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Happy 60th Anniversary Rolling Hills!
Dear Members,
With 2020 behind us I know I’m not alone in feeling excited about the 2021 season. As
more people continue to get vaccinated and feel comfortable returning to Rolling Hills,
we look forward to having you back to enjoy all the amenities our beautiful club has to
offer. Here is a short update of what you can expect this year:
Racquets - Xavier Proulx, Head Racquets Professional, and our racquets committee
have been busy planning many pickleball, tennis and spring paddle events.
Golf - Glenn Perry, Superintendent, and his team worked diligently and tirelessly throughout the winter to
ready the course for the start of the season. Golf is in full swing (no pun intended) with Ray Ford, Head Golf
Professional, Jimmy Ferruzzi, Ranger, and Jason D’Aloia, our new Starter. The entire golf staff is excited to
welcome members back on the course.
Pool - Megan Baylis returns as Pool Director and is looking forward to the summer season.
Summer Camp - Katie Nappi, our Youth Program Director, returns to lead our summer camp with engaging
activities for our little campers, providing a much-needed break for parents.
Clubhouse - Chef Dan, Leda Mejia, Assistant General Manager, and our hospitality committee have teamed
up to plan a fun-filled year of social events for members of all ages. Our entire staff has been busy preparing
for the 2021 season.
This will be my 13th year at the Club and I’m thrilled to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Rolling Hills with all
of our families, both old and new!
Sincerely,
Steve Revelant, General ManagerPage 2
SOCIAL CALENDAR 2021
Dear Fellow Members,
What a great year we have planned!
The pandemic year of 2020 greatly reduced our ability to provide our typical robust social activities. We are
excited and hopeful to raise this year’s member experiences to a new high! The club will continue to provide a
safe and comfortable dining environment as we continue to be diligent in practicing coronavirus safety proto-
cols. Highlights for this year’s calendar include:
• New Members – A warm welcome to our new members! There will be several social events that you
do not want to miss as they will be great opportunities to create longtime friendships.
• Themed Dinners – Once a month we will host a special themed dinner in our Grill Room or outdoors
when weather permits. Chef Dan always does a spectacular job with our themed events!
• Kids Night Out – Accompanying our Themed Dinners, KNO ‘Kids Night Out’ will be offered along
with dinner as the parents are enjoying the events. Our youth activities will carefully follow all corona-
virus protocols.
• Kids Events – We will be adding new events along with our annual favorites.
• Lunch – Our lunch menu will include delectable new offerings this season.
• Pop-Ups – Throughout the year we will have pop-up events. We can’t say much more … we want to
surprise you!
• Beverage Service on the Course – Service will be available from the beverage cart and by ordering
via cell phone. Details will be published as we get close to Opening Day.
Everyone on the Hospitality and Entertainment Committee welcomes you to the 2021 season and we look
forward to seeing you soon! Please see page 3 of this newsletter for 2021 Social Events.
Sincerely,
Mike Landeen & Jordy Scott – Co Chairs
Tracy Rosen & Steve Massaua
FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT TEAM
Leda Mejia, Dan Baylis has been Executive Chef at Miguel Mendoza
Assistant General Rolling Hills for 16 years. Dan graduat- returns as
Manager, is begin- ed from the Culinary Institute of Ameri- Restaurant
ning her 13th year ca in Hyde Park, NY. He worked in Manager for his
with Rolling Hills. Atlanta with the Buckhead Restaurant 11th season. He
Leda started at Group at 103 West, Pano’s and Paul’s, started at Roll-
RHCC in 2005 as a & the Fish Market. From there he ing Hills as a
dining server. She worked at Wild Dunes Beach and Rac- dining server in
spent four years as quet Club on the Isle of Palms, S.C. 2010 after the
Restaurant Manager at Round Hill Country Clubhouse renovation. In 2018 he was
Club before returning to Rolling Hills in Dan then moved to NYC. He worked at Aurora Restaurant promoted to Dining Room Manager.
2017 as the Food & Beverage Director. and then as Executive Sous Chef of Odeon. His first Execu-
tive Chef position was at Jane’s Bar & Grill in NYC where he Miguel supervises the Food and Bev-
In 2021 she became the Assistant General gained notoriety for his creative style of food and received ** erage staff and makes it a priority to
Manager. She enjoys getting to know the from The New York Times. He then became Executive Chef ensure our members are well taken
families at the Club and is happy to assist for Terra Ristorante in Greenwich, CT, creating authentic and care of when they dine.
members in planning their special events. unique Tuscan style cuisine receiving *** from The New York
Times. Prior to joining RHCC Miguel worked
For questions about theme events and as a dining server at Sleep Hollow
dining Leda can be reached at The membership at Rolling Hills is fortunate to enjoy Dan’s Country Club in Briarcliff Manor, NY.
lmejia@rhcconline.com. impeccable cuisine every time they dine at the Club.Page 3
2021 SOCIAL CALENDAR
March
Friday, March 5th Club Reopens
Saturday, March 6th Steak & Lobster Welcome Back Dinner
Thursday, March 18th Madness at the Hills
Saturday, March 20th St. Patty’s Themed Dinner w/ KNO
Sunday, March 28th Passover 2nd Seder
April
Sunday, April 4th Easter Brunch & Spring Activities
Saturday, April 10th Tapas and Spanish Wines
Sunday, April 11th Master Tournament & Champion Dinner
May
Wednesday, May 5th Couples Golf and Fiesta
Sunday, May 9th Mother’s Day Buffet
Saturday, May 29th Summer Kick Off Party
June
Saturday, June 12th Seafood Dinner
Thursday, June 17th Paint and Sip Night
Sunday, June 20th Father’s Day Authentic BBQ
July
Saturday, July 3rd New England Clambake
Sunday, July 4th Fourth of July Cookout & Splashtacular
Thursday, July 15th South American Wine Dinner
August
th
Tuesday, August 17 Rose Tasting
Thursday, August 26th Mediterranean Themed Dinner
September
Saturday, Sept. 4th Labor Day Cookout
Sunday, Sept. 12th New England Clambake
Thursday, Sept. 16th Break the Fast
Wednesday, Sept. 22nd Pottery Night
October
Sunday, October 17th Fall Festival
Saturday, October 23rd Halloween Adult Paddle Party
Sunday, October 31st Halloween Family Brunch
November
Saturday, Nov.13th Steak & Whiskey Dinner
Thursday, Nov. 18th Paint and Sip Night
Wednesday, Nov. 24th Thanksgiving Eve Dinner
Thursday, Nov. 25th Thanksgiving Feast
December
Saturday, December 4th A Taste of Italy Dinner
Friday, December 10th Holiday Luncheon
Sunday, December 12th Santa Brunch
Friday, December 31st New Year’s Eve DinnerPage 4
GOLF COURSE
Dear Members,
Wecome back! There is no bigger news this Spring than the retirement of Yogi Dawson
from the Greens and Grounds Staff. Yogi started at Rolling Hills in April of 1985 as the
golf course mechanic. Yogi’s passion for the game of golf lead him to the role of Assis-
tant Golf Course Superintendent. In his 35 years he has witnessed and participated in
the evolution of Rolling Hills with a large role in it becoming what it is today. Yogi has
been a part of every golf course improvement project that has taken place in the last 35
years. Yogi has seen it all during his time at Rolling Hills and is a wealth of information
and history. His stories are fascinating and would make for quite an interesting book.
