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November 2021 In all things, Give THANKS!
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HOURS OF CLUB CONTACTS:
OPERATION: Michael Methot, CCM
General Manager
Club Office
mmethot@ccofpaducah.com
(270) 554-7914 option 4
(270) 448-6594
Mon-Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm
Angie Skees
Dining Room
(270) 554-7914 option 3
Office Manager Board of Directors
askees@ccofpaducah.com
(270) 448-3463 (270) 448-6590
Tues-Fri 11:00am - 9:00pm
Whitney Stone-Leyhue Mike Karnes
Sat 10:30am - 9:00pm President
Sun 10:30am - 8:00pm Dining Room Supervisor
Golf Chairman
Event Coordinator mkarnes@wwlcpa.com
Golf Shop wstone@ccofpaducah.com
golfshop@ccofpaducah.com (270) 448-6597
(270) 554-5330 option 5 Dr. Chad Bassi
Michael Harlow House/Pool Chairman
Tues-Sun 9:00am - 6:00pm chad.bassi@gmail.com
Executive Chef
Closed on Mondays.
mharlow@ccofpaducah.com
(270) 448-6596 Mark Curtis
Tennis Shop/Fitness Center
ccptennis@ccofpaducah.com Finance Chairman
Chad Martin, PGA mtcurtis72@comcast.net
(270) 554-7065 Director of Golf
Mon-Thu 7:00am - 8:00pm cmartin@ccofpaducah.com
Fri 7:00am - 4:30pm (270) 448-6595 Krista Lea
Sat 7:30am - 2:00pm Social/Membership Chairwoman
Sun 12:00pm - 5:00pm Shannon Watson, CGCS kristarlea@gmail.com
Course Superintendent
Pool swatson@ccofpaducah.com Bill Ragland
Closed for the season. (270) 554-0468 Greens Chairman
billragland48@comcast.net
Bill Gaia
Snack Bar
Facilities Manager
Closed for the season. Elliot Treece
mntc@ccofpaducah.com
(270) 554-7914 Ext. 118 Tennis Chairman
elliot.treece@stifel.com
Kevin McEwan
Past President
kmcewan@palrr.com
President’s Message bring in a dynamic person who can energize the tennis program
much like Chad has done with our golf program. Stayed tuned for
MIKE KARNES
updates, hopefully it won’t take too long. And I have just been
informed by our Tennis Chair, Elliot Treece that Mel Purcell has
Wow, is it really November? I know we at the Club have much to agreed to run men’s night, cardio clinic and be available for
be thankful for this year. We have gone the entire year without any lessons.
COVID restrictions. But we do want to continue to ask everyone to
October was a busy month for Golf and a productive month for
do everything they can to stay safe during this Holiday season.
Jason Straub. Jason and his partner, Seth Powell, won the first
Also, the cart paths and the drainage work are almost complete. annual Fall Classic and then won the UBS Two Man with his
The views from the new tee box for holes 13 & 16 are awesome but brother, Eric. Congratulations Jason and Eric! And in November
I don’t have any plans to play from there in the future. And the be on the outlook for the RTJ Revenge outing, also we are planning
new short game area!! Can you believe how fast Green Tee got on having the first annual Guns vs Hoses golf event. This event
that project to the point of sowing seed and putting down sod? We will serve as a thank you to our local law enforcement and firemen
should be able to use this new area sometime next April. A big officials. Thank you to our GM, Michael for this great idea and
Thank You to Earl Sanders and his crew for their diligent work, I’m putting the event together.
not sure if they were ever hit with any errant golf balls but I know
Lastly, let us know if you or someone you know would be interested
there has been some scares from the groups I’ve played in. For
in running for the Board. We are in the process now of twisting
those that don’t know Earl is a non-resident member of the Club
arms to get the most qualified candidates we can find. We have
and takes great pride in the work he does at CCP.
some big shoes to fill this year, Kevin McEwan and Bill Ragland roll
Just so you know, the Board is concerned with making the Club off at the end of the year. So let me or one of the Board members
experience great in all areas not just golf. We have been working know.
on problem areas with the tennis bubble and hopefully will have a
I hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving and I’ll see you at the
plan in place soon. And speaking of tennis, Kelly Hack has agreed
Club.
to help us out while we look for a new tennis pro. We hope to
bring them out for a free meal with the purchase of one regularly
General Manager’s Message priced item. The team looks forward honoring your service.
