Happy New Year!

Early last month the Special Operations Spartan Foundation held their inaugural fundraising golf tournament here at Cove Cay and presented Pat & Bill with a beautiful plaque in appreciation for their generosity & support. Go to SOSF.US.ORG for more information or to make a donation to the foundation that supports our Special Operations Command Center & elite military forces families at MacDill.  32 Divot Divas golfed to support our troops and their families. Two teams tied with scores of 66. Scorecard playoff winners in 1st Place, Ladies Team- Diana England, Joan Schoen, Terry Roache & Judy Vovan. Divot Diva Kathi Laferriere won Ladies Closest to the Pin & Longest Drive!

Valentine's Day

Jazz Up Your Valentine’s Day at Cove Cay! Join us February 14th for a fun & memorable evening with dinner & live music by Jim Saleem - Sax & Sounds!  Our Valentine’s Dinner Menu will include: Pasta Primavera with Grilled Shrimp or Chicken, Steak with Twice Baked Potato, Salmon with Garlic Brown Sugar Glaze, Roasted Pork Tenderloin. All dinners include Soup or Salad & Dessert! $30 per person. More details coming in our February Newsletter. No reservations for parties over 8 will be taken. Seating will be limited so call (727) 536-1949, ext 4 to make your reservations now.

Around Cove Cay

PING Returns Sign up for our 2022 PING Demo Day! Friday, Jan 21st 9 am -2 pm.    Demo the  newest Ping clubs & customized shafts to fit your swing! Demo day appointments will fill up fast! Call the Golf Shop to schedule (727) 535-1406, ext 1.

NEW IN THE GOLF SHOP Check out the stylish hats & shirts for men & women, Lucky in Love, and Tzu Tzu ladies apparel & golf accessories.

Golf Shop Manager David Hunter

Divot Diva Kathy Arnold

Golf Bags & Head Covers

COURSE CONDITIONS If you haven't been on course recently, things are looking great! This shot of our #1 fairway was taken by one of our Divot Divas during the Ladies On-Course Lesson in December. The fairways will begin to thin out which means drives will run, but the rough is less tough to get out of during the winter months, and the greens are fast! With our renovated driving range, new sections of cart path on-course, and beautiful landscaping and tee box designs, playing a round at Cove Cay is extra enjoyable.

BINGO! Sheldon Friske and BINGO are back at Cove Cay! Join the fun every Tuesday at 7 pm in the Garden Room. Bragging rights and prizes are on the line! Please come early to enjoy dinner in the Bayview before the fun begins.

TRIVIA NIGHT! Trivia Night is back in the Bayview monthly on Thursdays 1/13, 2/10, & 3/10 at 7-8 pm! Len Laurin, our host with the most, puts a lot of work into the planning of the event so please attend because you will have a wonderful time!

The Bayview Grill

Stop by for lunch or dinner anytime or just have a snack at the bar after a round of golf. Even non-golfers enjoy the views of Old Tampa Bay that can be enjoyed from our dining room or patio. And our food and prices can't be beat!  Try our Fresh Roasted Pork Cuban Sandwich or our Chicken Pot Pie. Fish lovers will enjoy our Lobster Ravioli or Blackened Shrimp Alfredo! Click HERE to see our full January Dinner Specials Menu. You can place an order for Take Out by calling 727-535-1406 ext 2 and our full Bayview Menu can be found online, just click HERE.

Ladies On-Course Golf Lessons

Ladies On Course Golf Lessons! These on-course lessons have been very popular and we're glad to hear it! Two hours on-course with 3 to 4 golfers per instructor allows each individual to receive the individualized attention they need. And each lesson is designed to help golfers of all skill levels make better choices for shot & club selection while on the golf course. Our next lesson is this Saturday January 8th from 3-5pm and then on February 20th from 3-5pm. Groups are organized by skill level: Beginner, Experienced Beginner, Mid level, or Advanced.  Cost is $100 per golfer which includes 2-hours on-course with 2 golfers/cart.  Text Kathy Arnold at 727-692-7688 to register. Your payment reserves your spot.

Saturday Group Golf Clinics

Make 2022 The Year To Improve Your Golf Game! Each Saturday, $20 per person, please bring cash to the range. No RSVP needed. Just show up! Ladies 10-11am  Taught by Pat Shriver, voted North Florida Teacher of the Year many times. Men 11am -12 noon  Taught by Bill Shriver, North Florida PGA Golfer of the Year. Juniors 2-3 pm Taught by Chris Ardolina, Golf Digest Best Young Teacher of the Year! 1/8- Driver 1/15- 50 Yard Shots 1/22- Putting 1/29 Chipping  2/5- Pitching 2/12- Greenside Bunkers 2/19- 100 Yards & In 2/26- Short Irons 8,9,PW 3/5- Mid Irons 5,6,7 Hybrids 3/12- Hybrids 3/19- Fairway Woods 3/26- Driver To book a private golf lesson with Pat Shriver call 727-480-9049. To book a private golf lesson with Bill Shriver call 727-215-5801. To book a private lesson with Chris Ardolina call 813-400-1048.

