Club Times Digital : October 2021

Club Times The Special Digital Edition - October 2021

ABOUT THE COVER A group of Junior Golfers participate in a lesson on the Par 3 course

A Year of Change and Champions A LETTER FROM THE GOLF COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN

As we transition into the Fall golf season at the Atlanta Athletic Club, I would like to take a minute to send our membership an update from the AAC Golf Committee. Back in March of this year, our long-time Director of Golf, Rick Anderson, retired after 32 years of service at the AAC. I hope that most of you were able to wish Rick a fond farewell after many years of excellent leadership at our fine Club. Rick was the consummate professional, and he left a tremendous legacy for the next director to follow. David Sheppard and the Board of Directors were challenged with conducting a national search and identifying qualified candidates to fill some big shoes in our Golf Department. We were looking for an individual that had passion and knowledge for leading a well-established golf department, but also someone that would bring renewed energy and a great vision to our overall golf experience at the AAC. Well, I believe that we luckily found the perfect Director of Golf in Bud Taylor. Bud came to the AAC from Greensboro Country Club in North Carolina, where he was the Director of Golf on their golf facility, also covering 36 holes of golf. I hope most of you have encountered Bud in action at our Club because his service level and enthusiasm for the AAC membership has been refreshing to experience. Bud’s attention to detail has been evident in all facets of the golf experience at our Club, and his work ethic is contagious. We hope that you have noticed a significant difference in the golf presentation and service level from our entire golf staff. Bud has hired four new Assistant Golf Professionals (John Breedlove, Dan Shana, Glenn Scapin, and Eric Steele), and a new Director of Golf Instruction (Shawn Koch) and a new Director of Retail (Kristen Everard) - to provide our golf shop with the latest apparel and style. As you know, this has been an exciting, yet challenging, year with all of the various golf events, tournaments, and continued protocols – especially as we navigate this continued pandemic. The entire AAC staff has done a great job adjusting to these new standards and procedures to ensure that members continue to enjoy a safe environment while on campus at AAC. The staff also did an outstanding job while the AAC hosted the KPMG PGA Championship. I hope that our membership was proud to see the praise that our golf course and the entire staff received from the PGA and the national media – the golf course was outstanding. Thank you to all of our members for sacrificing two months of hitting off of mats on Highlands. We had the opportunity to deliver excellence in course condition rather than “good”, and the world recognized this excellence – and this is a credit to our outstanding membership. Throughout the remainder of this year, tournament play will continue to be a highlight for the golf membership with continued strong participation in virtually all events. The Men’s Invitational in both the Spring, and the upcoming Invitational for the Fall have experienced full participation. The Club Championship for both Men’s and Women’s programs have been well attended. Congratulations to Nick Cassini and Ava Merrill for their victories in their respective Men’s and Women’s Championships divisions, and congrats to Brett Barron for earning Low Professional honors. Their victories are quite the accomplishment considering the outstanding golfers that

participate in these Club Championship events. Interest in the AAC Junior Golf Program continues to be strong with over 300 junior golfers participating in instruction, daily clinics, weekend Par 3 events, and a multitude of golf tournaments. Congratulations to Ava Merrill and Bruce Murphy for their victories in the Junior Club Championship this year. Wow…Ava has now won five straight Junior Championships while also winning four straight Women’s Club Championships. This was Bruce Murphy’s second victory at the Boy’s Junior Champion. Congrats to all participants! As we embark on our Riverside Renovation Project, I want to encourage our membership to keep a very positive and encouraging mindset towards a successful project. Past renovations to Riverside (17+ years ago) resulted in today’s Riverside course which we have all grown to love and cherish. This Riverside Renovation Project will further enhance the beauty and playability of Riverside. During the renovation period, the golf department will be available to assist with reciprocal golf arrangements at a selected number of courses in the area. My last order of business is to continue to encourage first- class etiquette for all members of our outstanding Club. Our responsibility as a membership is to maintain a high level of decorum while on campus at AAC, including being mindful of wearing proper attire, especially while on our golf courses and using our practice facilities. This etiquette also includes monitoring pace of play, repairing ball marks (even additional ball marks), filling divots, and raking bunkers. Our responsibility as a membership is to care for “our” golf courses with the focus on leaving the conditions better than we found them on each hole. I hope that each of you enjoy the Fall weather and that you enjoy the golf courses as the weather begins to change. Thank you for all the support and encouragement you have afforded Bud Taylor and his new staff during their transition to our outstanding Club. Thanks for all of the support and encouragement that you have afforded Bud Taylor and his new staff as they have made the transition to our outstanding Club. I have always been told that the best part of the membership experience is the people that you encounter at the AAC each day. We have the friendliest membership and most encouraging staff under David Sheppard’s leadership. It should make us all proud to be members at the Atlanta Athletic Club.

Sincerely, Brad Kuehn Board of Directors Golf Committee Chairman

Welcome New Members Ms. Hayley Alexander Legacy Jones Membership

Sponsors: Mr. Mark Alexander, Mr. Robert Binion, Mr. Jim Cusick Ms. Alexander is a Sales Development Rep at Twilio Inc. She received her BBA with Marketing Emphasis from the University of Georgia. She lives in Atlanta.