MICHAEL METHOT, CCM Lights, camera, sirens...On Saturday, November 13, we will be
featuring a fun pop-up for the family to participate in! As noted in
President Karnes’ article, this activity will correspond with our Guns
I hope everyone has been enjoying the slightly cooler weather we’ve
vs. Hoses Local Law Enforcement Golf Tournament. This golf event
experienced lately as much as I have! With the season changing, how
will be a head-to-head battle between law enforcement and
about the Fall foliage scenery that has surrounded us? Although it
firefighters, so what better way to bring the members out for some
doesn’t quite compare to the mountainous regions of Maine or North
interactive experiences that afternoon. Full details and how to register
Carolina, it is great to see some transitional color for the first time as a
will be released this week, so be on the lookout for pertinent
Kentucky resident. I had heard it could go either way, with the leaves
information.
sometimes drastically falling, leaving not much for the eyes to
experience. This past week I traveled to Houston, Texas for a continuing education
conference and it was great to be involved with such a top-notch and
As we turn the page to November, it would be remiss of me to not
well run event! I, along with 49 other club management professionals
share some much-deserved kudos to the team for their Halloween
from around the country, went through a jam-packed agenda exploring
efforts! First up, we held our first annual Employee Pumpkin Carving
new and exciting concepts, food trends, product innovations and event
Contest that was a big hit with 10+ submissions of all shapes and
ideas. As the 2022 budget comes to fruition and we begin finalizing
sizes. You will see the winners and their creations later in this edition.
our 2022 Club calendar, I can assure you that some of this new
Next, this past weekend we hosted our Spooktacular Brunch where
content and trailblazing ideas will be incorporated. Further, if you are
over 100 members and their families joined us for some boo-licious
looking for a fun activity to do this holiday season with friends, I would
goodies! We held an Employee Costume Contest on this special day
recommend getting a full cheesecake or alternative dessert, break
and the team certainly didn’t disappoint. There was a lot of creativity
your friends up in to teams, and work to create a masterful plate with
and interesting creations on display. As you know, team engagement
toppings, sauces, and accompaniments. The next challenge is to then
is vital in any organization, and I am grateful to have seen as much
capture that perfect image and submit it to a created page with a crafty
participation as we saw across these two events.
slogan. We underwent this competition amongst the group, and it is
Thank you for serving our country. Now, let us serve you! Veterans harder than you think to establish a glowing plate with color, creativity
Day, held on Thursday, November 11, will also be extra special at and caption.
the Club this year and beyond. For the first time, all former and current
I would like to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving surrounded by family
veterans can join us for a complimentary lunch and dessert. If you
and friends.
weren’t a veteran but know someone who deserves a great meal,
On the equipment side the Golf Shop is stocked with the latest
innovations from Titleist, Callaway, XXIO, & Taylor Made. Your PGA
OFF THE TEE Professionals will be glad to offer custom fittings for any holiday
Chad Martin, PGA Director of Golf equipment purchases.
A great holiday idea for co-workers, friends, or family is golf balls with
**IMPORTANT REMINDERS** an imprint, and now is the time to order. Titleist is offering free
personalization on all golf balls in their line. You can order these in
ALL GOLF SHOP SCRIP MUST BE REDEEMED BY DECEMBER increments of 1 dozen, which makes this a great personalized gift for
28TH! The next time you’re out, please stop by the golf shop and ask anyone. Imprints can be put on the golf balls in Black, Blue, Red,
if you have any available scrip. It is imperative for the golf shop to Green or Pink ink and a maximum of 17 characters per line can be
close out our 2021 scrip before the start of the 2022 season. used. For orders to be guaranteed to arrive by December 21st, we
**For special orders that will use scrip all orders must be placed must place the order with Titleist by December 1st.
by November 15th.
Remember, we always welcome your input on the golf shop inventory
BLACK FRIDAY GOLF SHOP BLOWOUT SALE and will be delighted to try other companies if the interest is there.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH 9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM
On Friday, November 26th, the Golf Shop will be following the Thank you for your support and participation!
tradition of the big box retailers and will offer some amazing deals at
our Annual Black Friday Porch Sale. If you are looking for some great
Sincerely, Chad
deals on gifts for friends, family, or co-workers, this will be a great
chance to take advantage of amazing savings and help to support
your golf shop.
GOLF LESSON PACKAGE SPECIAL
Take advantage of this lesson special that will only be offered at this
rate in November and December of 2021, 3 lessons for $175. This
makes a great gift for the golfer with everything, or it can also be a
great gift for yourself. These lessons can be used anytime in 2021
and 2022. Call or email the Golf Shop to reserve this special lesson
package.
