LABOR DAY HOLIDAY WEEKEND EVENTS
Please join us for a fun filled weekend at the Club! The weather is going to be perfect for a little golf and wine Friday evening, an amazing feast prepared by Chef Pikey Saturday Night, and pool BBQs Saturday & Sunday. Sign up for all the events below before they sell out! Looking forward to seeing you!

Sip n' Swing & Dinner

Friday, September 2
4:00pm- 8:30pm

Join us for this fun, casual golf event. Open to Social Members and guests. Our Sip ‘N Swing event begins with a 4:00 pm shotgun start, followed with a dinner buffet on the Dining Room Terrace. The format for this event is a six-person, 9-hole scramble. Make your own team of six or sign up individually and we will pair you with a group. Participants will enjoy a specialty cocktail and sip summer wines on some of the holes. Even if you aren't able to play in the Sip 'N Swing, make plans to meet up with the players and enjoy a fun dinner buffet.

$100++ Per Person (wine included)
Register Online or Call 707.569.2900
$55++ Per Person, Dinner Only
Register Online or Call 707.569.2900

Click HERE to register your children for Kids' Night - Dr. Seuss Fun

labor day family feast

Saturday, September 3
6:00pm - 8:30pm

Labor Day signals the end of summer and the best excuse to hold a BBQ and a great reason to gather. Savor the end of summer produce with Chef Pikey’s favorite grilled main dishes and traditional sides.

Menu Sample...

(Menu subject to change)
$65++ Per Person Age 13+(wine included)
$20++ Per Child Age 12 and Under
Register Online or Call 707.569.2900

Endless Summer Pool BBQ

Saturday & Sunday, September 3 & 4
11:00am - 3:00pm

Enjoy our beautiful warm September weather over Labor Day weekend! We’re firing up the grill at the pool so the place becomes a party for parents and kids alike. We'll have a special cocktail available for parents and fun activities for kids. Enjoy the sun and hang out with your friends poolside while the kiddies play.

Saturday Menu

Important News & Updates

Due to a schedule change, the Annual UCSF Celebrity Golf Classic has been moved from Monday, October 3rd to Monday September 26th. Because the Club will not be available for normal use on that day, we will open the Club and all facilities for you on Tuesday, September 27th. We, along with the UCSF Family, appreciate your support and understanding of this schedule change.

SAVE THE DATE

Join us at the Mayacama Clubhouse for a haunting night of witches, goblins, all the candy you can handle, and some exciting surprises at the "ghoulest" Halloween Carnival in town. Your night will be filled with entertainment from face painters and balloon twisters, to zombie dancers and carnival style games in the courtyard. Test your fear limits and try not to scream while you work your way through the haunted wine cave with your friends and family, but be warned, it's not for the faint of heart.

Costumes are encouraged for all ages and prizes will be given to those who show off their newest look in the Costume Runway Spooktacular. There will be plenty of fun for the adults as well with Dracula's Casino Games where chips can be turned into prizes. Make sure to bring the whole family and don't miss out on the Halloween event of the year!

$35++ pp ages 13+
$25++ pp ages 12 and under
Register Online or call 707.569.2900

TENNIS CENTER Activities

Come enjoy the sun 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

Kid's Tennis Clinic
Saturday, September 3
12:00pm - 1:00pm
$30 Per Child

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

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].

Golf Course Update

by Dale Engman

Summer is nearing its end and aeration and the greens renovation project are only a few short weeks away.

Aeration
While our greens are new and have only been down for just over 3 months, one might think they do not need aeration, however, one of the most important things you can do to newly sodded greens is to aerate them. Laying sod on greens brings an instant layering effect and aerating them helps the sod to mesh and grow with the soil below. We are very pleased with the health and establishment of the greens, and will be aerating holes 1-10 beginning October 4, 2016. While it’s extremely important to aerate we are changing our processes and will end up with a much cleaner effect once it’s all said and done. The holes used for aeration will be smaller and we have new equipment to work in the sand and keep the surfaces cleaner resulting in a much more playable surface. Recovery should occur within one to two weeks.

Re-grassing
The work of re-grassing holes 11-18 starts October 4, 2016. Holes 11-18 will be closed starting October 4th and will remain closed until sometime towards the end of November. We expect the process to take 5-6 weeks to complete and the new sod to be laid. Once laid, we will do our best to open those holes for play as quickly as possible and expect play to resume as early as December 1st. Weather in November can be fabulous and we expect establishment to happen quickly however we do foresee the cooler/cold temperatures of December and beyond to potentially delay the establishment process. We, of course, will do everything we can to ensure everything goes as smoothly and efficiently as possible while ensuring the final product meets our standards. Throughout this time holes 1-10 will be open for play as normal so come out and play holes 1-10 twice and take part in our 20 hole, par 82 course!

