Swing into Summer at Moraga Country Club! - Golf Fusion

July 2012
Serving Our Family Members Since 1973
Swing into Summer
at Moraga Country Club!

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
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
Luis Ballesteros, Golf Course
Superintendent
golfcourse@moragacc.com
Tony Palelei, Community
Landscape Manager
landscapemaintenance@moragacc.com
Jon Plotnick, Landscape Manager
jplotnick@valleycrest.com
Ian Cook, Membership/Banquet
Manager
ian@moragacc.com
J.T. Lada, Accounting Services
jt@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
Summer is here and the weather and activity around the
club gets hotter by the day. We have completed our member
invitational golf tournaments with great reviews. Our junior
programs are off to a roaring start with a record number of
young members for each activity. The snack bar at the pool is
now open and the turn building is opening in July. Members
are raving about the culinary delights that Chef Kevin is
creating. The new aquatic center is very busy and swim meet
season is well underway. Enjoy the summer, have fun and be safe.
President’s Message
By the time you read this message several weeks will have
passed since the events surrounding the speaking engagement
by swimmer and coach Kristen Cunnane.
At that time I sent out a statement to all the Members of MCC
in which I explained what happened and took full responsibility
for my role in it. I am hopeful that my statement was sufficient
as both explanation and apology for a circumstance I deeply
regret.
Since then the Board has met a number of times to discuss
where we go from here. As is often the case, adversity can
become an opportunity; an opportunity to learn and then
build something even better than before. The Board is uniform
in its view that such can be the case in this instance.
Specifically, we are looking at, and will look at in the weeks
and months ahead, lines of communication and authority,
Board-Staff interaction, Board action requirements and the
like. In a coincidence of good timing, we will be discussing
such matters at our upcoming Board retreat. The retreat was
planned well ahead of the swim clinic and will be attended by
and feature outside consultants who advise clubs like ours on
Board dynamics and governance, as well as long range planning.
This first year in the new clubhouse should be a year marked
by celebration and not by controversy. I will always regret the
swim clinic episode but my hope is that we will come out a
better club for it. My hope is that the celebration will continue.
And I mean what I say with my monthly closing …
Enjoy the Club!
Frank Melón
General Manager/COO
Tom Engberg
President
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AROUND THE CLUBHOUSE
Summer is here, or is it? The temperature is up and down
but we know that school is out. There is an amazing number of
kids that are participating in our various athletic programs.
Usage by so many club members is always great to see.
We have seen some long time members start using the new
facility after a long hiatus. We have newly ‘minted’ members
start utilizing CLUBHOUSE 2.0 as well as the continually
active families – adults and kids alike. With 1100 families, a
possibility of 4000 individuals is very real.
We have had a few situations where the staff has asked
members for their account numbers. In some cases they have
not known or mistakenly given an incorrect number. With the
greater amount of people enjoying the clubhouse this could
create some confusion. I’m told that we have 14 members with
the last name of Brown – you get the picture.
So with your member number firmly in hand you have
some additional food outlets that are (or will be) available for
your use. The pool snack bar is available for use everyday
from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. And the ‘Turn’ building (located
near the driving range) will be online and ready for use very soon.
There are also some special events that you should attend
if it strikes your fancy. The Independence Day Buffet and
Fireworks will happen on Wednesday, July 4th. Family night
is on Thursday, July 12th and the theme is “All American”!
We will be putting up a Sunday Buffet Brunch on Sunday, July
29th . The event will feature live music and the chef’s wonderful
selection of brunch items!
With so many terrific options we hope to see you around
the clubhouse!
Rick Cabasal, Clubhouse Manager
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Employee of the Month: Angelito De Leon
Angelito De Leon
Food and Beverage
This month meet Angelito De Leon from our Food and Beverage
Staff. Angelito, or ‘Lito’ as we call him, first came to work at Moraga
Country Club in 1999 and stayed until 2002. As the new clubhouse
reached its completion, staffing needs increased and he returned to
us in February of this year.
Here at the Club he is one of our very valuable Bussers. Lito has a
great understanding of his job and can be seen in the dining room
and lounge area setting tables and clearing tables. He seems to have
an endless supply of energy and a great willingness to help the
membership and his co-workers.
Originally from the Philippines, Lito and his wife, Marina, now
reside in San Pablo. They have a son and daughter, Conrad and
Aira, ages 33 and 27.
