LIFESTYLES
The latest news and updates from Sugar Mill CC
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Welcome our Newest Members from
NOVEMBER
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November
Mr. Malcolm McNamara
Certificate Golf Single Member
Ms. Sarah McHugh
Certificate Golf Single Member
Ms. Susan Lucas
Certificate Golf Single Member
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew & Patricia Findlay
6 - Month Preview
Certificate Golf Family Members
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LOCATION
Ballroom~ Main Dining Room~
DATE AND TIME
12/04/20 5:30pm
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12/04/20 9:00pm
The SEASON KICK OFF Party, will be separated into two parts to make sure we are keeping a safe social environment and allow member support!
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Holly BALL 2020
Cocktails & Candy Canes
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Friday- 12/4/2020 Join us for our annual Holiday Party
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Spin the Wheel Sale at the Golf Shop |
Saturday- 12/5/2020- SPIN THE WHEEL SALE is replacing the Balloon Sale normally held after the annual meeting for safety and social distancing purposes.
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Monday- 12/7/2020- SMCC Annual Meeting
4 pm Doors Open
5 pm Meeting Begins
Guest Speaker :
John Foy, Golf Course Consultant
USGA Florida Agronomist.
Annual Meeting Agenda:
Mr. Terrill - Scholarship Fund
Mr. White - Quorum Announcement
(Please vote and return ballots, needed to reach quorum)
Mr. Curtis - President's report
Mr. Barry - Treasurer's report
New Board Members Announced
2021 Capital Budget Review
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Tennis/Pickleball
Opening Dinner
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Monday- 12/14/2020 Pizza Party and Round Robin Play
Monthly Gathering of the Tennis / Pickleball Players
Join in on the fun!
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Holiday Special - SMCC Spa Treatment Room |
Tuesday, 12/15/2020
SMCC Members give your spouses the gift of Youthful Glowing Skin for the Holidays! Book your appt now and receive $25 off !
The Med Spa NSB at Sugar Mill CC
CALL 386.689.5663 for more information
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New Member Mingle & Holiday Jingle |
Friday, 12/18/2020 - 6:00 - 7:30 pm New Member Mingle
All New Members and existing Members it's time for a Holiday Mingle & Jingle. Get to know your fellow members.
Current Members $10 cover includes hors d'ouveres
All New Members who joined in 2020 receive Complimentary drink tickets and apps. (RSVP required)
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Sunday 12/20/20 - Brunch with Santa
10 am to 1 pm
Santa arrives at 11 am
-Custom Photo with Santa
(Socially distanced set up in place)
Toy Drive Collection
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Christmas Golf Cart Parade |
Sunday, 12/20/2020 - Who's Ready for a Sugar Mill Community Christmas Golf Cart & Bicycle Parade?
- Photo Booth for Pictures
- Hot Cocoa for all Guests
Contests for :
- Best Golf Cart Decorations
- Best Bicycle Decorations
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Tuesday 12/15/2020
Happy Hour from 4-8 pm in the Sunset Lounge.
Happy Hour specials and Chef Signature Apps.
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Birthday Night!! DECEMBER Babies |
Wednesday, 12/30/20 - If DECEBER is your Birthday Month we want to celebrate YOU!
Stop by the Main Dining Room for a Sweet Treat on the House.
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Do you love to take Pictures?
Then this Contest is for You!
See Flyer below for details!
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News from our Director of F & B
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Clubhouse
Fall Schedule & Hours
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What's Happening in
SMCC GOLF
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News from our Pro & Director of Golf |
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The new club EZGo carts are coming. We expect delivery mid to late December. With the increased demand for the use of club carts, we have added 5 more to the current inventory. That is not all. Making the move to lithium batteries increases efficiency and decreases the weight of the cart by 300 lbs. That will equate to 12,000 pounds less on the course when all are in use. That’s not all. Adding the TFM system to the carts provides some great tech.
Golf Genius mobile scoring will be accessed from the cart. Geofencing will stop the cart in the areas defined as no-drive zones and GPS to pinpoint distances while on the course.
That is not all. For those that enjoy a little background music, Bluetooth speakers will be in all carts. We are excited about the delivery of our new fleet and the added experience it will provide the members.
