis Martel, 

Ron Mayes, Dwight Pedersen, 

Tara Rochlin, Frank Sullivan 

boardofdirectors@moragacc.com 

MCC Telephone Numbers 

(All numbers are in the 925 area code.) 

Office 376.2200 

Reservations 376.2200 

Home Maintenance 376.2200 

Landscaping 376.2200 

Golf Shop 376.2253 

Tennis Lounge 376.1314 

Pool Office 631.1915 

Security Cell 250.7616 

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Manager’s Report 

I would like to thank all our members who took the time to 

complete the survey. The survey is an excellent tool for the 

Board and Management to fine tune our operation and 

gauge member satisfaction. I can assure you that our team 

will do everything in our power to provide the highest level 

of service to the members of Moraga Country Club. 

Chef Kevin has recently released some new menus so please 

RSVP in the near future to try these new culinary delights. 

We will also be doing a wine pairing dinner in November 

which will be a fabulous event. There are still a few openings 

to book holiday parties; please contact Ian Cook to make 

arrangements. 

We are in the process of completing the pro-forma 2013 

budget for Finance Committee and Board approval. 

The holidays are just ahead, please enjoy the club. 

President’s Message 

First, let me thank the many of you who completed the first 

part of our three part Member Survey. We had a significant 

and, therefore, meaningful number of responses from all 

classes of members. 

You will read elsewhere in this newsletter about the results of 

the survey and I encourage you to do so. I will just say here 

that we on the Board are very pleased with those results, both 

with the preponderance of positive feedback but also with the 

clarity of commentary on where we can improve. 

So how will we use this information? In the near term staff 

will use it to focus on specific areas that need attention or 

where quality can be enhanced. This type of information is 

extremely useful to staff at all levels, allowing them to fine 

tune their respective areas of responsibility. 

As for the Board, it too will find the information very useful. 

Among other purposes, the Board will use the survey results 

to develop a Long Range Strategic Plan, a plan reflective of 

member wants and needs and one which can guide and provide 

context for future Boards and Committees. Long range planning 

for any organization is vital not only in setting the future 

direction of the organization but also in providing check 

points and guidance along the way. We believe MCC will 

greatly benefit from such a plan. 

Again, thank you for your responses and please anticipate the 

next phase of the survey which will focus on operational matters 

at the club. It should be out mid- October. 

As always … 

Frank Melón 

General Manager/COO 

Tom Engberg 

President 

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Enjoy the Club!

AROUND THE CLUBHOUSE 

Superbowl Sunday was the day we opened the clubhouse. It 

seems like yesterday but it’s been 8 months. We are officially 

in autumn and we have a slate of club events that we hope 

that you will participate in. The Fire Pit opening event will be 

Friday, October 5, 2012. Halloween Bingo is on Thursday, 

October 25, 2012. The kids should come in costume and we’ll 

be giving out prizes. Adults can come in costume too (if you’re 

adventurous). 

In November we are planning a signature wine dinner with 

Justin Baldwin of the Justin Winery. This is slated to be limited 

seating, six courses prepared by Chef Kevin and a fantastic 

wine pairing! Thanksgiving follows that next week and then 

we get to the Holiday Season. 

Christmas events for the kids and adults are being planned 

and an exciting New Year’s Eve event will round out the year! 

Look for the details in the coming weeks. 

New changes to the lunch menu are being rolled out so watch 

for those very soon. The wine list has undergone a sizable 

growth and our by-the-glass offerings have some changes as 

well. The next time you’re in please ask your server for a new 

wine list. 

See you around the clubhouse! 

Rick Cabasal, Clubhouse Manager 

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Member Survey 

What Do You Think About MCC? 

The results are in. We had 648 responses to our survey, a huge sampling from all ages and types of membership. Your 

feedback and comments are important. Thanks to all who responded. 

Here are some of the highlights of the demographics of our membership: 

• 41% of the respondents use the club facilities 2-4 times a week in both summer and winter months. 28% use the club 

facilities 5 or more times a week during the summer months. 

• 51% of respondents are in age group 45 – 64. 43% have children under 18 living at home. 

