It's Back ... The 2017 All Vintner Pour!!!

All Vintner Pour
Mayacama Courtyard & Clubhouse
Saturday, May 13
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Our 2017 All Vintner Tournament and Pour is scheduled for Saturday, May 13.  The weekend will start with our Draw Party Dinner on Friday, May 12. Participating Members will have their names randomly drawn and are then paired with a Vintner Member for the “Vintner Cup” golf tournament held on Saturday morning. The wines to be featured on Saturday afternoon during the Pour are truly "off the charts".  Futures of incredible 2013 and 2014 Cabs will be available to taste for the first time along with wines from the outstanding 2012, 2013 and 2014 vintages.  Many of the wines are being previewed at the Pour and our Members will be the first to try these beautiful gems. 

Live Brazilian jazz from Jive Samba will again be part of the festivities.  The next day, the wine orders will begin to flow.  Come and join us and experience the best of the Wine Country. Click HERE to sign up.

Click HERE to sign up your children for Kids' Night, Minute to Win it!

Vintner Draw Party
Mayacama Clubhouse
Friday, May 12
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Participants in the Vintner Cup are also signed up for the Vintner Draw Party & Dinner, come enjoy a fun evening to kick off this event filled weekend. This is where the Vintner Members draw their teammates for the following days Vintner Cup tournament. Please click HERE to sign up your spouse or additional guests not participating in the Cup.

Schulz Celebrity classic

It is almost that time of year again! The Schulz Celebrity Classic will be held on Tuesday, June 6th at Mayacama. There are still a few foursomes available so please sign up for a terrific cause to help underprivileged children in Sonoma County. This is one of the most fun events you will ever experience here at Mayacama, so don't miss it! For more information about the tournament and charities, please click HERE.

Other Upcoming Events

First Friday Pour - Pinko de Mayo
Friday, May 5
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Rosés are perfect for spring and summer, as they are served chilled and can be a refreshing accompaniment with a variety of warm weather fare. Rosé wines also top the charts for food-friendly versatility.  So, if you are opting for "surf 'n turf", rest assured that a rosé can handle both the seafood and the steak in one fell "sip". It's also a great patio wine, as it tends to have both a lighter body and more delicate flavors on the palate, making rose a refreshing sipping wine or a great food friendly wine.  Looking for the perfect pairing with a spicy dish? Look no further.

In the past several years, producers have been making some pretty serious rosé.  A good refreshing rosé that is also food friendly should be dry, crisp and well balanced.  The color should reflect the amount of skin contact before pressing and great rosés can either be made on their own, or from juice that winemakers “bleed” off their red varietals (when looking for more color and concentration).  These rosés are usually made from their best grapes.
 
This summer, we will feature both still and sparkling rosés made from different varietals. Multiple choices will be available each day and the selections rotated often so you will be able choose your favorites.

Selections for this season will be featured at our “Pinko de Mayo” celebration at our May ‘First Friday’. Then look for our daily specials in the grill and at the pool to see what we are featuring for the day. Click HERE to sign up.

Mother's Day Brunch
Mayacama Clubhouse
Sunday, May 14
11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Spoil Mom and your whole family with our sensational Mother's Day Brunch! Make a relaxing Spa treatment for her during the weekend and she'll feel totally spoiled! Imagine us doing the cooking, Mom is relaxing in the Spa, and kids will visit Activities Director, Melinda Murray to make Mom a special gift. Click HERE to Sign Up!

Click HERE to sign up your children for Make a Gift for Mom!

All American Cookouts
Mayacama Pool & Tennis Center
Saturday & Sunday, May 27 & 28
11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Join us for our annual weekend event to celebrate Memorial Day. We will have the traditional holiday BBQ and kids will enjoy fun in the sun with swimming, games, and crafts. Things to bring: shorts, tennis shoes, sun hats, swimsuits, and sunscreen.

$20++ per person age 13+
$10++ per child age 12 and under
Register Saturday HERE, Sunday HERE or Call 707.569.2900

Memorial Day Feast
Mayacama Clubhouse
Saturday, May 27
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Memorial weekend is the kickoff of summer. Join us for a backyard Family Feast!! Bring your family and friends and enjoy the long weekend.