Sincerely,
Derek Morrison, PGA Pro
Director of Golf Operations
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Golf Shop Merchandise Update |
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The Spin the Wheel Sale
Saturday, December 5th
7:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
With the crowd that the "Balloon Sale" draws, we have modified to help spread out the crowd throughout the day. The concept is similar to the Balloon Sale.
1. Select the items to be purchased
2. Proceed to check out
3. Spin the Wheel to identify Savings from 15% to 50% off or land on the $1 and get everything for $1
4. Save money.
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Now you can still shop your favorite SMCC Golf Shop Merchandise from afar!!
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Click link below to see PDF with instructions & special discount code.
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News from the SMWGA-18 Holers
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The Sugar Mill Women's Golf Association 18 Hole Division began its 47th season with the first major tournament, the Silver Cups competition, held on October 29 and 30.
The Silver Cups were donated by early members of Sugar Mill Country Club. The tournament was originally called the Margaret Drinkle Tournament in honor of the member who donated the first cup. As the membership grew, the Drinkle Cup II was added. Maitland Knox, President of the First Bank of New Smyrna Beach, gave the First Bankers Cup in honor of his wife Wanda. The Sugar Mill Cup was later donated to recognize the winner of the Championship Flight. The winners of the tournament this season were: Sugar Mill Cup, Millie Hagan; Drinkle Cup I, Roseanne Vezzi; Drinkle Cup II, Robin Fisher; and First Bankers Cup, Francine Pomerleau. Their names will be engraved on the cups displayed in the showcase of the Sunrise Grill.
The VIPS (Volusia InterClub Players) held their first competition at Victoria Hills on November 2. Seven players from each club were allowed to compete. Donna Collins, Grace Tshanakas, Karen Abbenante, and Betsy Corey scored low enough to put Sugar Mill in 1st Place. The next competition will be at Cypress Head on December 7. Eight players from each team will be eligible to compete.
The golf association held its Opening Scramble, Luncheon, and Meeting on November 5. New members were introduced and the reports of committee chairs were presented. Scramble winners were: Flight 1, Jean Castello, Fran Freem, Joan Ludka, and Pat Roadarmel; Flight 2, Gale Campisi, Kathy Coombs, Gail Miller, and Bernie Woodsum.
After a very successful season last year, the SMWGA/18 is again hosting a series of 6 Sunday afternoons of social golf, cocktails, and dinner. The Kickoff of the 18/9 and Dine season was held on Friday, November 13. The competition is open to all men and women golf members of SMCC. You do not need to be a member of the Ladies 9 or 18 hole groups to participate. We welcome everyone. You may sign up as an individual or a twosome. Pairings will be handled by the Golf Shop. The next 18/9 and Dine is scheduled for Sunday, December 13.
The Seagals held their second competition at Sugar Mill on November 18. Our Sugar Mill team defeated Club De Bonmont 53 to 37. The next match is scheduled for December 11.
The Holiday Scramble will took place on December 3 with 9 and 18 hole members attending a luncheon following the morning golf competition. Members of both groups plan to bring unwrapped toys to the luncheon. Gifts of Love will distribute the toys to local children during the Christmas season.
Upcoming events : December 10 - Low Gross, Low Net
December 17 - Winter Waltz
December 31 - Individual Stableford points
Many thanks to Mrs. Karen Chapple - 18 Hole Publicity chair
For the updated news and information.
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News from the SMWGA- 9 Holers
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Notes from the Niners
Although inclement weather cancelled play for this year's Buddy/Buddy tournament, we stayed true to the theme " Girls Just Want to Have Fun" and participants gathered for a fantastic luncheon on the 12th of November. Thank you, Alice Schneider and Penny Barry, for orchestrating the event. Fortunately, this winter's first cold weather snap decided not to stick around for our WGA 9/18-hole Holiday Scramble, Putting League and Luncheon on December 3rd. Members donated unwrapped toys for " Gifts of Love" again this year and collected cash donations for the NSB High School Jazz Band as they were unable to perform for us this year due to COVE-19. Holiday music was provided by SMCC's very own Ron Case. Kudos to Gail Miller and Roz Case for again co-chairing this successful WGA event.
A very warm welcome to our newest member, Peggy Padalino.
Remaining events for the month of December include:
10 December - Low Net in Each Flight
11 December - Nine and Dine (Marna and Bob Ward will host. The sign-up sheet is located on our Nin-Hole Division Bulletin Board in the Tournament Room.)