• 73% have been members of MCC for 5 or more years. 

Here are the average ratings of the new facilities on a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the highest) 

There were over 1,500 comments entered, 500 of which were about the Main Dining Room and Lounge/Bar. We are in the 

process of categorizing these comments into themes to help us focus on important issues. 

There is a presentation on our website with graphics to illustrate the results by member type. Please login to the 

www.moragacc.com Member site to view this presentation. 

Look for the next survey to be distributed mid-October. This will focus on the operational aspects of the various departments 

and facilities throughout the club. Check with the front desk if you have any questions. 

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Turf Talk 

With the cooler temperatures we had lately, it’s safe to say the course is in recovery mode. 

Over the last month we have been doing what we can to help the course through the summer 

stress. The temperatures over the last week are really helping things perk up on the course. 

Luis Ballesteros 

Golf Course 

Superintendent 

The golf course will engage in the following activities during the month of October 

• Greens aerification is scheduled for the first week of October. 

• Tees and approaches will be aerify during the first week of October 

• Fairway aerification and sand top dressing will follow during the second week of October. 

• Greens surround aerification will take place the last week of October 

Each spring and fall golf courses all over the world aerify their greens, turning what was 

yesterday a great putting surface, into sand covered, bumpy and slow greens. 

The question is always “the greens were so good why did we punch them?” 

If we did not aerify the greens at least twice per year, we would notice a decline in the putting 

surface with in a few months. Aerification allow us to perform many tasks during a short 

period of time. It allows us to remove organic matter, add soil amendments, relieve soil 

compaction and smooth the putting surface. 

The greens at Moraga Country Club are considered by many to be some of the best greens 

around and we take pride in the product that we offer to our members. 

Should you have any questions regarding the golf course aerification, please feel free to 

contact me. 

Luis Ballesteros, Golf Course Superintendent 

EVENING DUPLICATE BRIDGE 

Results for 8/28/2012 (28 players) 

This was our second largest attendance in five years 

1st – Colleen & David Geary 

2nd tie – Sue Eltringham & Marj Russell 

2nd tie – Barbara Hanson & Conrad Robertson 

Our October game will be Tuesday, October 23rd, at 7 p.m. on the 

upper floor of the clubhouse. $2 per person card fees. 

You must make a reservation by the Saturday before in order to play. We prefer to have reservations 

made in pairs, but if you don’t have a partner, I will try to find someone. The sooner I know the more 

likely that I will be able to find someone. Contact David Geary e-mail: dsgeary@comcast.net. 

If you are new to duplicate bridge we will work with you to make you feel comfortable quickly. 

Regards, David Geary 

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Employee of the Month: Lester Rodriguez 

This month we recognize Lester Rodriguez from our Kitchen Staff as 

Employee of the Month!! Lester first came to work at Moraga Country Club 

in January of this year as we prepared to open the new clubhouse. Here at the 

Club he is our very valuable Sous Chef. Lester places and receives orders, 

prepares food for all parties and events, manages the kitchen while Chef Kevin 

is out to ensure everything runs smoothly. 

Originally from Managua, Nicaragua, Lester and his wife, Ivania, now reside 

in Antioch with their three boys, ages 22, 18 and 14. 

In his spare time Lester enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf and 

once in a while reading a good book!! He is a fan of the San Francisco 49ers 

and watches as many games as he can. Favorite foods? Anything home made!! 

Next time you come into the clubhouse and feel like trying something new, ask 

for Lester’s special Blueberry BBQ sauce for your burger!! 

When asked what he likes most about his job, he said his 

co-workers!! 

Thanks Lester, for all you do, and for being such a great part of our team! 

Lester Rodriguez 

kitchen staff 

Swim News 

The Bay Area’s expected fall weather has not been a disappointment. 

The fog takes a vacation and 70-80 degree weather is the norm. Fall 

Swimming for kids, Masters Swimming and Water Aerobics for 

adults are the main programs at the pool right now. Fall Swimming is 

using between 3-5 lanes every weekday afternoon from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. 

The program has about 80 kids participating. 

Please visit www.mccwaves.com if you are interested in finding out 

more about the Fall Swim Program. 

