Member Holiday Party
Sunday, December 11
4:00pm - 7:00pm

The Wilhelm family would like to sincerely thank you for your active Club participation throughout the year by inviting you to our annual Member Holiday Party at the Club.

You and your family will enjoy a festive open house of casual mingling with fellow Members, music, lots of sweet and savory nibbles, passed hors d'oeuvres, amazing wine, festive cocktails, and photo opportunities galore. We will have holiday crafts and ornaments to decorate allowing kiddies to show off their artistic side and Gingerbread House Decorating.

Appetizers
Short Rib Sliders, Truffle Aioli, Arugula
Bellwether Farms Ricotta, Raisin Agrodolce, Crouton
Fried Bocconcini Mozzarella, Red Wine Syrup, Bulls Blood
Lamb Meatballs, Feta, Olive Tapenade, Harissa
Duck Confit, Brussels, Pears, Arugula Pizza
Butternut Squash, Roasted Mushrooms, Charred Onions, Goat Cheese Pizza
Local & Imported Cheeses
Hand Crafted Charcuterie Meats, Spiced Nuts, Grilled Bread

Dessert
Club House
House Made Eggnog (with Booze)
Hot Chocolate
Eggnog Cupcake
Peppermint Whoopie Pie
Traditional Croquembouche
(Pate a Choux- Vanilla & Chocolate Pastry Cream)

Golf Shop
4:00 PM
White Chocolate & Peppermint Bark
Assorted Holiday Cookies
Hazelnut & Praline Chocolates
Salt Carmel Chocolates

SPA
4:00 PM
Spiced Apple Cider
Walnut & Raisin Biscotti

Bar & Grill Closed at 4 PM for Ala-Carte
(IN ROOM AVAILABLE)

Kids Buffet
4:00 PM
Chicken Tenders, Ranch
Buttered Pasta, Parmesan
Buttered Carrots

Adult Buffet
6:00 pm
Romaine Salad, Croutons, Parmesan, Lemon Anchovy Dressing
Baby Kale Salad, Fall Fruits, Goat, Pumpkin Seeds, Pear Vinaigrette
Winter Vegetables, Brussels Sprouts, Romanesque Broccoli, Charred Onions, Carrots
Grilled NY Strips, Red Wine Cipollini Onions, Bordelaise
Crispy Chicken, Brussels Leaves, Prunes, Thyme Jus

*MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Member Holiday Party - Complimentary
Kiddie Buffet (optional) - $20++ Per Person (Ages 2-12)
Dinner Buffet (optional) - $40++ Per Person (Ages 13+)
Register: 707 569 2900 or Online

Note: Bar & Grill menu unavailable after 4:00 pm. The Gingerbread House Decorating will be going on at the same time and requires a separate registration.

Gingerbread House Decorating
Sunday, December 11
4:00pm - 7:00pm

Throughout the evening, families will enjoy the holiday tradition of decorating a delicious pre-built gingerbread house with tons of frosting, oodles of candy, and a dusting of powdered sugar. This workshop is sure to bring out the creative side in kids of all ages. These sturdy and delicious gingerbread houses stay fresh and tasty for at least a couple of weeks. Each decorated gingerbread house can be taken home to admire through the holidays!

$40.00++ Per House
Click HERE to register or call 707.569.2900

Holiday Schedule

Mayacama Employee Holiday Party
Monday, December 5 | Club Closes at 4:00 pm

Mayacama Member Holiday Party
Sunday, December 11 | 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Gingerbread House Decorating
Sunday, December 11 | 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Christmas Eve
Saturday, December 24 | Club Closes at 4:00 pm

Christmas Day
Sunday, December 25 | Course & Club Closed

New Year's Eve
Saturday, December 31 | Club Closes at 4:00 pm

New Year's Day
Sunday, January 1 | Club is Open

GOLF COURSE Re-grassing

By Dale Engman

Re-Grassing Phase II
Hole 11-18 Closed : Reopening is January 1 (Tentatively)

Our re-grassing efforts on the back nine greens and practice green have gone exceedingly well. Rain impeded progress initially but we made up time and had grass down on all greens on holes 11-18 and the practice green by Friday November 11th. While the green’s sod has been down for several weeks now we are continuing to work on the surrounds and tees with sod deliveries continuing for these areas. We are now mowing the new greens regularly, they are looking fabulous and we continue to maintain a conservative approach to growing them in. That being said, we expect to open those holes for play sometime around the first of the year. I say ‘sometime’ because it is a bit of a moving target. December can be a cold month and we know growth will slow during prolonged cold stretches. If for any reason we feel the greens are not ready the first week of January we will push back the opening and evaluate when will be best to resume play on those holes. Please be patient with us as the health and long term success of the new greens is paramount to our efforts. As the end of the year nears please keep an eye open for updates as we will regularly update progress.