Many thanks to Mrs. Kaylene Curtis -
President of Executive Board of 9 Hole WGA
For the updated news and information.
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WGA 9/18-hole Holiday Scramble LUNCHEON |
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Men's & Women's
Golf Associations
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Looking for some fun and competitive golf? Join us during the week and participate in the Golf Shop Leagues.
The Men's League is conducted on Wednesday mornings and the Women's League is conducted on Thursday mornings (18 Holes & 9 Holes).
The below links will take you to the schedule. Sign up online or in the Golf Shop.
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What's Happening in
SMCC TENNIS
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RAINBOWS end at Sugar Mill CC |
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A note from the Tennis Chair Barb Hubbard: |
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SMCC Members,
We had our Opening Dining and Round Robin on 14 November where we had a wonderful turnout. We had all of the tennis and pickleball courts filled and we had people waiting to play. We welcomed quite a few new members who were very impressed with the fun and comradery had by all. Discussions were had on how well the ladies tennis signups are being managed with our new sign up application, so our plans are to add a similar signup list for the Men's tennis. We hope to add Pickleball to the new app in the future as well.
Our next social is 14 December and it will also be a Round Robin play with a Pizza party to follow.
Tennis Pro Steve Schwartz has also received new pickleball paddles so please stop in at the tennis pro shack.
Reminder:
Save - the - Date of 10 March 2021 for the tennis/pickleball tournament to support Swing for Cancer. If you are interested in sponsoring the tennis/pickleball players, please reach out to Barbara Hubbard. Stay on the look out for more details.
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Thank you if advance
Barb Hubbard - 2020 Tennis Chair
If you are interested in joining the group or getting more involved, please contact Barbara Hubbard via text 571.238.0448 or email hrtimecop64@yahoo.com
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News from Tennis / Pickleball Pro - Steve Schwartz |
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Member play at Tennis Courts and Pickleball Courts has been booming. Every morning and afternoon our members are enjoying our beautiful facility. Even though the bad weather did considerable damage, with a lot of work and many hours everything was restored to its pristine condition.
On Friday 11/14, our opening round attracted so many members, some had to sit and wait to play. Dinner followed, and as always it was top notch.
Remember the newest and most powerful Pickleball paddles and Tennis Racquets are in stock. Small amounts so hurry and order one.
Steve Schwartz
SMCC Tennis/Pickleball Pro
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Sugar Mill an “Activities Hub”: 20 Minutes to Fun! |
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by Mike Schmidt (SMCC Member ) |
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As I told you last month in the Sugar Mill Newsletter, I’ve never been one to sit around much, reading a book while lying in a hammock or on the beach on a nice balmy day. Nothing wrong with that; just not my way-of-going. Rather, for me, I’d be in my Adirondack guide boat rowing on mosquito lagoon at Canaveral seashore... or shotgunning sporting clay targets at the range off Pioneer Trail...or flinging arrows out of my recurve bow at 3D animal targets set in the woods near Daytona...or...you get the picture! Some might call this “frenetic living”, but I call it fun! And what makes this all so possible? Living in New Smyrna Beach, with Sugarmill as my “Activities Hub”: so many things just 20 minutes away.
“Like what?”, you say.
Well, let’s start with golf, a pretty obviously “20 minutes away”: but not just golf, but “My Golf’.
Judging from my handicap, (~13-18) in any week, day, or on any given shot (i.e., upper level mediocre) and my “Doomed-from-the-Start” signature move (wrapping the club around me like a baseball swing, making it all but impossible to bring the club down in any way but over-the -top, on some sort of inconsistent plane into the ball) you’d be amazed to learn that I actually started playing golf at an early age...about 10. We found an old picture of me swinging an iron; left handed! Somehow I got changed to a “righty”, but obviously to no good. I played with my parents almost every Sunday afternoon. They thought it best if we waited ‘till after 4pm so they could play nine holes for fifty cents...and me for twenty-five. Needless to say, no lessons were given, no balls were new, no clubs matched, we walked and carried our bag. But hey... it was Playing Golf!