Masters Swimming has a small, but dedicated group and everyone 

who has made an effort to come out has enjoyed the workout that 

swimming provides. The program caters to swimmers of all abilities 

and no previous competitive swimming experience is needed to join. 

Practices are Monday through Thursday at Noon and 6:30 p.m. 

Drop in cost is $10 per practice or $70 per month. 

Water Aerobics is meeting on Monday and Thursday nights from 

5:00-6:00 p.m. There has been a steady increase in members taking 

advantage of this program since we moved into the new facility and 

we hope that it continues through the winter. After one class with 

Chris, our great instructor, you’ll be hooked. 

Water Polo, a program we started last winter, is going to start up 

again. Practices will be on Tuesday nights from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. and 

will focus on the fundamentals of the sport, passing, shooting, 

eggbeater and offense and defense basics. 

Sean Mason, Aquatics Director 

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Homeowners 

Community Patrol 

Your Public Safety and Compliance Committee, in the 

SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY COOPERATION, 

respectfully requests that all members voluntarily follow 

the rules and regulations of Moraga Country Club 

and Homeowners Association. 

Stuart O. Mahler 

Public Safety Director 

If you know of someone who habitually ignores the rules and 

regulations you may anonymously phone a tip to security at 

925-250-7616 and they will happily investigate. 

Security will take appropriate action for 

violations that they observe. 

Your information will be kept confidential. 

Stuart O. Mahler, Public Safety Director 

Susan Carey 

Landscape Account 

Manager 

Landscape News & Happenings 

We would like to welcome Susan Carey, the new account manager for Valley Crest at Moraga 

Country Club. Susan comes to us with a long history of experience in the landscape field and 

knows the business well. Welcome aboard Susan!! We look forward to working with you! 

Preparing Plants For Winter 

You may have heard the phrase “spring cleaning”, but Winter is where it really counts. We 

will be clearing leaves and debris away from the bases of plants, especially vulnerable ones 

like roses, to keep disease from wintering in your garden. We till the soil once it’s exposed and 

add fertilizer to prepare it for next year. We then water like mad, since plants and trees will 

need the stores of water over the winter. 

For Your Private Garden 

You can keep the color and life in your garden by planning fall annuals in the early autumn 

and by planting any shrubs or evergreens that you want to establish. Plan to plant them early 

in the season to allow them time to establish themselves before the onset of winter weather. 

Fall gardening is all about being prepared. This is also a good time to shop for bulbs to ensure 

that your spring garden blooms bright and beautiful as soon as the warmer weather hits. 

Pruning and Detail Schedule – October 2012 

October 1 1-14 Berkshire, 1843-1903 St. Andrews Dr. (odd #’s only), 569-586, 

601-619 & 741-789 Augusta Dr. 

October 8 915-951 Augusta Dr., 1736-1748 & 1926-1938 St. Andrews (even #’s only), 

1741-1755 Spyglass Ln. & 800-832 Country Club 

October 15 501-505 Augusta Dr., 867-915 Augusta Dr., 2-8 Gleneagle, 20-31 Broadmoor, 

1701-1731 St. Andrews & 800-832 Country Club 

October 22 101-119 Cypress Point Way (odd #’s only), 102-115 Greenbriar, 

2-111 La Quinta, 112-120 Merion & 1710-1724 St. Andrews Dr. 

(even #’s only), 1733-1753, 1913-1933 St. Andrews Dr. (odd #’s only) 

October 29 2-12 Carnoustie, 112-122 La Quinta, 20-31 Indian Wells, 2-8 Wingfoot, 

120-145 Greenbriar & 121-141 Cypress Point Way (odd #’s only) 

Susan Carey, Landscape Account Manager 

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Golf, Tennis, Swimming, 

SUNDAY 

MONDAY 

TUESDAY 

WEDNESDAY 

1 

2 3 

Greens Aerification 

5-6p Water Aerobics 

Tee’s & Approach Aerification 

8-10a Niners’ Play Day 

9:30a-12p Ladies Fall A4 Match 

11a-3p Lunch Service 

1-4p Bridge (Lounge) 