2016 the Year in Review

By Ted Antonopoulos

We cannot speak about 2016 without bringing up the chain of events that resulted in the regrassing of our putting greens. After learning about the extent of the damage to our greens, Club Ownership was decisive in their commitment to do right by our Members and began regrassing all of our greens with a new strand of Bent Grass – Tyee 007.  The end result will be eighteen brand new “poa-free” putting greens on the golf course, and three new practice greens.

The improvements do not stop there. Also regrassed are the approaches and  “surrounds” around the greens. This will likely bring back some of the “release” where golf balls no longer come to rest on greenside slopes, but instead will “feed” back on to the putting surfaces.  Along with the surrounds, we are in the process of replacing the sod on many of the teeing grounds. The new sodded tee boxes will round out our regrassing project entirely. And finally, the project that started before all of this transpired … the bunkers. All of the bunkers on the course have been replaced with new sand, new drainage, new irrigation, resulting in more uniformed playing conditions and firmness. In summary, brand new bunkers, brand new greens, brand new tees,... all with no assessment to the membership!

Dale Engman and his crew are to be commended for transforming what began as a stressful time into better playing conditions for all of our Members. And of course we are grateful to all of our Members for their support and understanding during this year of rebuilding! And lastly, a big thank you goes out to Managing Partner Jonathan Wilhelm whom I heard give this as the main reason to take on this massive re-build … “Our Members deserve it!”

our 2016 tournament results

We would like to extend our thanks to the Members who supported our Tournament Program since the beginning and especially in 2016. As a result of the reconstruction, we were forced to cancel some of our Championships, but others were held as normal and we have some great Champions to acknowledge as follows:

St. Patrick’s Day 4-Ball
Champions - Dwight Haldan & Jeff Bloom

The Caddie-Member
Champions –  Michael Blach & Sean DeSilva
Mayacama Flight Champions – Malin Giddings & Pete Imbs

The Vintner Cup
No Tournament in 2016

The Mayacama Cup Match Play Championship
No Championship in 2016

The Member-Member
The Overall Champions – John Stewart & John Reininga

Women’s Champions- Robin Ridder & Suzanna Badenhoop
First Flight Champions –  Rich Coombs & Henry Pilger

The Husband & Wife Club Championship
Champions – Mike and Tina Feeney
Mayacama Flight Champions – Greg and Lisa French

The Parent-Child
18-Hole Division Champions – Jim and Scott Silveira
Mayacama Flight Champions – Brian and Brendan Duffy
9-Hole Division Champions – Bill and Sam Newlands

The Annual Championship of Mayacama Golf Club
Men’s Champion – Ned Zachar
Men’s Mayacama Flight Champion – Gabe Donohoe
Women’s Champion – Mayumi Post
Women’s Mayacama Flight Champion – Laura Allen 

The Women’s Member-Guest
Overall Champions – Emily Scott & Doreen Justice

Second Flight Champions – Laura Bellows & Penny Wright
Third Flight Champions – Mary Ellen Smith & Margie Truter
Fourth Flight Champions – Suzanne Badenhoop & Danielle Dasher

The Men’s Member-Guest
            The Overall Champions – Scott Thayer & Mike Davis

First Flight Champions – Robert Dennis & Ryan Hill
Third Flight Champions – Steve Feder & Stephen Blohm
Fourth Flight Champions – Paul Puccioni & Todd Renko
Fifth Flight Champions – Rich Coombs & Larry Foehl
Sixth Flight Champions – Jay Jilot & Curtis Chan
Seventh Flight Champions – Jim Silveira & Tom Hakel
Eighth Flight Champions – Jonathan Wilhelm & Doug Giles
Ninth Flight Champions – Stephen Vermut & Brian Stern
Tenth Flight Champions – Jim Henry & Ed Carey

Men’s Senior Club Championship           
Champion – Paul Balatti
Mayacama Flight Champion – Paul Puccioni
Super Senior Champion – John Stewart
Super Senior Mayacama Flight – Dwight Haldan