Yogi will be around this summer caddying as he starts his transition into the well-
deserved world of retirement. He plans on relocating to the south with his wife Marie
and enjoying spending time with his family. Of course there will be a lot of golf in his future as well. Congratulations
on your retirement and thank you for all that you have given to Rolling Hills over the past 35 years and thank you
for all the help you have given to me over the past 22 years!
It is great to see the membership back on the golf course. As you are making your way around hopefully you will
notice the hard work the Greens and Grounds staff put in over the winter months. It ranged from a large drainage
project on the fourth hole, clearing underbrush down the left side of the 11th hole, to selective tree removal through-
out the golf course. We are currently in the process of using the trees that were removed to make lumber that will
be used in projects in the future. Enough Eastern red cedar was milled so the Greens and Grounds staff can man-
ufacture benches and Adirondack chairs to be used on the property. Taking advantage of recycling our natural re-
sources, the wood chips were used for mulch and the rest of the wood will be ready to be sold for firewood in the
fall.
I am sure that anyone who has played has noticed the addition of sand to the bunkers. This was done to insure
that all the bunkers have a uniform sand depth. As the construction project played out over multiple years it be-
came noticeable that each year the bunkers were playing differently. By adding sand and readjusting sand depths
this should be eliminated. Please be patient as we continue to work this spring on the bunkers.
As always if you have any questions or comments don’t hesitate to reach out directly to me at
gsupt@optonline.net.
Glenn Perry
Golf Course Superintendent, CGCS
Meet Glenn Perry, Rolling Hills Golf Course Superintendent
Glenn has been a golf course Superintendent since 1993. A graduate of The University of
Rhode Island, Glenn began his career in the Metropolitan area in 1988; first as a turfgrass
intern at Woodway Country Club and then as the Assistant Superintendent at the Stanwich
Club in Greenwich. His first Superintendent job was at Potowomut Golf Club in East Green-
wich, Rhode Island. While there, he achieved the designation of Certified Golf Course Su-
perintendent as well as serving on the Board of Directors of the Rhode Island Golf Course
Superintendents Association. He continued serving his profession with a seven year stint on
the METGCSA board of directors, winning three national awards as editor of their newsletter
“Tee to Green”.
Glenn is starting his 22nd year at Rolling Hills. Since joining Rolling Hills in 1999 he has led
many successful projects including a bunker renovation, establishment of a short game
practice area, and a new golf course maintenance facility to name a few. He has also prepared for numerous CSGA,
METPGA and MGA events with the crown jewel hosting the Connecticut Open in 2014.
Please be sure to stop and say hello to Glenn on the golf course. Members can learn more about Glenn at
https://perryturf.com/index-3.html.Page 5
GOLF
Dear Rolling Hills Members,
My staff and I are beyond excited for the 2021 golf season. Golf is more pop-
ular than ever and we have built a solid golf program offering a variety of
events for our juniors, ladies, men’s, mixed and senior golfers. We take pride
in our golf instruction, the custom club-fitting experience, and overall game
enjoyment for each and every family member. All of our events are profes-
sionally executed and enjoyable to attend. Our goal is for each member and
guest who sets foot on our property to have the best golf experience possi-
ble.
Please try to participate in the many events we have on our golf schedule
and don’t miss out on the first events of the year to kickoff your golf season.
Sincerely,
Ray Ford
Head Golf Professional
2021 RHCC GOLF COMMITTEE
Steve Bonafide, Co-Golf Chair
John Callaghan, Co-Golf Chair
Jolley Frank, Ladies Golf Chair
Jonathan Cramer
Neil Katz
Don Lowman
Steve Massaua
Allan Rothschild
Steven Samuels
Jeff Shifrin
Howard Steinberg
Tim Williams
Tom WhitePage 6
PROFESSIONAL GOLF STAFF
Ray Ford, PGA Head Golf Professional
Ray Ford will be entering his 18th season at Rolling Hills. Ray has been the Head Golf Profes-
sional at Rolling Hills Country Club since 2003 and his teaching background is extensive. Prior to
Rolling Hills, Ray was the Head Golf Instructor at Piping Rock Club, Locust Valley, NY from
1995—2000 and then Director of Instruction at Quaker Ridge Golf Club, Scarsdale, NY from 2000-
2003. Ray was presented the prestigious Met PGA Patriot Award in 2013 and 2015 for his contri-
butions, support, and fundraising efforts for our military veterans and their families. Ray is married
to his wife, Michele who helps Ray with the ladies merchandising in the golf shop. Ray and
Michele have twin children, Olivia and Eli. Members can reach Ray at rford@rhcconline.com.
Dan Tzivanis, PGA Director of Instruction Brian Crocker, Assistant Golf Professional
2020 Metropolitan PGA Teacher of the Year
Brian started at Rolling Hills in 2010. He
Dan is returning for his 18th year as Direc- previously worked as a professional at The
tor of Instruction at Rolling Hills. Dan Patterson Club, H. Smith Richardson Golf
played college golf for Wake Forest Univer- Course in Fairfield, and Sunningdale
sity and East Tennessee State University. Country Club in Scarsdale. Starting his
12th season at Rolling Hills, Brian will
For the last 32 years, Dan has been teaching continue to organize and conduct the ma-
golf in the Metropolitan New York area and jority of Men’s, Ladies and Mixed compe-
has been competitive playing in Met PGA titions at the club. Brian also plays a sig-
Section tournaments. He has done extensive nificant role as an instructor/coach to many
work in the area of golf swing mechanics of our members and their families.
and sports psychology and has studied with numerous coaches
on the mind/body connection. Dan’s teaching style involves Brian has been the Head Coach of the Fairfield Warde High
helping his students utilize and maximize their athletic ability. School Girls Golf Team since 2008. He was named FCIAC
Coach of the Year five times. Brian has qualified for four CT
Dan has mentored hundreds of students, many who have gone Men’s Open Championships as well as the Westchester Men’s
on to qualify for the USGA Championships and have won Open. He has recorded 3 career hole-in-ones.
over 50 Club Championships. Dan is a Titleist Performance
Institute Certified Golf Professional and also a member of the Brian played Division 1 Golf while at Fairfield University,
Certified Golf Coaches Association. Dan brings a measured graduating with a B.S. in Marketing and a Minor in Religious
understanding and insight to the game that is born of years of Studies. Members can reach Brian at
golf related experience and passion. bcrocker@rhcconline.com.
Members can reach Dan at dantzivanis@gmail.com.
Mike DiMeglio
Assistant Golf Professional /Director of Junior Golf
Mike is back for his 11th season at
Rolling Hills. He graduated from the
University of Nevada Las Vegas Pro-
fessional Golf Management Program as
a Class A PGA Professional. Mike has
worked at the TPC Summerlin, TPC
Las Vegas, and the Red Rock Country
Club in Las Vegas.
Mike moved back to CT as a PGA
Teaching Professional at Shorehaven
before joining the staff at Rolling Hills.
Mike is currently the Director of Junior
Golf and a Callaway National Fitting Board Member.
Mike is married to his wife Laura and they have two children,
Addison and Jackson. Members can reach Mike at
mdimeglio@rhcconline.com.Page 7
GOLF STAFF
Jason D’Aloia Dennis Perdomo
Starter / Caddiemaster Assistant Starter / Cart & Range Manager
We welcome Jason back for his 4th sea- Dennis is returning to Rolling Hills for
son. Jason previously worked at the his 4th season. Dennis is looking for-
Stanwich Club and in the corporate ward to welcoming back our existing
world prior to coming to Rolling Hills. members and meeting all our new fami-
lies this season.