Tee’s & Approach Aerification 

8:30-11a MWGA Medal Play 

9:30a-12p Ladies B2 Ball Match 


5:30-8:30p Dinner Service 

7:15-8:45p Tennis Committee Meeting 

(Board Room) 

7 8 

Columbus Day 

9 10 

10a-3p Brunch Service 


Fairway/Rough Aerification + 

Fairway Sand Top Dressing 

12:30-4p Men’s Duplicate Bridge 

(North/South Rooms) 




7:30-9a Kiwanis Meeting (Board Room) 


9:30a-12p Ladies A3 Ball Match 



5-6:30p ARC Meeting (Board Room) 

5-7p Green Committee Meeting (North Room) 

6:30-10p Evening Duplicate Bridge (Board Room) 



8:30-11a MWGA Medal Play (Golf Course) 

9:30a-12p Ladies B1 Fall Match 


12-2p Membership Committee Meeting 

(Board Room) 

3-4p Public Safety & Compliance Meeting 

(Board Room) 


6-8:30p Private Event (North/South Rooms) 

14 15 16 17 



11a-1p USTA Mixed 7.0B Match 



5-8p Private Event (North/South Rooms) 



All Day Private Golf Event 

9:30a-12p Ladies A1 Senior Ball Match 





9:30a-12p Ladies A4 Fall Match 


21 22 23 24 



8-11a MWGA Medal Play Day 

9:30a-12p Ladies B2 Ball Match 


5-7p Budget & FInance Committee 

Meeting (Board Room) 





1:30-3:30p USTA 50 Mixed 7.0 Match 

3-5p USTA 50 Mixed 8.0 Match 









9:30a-12p Ladies A3 Ball Match 



5-6:30p Pool & Rec Committee Meeting 

(Board Room) 

5-8p Halloween Bingo Night (Dining Room) 

7-10p Evening Duplicate Bridge (Board Room) 



8-10:30a MWGA Open Day 



28 29 30 31 

Halloween 




1-5p Private Event (Dining Room) 








8-10:30a Niner’s Play Day 




8-10:30a MWGA Special Guest Day 



New Moon 

First Quarter Full Moon Last Quarter 

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Meetings, Social Events & Special Events 

THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 

5 

4 6 

8:30-10:30a SMGA Senior Thursday 




7-10p Private Meeting (Board Room) 

5-8p MCC Home Tour (MCC Community 

+ Clubhouse Kitchen) 



5-7p Fire Pit Opening 


9-11a 11a-3p Lunch Service 

11a-2p Ladies 6.5 USTA Combo Match 

11a-3p Ladies ProAm 



Events of Note 

Greens Aerification 

October 1 

Tees/Approach Aerification 

October 2-3 

Halloween Bingo Night 

October 23 


Sand Top Dressing 

October 8-November 2 

11 12 13 



8:30-10:30a SMGA Senior Thursday 




6:30-8:30p USTA 50 Mixed 8.0 Match 






6-9p Friday Night Mixed Doubles 

(Tennis Courts) 




18 19 20 



8-11a SMGA Shamble 



3:30-6p Board of Directors Meeting (Board Room) 


5:30-6:30p MGA Board Meeting (Board Room) 







9a-1p Men’s ProAm (Tennis Courts) 


11a-2p Men/Guest Event 


25 26 27 



8:30-11:30a SMGA Memorial Year End 

Tournament 



3-4p Landscape Committee Meeting (Board Room) 





12-5p Players Championship 2012 





12-6:30p Players Championship 2012 

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Tennis News 

happy halloween! When I think of October I think of 

Halloween. We all must remember either rushing to complete a 

costume, wishing I would have put more effort into my plan or 

“wow” this is my very favorite costume of all times. How fun it was 

and still is. Brings back some great memories. 

general reminders and information 

Cardio 

Claire has put together “Cardio Tennis” for members and non 

members. Classes are Monday’s and Thursday’s from 8:45 – 9:45 a.m. 

at a cost of $15.00 for members and $20.00 for non members. First 

class for members is free. Classes are limited to 10 players and we 

need at least 4 players to have a class. If players sign up but are no 

shows, they will be charged. Please sign up in advance. Walk in’s are 

welcome but if the class is full, the player will not be able to attend. 