The Professional-Member
No Tournament in 2016

zach makilan represents the northern California pga in the aa cup matches

Mayacama Assistant Golf Professional Zach Makilan was among 12 Northern California PGA Professionals chosen to represent their Association and take on their counterparts at the Southern California PGA in the annual AA (Assistant/Apprentice Association) Cup Matches.  Zach and his 11 NCPGA teammates were hosted at Indian Wells Resort, venue for the 2016 Matches. Using the “Ryder Cup” style formats and scoring for these forms of match play, the teams played Four-Ball (better ball of two), Foursome (alternate shot) and Single Matches. While the home team was victorious, the players from the North put up a good fight. Congratulations Zach on being chosen to represent the NCPGA, and in doing so representing Mayacama Golf Club in these prestigious matches!

Golf Car Usage: our customs & common sense

The Pilot Program – Mayacama Golf Club remains committed to upholding the tradition of walking with a caddie for a round of golf for all players who are physically able to do so. However, allowances have been made to accommodate late afternoon players who would like to come out after 3:30 pm (Summer) and 1:30 pm (Winter) for a late afternoon round with a golf car. During the winter months when weather permits, this option remains available for Members.  With the recent rainfall however, golf car usage has been extremely limited, in part for the safety of the players but also for protection of the turf.  We ask that if you intend to use a golf car during these hours, please call ahead to find out if conditions will permit its use.

Protection of the New Turf – Please be reminded that we have golf car paths around the tees and greens and their use should be observed at all times. This practice has never been more appropriate than now, with so much new turf being established around our greens. We have seen several Members with their golf cars parked just steps away from our greens on new turf … this is not acceptable and please show respect and courtesy and use the golf car paths wherever they are present. We thank you for your courtesy in this regard.

caddie cut-off time

Please be reminded that during the Winter Hours, Caddies are required until 12:00 pm. Should you wish to play later than 12:00 pm and utilize a Caddie, please call the Golf Shop to let us know and we will hold a Caddie for you.

Annual holiday balloon sale

Our Holiday Balloon Sale is back! Stop in the Golf Shop during Weekend of the Member Holiday Party (December 10 & 11) to make your selections, and then pop a balloon to receive your special Holiday Discount! Discounts vary in amounts from 10% to 40% on Apparel and Accessories, with similar discounts extended to hard goods!

range hours

Please be reminded that with limited daylight hours, the Driving Range closes for maintenance at 4:30 pm every Monday & Thursday. Your cooperation is appreciated.

Titleist Holiday golf balls - Free Personalization

Ends December 31

Start your holiday shopping with Titleist golf ball dozens with FREE personalization.  Order as little as 1 dozen Titleist golf balls and receive FREE Personalization of up to three lines of block text in black, blue, red, green or pink ink. Please ask the Golf Shop Staff for complete program details. 

PXG DEMO DAY
Thursday, December 8
9:00am - 4:00pm

Here’s another chance to see up close and in person one of the hottest clubs on the market today … PXG! We have yet to find a player who switched to the new PXG Clubs that didn’t rave about their feel, response, and of course more distance!

Nick Petralia, PXG Master Fitter will be here with the PXG Mobile Fitting Van and appointments are available beginning at 9:00 am with the last fitting scheduled for 4:00 pm. Appointments are a MUST … So call the Golf Shop asap to schedule yours at 707.569.2915. If you are unable to be there for the fitting day, we have the PXG Fitting System on hand at Mayacama Golf Club and you can schedule a PXG fitting with one of your Mayacama Golf Professionals at a time convenient for you.

New Vendors added to ONLINE Golf Shop

Visit our Online Golf Shop on the Member’s Only website. We are excited to announce that Galvin Green and Johnnie-O have been added to the online Golf Shop. Also, Dunning’s new fall line is now available as well. If you have not visited the online Golf Shop a few of the other vendors currently offered are Bobby Jones, KJUS, and Straight Down.

By Jeff McCarthy

Champagne is a sparkling wine produced from grapes grown in the Champagne region of France following rules that demand, among other things, secondary fermentation of the wine in the bottle to create carbonation (Methode Champenoise).  Specific vineyard practices, sourcing of grapes exclusively from specific parcels in the Champagne appellation and specific pressing regimes are unique to the region. Some use the term Champagne as a generic term for sparkling wine, but in most countries, it is illegal to officially label any product Champagne unless it both comes from the Champagne region and is produced under the rules of the appellation.  Vineyards in the Champagne region of France produce black Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier and also white Chardonnay grapes.  Champagne appellation law only allows grapes grown according to appellation rules in specifically designated plots within the appellation to be used in the production of Champagne.

