GOLF COURSE Re-grassing

by Dale Engman

I would like to remind and update everyone on the re-grassing schedule. Please see below as there are some minor changes.

Re-Grassing Phase II
Hole 11-18 Closed : These holes are expected to be open in December. The exact date will be announced soon.

Golf Ball Facts & Fiction

Common among golf ball manufacturers are the claims that no other ball flies farther, rolls out longer, spins more, putts truer, on and on and on! But what really are the facts?

Mayacama Golf Club’s First Assistant Professional Andrew Black recently had a first-hand look when he was invited to tour the Titleist Golf Ball Plant while attending a Future Leaders Conference at the Titleist Headquarters in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Here are some of the facts (and myths) that he learned while touring Ball Plant III, which manufactures the Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1X Golf Balls. But beware … these findings may shock you!

• There are only THREE golf companies who actually manufacture their own golf balls … Titleist, Bridgestone, and Srixon. All other golf balls are manufactured at a handful of golf ball factories located outside the United States.

• Because Titleist makes their own golf ball, they are able to monitor each step of the process from start to finish.  Due to their checks and balances only 1 in 1,000,000 golf balls are returned.

• Titleist not only rigorously examines their own golf balls, but does so to their competitor’s ball as well.  Titleist purchases 6 dozen of every new golf ball that enters the market to test, analyze, and study their competitor’s product. 

• These studies show how their own quality control is second to none because they have their own employees making and examining their golf balls.  Through Titleist’s checks and balances, more golf balls are rejected than actually make it to the market place.  Flaws that disqualify a ball are minimal, usually off-center stamping, etc.  Golf balls that are rejected typically end up on driving ranges as part of the company’s range ball program.

• Titleist makes different golf balls for different markets. For instance, they make the Titleist Prestige for Japan and China, a ball not sold here in the United States. 

• There are 17 golf balls out on the market from various manufacturers that are exactly the same, with the only difference being the name that is stamped on them.

• Titleist has been the #1 ball in golf for 68 years.

• Titleist has an impressive corridor of patents. Their most awarded patent holder has 9 short of Thomas Edison

So which is the best golf ball for you? If you were to choose one of the 17 golf balls on the market which is essentially the same ball as mentioned above, there would be no difference. So why not choose a ball actually manufactured by the company that represents it? Our Members expect the best, and their choice of which golf ball to play should also be the best. Why sacrifice quality in the ball that you play? Choosing the number one golf ball for 68 years should be a no-brainer. So which ball is best for you? We obviously recommend the Pro V1 or Pro V1x, though other options are available if price is an issue. Stop in and ask a member of your Professional Staff and we can lead you towards selecting a ball that is best for your game.

Titleist Holiday golf balls - Free Personalization

November 1 - 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.

FIRST FRIDAY POUR : THANKSGIVING WINES
Friday, November 4
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Our November First Friday will feature our recommendations for Holiday Wines. We see most magazines and newspapers touting the same old wines that really don’t pair well with turkey, cranberry sauce or gravy. We will taste Picpoul, Torrontes, Albarino, and real Beaujolais (not the Beaujolais Nouveau that taste like candy and does not7 age).

These wines have been tested over the years and chosen by wine lovers when paired with holiday fare. Please join us from 5:30 to 6:30 Friday, for a great tasting.

Click HERE to register or call 707.569.2900

WREATH MAKING CLASS
Sunday, November 6
2:00pm - 5:00pm
$40 Flowers and Materials
$20++ Wine & Light Appetizers

Create a beautiful holiday wreath with Jerry from Green Valley Growers while sipping on delicious wine and snacking on light appetizers.

Click HERE to register or call 707.569.2900

DINNER DANCE PARTY
Saturday, November 19
Living Room
6:00pm - 10:00pm
$150pp++

6:00-7:00pm | Living Room
Hog Island Oysters & Caviar
Sushi
Ken Tominaga of Hana Japanese Restaurant & Pabu
Champagne, frozen vodka, plus specialty drinks
Manhattans, Martinis, Rob Roys, and Gimlets

7:00-8:30pm | Dining Room
Family style dinner created by Chef Scott Pikey

Autumn Salad
Kale, Fall Fruits, Pickled Onions, Almonds

Roasted Pumpkin & Seeds
Dates, Pomegranate, Crispy Oats, Red Wine Syrup

Grilled New York Steak
Duck Fat Potatoes, Charred Onions, Bordelaise

Sweet Treats & After Dinner Cocktails
Irish Coffee, Kioki Coffee, Grasshoppers, or  Brandy Alexander

8:00-10:00pm | Living Room
Music & Dancing with the David Howard Seven Piece Band

Click HERE to register or call 707.569.2900

KIDS' NIGHT : DANCE 'TIL YOU DROP
Saturday, November 19
6:00pm - 10:00pm
$45 per child
$20++ dinner per child

Come join us for a night of dancing fun! We'll start the evening off with dinner to fuel our energy so we can play some freeze dance, a few of our dance video games, and much more. Wear your favorite dancing shoes and dance the night away with us!

Click HERE to register or call 707.569.2900

THANKSGIVING
Thursday, November 24
2:30pm - 4:45pm
95++ Adult
$35++ Child (Under 13)

We are all thankful to be a part of this great Club and we hope you will bring your family and friends to our annual Thanksgiving Dinner Celebration. Select a seating time and make reservations now for a terrific seasonal spread.