Cardio Tennis is a high-energy fitness activity that combines the best 

features of the sport of tennis with cardiovascular exercise, delivering 

the ultimate, full body, calorie burning aerobic exercise. In each 

class they are running up to 1 ½ miles, strengthening their bodies 

and burning up to 600 calories in just one hour! Your heart rate will 

be high the whole class. If you would like to sign up please e mail 

Claire at Claire@moragacc.com or call 376-1314. 

Ladies drop-in 

Starting September 12, we tried something new with the women’s drop-in on Wednesday nights. In 

an effort to offer a better experience to participants, we are going to divide the levels into two different 

hours. The first hour, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., will be for levels 2.5-3.0 and from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. will be 

levels 3.5-4.0. 

Lee’s drop-in 

Lee has a Friday morning drop-in from 9:30 – noon. This is a program originated for members wanting 

to break into the game of tennis or who took a break from the game and want to get back into playing. 

No cost is required for this program. It’s a great way to get started. 

Men’s drop-in 

We have a Men’s drop-in on Saturday mornings for levels 2.5 – 4.5. Summer hours are 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. 

Fall/Winter hours are 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Doubles is the usual, but when the numbers are off we slip in a 

singles match. Players either need to call 15 minutes before start time or be at MCC 10 minutes early. 

An Exchange with Rossmoor is being planned for Saturday, October 13 from 11:00 – 2:30 p.m. Every 

year we plan two exchanges, one at Rossmoor and one at MCC. The cost is $12.00 per player from our 

members and that will take care of lunch for everyone. We traveled to Rossmoor earlier this year and it is 

our turn to host the exchange. The level of play is 3.5. Sign up and enjoy a day with our fun neighbors. 

ladies program 

We will start the Fall Season with a new MCC Women’s Tennis Committee: 

Ladies Chair: Kim Hunter 

Co-Chair: 

Mayada Innenberg 

Treasurer: 

Helen Sullivan 

Secretary: 

Lucy Dendinger 

Social Secretaries: Ann Huchingson/Kaytie Mandell 

rule reminder 

Members are only allowed to bring the same guests TWICE a month. Please abide by the rules. 

Thank you in advance. 

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A1 B.A.L.L. 

Jennifer Glass/Joanna Hunter 

A3 B.A.L.L. Sunun Faulkner/Moon Pak 0 - 1 

B2 B.A.L.L. Leslee Larner/Karin Hein 1 - 0 

Senior A1 

Mary Johnson/Rica Chudler 

Senior A2 Lucy Sponsler/Barbara Jordan 0 - 1 

B.A.L.L. Singles Kim Hunter 1 - 0 

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A1FALL Kristin Rosenbaum/Pam Bishop 1 - 1 

A4 FALL Tracy Perlee/Loretta Schlansky 0 - 1 

B1 FALL Susan Sanders/Karen Hirtzel 0 - 2 

B4 FALL Belinda Kimura/Laurence Pride 2 - 0 

new teams to the usta combo season 

Men’s Combo 7.5 Captain: John Marvel 

Ladies Combo 6.5 Captains: Kelley Griest/Elaine Holt 

Ladies Combo 7.5 Captains: Nancy Wenck/Denise Acker 

usta scoreboard 

7.0A Mixed Doubles Captain: Peter Singelstad 7 - 3 

7.0B Mixed Doubles Captains: Mike Keough/Karin Hein 4 - 6 

7.0 Fifty Mixed Doubles Captains: Ann Marie McGee 0 - 2 

8.0 Fifty Mixed Doubles Captains: Helena Singlestad/Mike Gabrielson 0 - 1 

2012 Fifty Mixed Doubles 7.0 captained by Ann Marie McGee 0 - 2 

2012 Fifty Mixed Doubles 8.0 captained by Helena Singelstad 

Mike Gabrielson 0 - 1 

october calendar 

October 2 Ladies A4 Fall Match 9:30 – noon 

October 3 Ladies B2 B.A.L.L. Match 9:30 – noon 

October 4 Ladies B4 Fall Match 9:30 – noon 


October 6 Ladies 6.5 USTA Combo Match 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. 