Ladies & Couples Golf Leagues

Cove Cay Women’s Golf League (Handicap Required) Tuesdays - 9 am Shotgun. 9 or 18 Holes ($40 for this season’s contests) Please arrive 8:15-8:30am. 8:45 Announcement, 8:50 to Tee Boxes.   President Lorraine MacKenzie 705-259-8887 Sign up each week in the locker room by Sunday or contact Denise Booth 203-767-9683 Cove Cay Divot Divas Golf Leagues (NO Handicap Required) Divot Divas is a fun league for all skill levels. No Handicap is needed, but we do require ALL golfers to pick up their ball at double par & keep up with the group ahead of you. You do not need to be a Cove Cay member. No fee, but for contests, please put $1 in the Kitty.   Tuesday - 9 am Shotgun 9 or 18 Holes Please arrive 8:15-8:30am. 8:45 Announcement, 8:50 to Tee Boxes.  RSVP by TEXT by Friday to Donna Burnette 727-244-9882 donnab2@me.com Friday - 9 am Shotgun 9 or 18 Holes Please arrive 8:15-8:30am. 8:45 Announcement, 8:50 to Tee Boxes.  RSVP by TEXT by Saturday 2 pm Kathy Arnold 727-692-7688 DivotDivas@CoveCayGolf.com Sunday - Tee Times start at 12:30 pm or 2:30 pm, 9 or 18 Holes (Tee Times will begin immediately after Couples Golf Tee Times.)  RSVP by TEXT by Saturday 2 pm Kathy Arnold 727-692-7688 DivotDivas@CoveCayGolf.com Cove Cay Couples Golf League Sunday - Tee Times start at 11:30am (Divot Diva tee times begin immediately after Couples Golf Tee Times) RSVP by TEXT by noon Friday to John Halliday 727-460-9705

Men's Golf Leagues

Leagues to fit your game!  Men’s Green Seekers Quota League (Handicap Required) Mondays- 10:30 am Tee Times Matt Mills 617-697-8112 MattMillsRadio13@gmail.com Thursdays- 10:30 am Tee Times Don Wojtowicz 770-597-6807 DonWojo@comcast.net Men’s Golf Association Quota League (Handicap Required) Wednesdays 8:20 am Shotgun & Lunch  Rich Rapino 727-290-5864 rapino1938@yahoo.com Fridays   8:20 am Shotgun & Lunch     Rich Rapino 727-290-5864 rapino1938@yahoo.com

Fundraising Golf Tournament

The Pineapple Projects, a 501c3 Pinellas County Charity, believes that HOME is where your story begins. Everyone struggles sometimes and The Pineapple Projects wants to help those who have risen above their past circumstances. They simply need some help turning their house back into a home. From bedroom furniture to sleep on, or tables to have a meal together as a family, they make it happen! Help them help families in our communities and register to play in The Pineapple Projects Charity Golf Scramble Tournament!  Date: Friday February 4th Time: 11:00 am Registration, 1 pm Shotgun Start $150/Golfer, $550/Foursome Includes 2 drink tickets & Southern Style Awards Dinner Sponsorship opportunities available! For more info & to sign up CLICK HERE.

Save The Dates

Jan 6 SLAPS Jan 8 Ladies On Course Lesson Jan 9 LPGA Amateurs Event Jan 9 Jim Saleem Sax & Sounds Jan 10 Member Night Jan 16 Dino Jan 21 PING demo Day Jan 23 Pickin' Rick Jan 24 County Golf Association Jan 30 Sax & Sounds Feb 4 Pineapple Project Golf Tournament Feb 6 Dino Live Music Feb 13 Claire Petrie Music Feb 14 Valentine's Day with Jim Saleem Sax & Sounds  Feb 20 Ladies On Course Lesson Feb 20 Dino Live Music  Feb 21 Member Night PRP Wine Tasting Feb 27 Pickin' Rick  March 5 & 6 Can-Am Games March 8 Tuesday- Ladies Invitational LUAU ON THE GREEN March 26 & 27 Member Club Championship April 24 US Kids Tour May 14 Brookwood Charity Golf Tournament

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