$65++ per person age 13+ (includes wine 21+)
$20++ per child age 12 and under
Register HERE or Call 707.569.2900

Summer Camps & Activities

The summer camp schedule is here!! Melinda Murray, our Activities Director, may have reached out to you over the last few months to coordinate fun activities based on your child's age, interests, etc. She carefully plans each week depending on who is expected to be on property. You will see fun field trips, games, classes and more. This is sure to be one of the best summers yet. Please click HERE to check out all the fun activities for your kiddos this summer! If you have any questions, feel free to contact Melinda directly at [email protected] or 707.569.2908.

mayacama custom belt buckle

We’re pleased to unveil a new and unique heirloom item available only to Mayacama Members … The Mayacama Belt Buckle!

Ty Visscher, proprietor of Bennett Valley Jewelers in Santa Rosa, has designed this beautiful buckle exclusively for Mayacama Members. A Mayacama Member himself, Ty has personally created several designs to come up with these beautiful pieces. Depending on your price range, the buckles can be produced in a variety of metals. The unique and now widely recognized Mayacama Logo, positioned in the center of the buckle can be featured in Bronze, Sterling Silver or 18-Karat Gold...11 grams of gold! And several finishes are available for the outer/main portion of the buckle including Smooth, Hammered or “Grape Vine” texture. Each buckle will be individually hand-stamped and numbered.

Bronze Logo $800
Silver with 18k Gold $1200
18k Gold $1800

A sample of the Mayacama Belt Buckles are currently on display in the Golf Shop so that you can see for yourself the outstanding craftsmanship that went into the design of each of these individual pieces. Special orders can be made in the Golf Shop. An order will be placed in the next several weeks, pending your responses.

New Rules decision limits use of video review

The USGA and R&A have together introduced a new Decision on the Rules of Golf, which will limit the use of Video Review. The new decision, which is effective immediately, will implement two standards for Rules Committees to limit the use of video.

The first standard is when video reveals evidence that could not be reasonably seen with the “naked eye”, as was the case when Anna Nordavist unknowingly brushed several grains of sand while taking a backswing in a bunker during a playoff in the U.S. Women’s Open. After video evidence was used, Nordqvist was subsequently penalized and lost the championship to Brittany Lang.   

The second standard is when players use their “reasonable judgment” to determine a specific location when applying the Rules. This was the case in the recent ruling involving Lexi Thompson not replacing her ball in a specific spot. Other scenarios under this standard include determining a specific spot where a ball last crossed the margin of a hazard. In most of these cases, a player’s reasonable judgment will be accepted even if shown to be inaccurate because of video evidence.

Still under evaluation is the use of “call-in” information from sources other than participants in the competition, and the application of penalties after a scorecard has been returned. These evaluations are being considered, and hopefully implemented by a working group made up of the USGA, R&A, Men’s and Women’s Professional Tours and the Rules Committee of the PGA of America.    

Here are two links from the USGA and Golf Week which offer more information on the new decision, including the complete wording of the decision.

Golf for Mayacama Women

We’re excited about several new playing opportunities that we have created specifically for Women in 2017!

Beginning with our Complimentary Women’s Clinics in May, we’ve highlighted the many playing opportunities, with added events both at home and away in which you can participate!

Please click HERE to view all of the different options we have scheduled for this year and to register! 

Upcoming Golf Events

Caddie-Member
Monday – May 1st

One of our more popular events, the Mayacama Caddie-Member celebrates the special
bond between Mayacama Members and their Caddies! The Caddie-Member pairs a
Mayacama Member with a Caddie partner to form a two-person team in the Four-Ball Stroke Play (better ball of two) format.  Entries are now open on the Foretees App.

The Mayacama Cup
Thursday - Monday
May 25 - 29

Our Annual Match Play Championship identifies the three best Champions at Golf’s oldest
format … Match Play! The Champions of the three flights, the Women’s Flight, Men’s Mayacama Flight (played with full handicap) and Men’s Championship (played at scratch) all receive Championship Medals and a coveted seat at the Annual Champions Dinner in August. Entries are now open on the Foretees App.

Mayacama Junior Golf Camp Dates

In 2016 we added a second Junior Golf Camp to our already successful Junior Golf Boot Camp. With the success of that event, we’ve added a third Junior Golf Camp to our 2017 Mayacama Schedule. We look forward to welcoming your Junior Golfers to any or all of our Junior Golf activities this summer. Look for more details to follow!

Junior Golf School
June 14 – 16

Junior Golf Boot Camp
July 26 – 28

Junior Golf School
August 9 – 11

Mayacama to Host AJGA's Wyndham Cup

We’re pleased to announce that Mayacama Golf Club will be the host venue for the AJGA’s Wyndham Cup in July.