October 8 Ladies B.A.L.L. Singles Match 9:30 – noon 

October 9 Ladies A3 B.A.L.L. Match 9:30 – noon 



October 11 USTA Fifty Mixed 8.0 Match 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. 


October 13 Rossmoor Exchange 11:00 – 2:30 p.m. 

October 14 USTA Ladies 6.5 Combo Match 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. 


October 15 Ladies A1 Sr. B.A.L.L. Match 9:30 – noon 


October 17 Ladies B2 B.A.L.L. Match 9:30 – noon 


October 20 Member/Guest Event 11:00 – 2:00 p.m. 



October 22 Ladies A2 Senior B.A.L.L. 9:30 – noon 

October 23 Ladies A3 B.A.L.L. Match 9:30 – noon 


October 26 Ladies Tennis Mixer 9:15 – 1:00 p.m. 

October 29 Ladies A1 Sr. B.A.L.L. Match 9:30 – noon 


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From the Golf Shop 

September is always one of my favorite months of the year, not only because the weather is changing 

but we also have our Club Championships. The MGA finds its Club Champion and so does the 18 

hole ladies group. The Men’s Club Championship is straight Match Play and the 18-hole ladies is 

36- hole stroke play. The Men’s Club Champion for 2012 is Kurt Van Hees. Kurt went through all of 

his matches in fine fashion. Kurt managed to defeat the defending Club Champion, Frank Jordan 

seven and five in the final match. Julie Wirth claimed the Club Championship for the MWGA by 

shooting a two day total of 166 gross. She defends her title from 2011 and 2010. The Seniors will be 

having their Senior Cup Championship at the end of October. Below are the rest of the winners in 

all groups for 2012. Great playing everyone! 

men’s club championship 

CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT: 

WINNER: KURT VAN HEES 

RUNNER-UP: FRANK JORDAN 

mwga club championship 

MWGA CLUB CHAMPION 2012 

(Julie Wirth) 

Golf News 

FIRST FLIGHT: 

WINNER: KEVIN O’TOOLE 

RUNNER-UP: TIM SWEENEY 

SECOND FLIGHT: 

WINNER: BRIAN REIN 

RUNNER-UP: PAUL BOERO 

THIRD FLIGHT: 

WINNER: DOUG SCHMIDT 

RUNNER-UP: RAJ VERMA 

MEN’S CLUB CHAMPION 2012 

(Kurt Van Hees) 

FIRST FLIGHT: 

WINNER: JULIE WIRTH 

RUNNER-UP: KATI EHSANI 

LOW NET: DENISE ACKER 

SECOND FLIGHT: 

WINNER: PAT BROWN (GROSS) 

TIE LOW NET: KEIKO TANAKA & 

LORETTA SCHLANSKY 

THIRD FLIGHT: 

WINNER: JANET GRANT 

LOW NET: JOAN TASKER 

mga news - october events 

The Player’s Championship 2012 & St. Andrews Cup: October 26 & 27. 36-Hole Stroke Play. This is only 

open to MGA members who have earned at least 45 points or played in at least 3 tournaments during the 

year. Points are updated on the website. 

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golf fact of the month 

Improving one’s golf game is good for business. A study by the New York Times of 51 CEO’s found that 

the lower their handicaps, the better the companies’ stocks performed. Tell that to your boss the next 

time he busts you for working on your short game during company time. 

Jason Woodworth, Director of Golf

SMGA 

That Thursday that summer 

On the third Thursday in August, our friends from the Orinda Country Club paid us a visit. It was a 

splendid day for golf and dining. “The Splendid One” and ”Bugeye’ Bagai” teamed up, again, to lap 

the field. Splendo shot a ridiculous 72- a one in 4,467chance. Another one similar to that and he may 

end up with a couple of broken thumbs. 

First place -116- 

Second place -120- 

Third place-124- 

Fourth place-124- 

Fifth place – 126- 

Splendorio and Bagai 

“Sir John” Gentry and “The Big Trojan” Ed Herold 

“Slick Willie” and “Beltone ”(can you hear me now!) 