Bunkers
This week work was completed on the bunkers on holes 8,9 and the fairway bunker on hole 2. This marks the completion of the bunkers slated for the Better Billy Bunker system and completes the nearly year-and-a-half long project! We’re loving how the bunkers are performing, especially in the winter months, and are looking forward to continuing maintenance on them to keep the sand clean and the lies perfect.

We are very excited for the Fall and the work we have in front of us. It will again be a busy few months for all of us and we appreciate your patience as we continue to work towards making Mayacama great again!

Results & Recap: Junior Boot Camp

27 Juniors got together for the 15th Annual Junior Golf Boot Camp in July.  During the three day Camp, Juniors were led by Drill Instructors Andrew Black, Zach Makilan, and Chelsa Helget through various stages of the game including physical fitness, rules, and some out-of-the-ordinary skill sets beneficial but not normally associated to golf. They honed their short game skills, putting techniques, and speed drills to maximize their distance; then capped it off with the Boot Camp Golf Tournament on Friday.

Save the Date for the 2017 Boot Camp, scheduled for July 26 – 28.

Check out all Boot Camp photos HERE

Boot camp Videos

Results parent-child

Congratulations to all of the players who celebrated the Fourth Playing of the Parent-Child at Mayacama. We had twenty teams compete in either the 9-hole or 18-hole divisions. The 9-hole version is competed using a modified alternate shot format played at scratch and “Play It Forward” tees used for the smaller competitors. The format in the 18-hole division is called Chapman or Pinehurst which uses a combination of better-ball and alternate shot to determine the best “team” among the players. Both divisions were fun and competitive, with the 18-hole division going extra holes before Team Silveira (Jim and Scott) outlasted team Lovett (Allen and Parker) on the first playoff hole. Congratulations to the winners and all who celebrated this special day of golf with their loved ones!

Results Men's Senior Club championship

The 11th Annual Men's Senior Club Championship consisted of many past champions and fog delays both mornings. After the weather delays, the Championship got off to a great start in Round 1 with an even par gross score of 72 from Paul Balatti. Paul Balatti birdied the last three holes to take a 7 stroke lead into the final round over Paul Puccioni in the Senior Flight. Paul Puccioni fired a first round 79 for a net 70 to take the Round 1 Senior Mayacama Flight lead.

In the Super Senior Division, John Stewart had the lead after the first day with an 85 and Dwight Haldan had the Mayacama Flight lead with a net score of 71. In the end, Paul Balatti successfully defended his title and won his 8th Men's Senior Club Championship and Paul Puccioni won his first Men's Senior Club Championship Mayacama Flight. The Super Senior Champion and returning for his 3rd title in the Championship was John Stewart, and the Super Senior Mayacama Flight Champion was Dwight Haldan winning his 2nd title with a great total score of 1 over par 145.

Recap & Results Caddie-Member

One of our more popular events at Mayacama Golf Club is the Caddie-Member. This unique event enables Members and Caddies to share the special bond formed between as fellow competitors! Using the Four-Ball Stroke Play format, the Caddie-Member awards Champions Cups to the winners of the Championship Flight and the Mayacama Flight (played with full handicap), but also awards a great day of golf shared by the teammates. The event is followed with a wonderful buffet luncheon and then a raffle. Raffle prizes are generously donated by our Mayacama Members and every Caddie, whether competitor or working Caddie for the event, walks away with a lovely gift to commemorate the occasion.

Recap & Results: Annual Club Championships

The Course is Back!!!  That was the overwhelming response from the 36 players who competed in the Sixteenth Playing of the Annual Championship of Mayacama Golf Club, and indeed it was. Green speeds were back to their championship level and consistent fast. Hole locations challenged the players and the fairways were firm and fast! Golf Course Superintendent Dale Engman and his staff received praise throughout the championship from the competitors, and rightfully so, … it was perfect!

THE WOMEN
54 holes of Stroke Play determined this year’s Champions … but that wasn’t quite enough for the Women’s Championship Flight! Mayumi Post and Carol Hansel had to make it 55 holes when they ended up tied after regulation to force a Sudden-Death Playoff. Mayumi Post took the title on the first playoff hole giving her the Champions Medal. Laura Allen claimed the Women’s Mayacama Flight Medal with Carol Hansel taking the Silver Salver for the Runner-Up spot in the Mayacama Flight (and the Championship Flight as well).