KEEP YOUR CCP GOLF SHOP IN MIND THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!
The Holiday Season is here, and the Golf Shop is stocking up with the
proper golf wear to combat the cooler temperatures. We are currently
stocking men’s winter wear and lifestyle apparel from Straight Down,
Johnnie-O, G/Fore, Sun Mountain, & FJ Blue Label. We will also have
Ladies apparel from FootJoy Leisure, Straight Down, & Sun Mountain,
& Kate Lord. Keep an eye out for some new offerings this holiday
season such as G-Tech electric hand warmers, Fleece Blankets,
many offerings from Bushnell. Be the first to mention you read this
2021 LADIES WITCHES
and receive a complimentary gift from your CCP Golf Professionals. 9-HOLE SCRAMBLE
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
2021 CCP Two-Man
Champions!
Eric & Jason Straub
……………………………….
2021 Fall Member-Guest
Champions!
Jason Straub & Seth Powell
compete the annual bluegrass. Any newly germinated poa
GREEN SCENE has a hard time surviving the regulation and competition from
the bentgrass. Over the past few weeks, we have altered the
Shannon Watson, CGC Superintendent
mowing and topdressing schedule to fit the rate of growth of
the greens. We have only been cutting the greens a few
It seems that the warmer than normal temperatures in times a week since growth has significantly diminished due
October have finally ended. October 2021 will be one of the the growth regulator application. The cooler temperatures
warmest on record, if not the warmest! The last part of and less photoperiod during the day have also served as a
October had a few rain events that provided some much natural growth regulation. We will apply one more application
needed precipitation to the course. The warm season turf of TGR in late-November, to ensure that we are as poa free
and the ryegrass overseed in the rough needed this moisture, next spring as possible.
as the weather transitions from the fall into winter. Another
added benefit of precipitation is the irrigation system received November will be a busy month for the remaining crew. We
a much-needed rest after drought like conditions and having are spending a fair amount of time each day cleaning up leaf
to water all the new sod around the cart paths. debris. We also hope to get all the sprinklers edged over the
next month, bunkers weeded, start pruning fairway trees,
As we enter November, the cart path portion of course work on the irrigation system, and close the season out strong
construction should be finished. As I write this article, we with our chemical and cultural practices. As always, we want
have hole #1 to finish and two more loads of sod to lay. The to keep the momentum built over the year moving forward into
short game area is coming together. The green has drainage next season.
and rootzone mix installed. Green Tee is installing the
irrigation today and hopefully as you read this the green has See you on the course!
been seeded and the sod has been laid. It will be a work in
progress for the grow in. We hope to have deep rooted sod
and a playable green by April of next year. The
improvements that have been made to the course will pay
many dividends in the years to come, and I feel truly blessed
to have been able to have been a part of the process!
Our fall maintenance protocol is in full swing. We hit our
cooling degree days for our bermudagrass suppression
applications. This application, along with a fungicide and
preemergent were applied for fungal activity and winter
annual weeds. The collars were treated with fungicide only.
No bermudagrass control is applied to the collars due to their
high population of 419 bermudagrass. The fungicide
applications to combat large patch disease of zoysia are key
to fall/spring turf health, with the preemergent making things
cleaner! The overseed process should be close to
completion. We still must overseed a few of the large fescue
areas and reseed some areas underneath tree canopies. We
hope to complete this process the first couple weeks of the
month. Once the overseed process is complete, we will apply
fertilizer to the rough to develop the seedlings over the winter,
ensuring a tight green turf next spring. Additionally, we will
treat the rough for broadleaf weeds.
After a successful greens aeration and seeding in late
summer, the greens continue to have excellent density. We
applied TGR growth regulator for a second time in early
October. The greens responded well to the application. This
application regulates both the bentgrass and the poa, but its
effects are shorter on the bentgrass. Once the bentgrass
starts to come out of regulation, the bentgrass can out
NOVEMBER HAPPENINGS
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH @ 6:00PM THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH 6:00PM-8:00PM
RTJ’S SIP, SAVOR, SMOKE LNO SIP & SHOP
$24.95 per person, includes one cigar, tasting pours and inspired fare $12.95 per person - includes wine and festive hors d’ oeuvres
RSVP to wstone@ccofpaducah.com Join us at the Golf Shop and stock up on all of your holiday essentials!