Jason is eager to be the club’s new Start-
er and coordinating our caddie program. When using the driving range feel free
Jason is eager to see everyone at the to ask Dennis any questions you have
starter desk. Members can contact Jason about the practice facilities.
at jdaloia@rhcconline.com or 203-570-0723.
Jimmy Ferruzzi Chris Speer
Ranger / Director of Member Education Outside Operations / Assistant Starter
As the most tenured golf staff mem- Chris is returning for his 8th season
ber, Jimmy is returning for his 21st at Rolling Hills. Chris splits his
season. Jimmy is transitioning from time at the club working in the Out-
his role as Starter to a newly created side Operations Department and
position of Golf Course Ranger. He is caddying for members.
being tasked with educating members
on pace of play and golf course eti- An excellent golfer in his own right
quette. Chris is a decorated scratch golfer
with many local titles to his name.
Please reach out and say hello to Jim- He is looking forward to seeing
my and with any questions you have during your round. members back on the course.
Scott Gramling
Golf Shop Manager
Scott is returning for his for 6th season at the
club. He is delighted to assist members with
making tee times, scheduling lessons, pur-
chasing merchandise and gift certificates.
Scott is happy to assist with any special order
requests.
You can reach Scott at 203-762-4636 or
sgramling@rhcconline.com.Page 8
LADIES GOLF PROGRAM
A Message from our Ladies’ Golf Chair, Holley Frank
Dear Ladies,
Rolling Hills has a fun and welcoming group of women at all ability levels. We would love to include anyone
interested in our events, whether it’s one of our three mixers (Opening Day, Mid-
Season or Closing Day), the regular Tuesday morning play, or tournaments held
throughout the season.
Ray and the professional staff have an array of clinics, club fittings and teaching op-
portunities to help enhance your golf experience at the club. If you have any questions
or need assistance, feel free to reach out to me directly (626-644-
9659 or jolley522@gmail.com) or contact the Golf Shop.
I look forward to seeing you all on the course this season!
Holley Frank
2021 Ladies Golf Program Chairman
LADIES 2021 GOLF CALENDAR
April 20 (Tues) Ladies Welcome Back Coffee
May 11 (Tues) Ladies Opening Day Mixer
May 18 (Tues) Ladies Day - N.E.T. Event (Count only scores on holes starting with N, E & T) Twosomes
May 25 (Tues) Ladies Day - Mixed Tee Foursome Event
June 8 (Tues) Ladies Day - Bisque (Use your handicap strokes when you want them) Twosome Event
June 15 (Tues) Ladies 6C’s Interclub at Rolling Hills
June 22 (Tues) Ladies Member Member Round 1
June 24 (Thurs) Ladies Member Member Round 2
June 29 (Tues) Ladies 9-Hole Interclub at Aspetuck Valley
June 29 (Tues) Ladies Day - Flag Day Event, Individual Event
July 7 (Weds) Ladies 9-Hole Interclub at Redding
July 13 (Tues) Ladies Day - Mid-Season Mixer, Foursome Event
July 20 (Tues) Ladies 18 Hole Member Guest - Bring 1 or 3 Guests
July 27 (Tues) Ladies Day -6-6-6 & 3-3-3, Partner Event w/ Multiple Format Event
July 28 (Weds) Ladies 9-Hole Interclub at Patterson
August 3 (Tues) Ladies Club Championship—Matches August 3rd - August 17th
August 4 (Weds) Ladies 9-Hole Interclub at Brooklawn
August 10 (Tues) Ladies Day - Pink Ball Event, Foursome Event
August 12 (Thurs) Ladies 6C’s Interclub at Aspetuck Valley
August 17 (Tues) Ladies 9-Hole Interclub at Rolling Hills
August 19 (Thurs) Ladies 6C’s Interclub at Rolling Hills
August 24 (Tues) Ladies Day - Waste Management (Throw out your four highest scores) Twosome Event
August 24 (Tues) Ladies Senior Club Championship
Sept. 14 (Tues) Ladies Day - 1/2 in the Bag, Choose 3 Clubs & Putter, Foursome Event
Sept. 21 (Tues) Ladies Day - Foursome Stableford
Sept. 30 (Thurs) Ladies 9-Hole Member Guest
Oct. 7 (Thurs) Ladies Closing Day Mixer - Indian Summer ScramblePage 9
LADIES INTERCLUBS
LILT - Ladies (18 Holers)
The LILT Interclub has ten member clubs in southern Fairfield and
Westchester counties. Connecticut clubs include: Rolling Hills,
Rockrimmon & Fairview. The seven Westchester clubs are Brae
Burn, Century, Metropolis, Quaker Ridge, Siwanoy, Old Oaks and
Fenway.
Matches consist of six ladies per club, playing as two-person teams
in three four-ball matches. Eligible participants will have a handi-
cap index of 10.0 - 28.2.
Thursday, May 13th at Fairview
Thursday, June 10th at Quaker Ridge
Wednesday, July 7th at Brae Burn
Wednesday, August 4th at Siwanoy
Wednesday, September 1st at Rolling Hills
6C'S - Ladies (18 Holers)
Beginning in 2016 Rolling Hills along with Silvermine joined
Brooklawn, The Patterson Club, Country Club of Darien and
Aspetuck Valley to form a ladies interclub called the 6C's.
Five rounds of matches are conducted throughout the summer
to determine the 6C's champion.
Thursday, May 27th at CC of Darien
Tuesday, June 15 at Rolling Hills
Wednesday, July 7th at Silvermine
Thursday, August 12th at Aspetuck Valley
Thursday, August 19th at Patterson
Ladies 9-Hole
Rolling Hills along with The Patterson Club, Brooklawn, Redding
and Aspetuck Valley are the five clubs making up the Ladies' 9-
Hole interclub. Themed 9-Hole golf events and fabulous lunches
are the highlights of these fun, low pressure days.
Registration for the 9-Hole interclub is open to golfers of all skill
levels and a great opportunity to play golf at some of the finest
country clubs in Fairfield county.
Tuesday, June 29th at Aspetuck Valley
Wednesday, July 7th at Redding
Wednesday, July 28th at Patterson
Wednesday, August 4th at Brooklawn
Tuesday, August 17th at Rolling HillsPage 10
LADIES GOLF INSTRUCTION
Welcome to the 2021 golf season! Your golf professionals, Ray Ford, Brian Crocker, Mike DiMeglio, and I look for-
ward to helping you play better golf this year.
We will be offering private lessons, playing lessons, short game clinics and other specialty clinics to assist you with im-
proving every aspect of your golf game. Also, what has been popular over the years, is the “create your own clinic”- put
two or three friends together with a desired time, and one of the professionals will help you with any area of your game
you would like to work on.
If you have any questions about your swing or golf equipment, please contact your Rolling Hills golf professionals.
Dan Tzivanis, Director of Instruction/ 2020 Metropolitan PGA Teacher of the Year
Welcome to Golf Women’s Clinic Series Big Hitter Clinic
Rolling Hills professionals, Dan and Brian, will introduce If you are interested in maximizing your power off the
you to golf covering the basic fundamentals, etiquette and tee, this is the clinic for you. Learn how to increase your
rules. They will provide you with a general overview of golf distance off the tee by increasing your club head speed
and ensure you enjoy the game of a lifetime. Let this be the and improving your launch conditions. You will also
year you learn, play, enjoy and experience the game of golf. learn drills and exercises to help you hit the ball longer.