THE MEN
Defending Champion Paul Puccioni looked like he was set to defend his Mayacama Flight Title after getting it to red figures for 36 holes, but he could not hold off Gabe Donohoe in the final round. Donohoe’s steady performance and four over par total of 220 strokes was enough to capture his second Champions Medal.

With his one over par score of 217 strokes Ned Zachar claimed the title of  “Champion Golfer of the Year of Mayacama Golf Club” … his seventh such title! Zachar started the Championship with a bang, carding four birdies and an eagle on the front nine, and still finished the round at -1 even after a triple bogey at the last. Even after suffering a triple bogey 8 at the last, he still finished the round with a one under par 71. He followed that up with back to back 73’s for a 54 hole total of one over par 217, which ties the Championship record set by Brady Exber in the 2014 Championship.

UPCOMING GOLF EVENTS

MEMBER GUEST

Women's Member Guest September 8 & 9 still time to sign up!
Click HERE to register or call the Golf Shop at 707.569.2915

• Thursday September 8, Practice & Reception
• Friday September 9, Tournament

Men's Member Guest September 21 - 24 is sold out!
Contact the Golf Shop at 707.569.2915 to get on the wait list

• Wednesday September 21, Practice & Reception
• Thursday-Saturday September 22-24,Tournament

WOMEN'S HOME & HOME

Meadow Club at Mayacama
Monday, September 12

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
7:15 am - 8:15 am Check-In & Breakfast
8:30 am Shotgun Start
1:00 pm Lunch

FORMAT
Two Best Balls of Foursome Handicap: 40 Maximum

TEES
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ENTRY FEE
$43 per player and includes breakfast, snacks, lunch, and prizes. Caddies fees are additional.

SIGN UP DEADLINE
September 5, 2016

Click HERE to register or call the Golf Shop at 707.569.2915

Titleist Demo Day

Sunday September 18
10:00am - 2:00pm

We’re pleased to announce the launch of Titleist’s new 917 Series of Drivers and Fairway Metals. This new series offers much of the technology that was used in the very limited release C-16 Driver, which was introduced earlier this year. Stop in between 10am and 2pm on Sunday, September 18th and see for yourself!

PLAYER BENFITS OF THE NEW 917 SERIES
1. Faster ball speeds off-center provide more distance, more often, delivering superior forgiveness.
2. Adjust ability through industry leading SureFit® CG and SureFit® Hosel provide the best possible fit for every golfer of any skill level.
3. Sound and acoustic frequencies have been Tour validated to inspire confidence and enhance feel.
4. Trajectory and shot shape customization provide golfers a more consistent and repeatable shot from the tee.
 
See more information about the 917 HERE

PXG Demo Day

Sunday October 9
9:00am - 4:00pm

Here’s your 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. 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.

SAVE THE DATE: JOIN US THIS FALL FOR SOME EXCITING WINE EVENTS

By Jeff McCarthy

PRIVATE TOMATO FESTIVAL FOR MAYACAMA MEMBERS
Saturday, September 17
2:00pm - 5:00pm
$50pp++

The 20th Annual Kendall-Jackson Heirloom Tomato Festival is a celebration of all the wonderful tastes of Sonoma County   Prepare your taste buds for tomato inspired gourmet dishes and more than 170 varieties of heirloom tomatoes, artisan breads and cheeses, seminars on food and wine pairing, live music, and of course, extraordinary Kendall-Jackson wines.

It's going to be another wonderful afternoon in the garden, as we celebrate the freshest, most delicious tastes of summertime in spectacular California Wine Country. The 20th Annual Kendall-Jackson Heirloom Tomato Festival is expected to draw 2500 to 3000 people at this year’s event.  The private Mayacama Tomato Festival will only draw 40.

The great folks from the Jackson Family Wine Estates will host up to 40 of our members for our own private afternoon.  Begin with a tour of the gardens, featuring fresh fruits and vegetables from all over the world.  The gardens are tended by Tucker Taylor, formerly of the French Laundry.   Taste tomato inspired dishes created by the KJ personal chefs and pair their creations with wines from the Jackson Family Estates while relaxing in the garden.

Attendance is limited to the first 40 members who sign up.  Shuttle service will be available by reservation only. 