Lars “Larzoni” and Bill Anderson… okay, okay, Ralph Davisson (lives in the club, 

plays Orinda, mostly) 

“Buffalo Joe” and “The inscrutable, insatiable, inconsolable” Benny Lee. In addition they had 

“Sweet Swingin’ “ Gene Amato who reminds us of the story when he was playing in various 

pro-ams and he was paired with Johnny Miller again. John told him “ I do not remember your 

name but I do remember that swing” 

Closest to the pin was “the six minute man” Fred Boettler 

The following Thursday, the guys from Crow Canyon came by for a little golf. 

First place-110 (wow)- 

Second place – 115- 

Third place- 116- 

Fourth place- 119- 

Fifth place -120- 

Bill Anderson and “The Big Trojan” 

“Willie Hayes” Mayes and “Sir John” Gentry who is now a legend of the club. He has shot his 

age-doncha know- and he is proud of it! Congratulations! 

“The Jigolo from Chicago” Javinsky and “Slick Willie” 

“Da Chief” Tabacco and “Buffalo Joe” 

Dave Coburn and “Awesome” 

On the last Thursday in August, Mira Vista and Contra Costa found their way to the best “in shape” course around these parts 

(Thanks, Luis you will always have a job here) 

1st place-113- 

2nd place- 118- 

3rd place-119- 

4th place -120 – 

5th place- 

“Mr. President (past) and “Beltone” (Mr. Statistician, are you sure you are counting all his points) 

Johnny Miller’s friend “Sweet swinging” Gene 

Lars “Larzoni and Al “used to be red on the head” Simonsen 

that same team from last week “The Kiwi” and “Sir John” 

“Sir Walter” Raleigh and “Slick Willie” It was rumored that “Slick Willie” shot his age-77- but he had 

not reached that milestone yet according to our records. 

The first Thursday in September was supposed to be our day to play with the 18 hole ladies and some of our guys had this 

day circled on their calendars. Steve Oliver had been doing a thousand crunches a day until his abs were transformed from an 

ordinary (for him) 6 pack to a 12 pack. “Sweet Cheeks” Hamilton had been doing so many kettle bell swings that his “sweet” 

cheeks could make change for a quarter. You can imagine the disappointment when the ladies canceled. Blue Monday had 

nothing on that Thursday. Speaking of blue, that Thursday is the day many of the ladies dye their hair and thus the cancelation. 

Our guys soldiered on and we had a Senior Thursday instead. 

1st place (with a net 68) “Hilarious Herb” Gindy 

2nd place (net 70) “Rhino” Reinsberg 

3rd place (net 70) “Buffalo Joe” (he gets named a lot) 

4th place (net 70) “Old Oski” Ellis 

Next month we will have the results of our Senior Cup among other results. Be a participant and win some dough. 

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MWGA 

remembering two great friends 

Members of MWGA are very saddened with the 

passing of their fellow members, Pat Copeland 

and Ginny Everist. They both loved golf and 

gave so much to our association with their 

enthusiasm and their willingness to participate. 

Pat most recently served as our Captain in 2011 

and was re-elected in 2012. Pat’s outspoken 

manner was rarely sugar coated and meant you 

knew exactly where she stood but was also 

tempered with a great sense of fair play and lots 

of laughs. Ginny had a long history with 

MWGA and her knowledge from all of her 

experiences was a guiding light for our club. She 

participated at so many levels and her last stint 

before her illness was to host our annual Holiday 

Pat Copeland 

Ginny Everist 

party, which she did with her great style and flair. Pat and Ginny were true friends to us all and they will be 

truly missed. If you look up and see a streak in the sky, know its Pat and Ginny “teeing it up”. 

team “fantastics” are the victors in the 2012 solheim cup 

Congratulations to the winners l//r Christy 

Booth, Captain Pat Brown, Keiko Tanaka, Jody 

Parker, Maura Mendoza, Kati Ehsani, Fran 

Gentry, Stevie Mann, Joan Tasker, Janet Grant, 

Linda Stern, Darlene Martel. (missing from 

photo Sharon Flower, Ginger Thompson). Team 

Fantastics beat Team Incredibles captained by 

Joyce Shao by a score of 14.5 to 9.5. 

mwga club championship results 

- julie wirth club champion! 