Open to men and women. Date: TBD
Clinic Dates: Clinic Time: 11am-12pm
Thursday, April 22
Thursday, April 29 Women’s 2-Day Golf School
Thursday, May 6
Thursday, May 13 Start the season with a tune up with your game. Improve
Thursday, May 20 you putting, chipping and full swing fundamentals.
Thursday, May 27 make-up/rain date
The first school will be offered on April 27 & 28 from
Additional lesson series will be offered on Thursdays 9:30-11:30am.
throughout the summer. Please register through the website.
Cost for the 2-Day School: $198
Series Cost: $249
2021 Mixed Short Game Clinics
Create Your Own Clinics 2021 Get help with your putting, chipping and bunker play.
Open to men and women.
Put a group of your friends together and your pro will work
with you on the area of the game that you are interested in. Clinic Dates: Sat. June 5 & June 19 / 10:30am - 12pm
Let the pros help you with your full swing, short game, chip- Cost per 90 minute clinic: $75
ping, putting, reading greens, bunker play-anything golf!
Please contact an instructor for more details and pricing.
“Work the Ball” Clinic
Learn how to maneuver (work) the ball around
the golf course like the pros by purposely hitting
draws, fades, high and low shots. This clinic is
recommended for more experienced golfers.
Open to men & women. Date: TBDPage 11
MENS GOLF PROGRAM
Message from our Men’s Golf Chairs, Steve Bonafide and John Callaghan
Welcome to the 2021 RHCC Golf Season! The season is just around the corner and Ray and his staff have a
great golf calendar lined up for us. Steve and I would like to welcome the new members and look forward to
seeing all of you at the New Member Tournament (April 17th) or at the Pick Up games early in the season
when New Members will be paired with other Members. The rest of the season is filled with fun events for the
beginner or experienced player.
We hope to see you all soon and look forward to a great season!
MENS 2021 GOLF CALENDAR
April 25 (Sun) Men’s Opening Day: 18 Hole ABCD Shamble - One Ball of the Foursome
(Teams will be randomly drawn for this event. No requests)
May 8 (Sat) Men’s President’s Club: Two player teams flighted by handicap. Format TBD.
May 15 (Sat) Governor’s Cup Qualifier #1: Two player teams (90% hcp), Fourball Stroke Play.
May 16 (Sun) Governor’s Cup Qualifier #2: Two player teams (90% hcp), Fourball Stroke Play.
May 22 (Sat) Governor’s Cup Qualifier #3: Two player teams (90% hcp), Fourball Stroke Play.
May 26 (Weds) One Day Member Guest: Bring 1 or 3 guests, Gross & Net foursome formats.
Price includes welcome gift, BBQ lunch, prizes & cocktails/hors d’oeuvres
June 12 (Sat) The Medalist - Round 1 (PM Tee Times): 36 Hole Stroke Play Championship. Field determined by
June 13 (Sun) The Medalist - Round 2 (AM Tee Times) handicap limit. There will be a cut to determine final field.
June 23 (Weds) One Day Member Guest: Bring 1 or 3 guests, Gross & Net foursome formats.
Price includes welcome gift, BBQ lunch, prizes & cocktails/hors d’oeuvres
June 26 (Sat) Governor’s Cup Deadline - Round of 32
July 8 (Thurs) Gala Member Guest Practice Round: Invite one guest to the premier event of the season!
July 9-10 (Fri/Sat) Gala Member Guest: Two days of round robin matches & championship horse race. Entry Fee: TBD
July 18 (Sun) Governor’s Cup Deadline - Round of 16
July 23-24 (Fri/Sat) Men’s Club Championship Rounds 1 and 2 - Championship Flight Only
July 24 (Sat) Club Championship - Flights (Round of 16)
July 25 (Sun) Club Championship - All Flights (Quarterfinals)
July 31 (Sat) Club Championship - All Flights (Semifinals)
August 1 (Sun) Club Championship -All Flights (Finals): 36 Holes of Medal Play to determine 8 player field to play
match play.
August 7 (Sat) Men’s Club Championship - Raindate
Aug 13-14 (Fri/Sat) Men’s Member Member Rounds 1 and 2: Two days of round robin match play competition.
Eligible membership categories will be posted prior to registration. Field size will be
determined by golf committee.
Aug.28-29(Sat/Sun) Men’s Senior Club Championship - Rounds 1 and 2: Open to members aged 55+.
Flight champions will play 18 stroke play on Saturday. A cut to determine field for
overall net & gross championship final round to be played on Sunday.
Sept. 23 (Thurs) One Day Member Guest: Bring 1 or 3 guests, Gross & Net foursome formats.
Price includes welcome gift, BBQ lunch, prizes & cocktails/hors d’oeuvres
Sept. 26 (Sun) Bombay Pro-Member: Make your own 3 player team. Handicap requirements will be posted online.
Come to the Cocktail party, auction and professional drawing on Fri. Sept. 25th to
find out the local PGA Pro who will play with your team.
Oct. 17 (Sun) Men’s Closing Day: Foursome Event. ABCD players det. by professional staff.
Prizes & year-end presentation.Page 12
MEN’S PROGRAMS
Men’s Interclub Men’s Golf Instruction
The Interclub is a season-long match play competition
among 10 golf clubs in Westchester and Fairfield counties. 2021 Mixed Short Game Clinics
The format is team four-ball (better-ball) with each club Get help with your putting, chipping and bunker play.
represented by three two-man teams. Teams are awarded 1 Open to men and women.
point for winning the front nine, 1 point for the back nine, Clinic Dates: Sat. June 5 & June 19 / 10:30am - 12pm
and 1 point for the total 18-hole match. Ties give each team Cost per 90 minute clinic: $75
1/2 point. 3 points are awarded for each match, with 9
points at stake for the club's three teams collectively.
Each club hosts the Interclub once per season, and points “Work the Ball” Clinic
are accumulated over the entire season. The club with the
most points at the end of the year is awarded a trophy, Learn how to maneuver (work) the ball around the golf
which Rolling Hills won in 2018. Players maintaining a course like the pros by purposely hitting draws, fades,
USGA handicap index between 3.0 and 21.0 are eligible to high and low shots. Open to men & women.
compete.
Date: TBD
May 19th - Rockrimmon
May 26th - Fairfview Big Hitter Clinic
June 9th - Metropolis
June 23rd - Brae Burn If you are interested in maximizing your power off the tee,
June 30th - Old Oaks this is the clinic for you. Learn how to increase your dis-
July 14th - Sunningdale tance off the tee by increasing your club head speed and
July 28th - Quaker Ridge improving your launch conditions. You will also learn
August 4th - Fenway drills and exercises to help you hit the ball longer. Open to
August 11th - Century men and women.