For fun Lito likes to play basketball either by himself or with his
family. He is a Miami Heat basketball fan, and watches as many
games as he can. Favorite foods? Pasta !!
When asked what he likes most about his job, he said the
membership and his co-workers.
Thanks Lito, for all you do! You are a great part of our team!
ladies Invitational
“La Fiesta en Casa
Moraga” Results
A beautiful day, spirited
competition and a gala dining
experience gave the ladies of
MWGA the right time to show
off our clubhouse and fantastic
course to our guests. Thanks to
our great staff and to Cheryl
Johns and her committee for
making this day one to
remember with great fondness.
1st Place Overall
Lori Boettler Team
1st Place Gross
Carole Pillow Team
Flight Winners
Cha Cha Chilis 1st Place
Joyce Shao/Wisti Nelson Team
Hot Tamales 1st Place
Yvonne Lee Team
Happy Habaneros 1st Place
Maura Mendoza Team
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Swim News
July is always a busy month at the pool. The swim team is gearing up for the OMPA at the beginning of August, Competitive
and Learn to Swim lessons are in full swing and the pool is the best place to be for the 4th of July Fireworks. The swim team
has away meets for the first two weeks of July and returns to MCC for the final 3 meets of the season on the 13th, 18th and
the 21st. For weekday meets the pool closes at 4:00 p.m. and for Saturday meets the pool closes at 7:30 a.m. Please plan your
lapswimming and recreational use of the pool around these final 3 meets of the season.
The warmer summer weather has brought out more participants for Water Aerobics, and class size has been steadily
increasing. If you haven’t taken advantage of the great low impact workout you are missing out. Chris combines aerobic,
cardio and resistance training into her hour-long class. Just show up to the pool on Monday or Thursday evenings at 5:00 p.m.
to join in on the fun.
The 4th of July party at the pool is by reservation only. Please contact the front desk to see if there is still space available.
In addition to fireworks there will be great food and some organized games to keep the kids and adults active while celebrating
our country’s independence.
Thank you again for continuing to sign in. The word seems to be spreading that the MCC pool is no longer “open to anyone”
as it may have been in the past. Lifeguards and pool staff will be strictly enforcing the pool sign-in and guest policy and members
are expected to account for all of the guests they bring to the pool.
Sean Mason, Aquatics Director
Junior/Senior Tennis Event
Saturday, July 14
EVENING
DUPLICATE
BRIDGE
(Every fourth Tuesday of the month)
May 22nd (20 players)
1 – Colleen & David Geary
2 – Barbara Hanson & Conrad Robertson
¾ - Sheila & Harry Fish
¾ - Leslie Mortimer & Judy Coy
Our July game will be Tuesday, July 24th, 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.
Contact David Geary e-mail:
dsgeary@comcast.net.
Regards, David Geary
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Homeowners
Landscape News & Happenings
Gardener’s Corner
Summer-scaping. Some cool ways your landscape can survive the summer heat.
Summer's long, hot, dry conditions can test the endurance of many plants. Not to worry,
though. We have some simple and inexpensive ways to prepare your landscape for summer’s
sizzle – and make sure your plants don’t fizzle. With proper plant care and watering, you can
keep your landscape healthy and looking beautiful all year long.
Jon Plotnick
Landscape Account
Manager / ValleyCrest
1. Adjust Watering Schedules – Water needs increase as the temperature rises.
2. Check Irrigation Systems – Replace clogged drip emitters and repair leaks.
3. Mulch Plant Roots – It improves soil, reduces moisture loss and keeps roots cool during
summer months.
4. Remove Weeds – They compete with plants for water.
5. Fertilize Non-Native Plants – Follow product label recommendations.
6. Prune Sparingly – Branches keep plants shaded and cooler in summer.
7. Replant Lost Plants – If plants have died or are not performing well, plant new ones –
preferably low water-use varieties – before the summer heat sets in.
Pruning and Detail Schedule – July 2012
The pruning and detailing of shrubs and groundcover are routinely done based on the
schedule provided below. The crews also apply post emergent to control weed growth and
growth regulators to reduce excessive growth.