What could have been a major breakthrough for me and my game (repeat, “could have been”) occurred when I was 13 and got a job as a caddie at the Oshkosh Country Club in Wisconsin, about five miles out of town. I thought it paid pretty well: $2.50 for a single for 18 holes. The bags were almost as big as me and leather, and always held upwards of two dozen extra balls, rain gear, umbrella, and a pair of shoes too....sometimes extra laces. The closest thing to padding on the strap was a piece of sheep skin, worn. If you’ve seen the movie caddie shack, multiply all that stuff about 10X and move it another log unit to the left. Geezzze, what a place: rough and unruly! We were never allowed more than 10feet out of the shack, and especially could go no where near the pool or tennis courts where the members’ daughters hung out. We rarely got a tip. And, unfortunately, we never could watch lessons. So, I “never got taught”, as they say. But, we were allowed to play on Monday and Friday mornings, from daybreak to 11am, and we did. Everything was wet, wet, wet...including the 3” rough. What fun!
To caddie or play, we hitched hiked to the club in the mornings and hitched back late afternoon. But me, I’d put on a shorts and swim and troll the entire creek system ‘till dark, diving and feeling for balls...which I’d sell back to the pro for ten cents each...shag balls. The memories of being all alone on that quiet course as evening fell have never left me; and so now, that’s part of my “My Golf” approach to golf at Sugar Mill. Details now to follow. (An aside: I never knew what happened to most all of those train wreck caddie buddies; but one, my good friend, became the President of a venture capitol group, so...).
I play in one “guys’ group” and the Men’s League almost every week, plus the Events. These are the real deal: Regulation Play: formats, rules, points, money, prizes, anxiety, stress, big groups. But don’t get me wrong: fun, team play, camaraderie, laughs...and sometimes you win $12!
But did you ever notice how little the driving range is used in the late afternoon? Pretty deserted. I am one of those “practicers”, (scientists and engineers, they say) sometimes hitting only wedges, like Golf Digest says you should do most often...but other times just wailing away with the driver, watching yellow balls fly long... right, left and periodically dead straight. Stand way on the right side and try the challenge of driving it straight down the tree line. Or, sometimes I play the course, hole-by-hole: remembering and visualizing a hole and estimating the distances of the shots I hit and changing clubs appropriately ‘till I get within “gimme range” on the vicarious green. Fun and probably helpful, I think. But, then, I’ve also noticed that the good players, (the “single-digit guys” as they’re known), are rarely on the range wailing balls with me. Hummmmm... Are they Night-Practicers?
The chipping and putting green after dinner is also a place of solitude. What a wonderful thing to have minutes away. There’s almost no reason one can’t become a better...perhaps even a moderately adequate...putter. Play it hole-by-hole and keep your score, or play my game: 5 balls chipped to five Different holes, and then putted ‘till in. The goals: never more than a two putt and a good score of eight putts or better. Then, I’ll do one-ball-long-putting (sometimes really long putting), again always trying for “two putts or under”. Or try chipping with different clubs to find the right one for you: maybe even a hybrid, like Tiger uses at times? You’re all alone with no one watching, so Play! Once in a while I’ll commit, (usually after a fine round blown by a missed two footer on #9 Red) to multiple evenings of “Knee Knocker Practice”: 4, 3, 2, 1 (yup, 1) footers practice rounds. I’ve even tried the Jack Nicholas “20-in-a-row or you can’t go home” drill, but I feel it’s important that I shouldn’t let the battery in the cart go dead too often or drive at night, right?
But best, for me, is how nice it is to walk the course in the early evening, (remember those caddy days...) just with a putter/3 wood/6 iron... or maybe just the 6 iron and two balls like you did as a kid. I’m almost always alone, maybe a couple of others. And the key word here, again, is “playing” golf: no score, no pars, no bets, judges or handicaps to figure-in or complain about...and no teammates to let down (again). Play two balls...OK. Play a two-ball “virtual match” against your cousin in Chicago...OK. Take a “do over”...OK. Take another “do over”... OK again. The Take Home message here: sometimes it’s fun to just Play the game.
And, lastly, the place you can always have the course to yourself is in the the practice sand bunker. I’ve only seen three people ever use It... probably why most of us flail-and-fail at that phase of our game!
So, what’s the closest activity in the Sugar Mill Activities Hub? Golf. It’s why we’re here. And all of these games I play in my “My Golf” format are just two minutes from our home in The Meadows. A young boy’s dream come true: all the practice balls you want to hit...all the chips and putts you’d want to try...and a beautiful empty course to stroll alone as the sun sets. Nice.
And next month’s topic: bird watching...or maybe shotgunning or rowing...or, yup, probably archery.