August 25th - Rolling Hills (Playoffs) Date: TBDPage 13
MIXED GOLF CALENDAR
April 7 (Weds) Masters Pool & Opening Golf Season Party
April 11 (Sun) Masters Tournament Golf & Dinner
April 17 (Sat) Pick Up Game #1 & New Member Event
May 5 (Wed) Golf Fiesta Mixer - 9 Holes: 4:30 Shotgun
May 8 (Sat) Cobra Demo Day - 12:00 to 4:00 pm
May 16 (Sun) Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Mixer - 9 Holes: 4:30 Shotgun
May 29 (Sat) Pick Up Game #2 - No Pairing Requests
May 30 (Sun) Memorial Day Couples - 9 Holes: Fun Foursome Event,
Special Contests & Raffle
June 12 (Sat) Ping Fitting Day - 12:00 to 4:00 pm
June 13 (Sun) TaylorMade Fitting Day - 12:00 to 4:00 pm
June 19 (Sat) Couples Championship & Mixed Championship: 18 Hole Pinehurst Format –
Gross & Net Prizes
June 27 (Sun) Pick Up Game #3 & New Member Event
June 27 (Sun) Mixer - 9 Holes: 4:30 Shotgun
July 4 (Sun) Fourth of July Couples – 9 & 18 Hole Divisions: Fun Foursome Event, Special
Contests & Raffle
July 17 (Sat) TaylorMade Fitting Day
Aug. 8 (Sun) Mixer - 9 Holes: 4:30 Shotgun
Aug. 19 (Thurs) Staff/Member Tournament
Sept. 5 (Sun) Pick Up Game #5 - No Pairing Requests
Sept. 6 (Mon) Labor Day Couples: Fun Foursome Event, Special Contests & Raffle
Oct. 2 (Sat) Ryder Cup - Day 1 (Wilton vs. Westport/Weston)*
Oct. 3 (Sun) Ryder Cup - Day 2
*Open to members from all area cities & towns.
These members will be assigned to one of the competing teams.
Nov. 1 – 30 Fall Series Tournaments -TBD
RHCC INDOOR GOLF FACILITY
The Indoor Golf Facility at Rolling Hills is open for golf lessons and practice December—March. Rolling Hills uses
state-of-the-art launch monitor technology from Foresight and Trackman. Both Foresight and Trackman are leaders in
the industry for launch monitor club and ball data.
The indoor golf facility is used for lessons and club fittings all year round. Members thoroughly enjoy taking lessons and
the experience of getting clubs fitted in the indoor golf facility.Page 14
JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAM
Message from Mike DiMeglio, Director of Junior Golf
Dear RHCC juniors and parents of junior golfers,
We are excited to start the 2021 golf season! The PGA Jr. League is back. 9 & 18 hole Inter-clubs will return as well as
the successful golf & tennis academy. Get ready for the Junior Member/Member and Junior Member/Guest events
which will be held this summer. We look forward to a fun, safe and productive year of junior golf!
Parents who would like their children to participate on the 2021 PGA Jr. League team must sign up as soon as possible.
For those new to this program, please see more information in the PGA Jr. League section of this newsletter.
The junior bulletin board located in the corridor near the ladies locker room will be updated with all Junior golf infor-
mation and will have details about each upcoming event. The club website also includes an updated schedule of events
and sign-ups. We look forward to seeing many returning and new junior golfers this year.
Email Mike at mdimeglio@rhcconline.com for more information.
JUNIOR 2021 GOLF SCHEDULE
APRIL JULY
4/8 - After School Junior Golf Clinic - 4-5pm 7/1 - Junior League Travel Match @ Patterson Club
4/15 - After School Junior Golf Clinic - 4-5pm 7/5 - 7/9 - Week #3 Golf & Tennis
4/17 - 2021 PGA Jr. League signup deadline 7/6 - 9 Hole Junior Interclub HOST DATE
4/22 - After School Junior Golf Clinic - 4-5pm 7/12 - 7/16 - Week #4 Golf & Tennis
4/29 - After School Junior Golf Clinic - 4-5pm 7/13 - Junior Golf Member/Guest
MAY 7/19 - 7/23 - Week #5 Golf & Tennis
7/20 - Jr. Golf CC & Pre Qualifier 3/6/9/18 Holers
5/5 - After School Junior Golf Clinic - 4-5pm 7/21 - Jr. Golf Club Championship 18 only
5/6 - PGA Jr. League group practice (BOTH GROUPS) 4-5pm 7/22 - Jr. Golf Club Championship 18 only
5/11 - PGA Jr. League group practice GROUP #1 - 4-5pm 7/26 - 7/30 - Week #6 Golf & Tennis
5/12 - After School Junior Golf Clinic - 4-5pm 7/27 - 18 Hole Junior Interclub HOST DATE
5/13 - PGA Jr. League group practice GROUP #2 - 4-5pm
5/18 - PGA Jr. League group practice GROUP #1 - 4-5pm AUGUST
5/19 - Junior League Travel Match @ Aspetuck Valley CC 8/2 - 8/6 - Week #7 Golf & Tennis
5/20 - PGA Jr. League group practice GROUP #2 - 4-5pm 8/9 - 8/13 - Week #8 Golf & Tennis
5/22 - Spring Junior Golf Skills Contest - 10am-Noon 8/16 - 8/20 - Week #9 Golf & Tennis
5/25 - PGA Jr. League group practice GROUP #1 - 4-5pm 8/17 - Junior Golf Member/Member
5/27 - PGA Jr. League group practice GROUP #2 - 4-5pm
SEPTEMBER
JUNE
9/2 - After School Junior Clinic - 4-5pm
6/5 - Spring Golf Parent Child Tournament 9/4 - Parent Child Putting Contest
6/8 - PGA Jr. League group practice GROUP #1 - 4-5pm 9/9 - After School Junior Golf Clinic - 4-5pm
6/9 - Junior League Travel Match @ Redding CC 9/19 - Fall Parent Child Tournament
6/10 - PGA Jr. League group practice GROUP #2 - 4-5pm 9/30 - After School Junior Golf Clinic - 4-5pm
6/15 - PGA Jr. League Host Match @ RHCC vs CCF
6/16 - After School Junior Golf Clinic - 4-5pm OCTOBER
6/21 - 6/25 - Week #1 Golf & Tennis 10/7 - After School Junior Golf Clinic - 4-5pm
6/22 - PGA Jr. League group practice GROUP #1 - 4-5pm 10/10 - Fall Junior Golf Skills Contest - 10am-Noon
6/24 - PGA Jr. League group practice GROUP #2 - 4-5pm 10/14 - After School Junior Golf Clinic - 4-5pm
6/28 - 7/1 - Week #2 Golf & Tennis 10/21 - After School Junior Golf Clinic - 4-5pm
6/29 - PGA Jr. League Host Match @RHCC vs Brooklawn 10/28 - After School Junior Golf Clinic - 4-5pmPage 15
JUNIOR GOLF INSTRUCTION
PGA Junior League Golf & Tennis Academy
Team Members Only - $375 per year. These sessions provides two hours of instruction for
Boys & Girls ages 7 - 13 each sport per day, which includes one hour of range/
short game or putting and one hour of
This coaching session is not a pure clinic atmos- on course play. Runs 9:00am - 3:00pm
phere but more of a practice and educational event
for young players. We cover strategy and work on • Gather near tennis shop
game weaknesses. Players can ask questions about • Sport A
format and work on specific areas of the game. The • Lunch/break
team will be broken up into two groups to make for • Sport B
smaller, more personal coaching sessions. * option of only doing 1 sport
A Tuesday and Thursday group will be coached by
either Dan or Mike respectively. Golf: $70 per session ($35 per hour)
Tennis: $59 per session ($29.50 per hour)
Drive, Chip and Putt Clinic Junior Interclubs 9 & 18 Holes
This is a training clinic for the drive, chip and putt 18 Hole Junior Interclub -no cost, lunch provided,
contests. Each participant will compete in all three kids must walk and carry for 18 holes, usually ages 13
skills (Drive, Chip & Putt) Participants will accumu- -17
late points in each skill.
9 Hole Junior Interclub -no cost, lunch provided,
The participant with the highest number of accumu- kids must walk & carry for 9 holes, usually ages 9-12
lated points will be declared the Overall Champion
of his or her age category.