RSVP to wstone@ccofpaducah.com
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH 10:30AM-2:00PM
SUNDAY BRUNCH SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH @ 6:00PM
Adults $21.5 Children $12.95 WILD GAME & BOURBON DINNER
For reservations call 270-448-3463 $49.95 per person
Join us for our 5-course wild game dinner paired with bourbon cocktails
TUESDAYS, NOVEMBER 9TH & 23RD courtesy of Southern Distributing Rep. Justin Doss.
GOLF GUEST DAY RSVP by November 17th to wstone@ccofpaducah.com
$40 per guest
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH 5:30PM-7:30PM GOLF SHOP CLOSED / TENNIS SHOP CLOSED
STOCK THE CELLAR PARTY
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH 10:00AM-3:00PM
$10 per person - includes wine samples and festive hors d’ oeuvres
Join us at the Club for a one-stop-shopping experience featuring THANKSGIVING BRUNCH
our valued partners. Adults $27.95 Children $12.95
RSVP by Thursday, November 9th to wstone@ccofpaducah.com Eat, drink, and be thankful in the true spirit of Thanksgiving with our
giant holiday buffet!
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH @ 3:00PM RSVP to wstone@ccofpaducah.com
72-hour cancellation policy in effect
A LESSON IN ETIQUETTE
$19.95 per child
*SOLD OUT!
Congratulations to our winners in the
Employee Pumpkin Carving Contest!
1st Place-Cindy Lewis 2nd Place-Amber Hale 3rd Place-James Cook
November 2021
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Sunday
RTJ’s RTJ’s Brunch
Ladies Night Men’s Night Sip, Savor Revenge
Clubhouse Pickleball
Tennis Tennis & Smoke
Closed
Club Doubles Tennis
Yoga
Championship
Night
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Clubhouse Stock the Kid’s
Ladies Night Men’s Night Etiquette
Closed Pickleball Cellar
Tennis Tennis Class
Yoga Guest Club Singles Tennis
Night Day Championship
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
LNO Wild Game
Clubhouse
Ladies Night Pickleball Sip & Shop & Estate
Closed
Tennis Bourbon Dinner Sale
Men’s Night
Yoga Tennis
Night
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Thanksgiving
Clubhouse Ladies Night Brunch
Closed Pickleball
Tennis
Golf Shop &
Yoga Guest Tennis Shop
Night Day Closed
29 30
Dining/Clubhouse
Clubhouse
Closed Ladies Night Golf
Tennis Ladies Golf
Yoga Tennis
Night
Social Events
December 2021
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
1 2 3 4 5
Dining/Clubhouse Candlelight
Golf Dinner
Pickleball
Ladies Golf
Mommy & Me
Tennis Christmas
Social Events Edition
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Clubhouse
Closed Santa
Ladies Night Men’s Night
Pickleball Tennis Brunch
Tennis
Yoga
Night
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Clubhouse
Closed Ladies Night Men’s Night
Pickleball
Tennis Tennis
Yoga
Night
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Clubhouse Men’s Night Merry Christmas to you
Closed
Ladies Night Pickleball
Tennis Tennis and your families!
Yoga Clubhouse Closed!
Night
27 28 29 30 31
Cheers to the
Clubhouse Ladies Night
Pickleball Men’s Night New Year
Closed Tennis
Tennis Dinner
Yoga
Night
LOOKING AHEAD...
CANDLELIGHT DINNER MOMMY & ME:
Saturday, December 4th CHRISTMAS EDITION
5:00pm-9:00pm
Sunday, December 5th @ 1:00pm
$65 per person
Toast to the holiday season with this $18.95 per child
elegant affair. Enjoy an extravagant Spend the afternoon sipping on cocoa
multi-course meal by candle light. and decorating cookies!
SANTA BRUNCH UGLY SWEATER PARTY
Sunday, December 12th Friday, December 17th @ 6:00pm
10:30am-2:00pm $29.95 per person
Adults $27.95 Children $12.95 Join us for some holiday cheer! Throw
Join Santa for a morning of fun! Enjoy on your ugliest sweater and head to the
our buffet & hot cocoa bar before you go Club for a night of holiday themed games,
see the big man for pictures! food and cocktails!
ANNUAL EMPLOYEE HOLIDAY FUND
Dear Members,
The tradition of the Country Club of Paducah has been to invite members to demonstrate their appreciation to the staff through
contributions to the Employee Holiday Fund. This is an opportunity to thank all employees, both visible and behind the scenes, for their
loyal and dedicated service over the past year. All contributions will be distributed in the fairest possible manner and will be gifted well in
advance of the Christmas Holiday so team members will have supplemental funds for gifts of their own. Your contribution of $50 will be
reflected on your upcoming October statement for your convenience.