Ms. Sarah Scott Lewis Legacy Jones Membership

Sponsors: Mr. Scott Lewis, Mr. Sam O’Briant, Mr. Tom Wagner Ms. Lewis is an Associate at Thrive Capital. She received her BSBA in Business Administration at Georgia Tech. She currently lives in New York City. Mr. Jon “Anders” Olsen Legacy Jones Membership Sponsors: Mr. Steven Olsen, Mr. Kip Smiley, Mr. Jim Wernick Mr. Olsen is an Assurance Staff at Ernst & Young. He received his BBA in Accounting and Master of Accountancy at the University of Georgia. He lives in Atlanta. Mr. Barry Sutlive, Jr. and his wife Sydney Legacy Jones Membership Sponsors: Mr. Barry Sutlive, Sr., Mr. Paul Masters, Mr. John Crawford Mr. Sutlive is an Enterprise Account Manager at Dell Secureworks. He received his bachelor’s degree at Georgia Southern University -Statesboro. Mrs. Sutlive is a Senior Designer at Lauren Deloach Interiors. She received her bachelor’s degree at the University of Georgia. They live in Peachtree Corners. Mr. Seth Wernick Legacy Jones Membership Sponsors: Mr. Jim Wernick, Mr. Steven Olsen, Mr. Kip Smiley Mr. Wernick is an Accounting Coordinator at Thought Logic Consulting. He received his bachelor’s in Finance/Sports Management at the University of Georgia. He lives in Duluth.

Mrs. Annika Garcia and her husband Jonathan Legacy Heisman Membership Sponsors: Mr. Steven Olsen, Mr. Tim Bentsen, Mr. Kip Smiley Mrs. Garcia is a Lending Analyst at Synovus Bank. She received her BBA in Finance at the University of Iowa. Mr. Garcia is a Software Engineer at Workday. He received his bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering at Georgia

Tech. They live in Duluth with their son. Mr. Charles Song and his wife Rachel Non-Resident Membership

Sponsors: Mr. Todd Terwilliger, Mr. Craig Henry, Mrs. Karen Susskind Mr. Song is President/Chief Investment Officer at Tishman Investment Group. He received his bachelor’s in Government at Cornell University and graduated fromThe Westminster Schools in Atlanta. Mrs. Song received her bachelor’s in English and Italian at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Seoul, Korea. She is a homemaker. They live in Scarsdale, New York with their two children.

In Loving Memory CHRISTOPHER ABREGO

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Heisman member Christopher Abrego on August 26th, at 43 years of age. He is the found- ing attorney at the Abrego Law Firm, LLC. He and his family joined the club in 2015. He is survived by his adoring wife of 13 years, Lisa Anne, and precious daughters Ella, 11 and Sophie, 9. A memorial service was held on September 8th at Perimeter Church. BARBARA SNELLING It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Heisman widow member, Barbara Snelling, on September 8. She was 88 years of age. The Snellings joined the club in 1988. She is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Richard Snelling. She is survived by son and AAC member, Richard (Jill) Snelling, daughter and AAC member, Debi (David) Doverspike, daughter and former AAC member Laura (Robert) Bentley, grandson and AAC member Ricky (Alaina) Doverspike, as well as nine other grandchildren and one great granddaughter.

New Member Mixer & RT Jones, Jr. Scholars FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2021 1898 HOUSE 6 – 8 P.M. The home Club of golf ’s immortal Bobby Jones supports the living legacy of Jones with the Robert T. Jones Scholarship Program. Join us as we mix and mingle with the visiting scholars from the University of St. Andrews (Scotland), meet alumni of the Jones Scholarship Program from Emory University, and welcome our fellow new members. Dr. Bob Jones, IV will share some of his favorite stories of his grandfather, Bobby Jones, Jr. while you enjoy a tasting of The Clover: The Bobby Jones Whiskey Collection and food stations. Drink Specials and Signature Bar will be available. Reservations may be made online or by contacting the Clubhouse Concierge at 770-448-2166.

Veteran’s Day Golf Outing Tuesday, November 9, 2021 The Club will recognize our member military veterans with a special lunch and golf outing. AAC members from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard and Reserves are all welcome! In addition, we will invite active service men from Ft. Benning and Dobbins Air Force Base to participate in the event. The Johns Creek Veterans Association will provide the Color Guard. The cost is $35 inclusive for golf, lunch and ceremony or $15 for lunch and ceremony only. On line registration and entry forms will be available one month before the event.

GOLF

GOLF

GOLF UPDATES From the Atlanta Athletic Club Golf Shop - One of America’s Top 100 Shops of All-Time

October 2021 Golf Operation Hours:

START YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EARLY AT THE AAC GOLF SHOP! As you may already know, the Covid pandemic has caused many challenges to golf apparel and equipment supply chains. Throughout 2021 we have experienced delays in ordering products from golf bags to gloves to golf shirts. With this in mind, we highly encourage you to consider starting your Christmas shopping early this year! We continually receive exciting new men’s apparel from Peter Millar, Holderness & Bourne, B Draddy and KJUS. We also have some new ladies apparel from RLX Polo, Allie Burke, and IB-Kul. As always, all AAC members receive a 15% discount off apparel in the golf shop!