Other regions throughout the world produce sparkling wine, many made using Methode Championise.  There are other methods of producing sparkling wine.  The two most common are the Charmat (most commonly used in the production of Prosecco) and the soda method, the addition of CO2 (used by cheap sparkling producers).

It is commonly believed that Champagne was discovered by accident when wine that had not gone through malolatic  fermentation was bottled and began a secondary fermentation in the bottle.  Cost-conscious wine merchants would buy wine in barrel, then bottle.  Rather than lose their investment, they added sugar and sold the sparkling wine which eventually caught on especially after Madame Bouvry introduced Champagne to the French Court in the middle 1800s.

Dom Perignon, often referred to as the “Father of Champagne” was a blind monk, originally charged by his superiors at the Abbey of Hautvillers to get rid of the bubbles since the pressure in the bottles caused many of them to burst in the cellar.  As sparkling wine production increased in the early 18th century, cellar workers had to wear a heavy iron mask to prevent injury from spontaneously bursting bottles. The disturbance caused by one bottle exploding could cause a chain reaction, with it being routine for cellars to lose 20–90% of their bottles this way. The mysterious circumstance surrounding the then unknown process of fermentation and carbonic gas caused some critics to call the sparkling creations "The Devil's Wine".  Rather than eliminate the bubbles, his work with bottles and the Champagne cork were among his great contributions to Champagne.

To help celebrate the holidays and honor Dom Perignon, we are pouring the classic Champagne that bears his name.  A special system for refreshing the bottle after each glass is poured will insure you enjoy a great glass of bubbles every time.

à votre santé

Holiday Gift Offer

This holiday season, give the thoughtful, fun, and creative gift of wine! Wine is the perfect gift for those family members or friends who seem to have everything. It is also a great way to say "thank you" and "happy holidays" to your special clients.

With our Holiday Gift Offer all you need to do is select your gift pack(s) and let us do the rest. We've already done the comparison research so you can be confident that we have the best wine prices in the country. We will include a greeting card with your holiday message, and we can ship your purchases to most states. Add an extra special touch and include a set of logoed Mayacama wine glasses with decanter.

Order by December 14th and your gift (weather permitting) will arrive in time for the holidays.

Click HERE for the Gift Offer Order order form.

Contact our Wine Director, Jeff McCarthy, at 707 569 2906 or [email protected] if you have any questions.

Winter SPA SPECIAL

By D'Arcy Connich

Feel renewed and refreshed during the busy holiday season!   Come in and pamper yourself with a luxurious 80 or 100 minute Lavender or Unscented Body Butter Wrap with Massage and receive a 20% discount.  The Body Butter infuses your skin with ultimate hydration while your muscles get the attention they deserve. 

80 Minute Body Butter Wrap with Massage
Regular Price $185
Special Price $148

100 Minute Body Butter Wrap with Massage
Regular Price $235
Special Price $188

Gift Certificates

Gift certificates for treatment at the Mayacama Spa make wonderful gifts for family and friends. Please stop by next time you are at the Club to pick up this amazing gift.

Please contact the spa at 707.569.2920 or [email protected] to make your appointment.

villa ownership program

Members now have an opportunity to own a fully furnished Villa outright with the Club paying for 100% of the annual expense & maintenance costs.  

The Villas will feature a unique floor plan with the popular central Harvest Room, ideal for al fresco wine country living.  The Harvest Room will feature radiant heat travertine flooring, folding doors for indoor/outdoor living, and an enhanced kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances including a gas range and full size refrigerator. The Villas will include two master suites, a third bedroom with an en suite bathroom, and an additional living room with a "Murphy" bed option for a total of 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.

One Villa has already been sold with four more being released starting at $3,200,000. Please contact the Mayacama Sales Team to find out more information at [email protected] or 707.569.2950

MEMBERSHIP REFERRAL PROGRAM

The Mayacama Referral Program awards Members with a Club Credit when they refer a new Member to the Club. If you would like to refer someone to explore Mayacama Membership, please send your referrals to [email protected] and your Club Representative will be happy to extend to them an invitation to Membership on your behalf.