The Wyndham Cup is an annual team match play competition featuring the 10 best male and female junior golfers from East of the Mississippi River versus their counterparts from the West.  Matches include four-ball, mixed-four-ball, foursomes, mixed-foursomes and singles. The event is highlighted by the team camaraderie and spirit generated by the juniors and Team Captains.

Over the years, The Wyndham Cup has criss-crossed the Mississippi River to such courses at Lake Nona, The Honors Course, Caves Valley, Forest Highlands, The Stanwich Club, and now Mayacama. And The Wyndham Cup features tomorrows LPGA and PGA Tour stars … indeed past participants includes Jordan Spieth, Paula Creamer, Tiger Woods, Brittany Lincicome, Phil Mickleson and Morgan Pressel just to name a few!

And Mayacama Members will have the opportunity to play with one of these outstanding  Juniors in a unique “Junior-Am” competition scheduled on July 4th!

Look for more information on the 2017 Wyndham Cup at Mayacama … a great way to spend our Nation’s Birthday and celebrate the game we all love with Golf’s future stars!

WYNDHAM CUP SCHEDULE
Tuesday – July 4th
Junior-Am

Wednesday – July 5th
Morning Four-Ball Matches
Afternoon Mixed Foursome Matches

Thursday – July 6th
Morning Foursome Matches
Afternoon Mixed Four-Ball Matches

Friday – July 7th
Single Matches

Please call the Golf Shop for available non-event Member times during the Wyndham Cup.

Music on the Golf Course

Mark Twain once called the game of Golf “a good walk spoiled” … but Mark Twain never played a round of Golf at Mayacama! Here Members enjoy the serenity of 18 holes of Golf spread out over  675 acres of some of the California Wine Country’s most serene landscape. Often times our Members comment on just how quiet the experience can be … just the footsteps and the sound of the club striking the golf ball.

And then there are times when the hills are alive with the sound of Led Zepplin’s “Whole Lotta Love”, or Jamey Johnson belting out “Gotta Get Back to Macon” wafting from some golfer’s portable sound system from an adjacent fairway. So what is our stand on the ever-increasing popularity of music being played while on the Golf Course? We have our own opinions but have also consulted some of America’s great Clubs on the matter. While many do not allow it period, others seem to share two common denominators … that if the people in your group unanimously do not object to it … and it absolutely positively cannot be heard by anyone outside of your own group, then whom does it hurt? However, keep in mind that sound travels easily through these hills and extra precaution and awareness should be first and foremost in your mind when playing music.

Our ideal scenario is to honor the traditions of our great game and play without delay, without complaint, and without external audio intruding on the quiet nature of the game. If you prefer to play the game with music as a soundtrack to your game, then earbuds would be the preferred method. At Mayacama, we never wish for one’s game to be interrupted by the likes of beverage carts, course rangers, cutting in, nor by the distraction of unwanted music coming from another group of players on the Golf Course. We appreciate your observance in maintaining the quiet and respectful nature of the game at Mayacama. 

Husband Wife Championship

We apologize for our mistake in the original Husband & Wife Championship Invitation for 2017. In 2016, the Championship Flight Champions were Mike & Tina Feeney with a great score of 78. In the Mayacama Flight, Greg & Lisa French successfully defended their title from 2015 and won with a phenomenal score of 63.

Welcome new vintner members Black Kite Cellars

Black Kite Cellars is a small, family owned and operated winery, dedicated to producing the finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay using the best growing and winemaking practices applied to vineyards ideally situated for these classic Burgundian varietals. Mayacama member Don Green’s daughter and son in-law, Rebecca and Tom Birdsall, fell in love with the wines and life-style of Burgundy during a bike tour.  They believed they could apply the Burgundian terroir oriented approach in California and created Black Kite Cellars in 2003.  In fact, the Kite, Don’s favorite bird, can often be seen gracefully hovering over Mayacama in search of prey.

The winemaking team features Jeff Gaffner, owner and winemaker at Saxon Brown, one of the stars of the California wine scene.  Jeff has become one of the most sought after consulting winemakers for artisan labels, having gained critical acclaim and a loyal following for his site-specific focus and restrained winemaking style. The Wall Street Journal has said that they “love his vineyard voice”, while the Wine Spectator has lauded his winemaking as “deft”.  He was named Winemaker of the Year in 1999 and is featured in the May 31st issue of the Wine Spectator.