“Fruit de Mer”
Cold Water Shellfish
Spicy Cocktail Sauce, Apple Cider Mignonette, Meyer Lemons

Veloute’
Spiced Butternut Squash and Apple

Mayacama Garden Salad
Quinoa, Apples, Celery, Cranberries, Lemon Dressing

Autumn Kale Salad
Fuyu Persimmons, Dates, Goat Cheese, Pumpkin Seeds, Pear Dressing

Roasted Heirloom Beets
Citrus Confit, Fennel, Wheat Berries, Pecorino, Hazelnut

Roasted Pasture Raised Turkey

Braised Turkey Legs

Grilled New York Steak
Horseradish Cream

Pacific Kind Salmon
Micro Herbs & Fennel Salad, Pomegranate Syrup

Traditional Sides

Cornbread and Brioche Stuffing, Fall Fruits, Hobb’s Smoked Bacon
Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Yams, Maple, Candied Pecans, Toasted Marshmallows
Roasted Root Vegetables
Black Pepper and Sage Gravy
Spiced Cranberry and Tangerine Chutney
Parker House Rolls

Thanksgiving Desserts

Traditional Pumpkin Pie
(regular and gluten free)

Apple and Pear Crumb Pie
(regular and gluten free)

German Chocolate Cake

Spiced Pumpkin Cake

Dark Chocolate St. Honore

Assorted Holiday Cookies and Confections

Click HERE to register or call 707.569.2900

FALL RELEASE PARTY
Saturday, November 26
4:00pm - 8:30pm

Our Seventh Annual Fall Release Party is just around the corner.  Join us in our wine cave to taste new releases and club favorites.  A fall wine offer will be available and the tasting is followed by our “Bounty of the County” buffet. 

Menu Teaser

Appetizers

Artisan Cheese & Hand Cut Charcuterie
Roasted Mushroom Toast
Smoked Trout
Crispy Duck Confit Rillettes
Beef Short Rib Sliders
Grilled Cheese

Buffet Dinner

Autumn Salad
Winter Chicories, Fall Fruits, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Shaved Candy Striped Beets

Baby Kale Salad
Roasted Mushrooms, Fall Squash, Dates, Pomegranate Seeds, Honey Dressing

Roasted Root Vegetables & Potatoes
Brussels Sprouts, Charred Onions, Parsnips, Fingerling Potatoes

Roasted Porchetta
Sweet & Sour Prunes, Chestnuts, Roasted Crab Apples, Spiced Jus

Grilled New York Strip Steaks
Red Wine Essence, Maldon Sea Salt

Seasonal Desserts

Click HERE to register or call 707.569.2900

KIDS' NIGHT : SCOOBY DOO MYSTERY
Saturday, November 26
4:00pm - 9:00pm
$60 per child
$20++ dinner per child

Join us and the Mystery team in trying to solve the case of the Mayacama troublemaker! He’s been at it again wreaking havoc all over the club house and it’s our job to stop him and figure out the mystery of who it is! Come dressed up as your favorite Scooby Doo character and win a prize for your creativity.

Click HERE to register or call 707.569.2900

TENNIS CENTER Activities

Come enjoy this amazing fall 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 in September:

Adult Beginner Tennis Clinics
Every Saturday
12:00pm - 1:00pm
$35 Per Person / Per Clinic

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

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

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

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

Behind the gates of the renowned Mayacama Golf Club, this Tuscan estate with its exquisite finishes is truly breathtaking. A gracious courtyard with lily pond and fountain greets you as you enter the property. Mature oaks, wavy grasses and a Jack Nicklaus masterpiece create a stunning backdrop. Fine interior details include high beam ceilings, reclaimed hickory pecan floors and a 2000+ bottle wine cellar.

Designed with provincial elegance for stylish living and entertaining, the floor plan takes in an impressive grand entry and a stunning living room with fireplace and french doors to terraces. The meticulous grounds include expansive terraces with outdoor fireplace, pool and spa with cascading waterfalls, an attached guest unit and stunning panoramic views of the golf course.

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

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!

For information on all membership and ownership opportunities at Mayacama, please contact our sales team at 707 569 2950 or [email protected].

By Jeff McCarthy

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.

Fall SPA SPECIAL

By D'Arcy Connich

Fall is here! All the fun we had in the Sun has been wreaking havoc on our skin! Although we are great at applying SPF to our face and body our hands are often left exposed due to having to wash them constantly and not diligently reapplying SPF. Our hands get the least amount of attention when it comes to Anti-Aging! This Fall Mayacama Spa is offering a complimentary Glycolic Hand Treatment with every 80 Minute Vitamin C Facial. With this treatment we will exfoliate, hydrate and massage those overworked hands and add to the relaxation already achieved by this fabulous facial!

Vitamin C Facial with Glycolic Hand Treatment
Regular Price $225.
Special Price $185

A loved one lost

Our dear friend and long time member of the club Brad Wells, passed away on October 22nd after fighting a long battle with cancer. Brad and his wife Stacey, valued their time at Mayacama and all of the friendships they made along the way. Our thoughts and prayers are with Stacey and the family at this time. He will truly be missed.

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!

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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