July 2-8
106-148 Cypress Point Way (even #’s only ), 1-15 Doral, 1-10 Baltusrol,
710-730 Augusta Dr. (even #’s only), 101-121 Brookline (odd #’s only),
1721- 1731 Spyglass Lane (odd #’s only)
July 9-15 101 – 111 Merion ( odd #’s only ), 10 – 42 Sea Pines, 15-30 Tamarisk, 545 – 565,
589 – 599, 621 – 629 & 701 – 739 Augusta Dr ( odd #s only )
July 16-22 1 – 14 Berkshire, 1843 – 1903 St. Andrews ( odd #’s only ), 569 – 585, 601 – 619
& 741 - 789 Augusta Dr. ( odd #’s only )
July 23-29
915-951 Augusta Dr., 1736-1748 & 1926-1938 St. Andrews (even #’s only)
1741-1755 Spyglass Ln. & 800-832 Country Club Dr.
Jon Plotnik, ValleyCrest Maintenance
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Luis Ballesteros
Golf Course
Superintendent
Turf Talk
Homeowners
While you are enjoying Moraga Country Club this summer, please keep an eye out for
our hand watering staff. The watering team will be working diligently to keep hot turf spot
losses to a minimum through the summer months. The crew will be using both hoses and
small misting sprinklers to help minimize our disruptions to the membership.
As we approach the summer season, the maintenance crew is on high alert for any signs
of disease outbreaks. To help minimize the disease outbreaks this summer, we will be working
daily to reduce excess irrigation as well as applying preventive disease control applications of
fungicides.
Turf disease pressure is usually at its greatest when temperatures and humidity figure
added together, surpass the 140 mark. For instance, when temperatures exceed 105 degrees
and humidity exceeds 40% conditions are favorable for the development of disease as combined
they equal 145.
Raking bunkers:
Sand bunkers are enough of a hazard without the bad lies caused by an un-raked surface, so
here are some quick tips for making sure that the next golfer who faces your predicament is
not additionally cursed by an un-groomed bunker.
1. Try to enter and exit the bunker from the point that is closest to your ball, but must be
level to the adjacent playing surface. Do not try to climb out by going up a steep
bunker face.
2. Always rake the bunker immediately after your sand shot
3. Be careful not to pull excess sand to or over the lip of the bunker. The best practice is to
alternate between pulling sand toward you and pushing it back with the tines of the rake,
thus making a relatively even surface without displacing too much sand.
Luis Ballesteros, Golf Course Superintendent
Community Patrol
Neighborly Thoughts
Stuart O. Mahler
Public Safety Director
Now that school is out and the weather is nice, more and more of our members are out
and about in the community, at the pools, on the tennis courts, and on the golf course. Our
office is starting to receive more and more calls concerning residents walking their dogs in
the community, around the pools, on the tennis courts, and on the golf course. The concern
being expressed is the appearance of folks not cleaning up after their dogs. We all like these
friendly critters and everyone would sure appreciate it if responsible pet owners cleaned up
after their dogs!
Another concern being expressed by folks in the hill areas concerns parking. We would
like to remind drivers who park on hills to curb your wheels. This would prevent serious
damage to your vehicle as well as homes in the event of an unfortunate run away vehicle
down a hill.
While on the subject of parking…did you know the Postal workers will not deliver mail
into a mailbox if a vehicle is parked next to it? Please share this information with all drivers
in your household. I know your neighbors will appreciate this effort by each of the drivers in
our community.
Rules and regulations require residents to close their garage doors when not out in front of
your house or working in the yard. Several reasons for this would be the appearance is more
esthetically pleasing and it does not invite unwanted individuals from entering an opened
garage and helping themselves to your personal property.