GOLF COURSE: Tuesday - Sunday GOLF SHOP: Tuesday - Friday Saturday & Sunday

8:30 a.m. - Dusk

8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

PRACTICE FACILITY: Tuesday - Sunday

8:00 a.m. to 30 Minutes Before Sunset

GOLF CARTS: Last Cart Out

1 Hour Before Sunset

Last Cart In

Dusk

AAC Club Championship Results The Club Championship is the premier competitive event on our tournament schedule, and one of the most difficult club championships to win in the entire country. The winner must overcome a demanding, championship golf course set up as well as an elite field of competitive players. This year, 91 players participated in the event with 28 players competing in the championship flight. The weather was fantastic each day despite the torrential downpours we experienced earlier that week. Due to the soft conditions, the courses played very long forcing players to hit longer approach shots into the greens. After three grueling days of championship golf, Nick Cassini was crowned men’s Club Champion, besting the field of amateur players with a score of 211 (5 under par). Brett Barron was the Low Professional in the championship shooting a score of 203 (13 under par). Ava Merrill is this year’s women’s Club Champion with her two day total of 148 (4 over par). Meanwhile, Scott Wallace won the two day scratch division with a 143 (1 under) and Matthew Dreher won the Stableford division with a total of 82 points. We thank all the participants, caddies, and spectators who made our Club Championship such a truly special event!

Ava Merrill, 2021 Women's Club Champion

GOLF THE INVITATIONAL OCTOBER 21-23 2021 The next big event on the schedule is the Fall Invitational October 21st – 23rd. We know that this will be a truly special tournament for all members and their guests. Both golf courses should be in fantastic condition and will certainly be an excellent opportunity to showcase our club! We are excited to announce a new event that has been added to the tournament schedule for 2021, the men’s super-senior championship. This event is open to male AAC Jones members who are at least 65 years old as of November 16, 2021. The event will consist of 36 holes of stroke play competition with payouts for gross & net scores. The entry deadline for this event will be November 12th at noon. SUPER SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP NOVEMBER 16TH – 17TH

Upcoming Events: Below are the club tournaments for the rest of the 2021 season.

October 21-23

The Invitational

November 6-7

RTJ 4-Ball Championship

November 11 “The Bradley” Champions Member Guest November 16-17 Super Senior Championship November 18 The Muirfield December 10 Holiday 3-Club Classic Dates are subject to change

Fantastic Shots HOLE-IN-ONE Dave Bridges

Nick Cassini, 2021 Men's Club Champion

Riverside #17, 200 yards – 6 hybrid Highlands #17, 136 yards – 9 iron

Jim Teate

EAGLES John Waymire Brian Johnston

Riverside #2, Driver, 9 iron

Riverside #7 and shot his age with a score of 70 Riverside #13 (2x’s in one week) Driver, 3 wood, putt

Mark Gonsalves

ALBATROSS Joe John

Highlands #2, Driver, 4 iron

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FOLLOW THE GOLF SHOP ON INSTAGRAM FOR REGULAR UPDATES HIGHLIGHTING MERCHANDISE , AGRONOMIC HAPPENINGS ON THE GOLF COURSES AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

WOMENS’ GOLF

NINE-HOLE GOLF NEWS WE LOVE THE COMPETITIVE SPIRIT OF EVERYONE WHO MADE IT THROUGH THE AUGUST PLAY DAY WITH WIND AND RAIN BANDS FROM HURRICANE IDA, WHAT AN INCREDIBLE ROUND OF GOLF! Upcoming Events

OCTOBER 12-13: CHAMPIONSHIP OCTOBER 17: COUPLES GOLF (R OCTOBER 26: FALL EVENT (R 10) OCTOBER 27: NINE AND WINE NOVEMBER 2: CLOSING DAY (R)

AUGUST 31ST PLAY DAY 1st Place: Nina Scartz (-2) 2nd Place: Amanda Taylor (+1)

Barbara McKnight and Susan Kiker volunteering at East Lake for the 2021 FedEx Cup, where American Patrick Cantlay edged out Spaniard Jon Rahm to win.

WOMENS’ GOLF

EIGHTEEN-HOLE GOLF

Congratulations TO OUR MEMBER-MEMBER WINNERS!

Upcoming Events OCTOBER 5 - 6 MEMBER GUEST INVITATIONAL OCTOBER 17 SUNDAY COUPLES EVENT OCTOBER 27 FALL TOURNAMENT FALL FORE FUN

1st Place Net Winners: Mychelle Travis and Kelly Keeler

Diane Flemming had a hole in one August 11, 2021 on Highlands number 7!

1st Place Gross Winners: Donna Gonsalves and Glenda Strong

THE WORLD'S GREATEST AMATEUR GOLFER Bobby Jones In 2023, Atlanta Athletic Club will celebrate its 125th anniversary. The club was founded in 1898 by a group of 65 Atlanta businessmen who enjoyed playing sports and camaraderie. This article is the sixth in a series entitled “125 Years: The Legacy of Atlanta Athletic Club.” The purpose of the series is so that members may become familiar with the history and heritage of the great club to which they belong.