Julie Wirth has continued her winning tradition 

capturing again this year’s Club Championship 

Tournament with a two day total of 161 gross. 

Runner up was Kati Ehsani with a low gross of 

184. Congratulations Julie and Kati and all the 

Flight winners: 

1st Flight 2nd Flight 3rd Flight 

Denise Acker low net 163 Pat Brown low gross 189 Janet Grant low gross 223 

Keiko Tanaka low net 144* Joan Tasker low net 154 

Loretta Schlansky “ 144* 

*tie 

hole in one! 

Congratulations to Maris Dunne who had her first Hole in One on #15 at MCC 

with a 5 wood and scored a great round of 85. 

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MCC Niners’ News 

NINERS SWEEPS WINNERS 

AUGUST 28 

FIRST FLIGHT 

1st Pam Gough 

2nd Nadine Coburn 

Tie Kathy Ranstrom 

Dona Lawrentz 

Nina Anderson 

SECOND FLIGHT 

1st Nikki Melón 

2nd Bunny Berdick 

Tie Sue Harris 

Jean Schommer 

Mary Miller 

Putts Nikki Melón 

The Niners hosted Niners from Crow Canyon at our Club Exchange 

in. September. We also had a guest From Blackhawks CC. 

SEPTEMBER 7 

FIRST FLIGHT 

1st Marilyn Melton 

2nd Susan Splendorio 

3rd Alice Foard 

Putts Pam Gough 

SEPTEMBER 11 

FIRST FLIGHT 

1st Nadine Coburn 

Tie Nina Anderson 

Susan Splendorio 

SECOND FLIGHT 

1st Briana Lin 

2nd Ginger Bagai 

3rd Liz Renner 

Putts Nadine Coburn 

Juanita Gilbertson 

MK Drennan 

SEPTEMBER 18 

FIRST FLIGHT 

1st Nina Anderson 

2nd Celeste Warner 

3rd Bunny Berdick 

SECOND FLIGHT 

1st Sheri Lenz 

Tie Cindy Raleigh 

Liz Renner 

Putts Nina Anderson 

Trophy Day Winner 

August 

Pam Gough 

Watch for the sign up for our Formal Guest Day on 

October 16th. 

Watch Bulletin Board for Invitationals. 

New members are welcome. Come join us for a guest day. 

Call Nadine Coburn. 376-3552. 

Corena Green Raffle for October 

Pottery from Mary Miller and flowers from Jean Schommer. 

November RAFFLE 1/2 the money in our pig!! 

The Corena Green Girls Golf 

Tournament was held in July 

at the Marin Country Club. 

We sponsored Arielle Caronna 

and Francesca Caronna. 

Arielle was 4th in the 14 age 

division. Francesca was 3rd 

in the 12 age division. 

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Permit #7 

Moraga Country Club: Hours of Operation 

Restaurant 

Monday: Closed 

Tuesday – Sunday 

Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 

Lounge will be open for 

beverage service until 8:00 p.m. 

Wednesday, Friday & Sunday 

Dinner: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. 

Pool 

Monday – Sunday: 

5:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. 

POOL MAINTENANCE 

Mondays: 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. 

(Pool Closed) 

SATELLITE POOLS 

Daily: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. 

(Note: 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. 

are quiet hours) 

Tennis 

TENNIS COURTS 

Lights out by 9:00 p.m.: 

Courts 3, 4, 9 & 10 

Lights out by 10:00 p.m.: 

Courts 1, 2, 5 – 8, 11 & 12 

TENNIS LOUNGE 

Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. 

Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 

Golf 

GOLF SHOP 

Monday: Closed 

Tuesday – Sunday: 6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. 

(flag removal starts at dusk) 

DRIVING RANGE 

Tuesday - Saturday: 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. 

Sunday: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Serving Our Family Members Since 1973 October 2012 - Golf Fusion

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