Stuart O. Mahler, Public Safety Director
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July 2012
Golf, Tennis, Swimming,
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
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3 4 Independence Day
11a-2p Private Event
(North and South Rooms)
5-8:30p Dinner Service (Formal Dining Room)
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
5-6p Water Aerobics
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
8-11a Niners’ Play Day
1-4p Bridge (Lounge)
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
8:30a 4th of July Couples Golf
Tournament
10:30a-1:30p Tennis Mixer
5-9:30p 4th of July BBQ
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5-8:30p Dinner Service (Formal Dining Room)
6-9:30p Private Event (Clubhouse)
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
12:30-4p Men’s Duplicate Bridge (North Room)
5-6p Water Aerobics
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
8-10a Niners’ Play Day
11a-3p Private Event (North/South Room)
1-4p Bridge (Lounge)
3:30-7p Spring Swim Workouts
5-6:30p ARC Meeting (Board Room)
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7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
8-10:30a MWGA Classic Tournament Rd 1
12-2p Membership Committee Meeting
(Board Room)
3-4p Public Safety & Compliance Meeting
(Board Room)
4-9:30p Swim Meet against Miramonte
5-8:30p Dinner Service (Formal Dining Room)
5:30-9p MGA Men’s Night (Front 9 Shotgun)
5-8:30p Dinner Service (Formal Dining Room)
7:30a-1p Swim-A-Thon
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
8-10a Niners’ Play Day
1-4p Bridge (Lounge)
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
8-10:30a MWGA Match Play
4-9:30p Swim Meet against Meadow
5-7p Budget & FInance Committee Meeting
(Board Room)
5-8:30p Dinner Service (Formal Dining Room)
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5-8:30p Dinner Service (Formal Dining Room)
All Day Private Golf Tournament
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
7:30a-1p Spring Team Workouts
8-10a Niners’ Play Day
1-4p Bridge (Lounge)
5-6:30p Pool & Rec Committee Meeting
(Board Room)
7-10p Evening Duplicate Bridge
(Board Room)
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
8:30-11a MWGA Guest Day / East Bay
Team Play
5-8:30p Dinner Service (Formal Dining Room)
5:30-9p MGA Men’s Night (Front 9 Shotgun)
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5-8:30p Dinner Service (Formal Dining Room)
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
8-10a Niners’ Play Day
10:30a-1:30p Swim Team Car Decorating
1-4p Bridge (Lounge)
New Moon
First Quarter Full Moon Last Quarter
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Meetings, Social Events & Special Events
THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
8:30-11a SMGA Senior Thursday
10:30a-2:30p Private Bridge Group
(North Room)
5-6p Water Aerobics
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
5-8:30p Dinner Service (Formal Dining Room)
7:30-11a MCC Ryder Cup 2012
July 2012
Events of Note
BBW Poolside/Clubhouse
July 4, 5-9p
Swim Meet
July 11, 4-9p
Swim Meet
July 18, 4-9p
Swim Meet
July 21, 7:30a-1p
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7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
8:30-11a SMGA Home & Home with
Richmond
5-6p Water Aerobics
5:30-6:30p MGA Board Meeting
(Board Room)
7-10p Private Event (Banquet Room)
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
8-11a MWGA Classic Tournament Rd 2
4-9:30p Swim Meet against OCC & Moraga
Ranch
5-8:30p Dinner Service (Formal Dining Room)
11:30a-3p Junior/Senior Event
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7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
3:30-6p Board of Directors Meeting
(Board Room)
5-6p Water Aerobics
7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
5-8:30p Dinner Service (Formal Dining Room)
7a-1p Swim Meet against Sleepy Hollow
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7:30a-1p Swim Team Workouts
3-4p Landscape Committee Meeting
(Board Room)
4-7p Swim Team Skit Night (Clubhouse
and Pool Area)
5-7p House Committee Meeting
(Board Room)
7:30a-1p Swim Team Olympics
12p (Shotgun) Member-Member Golf
Tournament
5-8:30p Dinner Service (Formal Dining Room)
5:30-8p Junior Tennis Awards Night
(Tennis Area)
8a (Shotgun) Member-Member Golf
Tournament
June 2012
august 2012
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Tennis News
happy july!
Our tennis courts are raging busy! We anticipated a busy summer and that it is. When you see happy
faces day in and day out you know things are working. Junior workouts continue each day, coaches are
busy teaching drills, Friday pizza continues to be the favorite food, sprinkler system seems to be the
favorite drill on a hot day and having fun with friends is the absolute best. Our coaches are having as
much or more fun than our players. It all comes to an end on Friday, July 27 with is our “Junior Awards
Night”. The evening starts at 5:30 p.m. with our players having fun on the courts for about an hour.
The Awards presentation follows play at around 6:30 p.m. with pizza and salad to follow.
We are celebrating the 4th of July with a fun tournament event on Wednesday, July 4th. We will start the
festivities at 10:30 a.m. and play till 12:30 p.m. in which time we will have lunch and enjoy the day with
friends. Depending on the number of sign-ups, we hope to have a compass draw format. Come join in
and celebrate the holiday on the tennis courts. The cost will be $20 per player.