Referral Rewards:
Social Membership Referral - $350
Non-Refundable Membership Referral - $350
Charter & National Membership Referral - $1,000
Residence Membership Referral - $10,000

CLICK HERE to view all the different ways you could spend a $10,000 Club credit!

5722 Cottage Ridge

Property Description:
Furnished and ready to move into luxurious Tuscan estate on the prestigious Mayacama Golf Course. Perfect for either a vacation home or full time residence, this nearly 4,200 sq. ft. home has plenty of room for large families or friends to visit. The main home features 4 bedrooms (all en-suite), 4.5 baths plus an office. Top of the line amenities and exquisite attention to detail throughout include Travertine and hickory wood floors, alder cabinets, granite countertops, open beam cathedral ceilings and Subzero appliances. Great room concept combines the family, kitchen and dining rooms in an open floor plan. Curl up in the master suite by the fireplace or in the soaking tub or step outside to wash off in the outdoor shower. The guest casita features 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms and a 1,000+ bottle temperature controlled wine cellar. Gorgeous views of the 6th tee and 4th fairway of the Mayacama Golf Course. Multiple patios, outdoor fireplace and infinity edge pool and spa complete this Sonoma Wine Country getaway.

Main house + 2 casitas
Total Bedrooms 6
Total Bathrooms 6.5
Square Footage 4,192 sq. ft.
Lot size 1.34 acres, overlooking the 6th Tee and 4th Fairway
Price Reduced to $4.5 million.

Bobbi Beehler
CPA,CFA, Realtor®

Pacific Union | Christie’s International Real Estate
3333 Mendocino Ave. Ste 210 Santa Rosa, CA 95403
C:707.478.7428 O:707.547.3822
[email protected]
License # 01354578

5740 Cottage ridge

This Tuscan estate with its exquisite finishes has stunning panoramic views of the golf course. A gracious courtyard with lily pond welcomes you as you enter the property. Fine interior details include high beam ceilings, reclaimed hickory pecan floors, gourmet kitchen with expansive butlers pantry and an oversized master suite with two walk-in closets. Designed with provincial elegance for stylish living and entertaining, the floor plan takes in an impressive grand entry, stunning living room with french doors to outdoor terraces, formal dining room with a walk-in 2000+ bottle wine cellar complete with ambient lighting. The meticulous grounds include a covered terrace with outdoor fireplace, pool and spa with cascading waterfalls, pool cabana and attached guest suite for 4th bedroom, office or gym. This property is truly breathtaking.

For more information, please follow the link www.5740cottageridge.com or contact Susan Montgomery with Pacific Union & Christie's International at [email protected]

5740 Cottage Ridge Road

Book Your Holiday Party

'Tis the Season! Now is the time to book a date for your holiday party, whether it is a company event or a family gathering to celebrate the season. Rebekah will coordinate the details of your day and Chef Pikey will execute an amazing meal. Please contact Rebekah at 707.569.2921 or email at [email protected] to book today!

Happy Holidays!

MILESTONE BIRTHDAYS

Are you or a loved one celebrating a milestone birthday this year? Make it extra special and let us help you plan an unforgettable party! We're even really good at surprises! Contact our Events Manager, Rebekah Reynoso at 707 569 2921 or [email protected] to coordinate a custom menu, cake, decor, and even music for a magical evening!

TENNIS CENTER Activities

Come enjoy this amazing weather and get a great workout with a private tennis lesson or at our clinics. Here are some upcoming activities going on at the Swim & Tennis Center:

Women's Clinic
Every Sunday
9:00am - 10:30am
$50 Per Person / Per Clinic

Men's Clinic
Every Sunday
10:30am - 12:00pm
$50 Per Person / Per Clinic

Contact Luke Chiurco at 707 321 7139 or [email protected].

LET US KNOW

The Mayacama Connection brings you news and updates about Mayacama Golf Club and the wonderful events we have planned for you and your family. We hope that this newsletter and the website reflects our passion for making Mayacama the best Club in the country. We very much want to hear your comments or suggestions. Feel free to drop us a note at [email protected] and we will be glad to follow-up. Thank you in advance for your time, consideration, and input.

If you need assistance to log on to the Members Only Website, please contact Alicia Minkel at [email protected]. Please note that all menus and event activities listed are subject to change. Unless otherwise noted, cancellations for events or Spa treatments made less than 24 hours in advance and no-shows may be charged in full.

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