1916 Club Times Cover of Bobby Jones US Amateur

In 1911, at the age of nine, Jones won the AAC’s Junior Championship by overcoming sixteen-year-old Howard Thorne, 5 and 4, in the final, but Jones was not yet enamored of the sport. That changed when Harry Vardon and Ted Ray, on their way to the 1913 U.S. Open at Brookline (an event won by Frances Ouimet), stopped at East Lake to play an exhibition match with Stewart Maiden and Willie Mann, then head professional at Druid Hills Golf Club. The match so impressed Jones that he was inspired to polish his game. Later that year, while playing with Perry Adair, he shot an 80 for the first time. In August 1916, Jones won the Georgia State Amateur at the Brookhaven course of the Capital City Club by defeating Adair. That win presented him with an opportunity to compete in his first national championship, the U.S. Amateur at Merion Cricket Club in Philadelphia, where he lost to Robert Gardner in the third round. Between 1916 and 1922, Jones was a student at Tech High School and the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), where he completed a degree in mechanical engineering. Throughout this period, he played in dozens of tournaments but did not capture a national title. Jones enjoyed his best round at East Lake while playing with his father, Tess Bradshaw, and Forrest Adair Jr. on September 16, 1922, a week after Jones lost to Jess Sweetser at the U.S. Amateur at Brookline. The next year, while studying for a second bachelor’s degree in English literature at Harvard University, he defeated Bobby Cruickshank in the playoff at the 1923 U.S. Open at Inwood Country Club in New York. Jones wrote, “I broke through at Inwood, and since then things somehow have been different.” When he returned to Atlanta on July 17, he was greeted at Brookwood Station and paraded home. A week later, the

AAC hosted a dinner for five hundred guests at East Lake to honor Jones. Mayor Walter A. Sims and Jones’s father, called “the Colonel,” as most lawyers were in this era, gave speeches extolling Jones’s “sterling qualities.” From 1923 to 1930, Jones won thirteen major championships. In A Golf Story, Charles Price explained, “From 1923 on, then, it was Jones against anybody; Jones against everybody; Jones, in fact, against the field.” One incident during this period made Jones famous for his sportsmanship. In 1925 at the U.S. Open at Worcester Country Club in Massachusetts, Jones’s actions were widely hailed by his contemporaries. On the eleventh hole in the first round, his iron shot put his ball in the tall grass. After he addressed it, the ball moved slightly, prompting Jones to call a penalty stroke on himself. Even though USGA officials urged him to reconsider because no one had seen or was sure what had happened, Jones refused to relent. Gene Sarazen, who was competing, later said that it was the “greatest display of sportsmanship I’ve ever witnessed.” Jones ultimately lost by one stroke in one

of the event’s best finishes. Years later, in 1955, the USGA established the annual Bob Jones Award for distinguished sportsmanship in golf. It is considered the USGA’s highest honor.

The Bob Jones Award

SOCIAL & DINING

UPCOMING EVENTS

Live Jazz Trio Featuring William Hollifield October 8 from 6pm-9pm Interlachen Lawn Open seating, no reservations Grab a martini and a seat for a very special night out on our lawn. Wine Dinner Featuring Kosta Browne Wednesday, October 20 Merion Cocktails & Hors d’eouvres | 6:30 p.m. Dinner served at | 7:15 p.m. $135 Per Person Join us for an exclusive wine dinner with California’s premier Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays from the Russian River Valley, Sonoma Cost, Anderson Valley and Santa Lucia Highlands. Reservations open September 21. Please make your reservations online or by contacting the Clubhouse Concierge at 770-448-2166.

Farm to Table Dinner Thursday, October 7 | The 1898 House Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres at 6:30 p.m. Dinner Served at 7:15 p.m. $120 per person

The AAC Culinary team is pleased to host this spectacular event, which includes seasonal fall dinner showcasing locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy an evening with beautiful views of the AAC golf course and exceptional wine pairings. This unique event and dining experience is unlike any other here at the AAC. Reservations open September 14. Please make your reservations online or by contacting the Clubhouse Concierge at 770-448-2166. Country Club Attire.

* Country Club Attire

SOCIAL & DINING

Show off your costume in the Troon and Trick or Treat at the hostess stand. All children who wear a costume will get a special prize! TRICK OR TREAT PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS: TROON HOSTESS STAND LOOK FOR THE GHOST! Trick or Treating will take place from 10 am - 2 pm. Please make your reservations by contacting the Clubhouse Concierge at 770-448-2166 or the Troon Hostess. FRONT DESK GOLF SHOP HALFWAY HOUSE

Spooky Brunch SUNDAY OCTOBER 31ST TROON SEATING TIMES 10 AM-2 PM $24 ADULT / $12 CHILD FOR THE BUFFET

Oyster Roast SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7 FROM 5 - 8 P.M. | 1898 HOUSE / WEATHER PERMITTING $85 per Person

We say goodbye to Fall and hello to Winter with our annual Oyster Roast. Come prepared to shuck as we feature an oyster roasting pit and shucking stations for your fellow members and friends to mix and mingle. This is event is open seating showcasing live music, wine and craft beer tastings, alongside our member signature bar. The AAC culinary team will be featuring live action stations and delectable desserts to enjoy by the fire. Reservations opens October 5 and they can be made online or by contacting the Clubhouse Concierge at 770-448-2166.