Our JUNIOR/SENIOR Event, to be held on Saturday, July 14, is a favorite with our juniors. It’s a wonderful
way to show mom and dad how much you have learned and in the meantime enjoy a couple of hours
with your parents. If mom and dad don’t play tennis, ask grandpa, grandma, aunt or uncle. Whatever
you decide, mark the date on your calendar and be a part of this fun event. The time frame for this event
is 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
ladies news
Ooh La La, Ladies Annual Tennis Luncheon. It was a rainy Monday but that didn’t stop seventy-five
tennis ladies from enjoying the annual year-end luncheon. The luncheon is a chance to celebrate the tennis
season and to thank all the captains for their hard work throughout the year. The ladies dined on French
inspired cuisine, enjoyed champagne and took home chocolate truffles as part of the French Open theme.
The luncheon wouldn’t be complete without another performance by Lucy and the Racquets. With witty
lyrics and a great sound, they lampoon all that we love about tennis. We can’t wait for next year’s
performance. Once again many thanks to all who helped put on this fun luncheon and especially Karen
Baymiller who championed this event and pulled off a very successful gathering.
Our Ladies 2012 B1 Spring League Team traveled to Round Hill Country Club on May 31st to receive the
trophy for winning the season and proudly representing Moraga Country Club. They had a 9-1 record.
These are the gals who were able to attend the luncheon.
Back Row L-R:
Tracy Perlee,
Ann Marie McGee,
Sunun Faulkner, Martha
Rutzen, Kathy Shieman,
Moon Pak, Cheryl Cushing,
Nina Andersen, Kim Hunter
and Dayle Myers
Front Row L-R:
Jennifer Oyoung,
Loretta Schlansky,
Helen Sullivan and
Nikki Melón
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great news! The $25,000 Heritage Bank of Commerce Tournament, formerly called Stead Open,
will take place this year with the date being August 7 – 12. Plans are in place and entries are starting to
appear. It’s great to have the tournament back and the excitement is building once again. More details
will be available as the time draws near so keep your eyes and ears open and stay tuned. As usual, we are
always looking for volunteers for a few items. Sally Whittaker will be looking for court monitors for the
week and we would love to accept baked goods for our players during the week. If you have an extra
bedroom in your home, we always have players looking for housing. Thank you in advance for your
participation. We are looking forward to a great week of great tennis. The tennis courts will be closed to
our members during tournament hours.

ladies’ scoreboard
Our Ladies B.A.L.L. and Spring League Matches are winding down for 2012 and results
are as follows:
A2 B.A.L.L. Captains: Cori Bertucio/Denise Acker 9 - 1
A4 B.A.L.L. Captains: Ann Marie McGee 4 - 6
B2 B.A.L.L. Captains: Leslee Larner/Kathy Wahed 5 - 6
A1 SR. B.A.L.L. Captain: Yvette Lardge 5 - 7
B1 Sr. B.A.L.L. Captains: Helen Sullivan/Kathy Shieman 6 - 0
B.A.L.L. Singles Captain: Kim Hunter 6 - 3
A1 SPRING Captains: Kristin Rosenbaum/Jennifer Glass 4 - 5
B1 SPRING Captains: Cheryl Cushing/Kim Hunter 9 - 1
B2 SPRING Captains: Ann Huchingson/Katie Mandell 5 - 5
B3 SPRING Captains: Nilla Rittenhouse/Mindy Becker 3 - 8
usta team results
Men’s Adult 3.5A Captains: Rich Innenberg/Craig Chudler 4 - 5
Men’s Adult 3.5B Captains: Jay Puckett/Peter Singelstad 4 - 6
Men’s Adult 4.0 Captains: John Faulkner/Andrew Oliver 5 - 5
Men’s Adult 4.5 Captains: Charlie Fischer/Mark Bohuslav 3 - 6
Ladies Adult 3.0 Captains: Laurence Pride/Leslee Larner 7 - 3
Ladies Adult 3.5A Captains: Kim Hunter/Martha Rutzen 4 - 7
Ladies Adult 3.5B Captains: Elaine Holt/Sunun Faulkner 7 - 4
Ladies Adult 4.0 Captains: Torch Tan/Jan Absher 11 - 0
.