Click HERE to register or call 707.569.2900

FIRST FRIDAY POUR & DINNER WITH BLACK KITE CELLARS
Friday, October 7
5:30pm - 8:30pm
$100pp++

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 wine making 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.  The Kite, Don’s favorite bird, can be seen gracefully hovering over Mayacama in search of prey.

The wine making team features Jeff Gaffner, owner and wine maker at Saxon Brown, one of the stars of the California wine scene.  Jeff has become one of the most sought after consulting wine makers for artisan labels, having gained critical acclaim and a loyal following for his site-specific focus and restrained wine making style. The Wall Street Journal has said that they “love his vineyard voice”, while the Wine Spectator has lauded his wine making as “deft”.  He was named wine maker 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, Sonoma Coast and the Santa Lucia Highlands.  Their wines are vibrant, with intense character and they show the power and elegance.

Click HERE to register or call 707.569.2900

FISHER FAMILY WINEMAKER DINNER
Saturday, October 22
6:00pm - 9:00pm
$125pp++

The winery was founded in 1973, when Fred and Juelle purchased 100 acres in the Mayacamas Mountains on the western slope of Spring Mountain. There, they built a winery tucked in among the vines and Douglas Firs. The winery itself is a product of the estate, having been built from the timber that was cut and milled on-site and crafted into an award-winning facility by their good friend and architect, William Turnbull.

In 1976, the family found another 57 acres on the Silverado Trail in the Napa Valley. The property runs from the Napa River to the Eastern Vaca Range, adjacent to the famed Eisele Vineyard, and is the source of our Lamb Vineyard Cabernet, Coach Insignia Cabernet and Cameron, Bordeaux Blend.

Their Mission
To grow and produce wines of consistent, world-class quality that express their unique mountain or valley heritage in the truest sense of terroir; the resulting wines should pay tribute to the land we are fortunate to care for, as well as each member of our team, which together will yield classic balance and style that transcends time.

"We are small in size but great in scope with both mountain and valley estate vineyards. Our wines reflect the great care we have given these vineyards; those who drink the wines and those who write about the wines sing their praise, and we are grateful."
- Fred J. Fisher, Proprietor

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

Living Room:
6:00-7:00: Seafood hors d’oeuvres including Hog Island Oysters, Sushi from Sushi Hana and Caviar. Enjoy a glass of Champagne, frozen vodka, plus specialty drinks: Manhattans, Martinis, Rob Roys, and Gimlets
Dining Room:
7:00-8:30: Three course dinner created by Chef Scott Pikey
Living Room:
8:00-10:00: Live music and dancing plus Irish Coffee, Kioki Coffee, Grasshoppers, or  Brandy Alexanders

Click HERE to register or call 707.569.2900

FALL RELEASE PARTY
Saturday, November 26
4:00 - 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. 

Click HERE to register or call 707.569.2900

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

Summer SPA SPECIAL

By D'Arcy Connich

Mayacama Spa would like to offer two treatments for the Summer Spa Special;  it was simply too difficult to choose just one!

The Aromatherapy Healing Treatment is a great way to end your summer! This 80 Minute Treatment begins with a relaxing and relieving body massage, followed by the rotation of eight essential oils. Each oil is dispersed using the raindrop effect down the Central Nervous System (the spine) and lightly spread along the bare-back and soles of the feet.  In conclusion of this treatment you will receive a wonderful lymphatic facial massage to help drain any congestion. These powerful essential oils target four systemic constants within the body assisting with stress relief, inflammatory response, the immune system, and all around homeostasis. The essential oils that are selected for the Aromatherapy Healing Treatment are of the highest quality and 100% pure.

Since these oils are pure, they can have a strong impact on the body. These essential oils can regulate digestion, circulation, internal functions; assist in detoxifying and flushing the body to help create a better balance. It is very important to relax and rest for the following 24-48 hours, eat healthy, and stay well-hydrated!! The essential oils need to be diluted to assist the toxin removal.  This is the perfect way to realign the mind and body to be happier, healthier, and all around balanced!

80 Minute Aromatherapy Healing Treatment
Regular Price $180.00 Special Price $150.00

The Mayacama Facial for the Back is the best way to polish up!  In this 50 minute treatment your Esthetician will draw out impurities and thoroughly cleanse, exfoliate and soothe your back and shoulder area. You will enjoy a relaxing back, neck and shoulder massage as well as a customized mask for your skin's specific concerns.  Upon completion of your treatment your back will feel soft, hydrated, and relaxed!! 

50 Minute Mayacama Facial for the Back
Regular Price $135.00 Special Price $105.00

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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