SOCIAL & DINING Book Club Upcoming Books

Ladies Bridge Association AAC Ladies Bridge Association hosted our September couples bridge a week later on Friday the 10th due to the holiday. The couples bridge is the first Friday of each month. Sandra Evans, Couples Events chairperson, and her husband Tom were great organizers for the event. A dinner buffet was immediately following bridge play in the Oakmont Room. The Marathon matches began in August. Each team is responsible for scheduling their matches each month with winners determined the following month. The format is duplicate bridge so all teams play the same cards. The winners for August were North/South 1st place Susan Thigpen and Carole Hayes; East/West 1st place Connie Kimsey and Emma Deavours. There are 14 teams participating each month continuing into April 2022. We are delighted to continue our weekly SOCIAL BRIDGE on Wednesdays in the Dot Kirby card room at 3:00 PM. DUPLICATE BRIDGE will continue as soon as our Bridge Director returns. We generally have 4 to 6 tables with room for more. Beachie Hall, Social Bridge coordinator, sends weekly invitations to all members of the AAC Ladies Bridge club members each week. After play, most players have enjoyed dinner at 6:30 PM in the Troon Grill, some joined by their spouses/significant others. The staff in the grill have been great to assist our group with reservations to accommodate our diners. If you are interested in joining our bridge association, please contact M.J. Olsen at mjolsen225@gmail.com or by phone #770-595-8197. We are always looking for new players. Registration applications are located in the Ladies Locker Room bulletin board.

October Book

November Book

Book Club is BACK! We had a guest author at our September meeting, Lindsey Brackett, and it was good to see the crowd involved. Our October 21st book is The Night Portrait by Laura Morelli and the November 18th book is The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah. We meet in the Ladies’ Locker Room at 4:00 p.m. As far as December, there will be no meeting and we resume January 20th. Any questions, or if you are willing to lead a meeting please contact nancy_ortner@att.net

770-368-7739 October Spa Special

Pumpkin Collagen Facial THIS SEASONAL TREATMENT WILL SOOTHE AND PLUMP SKIN, RESTORING SUPPLENESS AND LEAVING SKIN HEALTHY AND HYDRATED. 50 Minutes $149 Free 10 MINUTE FOOT MASSAGE WITH ANY 50 MINUTE MASSAGE. NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFER OR DISCOUNT

Upgrade your hair FOR CURLING IRON OR FLAT IRON WITH ANY CUT AND STYLE OR WASH AND BLOW OUT upgrade your massage FREE 15 MINUTE WARM OIL SCALP MASSAGE WITH ANY 80 MINUTE MASSAGE APPOINTMENT FOR $135

770-368-7739 October Salon Special

FITNESS & AQUATICS

Workout Party 80’s

80's Workout Party

Lace up your sneakers and get ready for this 80’s themed workout – Jane Fonda style! This class will have you sweating in NO TIME! So get those scrunchies, leg warmers and heads bands ready – you will be working out to 80’s artists such as Cindi Lauper, Duran Duran and of course Michael Jackson! Select wines will be available complimentary at the conclusion of the event. RSVP today by registering online or by calling the Fitness Center at 770-368-7770. We must have a minimum of 10 registered in order to hold event. Flex and Stretch Flexibitility Series Wednesdays October 6, 13, 20, & 27 Group Exercise Studio | 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm Our Flex and Stretch series is designed to increase your mobility, range of motion, and reduce stress and tension across your entire body! OCTOBER 6 – “WHOLE STRONG” Total body stretch with focus on core strength. OCTOBER 13 - “TIP TOP” Total body stretch with focus on shoulder, head, neck and back strengthening. OCTOBER 20 - “EXTREME LOWER” Total body stretch with focus on glutes, hamstrings, hips and more. OCTOBER 27 - “STRESS RELIEF” Total body stretch with yoga poses to reduce stress and anxiety. To register for any or all of the Flex and Stretch classes, please the visit the club calendar!