We have 3 new USTA Mixed Doubles Teams getting under way. Play is July 2 through
September 23. We have two 7.0 teams and one 8.0. The matches consist of 3 doubles.
Good luck to our teams and have a fun season. Stay tuned for results.
Fifty Mixed sign-up is posted. Registration is June 11 – July 8 with the season running from
September 3 – December 2.
July Calendar
July 1 Ladies 3.5A USTA Adult Match 11:00 – 1:30 p.m.
July 4 4th of July Tennis Mixer Event 10:30 – 1:30 p.m.
July 7 Men’s Super Sr. 60 7.0 Match 11:00 – 1:30 p.m.
July 14 Jr./Sr. Event 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
July 27 Junior Awards Night 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
August Calendar
August 7-12 Heritage Bank of Commerce 9:00 – 6:00 p.m
August 17 Friday Night Mixed Doubles 6:15 – 9:00 p.m.
Junior Awards Night
The evening starts at 5:30 p.m.
with our players having fun on
the courts for about an hour.
The Awards presentation follows
play at around 6:30 p.m. with
pizza and salad to follow.
September Calendar
September 3 Labor Day Tennis Mixer 10:00 – 1:00 p.m.
September 14 Friday Night Mixer 6:15 – 9:00 p.m.
September 15 Brighter Beginners Fund Raiser 12:00 – 7:00 p.m.
September 22 Men’s ProAm 9:00 – 1:00 p.m.
September 29 Ladies ProAm 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
October Calendar
October 12 Friday Night Mixed Doubles 6:15 – 9:00 p.m.
October 13 Rossmoor Exchange 11:00 – 2:30 p.m.
October 20 Member/Guest Event 11:00 – 2:00 p.m.
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Golf News
From the Golf Shop
June brought us our first year of the Challenge (Men’s Invitational) in
our new clubhouse. The clubhouse did not disappoint. The Challenge
offered a full field with great golf, great camaraderie, and amazing
weather. All are great recipes for success. This year’s Challenge
Champions are Mark Knox and Dwight Hoenig (pictured to the right).
Not only did we have the men’s invitational but we also had the
Ladies and Senior Invitationals, all with great reviews.
ace
The ACE (Attention of Course Etiquette) program is in full swing.
We’ve had a lot of response and the majority of members are excited
about contributing. Since beginning the ACE program, the divots Mark Knox & Dwight Hoenig
have been filled and replaced more often, broken tees are being
(Challenge Champions 2012)
picked up, and pitch marks are being repaired. Thanks for everyone
contributing to make our golf course the best maintained course in the east bay. I’m still seeing
people driving on holes they shouldn’t be. Please make sure you stay off the fairway on 3, 4, 11,
12, 16 and all par 3’s. This will help keep our course in great condition. The ACE program will
have its lesson raffle on July 4th. Thanks to all participants.
mga news
July Tournaments
• The July 4th Couples Event: Scramble format. Light Continental Breakfast followed by lunch.
The event is an 8:30 a.m. shotgun. Space is limited to the first 100 members.
• The Ryder Cup (July 7th 8:00 a.m. tee times): Two teams will be formed (by index) with the
amount of participants, Blue team and Red Team. Everyone will play a match (Blue vs. Red).
Each match has 3 different formats. The first 6 holes are alternating shot match play, the second
six holes best ball match play, and the third is individual match play. Point totals will determine
winning team. This will be fun!!
• The Member-Member (July 27 & 28): Net Best Ball over two days. You can find the 2012 MGA
Tournament Schedule on the MCC website –
http://www.golffusion.com/moragacc/login. Log in and look for the Golf drop down table.
Handicaps (The Dreaded “R”): If the dreaded “R” has appeared on your Handicap Index, do you
know what it means? “R” means your Handicap Index has been reduced by either of two ways:
The most common way is by a USGA/GHIN computer formula which at each revision period
automatically calculates the difference between the “T” (Tournament) scores in your record and the
way you are playing at present. If that distance becomes too great according to the formula, an “R”
will appear on your Index. It will remain until your regular playing scores come closer to your “T”
scores. This could be any period of time.
The second way to receive an “R” is directly from NCGA via a letter. NCGA maintains a database
of all its members who play in NCGA Handicap (net) events. These are reviewed annually. If a
player outperforms by wide margins above what NCGA considers a norm, NCGA attaches an “R”
to his (or her) Index. This Index lasts for a year and is to be used for any NCGA events. The lower
of either this Index or your regular GHIN index is used, whichever is lower. This action has no
impact on the "official USGA/GHIN Handicap Index issued each month on the Club computer.