Regards and keep having Fun. Mike
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News & Member Spotlights
from around the Club!
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KUDOS to Jr. Golf Member Masen McKain |
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Executive Member / Mom - Lainy McKain
tells us that Masen signed up last minute the night before the NFJG tournament at Plantation Bay. "He headed off on his own this morning and came in 2nd place today."
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The Daytona Beach News-Journal's Volusia-Flagler...
Though its bid for a state championship came up short, Spruce Creek's boys golf team celebrated its best season in a decade. The Hawks swept district and regional titles, in addition to winning the All-Area Challenge - a substitute event to the...
Read more
www.news-journalonline.com
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Masen McKain, New Smyrna Beach
The sophomore emerged as the Barracudas' No.1 player this fall with team-leading nine-hole (38.0) and 18-hole (79.0) averages and tying for 21st in the Class 2A tournament.
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SEASON KICK OFF PARTY HIGHLIGHTS |
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This year we held the Smallest Season Kick off Party of SMCC's History, but we did it safely and elegantly as everyone would expect from our amazing Clubhouse Team.
See below a few photos of the evening, you can see more photos from club events on our website through the private portal
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WELCOME OUR NEWEST
TEAM MEMBERS
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Events & Catering Manager
Angela Bellantoni
Angela recently moved to New Smyrna Beach after living in Orlando for 16 years. She graduated from the University of Central Florida's Rosen Campus with a Bachelors degree in Event Management and Hospitality. Angela worked in nonprofit after college on fundraising events for the American Cancer Society and JDRF. She has been married for almost three years, and they welcomed their first baby girl, Charlotte in July of this year.
Angela will be working directly with Ben Deininger, Director of Food and Beverage.
If you or someone you know is looking to plan their next event or need catering advice, don't hesitate to reach out Angela.
386.426.5200 ext. 12
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Member Relations Coordinator
Emi Newman
Having grown up in Pensacola for most of her life, Emi attended the University of West Florida where she received her Bachelors in Business Administration and Marketing, and worked for a local sports team. Emi made the move to Orlando in January of this year where she attends Graduate school at the University of Central Florida, Rosen College. Emi is very excited to take on this role as Member Relations Coordinator and is looking forward to meeting everyone!
Emi will be working directly with Samira (Sam) Mirzai-Smith, Director of Marketing and Membership.
If you or someone you know has questions about membership services, help with website log in or any customer service needs, don't hesitate to reach out to Emi.
386.426.5200 ext. 25
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Chef Devin Gainor
Wine Dinner Spectacular
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If you haven't heard the Wine Dinners at SMCC are the rave!
See our Chef's kitchen in action below!
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Pretzel Peppermint Bark Recipe
by Members Choice
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INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups(11.5-oz. pkg.) HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate Chips
- 80 small (about 1-1/2 inch) pretzels
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
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DIRECTIONS
- Line a medium sheet tray with parchment paper. Melt HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate Chips in microwave in 30-second intervals, then pour chocolate on sheet tray and spread into an even layer.
- Top with pretzels and candy canes then refrigerate until hardened, 30 minutes.
- Break into Pieces to serve
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR DECEMBER BABIES!!! |
We wish you all a wonderful Birthday and Fabulous new year!
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2021
Sadie Hawkins Tournament
January 8th
Mixed Team Championship
February 5th & 6th
Club Championship
Feb 20th, 21st, 26th, 27th (Finals)
Women’s Member Guest
March 10th & 11th
Men’s Member-Guest
March 25th, 26th, & 27th
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NEW WEBSITE LOG-IN INSTRUCTIONS |
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MEMBER / GUEST RULES & ETIQUETTE |
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Here are some friendly reminders from our Golf Pro! |
Sometimes we forget the rules that are laid out in the green book, so it's always nice to get a quick refresher!
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It's Fall and we've got a great Promo...Tell your friends |
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Refer a friend, don't keep us a secret. |
Let your closest friends know about SMCC. |
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Dear Members,
I hope you all enjoy the newest version of our Monthly Newsletter, each month we will work to make this publication more robust and interesting for all of our Members to enjoy and find important relevant information about things happening at SMCC or around our community.
If you have important information to convey about one of your clubs within the club or if you have relevant news and information to share please don't hesitate to send it in for consideration.
Thank you all in advance
Best regards,
Samira (Sam) Mirzai-Smith
Director of Membership and Marketing
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