Junior After School Clinics
Each participant will accumulate points per shot in
all three skills (maximum of 75 points per skill = 25 These clinics provide instruction in all aspects of your
points per shot x 3). The overall champion child’s golf game including full swing, putting, chipping
(maximum of 225 points = 75 points per skill x 3) and pitching. Clinics are open to all juniors. We will
work on different skills each week to keep clinics fun
Fee: $45 per session and fresh.
Days/Times: TBD
After School Junior Clinics - $45 pp, grouped by
age and ability.
Junior Golf Training
Sunday PeeWee Clinics - $25 pp, 1/2 hour clinic and
Similar to Golf & Tennis Academy but only the golf runs Sunday’s during the summer. Ages 3-6.
portion is offered. This is a two hour clinic with one Days/Times: TBD
hour of range/short game or putting and one hour of
on course. Based on demand in Spring and Fall.
Fee: $70 per person per day / $35 per hour per day
Days/Times: TBD
For information on any of the junior programs email
Mike at mdimeglio@rhcconline.com
or sign up on the club web site.Page 16
JUNIOR EVENTS &
2021 GOLF FEES
TOURNAMENTS
Parent Child Golf Events GUEST/GREENS FEES:
Weekdays: $70 per guest
$35 per person for trophies, prizes and food. 3, 6, & 9 hole Weekends: $90 per guest
divisions.
Parents and grandparents are welcome and encouraged to CARTS:
play with their children or grandchildren. 18 Holes: $30 per person
9 Holes: $15 per person
Junior Skills Contests PULL CARTS:
$45 per person. Spring short-game contest and fall driving 18 Holes: $15 per person
and short game contest. Trophies for winner. 9 Holes: $7.50 per person
Divisions are broken into age and boy/girl groups of 8 & TEMPO WALKERS:
under, 9-11 & 12 & older, with over overall points cham- 18 Holes: $40 per person
pions. 9 Holes: $20 per person
Junior Member/Guest &
Member/Member Event CADDIES:
Two person teams consisting of members and/or guests. Caddies are paid cash directly.
These events are best ball format. $35 pp for prizes Prices vary on experience.
All Gold Proficient Juniors welcome!
Pool 2021
Welcome RHCC families to another summer at the pool! We are eagerly waiting for
the warmer weather and counting down the days until our opening day!
This summer we are happy to introduce Jordan Grossman as our new Assistant Pool
Director. Both Jordan and I will be providing individualized swim lessons to fit the
specific needs of your swimmers. If you have any questions or would like to sched-
ule a private lesson, please email me at mbaylis731@gmail.com.
It is our utmost priority to keep the members safe both in and out of the pool. We
will continue to maintain proper cleaning procedures as recommended by the state
and local health departments. Any updates on pool protocols will be communicated
through email to the membership as changes occur.
We look forward to seeing you and your family on Memorial Day weekend!
Sincerely,
Megan Baylis, Pool DirectorPage 17
TENNIS/PICKLEBALL
Dear Members:
It has been an absolute privilege to be part of the Rolling Hills family for the last 16 years! I have witnessed
the growth of our tennis program over the years which resulted in the construction of our paddle facility in
2014. The addition of paddle at RH has definitely transformed the club. Paddle and tennis exploded last
year and we had the busiest season on record. Pickleball has also gained in popularity at the club and will
continue to do so this season.
There are racquets activities for everyone at Rolling Hills, some of which have already begun. We were
first in the area to open our Har Tru Tennis Courts on March 27th. We always offer a wide range of pro-
grams every season. Clinics are offered spring, summer and fall for beginners to competitive Men, Women
and Junior Inter-clubs. We have four ladies interclub teams, three men’s teams and a junior team. We run
coed clinics in addition to weekend clinics for working women who don’t have the opportunity to play during
the week. We also run an In House League, a Box League and are very excited to once again offer over 30
events this summer. We take great pride in hosting first class events for our members!
You surely don’t want to miss our epic monthly Friday Night Socials which are guaranteed fun at the tennis
courts! Our four front LED lighted tennis courts allow us to host special evening events. Pickleball will also be expanded this summer as
we will run clinics and round robins along with participating in the new Fairfield County Pickleball League with over 40 clubs in the ar-
ea. This league will be playing on Saturdays from 3-5pm starting in mid-June.
I am also very excited to welcome a year-round first Assistant to work with me to take the program to an even greater level. Marcos
Rollan will be my new Head Racquets Professional in both tennis and paddle. He will bring an impressive level of teaching experience
along with amazing interpersonal skills. His addition will be a LARGE asset to the program. Thank you to our Racquet Chairs, Board of
Governors and Management for making this happen. Alexandra Koniaev will join the team in May and will also be a great addition to our
Racquet’s staff. Alex played D1 Tennis for Elon where she was playing in the number one position in both Singles and Doubles. We are
also pleased to have Alyssa DiMaio returning for her 2nd summer as she proved to be a great asset last season. We will also have sev-
eral part time pros joining our staff.
In this 2021 Racquet program you will find all the information about the tennis and pickleball season as well as summer paddle. We
encourage you to use our upgraded online website to sign up for your favorite clinics, activities and events.
I would like to welcome our new Men’s Racquet Chair, Saurin Shah, who has already made a significant impact to this year’s Men’s
racquets programs. Special thanks to Bret Herman, former Racquet Chair, for his immeasurable help over the years and for bringing
paddle to Rolling Hills! Many thanks to our Ladies Chair, Marilyn Babkowski, for also being instrumental with the women’s racquet pro-
grams. I would also like to thank all of our Men and Women Interclub Team Captains for their tireless commitment helping with our
teams. It goes a long way!
Lastly, I would like to thank all of you, members of Rolling Hills, for being the nicest and kindest membership in Fairfield County. I have
been in the private club business for over 30 years, in different parts of the country as well as abroad, and there is no doubt that RHCC
is a very unique and special place. This belief is often shared by guest pros who assist with our clinics and events.
The most important goal and main priority for me is to have all of you enjoy our racquets program so please feel free to reach out to me
with any questions or suggestion you may have!
Sincerely,
Xavier Proulx, Director of Racquet Sports
2021 RACQUETS COMMITTEE
Men’s Racquets Chair: Saurin Shah
Ladies’ Racquets Chair: Marilyn Babkowski
Director of Racquet Sports: Xavier ProulxPage 18
LADIES’ TENNIS/PICKLEBALL 2021
Ladies Tennis/Pickleball Opening Days!
Wednesday, April 28th or Wednesday, May 5th
9am - 1:30pm
We are offering again two options this year! This is in order to avoid having too many participants in one
single day as we did two years ago, and to allow for more playing time. Choose between Wednesday, April
28th or Wednesday, May 5th from 9am -1:30pm. (Both days are capped out at 48 participants so sign up
fast!)
Opening day is a great day of camaraderie, reuniting with existing members and meeting new ones. Social
round robin, fun games, drills with pros are on the agenda. Sign up on the tennis calendar on our club web-
site or in the Tennis Pro Shop (203-762-4625).
Cost: $25/person (Luncheon not included)
(Members can participate on both days if spots are available)
Ladies Pre-Season Tennis/Pickleball Camps
These camps are a great way to get the rust off and become acclimated once more to beautiful outdoor
tennis and to get acquainted with the amazing sport of pickleball! Each 1.5 hour session will include stroke
production and live ball drills, doubles strategies patterns and conclude with match play. These camps are
open to all skill levels. Players can pick and choose their favorite times to play.
To sign up, please call the tennis pro shop (203-762-4625) or email xproulx@rhcconline.com.