Their mix of vineyards and styles offer wine drinkers an enticing menu with wines to drink and cellar now.  Black Kite’s vineyard sources include the Anderson Valley in Mendocino, Gap’s Crown on Sonoma Mountain in the Sonoma Coast AVA and the Santa Lucia Highlands.  Their wines are vibrant, with intense character and they show the power and elegance.

Please visit their table at this year’s Vintner Pour to learn more about their Winery.  We held a successful First Friday earlier this year and we’re happy to set up tours and tastings at their wine barn atop Sonoma Mountain at Gap’s Crown.

Contact our Wine Director, Jeff McCarthy, at 707.569.2906 or [email protected] if you have any questions.

Mayacama Garden

It’s springtime in the Mayacama vegetable garden! The raised beds are abundant and full. Currently growing between rainy days and sunshine next to Chef Scott Pikey’s kitchen, are a variety of crisp radishes as well as arugula and mixed lettuces. The turnips are also enjoying the cooler temperatures growing into sweet round roots. Snap peas are climbing up the trellis with flower buds starting to emerge ready to produce the crunchy pods we all love eating straight from the plant. The perennial herbs have sprung into growth and are showing beautiful colors with their flowers and lush green leaves. We are fortunate here in Sonoma County to have mild winters. Our spring gardens are ready for full production mode, with the frosty nights soon to be far behind us. The cool nights and warm afternoons in May help the leafy greens keep their sweet flavor before the hot sun of summer has Mayacama vegetable gardener, Miranda Forni, growing heat-loving crops. Click on the photo below to see Chef Pikey picking fresh vegetables from the garden.

mother's day spa special

Do you know a Mother that deserves to be pampered for all of the wonderful things she does every day of the year? Show her how amazing you think she is by gifting her a mini spa day! From now through Sunday May 14th, purchase a Mother’s Day Gift Certificate which will include a 50 minute customized massage to be followed by a 50 minute facial, all for only $200. This is ultimate relaxation! She will be pampered from head to toe for 2 hours in your luxurious Mayacama Spa. Email, call, or simply stop by the Spa to purchase your gift certificate. Don’t delay, Mother’s Day is just a few weeks away!!

Simply call the Spa directly at 707.569.2920, or stop by to schedule your appointment.
Your skin (and soul) will thank you!

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 sold for $3,500,000 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!

home for rent

Newly built Mayacama residence available for rental opportunity during the coming months. Stay for as little as two nights or up to a week. 4000 square foot ,4 bedroom 4.5 bath home with a loft and additional sleeping quarters. Ideal for families or golf vacation amongst friends. Large outdoor entertaining area with pool, bbq/bar area and outdoor television. $2200 a night. Still available for July 4th weekend! For more photos please click HERE.

For more information on the home and to book your stay please contact Kevin Krystofiak at 650.704-3042 or [email protected].

Hillside homes for sale Click HERE

Easter Recap

Thank you to all of those who joined us for Easter Brunch and the Easter Egg Hunt! The weather wasn't on our side, but it was still a packed house! Brunch was delicious, mimosas were flowing, and kids where running all over the clubhouse with fun face paint and balloon animals. At 1:30 pm the locker room doors opened and the kids flooded in to a sea of Easter eggs! The Easter Bunny hid over 5,000 eggs this year and baskets were overflowing! It was another Holiday for the books. Please follow the links below to see all of the photos!

Easter 2017 Album 1 | Easter 2017 Album 2

accounting - ACH available

Good News! We are pleased to offer you the convenience of having your outstanding balance automatically debited from your checking account. Please download and fill out the ACH FORM and return to us with a voided check. If you have any questions on the process please contact our Controller, Geoff Gomes at [email protected] or call at 707.569.2970

Memorial Day Weekend Tennis

Finally some warm dry weather is on the horizon! It's time to break in the courts after their resurfacing last month! Memorial Day Weekend, Tennis Pro Luke Chiurco, will be on the courts with a special offering. Come enjoy the start of summer with a fun weekend of tennis and yummy All American BBQ at the Pool (Separate Registration Required).

Children's Clinic
$30 per Child
Saturday, May 27
11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Complimentary Women's Round Robin
Sunday, May 28
9:00 am - 11:00 am

Please Contact Luke Chiurco at 707.321.7139 or [email protected] to sign up.

Tennis Lessons & Clinics

Luke Chiruco also provides lessons and clinics throughout the year. If you are interested in perfecting your back swing, or just a fun new workout, contact Luke at 707.321.7139 or [email protected].

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

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!

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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