Thursday October 28 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Group Exercise Studio

Aquatic Programs Lap Swim will continue through October 31. For more information about joining the lap swim program, please contact Ashlea Porri at akp@aac1.org. Country Club Sporting Clays Challenge Come compete with your fellow AAC members in a spirited competition against other Clubs in the Atlanta Area. Last year was our first time participating in this event and our AAC competed to –to –toe with the best in the area! Our Top Gun was William Moonan (72), 2nd place Joe Dan Rogers (69), 3rd place went to Kevan Dorsey (68). The 2021 Country Club Sporting Clay Challenge will be held on Saturday, October 16th starting at 9:30 am at the Burge Club. This is a member only event, sorry no guests. Family members such as sons, daughters who shoot can participate but must be 16 years of age. Cost :$150 Please register on the Club Calendar

FITNESS & AQUATICS

2021 AAC Turkey Trot 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run Saturday, November 13 REGISTER HERE Race Day Registration and Bag Pick-Up Start at 7:00 a.m. 1 Mile Fun Run Starts at 7:30 a.m. 5K Starts at 7:50 a.m. Pricing: (Includes race, shirt, breakfast and raffle)

All participants will receive a race day t-shirt, pancake breakfast and a chance to win raffle prizes (excluding those doing race only). Registration opens on Wednesday, September 1. Please enter each person individually to ensure correct age, shirt size and event participation. The top three male and female finishers in the 1 Mile Fun Run that are 10 and under will get a medal. The top male and female in each age group in the 5k will each get a medal and turkey.

Early Turkey Pricing (Starting September 1) Adults - $30 ($40 guests) Children 10 & Under - $20 ($30 guests) Race Only* - $20 ($30 guests) *Does NOT include breakfast or raffle. Price applies to all participants regardless of age

Regular Pricing (Starting October 13) Adults - $40 ($45 guests) Children 10 & Under - $30 ($35 guests) Race Only* - $30 ($35 guests) *Does NOT include breakfast or raffle. Price applies to all participants regardless of age

If you would just like a delicious breakfast, feel free to join us; Adults $18 and kids 10 and under are $12. To ensure that you receive a shirt, please register by Monday, October 18, 2021. There is a 72-hour cancellation notice required for all participants. Only those who participate in the race will be eligible to get a shirt included with their race bag. Additional shirts will be available for sale for $15 the day of the race. Extra shirts will be very limited. Fun and games will be available for children that have completed the Fun Run.

TENNIS

What a beautiful time of the year around the tennis courts. We are in full swing with our ALTA tennis and all our teams are playing hard to win a spot in the ALTA City Playoffs. Good luck to all our teams. We have a very busy October with several special events. On October 1, we will be hosting a Continuing Education Unit for area professionals. The indoor courts will be closed from 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on that day so our AAC professionals and local professionals can receive their continuing education points. All certified professionals must complete a required number of continuing education classes to remain certified from the USPTA and PTR. Two of our AAC professionals, Car- men and Seth, will be presenting during the morning classes. On Friday October 15 we will host the Northside Hospital “Tennis Against Breast Cancer”. This event attracts 450 tennis players from the area to the AAC to raise funds for research to fight cancer. This is a large event and we are thrilled to be part of this great cause. All of our tennis courts will be used for the event from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

FROM THE DIRECTOR Jeff Chandley

LTA Member-Guest Wrap-Up What an exciting two days we had with our annual LTA Member/Guest. This event is such fun and to see it come together after months of planning is glorious. Our members and their guest had two beautiful days of tennis and an outstanding luncheon in the beautiful 1898 House. We had 128 players. A special thank you to Melissa Simpson, Julie Wright, along with our very own Ileana Jennings and Klaudia Cancino for their efforts and preparation of all the fun. We could not have such a successful event for our members and their guest without their hard work. Speaking of hard work, thanks also to your dedicated staff for some back of the scenes efforts and the professional staff ’s dedication to these two days.

Our Special Awards went to the following Members or Guests ACE DIVA Jen Emslie & Gretchen Levy BEST BACKHAND Tarva Morgan & Meredith Foster MOST AGGRESSIVE Janine Berrong & Jill Coco BEST POST HAIR Lauren LeFevre & Donna Glick QUEEN OF THE COURT Julie McNulty & Robin Marchetti BEST MATCHING OUTFITS Shannon Collins/Susan Bryant & Amy Hobgood & Holly Maxey Tournament Winners: THURSDAY: LUCKY IN LOVE FLIGHT | Beth Litterer/Jill Coco WILSON FLIGHT | Katherine Malone/Coleen Mathews

FRIDAY : LUCKY IN LOVE FLIGHT | Lauren Lefevre/Mary Smith WILSON FLIGHT | Jessica Dreher/Meredith Foster

This year’s beneficiary was Happyfeat. Thanks to the generosity of our AAC ladies’ teams and their donation of the beautiful baskets coupled with some cash donations, we will be awarding $5,000 to Happyfeat. I’m very proud for all your efforts supporting this worthy charity.

TENNIS

Men’s and Ladies’ Tennis ALTA MIXED DOUBLES REGISTRATION Registration closes October 14 Season Begins in January 7 Weeks Are you interested in playing ALTA Mixed Doubles this winter? Play is Sunday afternoons, starting at 1 p.m. We have teams in all levels. Contact

Men’s Tennis We successfully completed our first annual mixed sticks event. The guys played three sets of tennis in the morning, had lunch at the summer house, then played 18 holes on Riverside. I would like to congratulate our Champion Roger Hunt and our runner-up Aleks Huryn. Thank you all for playing, and I look forward to this event next year!

Register online or contact Carmen at CMG@aac1.org. $15 members / $20 guests Includes beer, wine and snacks

We had a fantastic turnout for our Pre-ALTA Round Robin last month. If you’re interested in joining a USTA Women’s league this winter season, please don’t hesitate to contact Carmen at cmg@aac1.org or call the Tennis Center at 770-368-7740.