I wish you the very best for a healthy, happy and prosperous holiday season and new year. On behalf of the entire staff, thank you for
allowing us to serve you! We truly value you as members and strive to provide wonderful experiences each time you visit the Club. I am
looking forward to seeing you at one of our many, upcoming events.
Very truly yours,
Michael Methot, CCM, General Manager
features a bourbon tasting table, cigars from downtown’s Old
AROUND THE CLUB Fashioned Cigar Bar and themed appetizers. Our Stock the
Whitney Stone-Leyhue, Dining Supervisor Cellar event has received great feedback so far and will be
& Event Coordinator featuring wine tastings and hors d’oeuvres. There will be
exclusive wines for you to stock up for holiday gatherings and
Happy November! November is the month that reminds us to hostess gifts for the season. The Annual Bourbon & Wild Game
be thankful for the many positive things happening in our lives. Dinner RSVPs keep pouring in. Chef Mike will be whipping up
This year our family purchased our first home, so this some interesting plates to pair with bourbons from all over
sentiment is hitting us much harder than in years passed. We Kentucky. My RSVP list is almost full so sign up ASAP! And
spent the month of October packing and anxiously awaiting our finally, Thanksgiving will be here before you know it and this
big move and November should be full of tripping over/ year is sure to be an over-the-top buffet to remember so get
unpacking boxes and decorating for my favorite season. your RSVPs in today!
Events at CCP just keep on rolling with fun for the whole family. As always, just a friendly reminder that your early RSVPs help
We start the month off right with our first RTJ’s Revenge us so much with planning and executing successful events.
pre-game event on Nov 5 . This Sip, Savor & Smoke event
th
and an education that they won’t find in other restaurants.
IN THE KITCHEN We have a full kitchen staff as of now and we have several
more culinarians that are inquiring of any open positions
Michael Harlow, Executive Chef
we might have available and that’s a good problem to have. I
feel we have created positive work environment that will allow
Within the past year we have had many changes and hurdles our Team to be treated with respect and nurtured to grow and
to overcome. We are challenged with product shortage from take ownership in our efforts to take the best care of our
our purveyors. There are items that we carry on our menu members possible.
that are in high demand, but availability is very low or not at
all. We are very reluctant to tell our members that we are “86” In closing, I am always open to your thoughts and comments.
on certain items, but simply unable to procure these items. We are willing to address and resolve any issues that may
Also, with product that is low in availability, cost of food has come our way. We appreciate your understanding and
increased immensely over this past year. As we also know, patience for any product that we are unable to provide to you.
the labor pool is struggling as well. Wages are increasing in But know that we are always doing our best to provide you
order for many companies to attract staff. We have seen and your family a great dining experience.
many, many “help wanted” signs and this is a nation-wide
issue for all. We have had several employees leave our Wishing you the best of health and happiness for years to
kitchen to pursue opportunities money elsewhere. The good come.
news...we have retained our core staff and are constantly
training our new people, who have limited skills, to teach them Truly, Chef Michael Harlow
the skills necessary to sustain a culinary career with our Club.
I am happy to say that we offer a positive work environmentonce reached #21 in the World rankings. A former player at
ON THE COURT Murray High School before going on to play at the University of
Memphis, he stayed their one year before transferring to the
University of Tennessee, where he won the NCAA Doubles
Lucky in Love attire has arrived just in time for your fall Tennis Championship with teammate Rodney Harmon.
attire needs. With a few collections and styles to select from, be
sure to stop by the shop on your next visit at the Club to Mel is still active in coaching
purchase. Closets all full, no problem, these items make for a and will soon enter his 16th
great gift swap idea. season at the helm of the
Murray State men’s tennis
program after spending five
seasons as an Assistant
Coach. Mel continues to play
today with the Jimmy
Connors Champions Tour,
playing with the likes of
Connors, Bjorn Borg, Roscoe
Tanner and John McEnroe.
He has also served as color
commentor for TV
broadcasts of the Champions Tour.
Looking to get your skills sharpened this fall, long-time To further inquire about Mel’s or Jamie’s availability or any ques-
ambassador Mel Purcell, is available for lessons on Thursday tions, please contact the Tennis Center.
and Saturdays for any of your instruction needs. For those of
you not familiar with Mel, he is a former professional player whoMember News
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