Cost: $42/person (1.5 hour camp)
Pre-Season Camp Dates:
Thursday, April 8: 10-11:30am (Tennis) /1-2:30pm (Tennis)
Friday, April 9: 10-11:30am (Tennis/Pickleball)
Monday, April 12: 9:30-11am (Tennis) /1-2:30pm (Tennis)
Tuesday, April 13: 10-11:30am (Tennis) /1-2:30pm (Tennis/Pickleball)
Wednesday, April 14: 9:30-11am (Tennis)
Thursday, April 15: 10-11:30am (Tennis) /1-2:30pm (Pickleball)
Friday, April 16: 9:30-11:30am (Tennis/Pickleball)
Monday, April 19: 9:30-11am (Tennis) /1-2:30pm (Tennis)
Tuesday, April 20: 10-11:30am (Tennis) /1-2:30pm (Tennis/Pickleball)
Thursday, April 22: 10-11:30am (Tennis) /1-2:30pm (Pickleball)
Friday, April 23: 9:30-11am (Tennis/Pickleball)
Monday, April 26: 9:30-11am (Tennis) /1-2:30pm (Tennis)
Tuesday, April 27: 10-11:30am (Tennis) /1-2:30pm (Tennis/Pickleball)
Thursday, April 29: 10-11:30am (Tennis) /1-2:30pm (Pickleball)
Friday, April 30: 9:30-11am (Tennis/Pickleball)Page 19
2021 LADIES’ TENNIS/PICKLEBALL PROGRAMS
Our ladies’ program is the busiest of all of our tennis programs. We offer a wide range of activities for
our female membership of all levels and abilities. You will definitely find something that will fit your
needs: Ladies’ Team Tennis practices and matches, Ladies’ “Stroke of the Week” Clinic (Tuesdays),
Private Clinic Program and Ladies’ Point Play Clinic (Fridays).
The Ladies’ Team Tennis Program is the most active of all, with four teams representing Rolling Hills in
the Fairfield County League (Divisions 4, 6, 9 and Ladies 50 & over). You will find more information on
page 20 of this program.
Do not hesitate to contact any of our Professional Staff who will guide you towards the perfect fit. And remember, we
love having new faces on the court! We also encourage everyone to participate in our ladies one-on-one doubles box
league program which was a great success last year! And of course, our ladies will really enjoy playing the new sport
of Pickleball as we have added a few coed teams taking part in the new Fairfield County Pickleball League.
Match Play Tennis Service/One-on-one Ladies “Stroke of the Week” Clinic
Doubles Box League (Tuesday 9:30 - 11am)
Private Clinic Program
Ladies 50 & Over Fairfield Tennis League
Happy Hour Thursday Night Coed Point
Play Clinic
Friday “Point Play” Clinic
(an hour and half of live ball drills based on match play
with main focus on strategy and tactics)
Fairfield County
Interclub Ladies One-on-one Doubles Box League
Pickleball League
“Working” Ladies Saturday Clinic
NEW!
(11am-12:30pm)
A Message from our Ladies’ Racquet Chair, Marilyn Babkowski
Welcome to the start of another exciting outdoor racquets season at Rolling Hills! Xavier has a full calendar of
tennis and pickleball programs starting this spring so there are many opportunities to get out and enjoy racquets
sports with friends and family members. Once again our Har-tru tennis courts were one of the first to open in
Fairfield County this Spring. Start to work on your outdoor tennis and pickleball game by participating in pre-
season camps starting on April 8th.
If you’re ready to take your game to the next level, our competitive tennis program is a great way to start. Weekly
team practices with pros can get you ready to participate in one of our three women’s teams in the Fairfield Coun-
ty Women’s Tennis League, with competitive matches on Thursdays and Fridays. There is also a 50+ league for
players 50 and over which are played on Monday or Tuesday evenings. There is a pickle-
ball in-house round robin on Saturdays/Sundays and a new opportunity to play competi-
tively for RHCC in a social environment (New Fairfield County Pickleball League on Satur-
days from 3-5pm).
I’d like to invite you to one of our two Ladies Tennis/Pickleball Opening Days, which are
scheduled for Wednesday, April 28 & Wednesday, May 5, 9am-1:30pm. It’s a great way
to start the season and meet new people while enjoying social tennis and pickleball, fol-
lowed by a nice luncheon on the patio.
Please reach out to me when you see me on the courts just to say hello, if you have ques-
tions, or if you’d like to volunteer to help plan an event. I can also be reached via email
at mbabkowski@optonline.net.
See you on the courts!
Marilyn BabkowskiPage 20
LADIES’ TEAM TENNIS PROGRAM
There is a great vibe among our tennis players with the ladies’ team tennis program. This is why the pro-
gram has continued to grow over the years which now features three ladies’ teams—Divisions 3, 6 and 9.
Special thanks to our team captains for all of their help and support with the teams.
It has been a pleasure to witness the number of new players joining team tennis and the benefit it has
brought to their tennis game. Our Division 9 team is an ideal way for a newer player to get involved in team
tennis. You can always have the option to just practice at first and ease your way into matches! Competing
in any sport always brings excitement to our lives and it makes for great conversation on Friday night at the
bar! Also, those pre-match butterflies are good for you!
This Ladies Team Tennis Package comes at a great discounted rate. This package includes 12 weeks of
practice (24 hours), a warm-up before every match under the supervision of one or two pros, a match eval-
uation by one of our professionals which is an invaluable tool in a player’s progression, continental break-
fast along with refreshments and balls, and a 15% pro shop family discount for the entire season. The cost
for this program is $395 for the season (12 weeks).
Ladies’ Team Schedules:
Division 3
Practices: Wednesdays 9:30 - 11:30am - Starting May 12th thru July 28th
5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/1 (Tues), 6/9, 6/16, 6/22 (Tues), 6/30, 7/7, 7/14,
7/21, 7/28
Matches: Thursdays 9:30am - Starting May 27th - July 29th
Divisions 6 & 9
Practices: Mondays 9:30 - 11:30am - Starting May 3rd - July 19th
5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 6/1 (Tues), 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19
Matches: Fridays 9:30am - Starting May 28th - July 30th
*Players unable to commit to the full program, please contact Xavier to make special arrangements.
2021 LADIES’ TEAM CAPTAINS
Division 3
Christiane Goldman: christiane57@hotmail.com
Dina Levi: linus1206@mac.com
Division 6
Sara Godwin: sgodwin01@aol.com
Cheryl Herman: cheryl@mistral.org
Division 9
Kristen Campbell: kziemann@yahoo.com
Ladies’ Interclub Chairperson
Heather Walden: heathwalden@yahoo.comPage 21
MORE WOMEN’S TENNIS PROGRAMS
Ladies’ “Stroke of the Week” Clinic Private Clinic Program
This new clinic focuses on a specific tennis stroke This is a great opportunity to tailor your own private
or game situation to add to your tennis arsenal! clinic with three or four fellow members. You can
create your own group or we can pair you up.
Tuesdays, 9:30 - 11:00am
Starts May 4th Choose your favorite time of the week to sched-
ule your clinic!
Cost: $42 per person
Cost: $25 /4 player clinic / one hour
RSVP by emailing XProulx@rhcconline.com or by $33 /3 player clinic / one hour
calling the Tennis Pro Shop at 762-4625.
Ladies 50 & Over
Fairfield County League Ladies “Point Play” Clinic
Back this summer! We all know drilling and practicing are key for our
tennis game but is there anything better than playing
Matches run on Monday or Tuesday 5:30pm or points? This is why we have tweaked the format to
6pm. Come join us and represent the Club. Starts an hour and a half of “live” ball drills based on play-
mid May. Enjoy wine and cheese while playing ten- ing points!
nis.