Seth Redelheim at sgr@aac1. org if you have not played and you are looking for a team this winter. Join the fastest growing league of our tennis program!

CLUB MIXED DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIPS NOVEMBER 19 – 21 We will be trying a new format for our Club Mixed Doubles Championships this coming November. All matches will begin on Friday evening November 19 and the finals will be played on Sunday, November 21 around 1 p.m. depending on the numbers in the draw. Teams will be assigned a specific flight according to the teams combined ratings. Flights will be 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0 and Open and will have times scheduled by the tournament committee. Each team will be guaranteed two matches for the tournament. Cost is $40 per team and sign- up online through the AAC website. The deadline to sign-up is November 12 at 5 p.m.

ALTA DATES: 2021 Men’s Fall Alta season is going strong. Play ends Saturday, October 23. USTA DATES: Men (Winter League Year 2022) Registration Closes: Sunday, October 17, 2021 Play Begins : Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. Play Ends: Saturday, January 15, 2022 *No Play on Saturday, November 27, December 25 – January 1 Playoffs Begin: Saturday, January 22, 2022 City Final: Saturday, February 19, 2022 (Rain Date: Saturday, February 26 Ladies Tennis LADIES NIGHT Tuesday, October 5, 7 – 9 p.m. Come play on our fabulous clay courts, under the stars. All levels welcomed!

2021-2022 WINTER LADIES USTA USTA 40 & OVER LADIES | PLAY ON TUESDAY AT 9:30 A.M. PLAY FORMAT: 1 SINGLE, 4 DOUBLES Registration closes: Wednesday Oct. 19 USTA 18 & OVER THURSDAY WOMEN | PLAY AT 9:30 A.M. PLAY FORMAT: 2 SINGLES, 3 DOUBLES Registration closes: Tuesday Oct. 18 USTA 18 & OVER BUSINESS WOMEN | PLAY ON SATURDAY AT 1:30 P.M. PLAY FORMAT: 2 SINGLES, 3 DOUBLES Registration closes: Monday Oct. 17

TENNIS

ARE YOU READY FOR OUR CARDIO EXTRAVAGANZA?! The week of November 1 we are running a whole week of different Cardio tennis classes for everyone to participate. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Regular Cardio Tennis TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 TEAM Cardio from 9 to 10:30 a.m. (Sign up with a team of 4 players) WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3 TEAM Cardio from 10:30 to 12 p.m. (Sign up with a team of 4 players) THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4 TEAM Cardio from 9 to 10:30 a.m. (Sign up with a team of 4 players)

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Regular Cardio Tennis RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY BECAUSE IT WILLBE A SELLOUT!!!!

CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS

Rookie Ladies’ Clinic SIX-WEEK SESSION: FRIDAYS, 10 – 11 A.M. NEW SESSION SEPTEMBER 24 – OCTOBER 29

Tennis 101 – Co-ed Clinic SIX-WEEK SESSION: SUNDAYS, 11 A.M. – 12 P.M. NEW SESSION OCTOBER 3 – NOVEMBER 7 No experience necessary, and you get a free racquet! This co-ed class combines the basics of movement, balance, and swing-shapes to build all the necessary skills for athletes to develop into PLAYERS. Come learn to play the game and get the training you need to really improve!

This class is geared towards players who are just starting to pick up the game. Athletes will learn all the necessary shots and techniques to begin to rally with friends. Participants will also be introduced to the rules, etiquette, and tennis vocabulary that they need to start to play. Register online or contact Seth at SGR@aac1.org. Intermediate Rusty Racquets Ladies’ Clinic SIX-WEEK SESSION: FRIDAYS, 11 A.M. – 12 P.M. NEW SESSION SEPTEMBER 24 – OCTOBER 29 Designed specifically for the 2.0-3.0 levels, this class is perfect for ladies that are just starting to play competitively or who used to play and are anxious to get back into the game. We will cover stroke techniques, movement, and the 5 ball controls: height, distance, direction, speed, and spin. Drills will be cooperative and competitive and will help athletes get the maximum number of reps to master the skills they need to become players! Register online or contact Seth at SGR@aac1.org. Six-week session cost: $135 Six-week session cost: $135

Please email Coach Seth G. Redelheim at SGR@aac1.org Six-week session cost: $109 Tennis 201 – Co-ed Clinic

SIX-WEEK SESSION: SUNDAYS, 12 – 1 P.M. NEW SESSION OCTOBER 3 – NOVEMBER 7 Ready to play? Learn positioning, scoring, and basic tactics in this fun play-based class!