This is used only in NCGA events.
It is interesting to note that a player has only a 20% chance of playing to his/her Handicap on any
given day. On average a golfer plays about two to three strokes above his/her Handicap.
golf fact
In the quarter finals, semi-finals, and the finals of the 5 United States Amateur Championships won
by Bobby Jones, he stood a total of 136 holes up on his 15 opponents. In other words, he won those
15 36-hole matches by an average of 9 and 8!
Jason Woodworth, Director of Golf
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SMGA
On Thursday, May 10th, our annual four ball senior
tournament was held. Win, place and show got shop
credit as well as 4th and 5th place. The two best balls are
totaled on each hole to arrive at a score. 142 would be
considered par.
5th place and scoring a net of 119 “Effusive” Bryan Cram,
Larzoni, Chicago’s Javinsky, and “Sweet Cheeks” Hamilton.
4th place and scoring 118 were “The B Team”, Boettler (and a
closest to the pin), Brown (Doug), Brossart and “Da Chief”
Tabacco.
3rd place and scoring 117 were “Willie Hayes” Mayes, William
“The Lion-Hearted” Gough and “Gentleman John” Gentry.
2nd place with a score of 116 were “Oakland grown” Bill Anderson,
Orinda C.C.’s Ralph Davisson, Stat-man Bagai, and “Magnifico”
Splendorio. Bill had an all-time best.
1st place with an astounding net of 114 were “The Coon”,
Hilarious Herb” Gindy, Harry “The Fish”(gefilte, no doubt) and
Jerry “The bridge master” Chamberlain who also had an all-time
low along with the most accurate drive). That is not to imply that
his golf game even approaches his Bridge expertise.
The following week, Moraga’s seniors hosted Fountain Grove
and the Rossmoor Relics (people retire to there from here). The
event was, again, a two man best ball and placing from Moraga.
1st place and a 119 score were “Slick Willie” Gonsalves
(closest to the pin, also) and “Two desert” Schlansky
2nd place , also scoring 119, were “The Fish” and “Chicago”
3rd place and 5 strokes back were “Beltone” and “Da Chief”
4th place with a 124 were “Sky Pilot” Everist and “Old Oski” Ellis
5th place and a 125 were “Jawbrey” Copeland and
“Chinatown Ed” Chin
Senior Thursday followed on May 27th. This event can earn one
lots of points toward Golfer of the Year.
1st place with a scintillating net 65 was “Jawbrey”
2nd place with 68s were Javinsky and “Tuckermort” Mortimer
4th place with a 69 was the inscrutable, insatiable, incredible,
Benny Lee
On Wednesday, May 30th the Moraga Seniors made their
inaugural visit to Mira Vista CC, high in the El Cerrito hills,
where the field was broken into 2 flights. Moragans earning
recognition.
1st place in flight one “The Coon” and Buffalo Joe” Roebuck
with a net 125
1st place in the second flight went to “Chicago” at a low 123
2nd place 5 strokes back was “It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got
that swing” Amato
3rd place and 8 strokes behind the flight winner were “The Fish”
and Chris “Medium” (don’t call me Lardge)
On June 7th we held our showcase Senior invitational
and we had the opportunity to present to our guests the
new driving range and clubhouse. Everyone was duly
impressed. From the food, to the service, you name it, we
had it in spades. Yowzah! Yowzah! Thank you Aubrey,
Jim Ellis, Randall and whoever else was involved for a
wonderful event. They say that everything happens for
a reason but sometimes things happen because you’re
stupid and make bad decisions. That probably applies
to many in this field to listen to the “shoulda coulda
wouldas” after the round except for “Two desert”. He
accepted his position in the field as if it were a given.
Oh, to be a cell in Norm’s brain! It must be so peaceful in
there. Be that as it may this is the way the cookie crumbled.
9th place with a fine 63 (4 teams tied) “The Sweet Kraut”
Reinsberg, “Frank “The Other Bank” Bonetto, George
Heinrich and “Old Oski” Ellis with his member partner
Sean Absher. Some say Oski has no friends so he had to
invite a member but others say that it only cost him half
this way. You decide.