To sign up please contact Team Captain, Jayne Fridays, 9:30 - 11am
Sullivan at jthtsully@aol.com. Dates: May 4th - August 31st
Cost: $42 per person
Ladies One-on-One Doubles
Box League
This amazing cross court game played by two Ladies Golf & Tennis
players is incredibly beneficial for your doubles Combined Clinic!
game! It is the new trend and also a great workout! Fun to combine both sports!
Your doubles game will definitely improve with this First series starts in May.
program! May 12th/ May 19th/ May 26th/June 9th
First Cycle starts on May 10th Golf: 10:30 - 11:30am / Tennis: 1 - 2pm
Prizes to teams finishing first in their box. Cost: $319 per person for both sports
Sign up by email or in tennis pro shop!
Working Ladies Saturday Clinic
Open to everyone and ideal for ladies who can’t
make it during weekdays! Runs every Saturday
from 11am-12:30pm.
Dates: April 24th - September 4th
Cost: $30/personPage 22
ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS FOR EVERYONE!
Book Your Own Private Clinic! Lesson Packages For
Any day of the week The Whole Family!
Gather a few friends and create your own clinic on This is a nice opportunity for the whole family to im-
your favorite day and time of the week with any of prove their game with our great tennis staff and ben-
our tennis professionals. You pick your start, fre- efit from a nice discount. Guaranteed fun and im-
quency and end date! provement!
Hurry and book your day and time to be sure our • Buy 10 lessons and get 1½
pros and time slots are still available! Call the Pro hours free! ($950)
Shop or email us to reserve your clinic. • Buy 5 lessons and get a ½
hour free! ($475)
We can also find you a proper
clinic. Many people sign up by Lesson package can be taken
themselves and ask to be placed with different tennis pros. Please
in a group of their level and ability! email xproulx@rhcconline.com
for more information.
Thursday Night Happy Hour Coed Point Play Clinic!
This was a great addition last year! Fun workout based on playing point, while enjoying
music and cocktails. Perfect for all levels of play. Drink orders are placed from the bar
and delivered to courts. Sign up at xproulx@rhcconline.com or with the tennis staff.
Every Thursday from 6 - 8pm / Starting May 6th
Rate: $56/person (Shots of Fireball included)
Tennis Ball Machine Rental! Private and Semi-Private
Great game improvement tool! Lesson Rates
Our Playmate ball machine is a tough opponent! It 1 Hour Private Lesson: $95.00
never misses a ball! This is a great complement for
the whole family to put into practice what you’ve 1/2 Hour Private Lesson: $47.00
learned during lessons and clinics.
You can rent the ball machine for $15/hr. by calling 3 Player Clinic: $33.00 Per Person
the tennis pro shop (203-762-4625). **You can also
purchase an $85 unlimited pass for the summer. 4 Player Clinic: $25.00 Per PersonPage 23
2021 LADIES/COED TENNIS/PICKLEBALL
EVENT CALENDAR
*April*
First Day of Ladies’ Pre-Season Camps Thursday, April 8 (10-11:30am)
Ladies One-On-One Doubles Event Wednesday, April 14 (9:30am-Noon)
Ladies Tennis/Pickleball Opening Day (1st option) Wednesday, April 28 (9am-1:30pm)
*May*
New Member Tennis/Pickleball Welcome Social Saturday, May 1 (4 - 6pm)
Ladies Tennis/Pickleball Opening Day (2nd option) Wednesday, May 5 (9am-1:30pm)
Friday Night Tennis/Pickleball Social Friday, May 21 (6pm)
Memorial Day Coed Tennis/Pickleball Social Monday, May 31 (10am-Noon)
*June*
Ladies Fed Cup (Wilton vs. Weston, Westport, Fairfield) Wednesday, June 2 (9am-1:30pm)
Saturday Night Coed Tennis/Pickleball Social Saturday, June 12 (6pm)
Parent Child Tennis/Pickleball Social Sunday, June 13 (4-6pm)
Ladies Member/Guest Wednesday, June 23 (9am-2pm)
*July*
4th of July Weekend Coed Tennis/Pickleball Evening Social Friday, July 2 (6-10pm)
4th of July Weekend Coed Tennis/Pickleball Social Monday, July 5 (10am-Noon)
Ladies Member/Member Tennis/Pickleball Event Thursday, July 15 (6-8:30pm)
Ladies Evening Pro-Am Thursday, July 29 (6-8:30pm)
*August*
Ladies Member/Guest Wednesday, August 4 (9am-1:30pm)
Member/Member Coed Tennis/Pickleball Event Thursday, August 12 (6-8:30pm)
Men & Women Club Championship Finals Saturday & Sunday, August 28 & 29 (2pm)
*September*
Labor Day Weekend Coed Tennis/Pickleball Evening Social Friday, September 3 (6pm)
Labor Day Weekend Coed Tennis/Pickleball Social Sunday, September 5 (10am-Noon)
*October*
Friday Night Coed Racquet Bash & Under the Lights Friday, October 1 (6pm)
Pro Paddle Exhibition
Tennis Etiquette & Rules
Courtesy: Please access the back courts by using the back entrances when court 3 or 4 are occupied (to avoid
interfering with play).
Please do not walk behind a court while rally is in play (thank you for waiting on the
side until rally ends). Thank you for picking up all the balls once you are done play-
ing.
Tennis Attire: Thank you for respecting our dress code (tennis attire only). Ex:
Running shoes, golf/basketball/baseball shirts or shorts are not allowed.
Reserving a Court & Guest: Please don’t forget to reserve your court online prior
to play.Page 24
MEN’S TENNIS/PICKLEBALL 2021
We are looking forward to another great season of Men’s Tennis/Pickleball at Rolling
Hills! Our men’s racquet program has grown a great deal over the years, lots of activi-
ties coming up this season!
Our two weekly programs are the Saturday Morning Men’s Tennis Drill & the Monday
Night Men’s In House Tennis League (also featuring Paddle and Pickleball).
We also have two men’s interclub teams participating on Wednesday night in the Fair-
field County League as we well as a 50 + Interclub Team playing on Thursday Night.
Thank you for saving the dates for our men’s events, such as our Member/Member Tennis/Pickleball
Tournament (June 5th), Men’s Tennis Member Guests (July 11th & August 7th), and the Men’s Davis Cup
(September 11th). We also hope you can join our fun coed social events.
Our new coed Pickleball interclub teams participating in the new Fairfield County League will provide
plenty of opportunities for our guys to play Pickleball (the league is running on Saturday 3-5pm). Our in
house Pickleball Round Robin will run on Sundays, 3:30-5:30pm when the interclub league begins in mid
June on Saturdays.
Special thanks to our former Men’s Racquet Chair Bret Herman for all of his invaluable help over the
years and we welcome our new Racquet Chair, Saurin Shah, who is off to a great start!
See you on the courts and for Men’s Tennis Opening Night on Monday, May 3, 6:30-9:30pm!
Xavier Proulx
Director of Racquet Sports
xproulx@rhcconline.com
Men’s Tennis
Opening Night!
We can’t wait to get the boys back on the tennis court!
Opening night is an exciting way to reunite with fellow
members and staff. The event will consist of fast moving
drills run by pros, tennis games, round robin and more!
Lots of beer and food for everyone!
Monday, May 3rd
6:30 - 9:30pm
Cost: $40/
person
(gift and food
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