8th place went “Butter(smooth)” Boero with a 62
7th place with the same score was awarded to Tom McCauley
6th place at 61 went to “Mr. President (past)” Martel
5th place at 61 went to “A taste of Awesome”
4th place at 61 was awarded to Frank “The Coon”
3rd place at 60 was captured by “The Splendid One”
2nd place at 60 was won by the ever positive (about his game)
“Buffalo Joe” who was apparently carried by his partner from
Butch Whacks and the Glasspacks, Rocco Vasalino.
1st place, and the winner, with an all time best of 74, Mike “The
Fuse” Strickland
Another highlight of the event were the outstanding raffle
prizes with many winners.
Quote of the month from Splendo who won the grand
prize of a bottle of 2006 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon so
kindly donated by Harry Fish “Thanks, Harry, that will
kick up my spaghetti gravy a notch."
We hope to see you at upcoming events.
2nd place at 126 was “Slick Willie”
3rd place at 127 were Larzoni and Lee (the inscrutable one)
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MWGA
JUNE 6TH TROPHY DAY RESULTS
FIRST FLIGHT SECOND FLIGHT THIRD FLIGHT
Valerie Robertson Net 71 Loretta Schlansky Net 74 Linda Ostman Net 77
Maura Mendoza Net 74 Helen Sullivan Net 81 Joan Tasker Net 79
Darlene Martel Net 82 Stevie Mann Net 81 Janet Grant Net 80
Congratulations to
Valerie Robertson
Trophy Day Winner
MWGA WELCOMES OUR
NEWEST MEMBERS
THE HANDICAP TOURNAMENT RESULTS
The annual tournament was contested over 2 days and represented two flights with the winner of each
flight determined by the combined two day net scores.
First Flight
THE WINNERS
1st Joyce Shao Net 154 (TIE)
Kati Ehsani Net 154 (TIE)
3rd Darlene Martel Net 155
Christie Booth
Jan Palmer
Second Flight
1st Linda Ostman Net 152
2nd Janet Grant Net 156
3rd Dorothy Maddison Net 164 (Tie)
Loretta Schlansky Net 164 (Tie)
Joyce Shao Kati Ehsani Linda Ostman
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BEAT THE PRO DAY!
With great enthusiasm the ladies of MWGA took on Jason and Stephanie in a
battle with only Kati Ehsani and Denise Acker able to BEAT THE PROS!

MCC Niners’ News
Niners Sweeps Winners
MAY 22
FIRST FLIGHT
1st Liz Renner
2nd Mary Miller Tie
Margot Kluender
Putts Liz Renner and Mary Miller
MAY 25
FIRST FLIGHT
1st Sharon Scott
2nd Liz Renner
3rd Kathy Ranstrom Tie
Maralyn Cantor
Putts Sharon Scott
JUNE 5
FIRST FLIGHT
1st Margaret Bang
Tie Maralyn Cantor
3rd Nadine Coburn
SECOND FLIGHT
1st Margot Kluender
2nd Briana Lin
3rd Tara Rochlin
Putts Nadine Coburn
JUNE 12
FIRST FLIGHT
1st
2nd
Kathy Ranstrom
Sharon Scott
SECOND FLIGHT
1st Juanita Gilbertson
2nd Maralyn Cantor Tie
Phyllis Ward
Putts Jean Schommer
The MCC Niner Golf Team played at Blackhawk in May and concluded at MCC in June
Team Play at Blackhawk CC
Celeste Warner and Leslie Mortimer in golf cart
Ginger Bagai, Leslie Mortimer, Celeste Warner & Mary Miller
(back row) Pam Gough, Jean Schommer and Sue Harris. After lunch.
Corena Green July Raffle
Trip to Marin CC for Corena Green Jr. Golf Tournament
July 23rd with catered lunch. ALSO a facial by Lynn
Nikaso @Skin Solutions in Lafayette.
June Corena Green Raffle Winners .....
Dinner for 2 at MCC
(pictured to the left) Kathy Ranstrom and Juanita Gilbertson
Tournament of Niners Champions
Set aside following dates...
July 17, July 20 and July 24
New members are welcome!
Come join us for a guest day.
Call Nadine Coburn. 376.3552
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Moraga Country Club: Hours of Operation
Restaurant
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Saturday
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.
Sunday:
Brunch: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 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.