Please email Coach Seth G. Redelheim at SGR@aac1.org Six-week session cost: $109

JUNIOR TENNIS

JUNIOR TENNIS

It’s never too early to register! The next session begins November 29. Mom & Me Monday and Wednesday 3:30 – 4:00 p.m. Pre-Rally Monday and Wednesday 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Orange Ball Monday and Wednesday 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Green Ball 2 Tuesday and Thursday 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Yellow Ball 2 Monday - Thursday 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. THE JUNIOR WEEKLY CLINICS BOO! COSTUME PARTY Friday, October 29 | 6 – 8:30 p.m. Ages 5 and up Member $30 and Non-member $35 Serving Pizza, Refreshments and Halloween treats Join your friends at Tennis for a fun COSTUME PARTY on Friday, October 29 starting at 6 p.m. Your child will play FUN activities which include games, bouncy house, tricks and much more. We’ll end the night with cotton candy and prizes for best costume,

P I CKLEBALL N I GHT “GO AHEAD, MAKE MY DINK” FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22 6:30 – 9 P.M. COST: $15 REGISTER ONLINE OR CONTACT ENOCK F I RST ANNUAL CORN HOLE CHAMP I ONSH I PS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8 DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIPS ON FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 8 STARTING AT 7 P.M. WE HAVE HAD MANY REQUESTS TO HOST THIS EVENT AS WE HAVE LEARNED MANY OF OUR MEMBERS ARE PLAYING IN LOCAL LEAGUES. THIS EVENT IS FOR ALL LEVELS, IN WHAT WE WILL CALL A MODIFIED COMPASS DRAW FORMAT. EACH TEAM WILL BE PLACED IN THEIR LEVEL AFTER THE FIRST ROUND OF THE EVENT. TEAMS WILL BE GUARANTEED 4 MATCHES OVER THE EVENING. THERE WILL BE SNACKS AND PLENTY OF ADULT BEVERAGES (WINE & BEER) FOR ALL PLAYERS. WE HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF SPOTS. JOIN YOUR FELLOW MEMBERS IN OUR FIRST ANNUAL CORN HOLE MIXED

for each age group! Register online or contact Dominic Arbie, dja@aac1.org.

JUNIOR GOLF

Junior Golf

PARENT-CHILD CHAMPIONSHIP Results

PAR 3 OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP Results

CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION 1st Place – Ava Merrill – 45 BOYS 9 HOLE DIVISION 1st Place – Beck Patrick - 26

GIRLS 9 HOLE DIVISION 1st Place – Scout Ezzell - 28

SENIOR DIVISION GROSS CHAMPIONS ( Above) 3rd Place Gross – Bill Sydney Morlan - 78 Gross Runner-Up – Mark & Andy Benefield – 73 Gross Champions – Steve & Kyle Hammond – 68 JUNIOR DIVISION NET CHAMPIONS Net Champions – Cres & Lane Ferrell – 71 Runner-Up – Davis & Paris Adams - 72 JUNIOR DIVISION GROSS CHAMPIONS Gross Runner-Up – Josh & Miles Harrison – 77 Gross Champions – John & Jack Schaeffer - 75 SUB-JUNIOR DIVISION NET CHAMPIONS Net Champions – Michael & Ryan Glover – 71 Net Runner-Up – Tim & Annie Veil – 73 SUB-JUNIOR DIVISION GROSS CHAMPIONS Gross Runner-Up – John & Ava Claire Mason - 79 Gross Champions – T.J. & Jack Brewster - 77 PEE WEE DIVISION NET CHAMPIONS 3rd Place Net – Greg & Lawson Smith – 36 ½ Net Champions – Olle & Hanna Nordlund – 36 Net Runner-Up – Mike & Reid Trapani – 36 ½ PEE WEE DIVISION GROSS CHAMPIONS Gross Champions – Mark & Gunner Webb - 35 Gross Runner-Up – Dan & Drew Cusimano - 38 3rd Place Gross – Dan & Matthew Cusimano - 41

PAR 3 MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP Results

CHAMPION Maxwell Ford RUNNER-UP Dalton Burts

PAR 3 JR. INVITATIONAL Results

CHAMPIONS Andrew Couey and Michael Lee RUNNER-UP Drew Cusimano & Daniel Liu

JUNIOR GOLF

LITTLE CHIPPERS CLINICS (Ages 3-4) CONTINUING THROUGH THE FALL! FRIDAYS 2:00 – 2:45 ON THE PAR 3 COURE SUNDAYS 1:00 – 1:45 ON THE PAR 3 COURSE COST: $25 PER WEEK

Save the Date JR. GOLF FUNDRAISER Wednesday, December 8th SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 2021 JR. GOLF FUNDRAISER! THIS FUN EVENT IS KEY TO THE CONTINUED GROWTH OF JUNIOR GOLF, BOTH AT THE AAC AND THE SOUTHEAST. PAST FUNDRAISERS HAVE HELPED US PROVIDE SOME INCREDIBLE EVENTS FOR THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING THE LARGEST HIGH SCHOOL INVITATIONAL YET, A WONDERFUL PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS, PAST AUCTION ITEMS HAVE INCLUDED INCREDIBLE GOLF TRIPS TO PLACES LIKE MUIRFIELD VILLAGE GOLF CLUB, MONTERREY PENINSULA CLUB AND SAGE VALLEY GOLF CLUB. A COMPLETE LIST OF THIS YEAR’S ITEMS WILL BE PUBLISHED AS WE GET CLOSER TO THE EVENT!

REGISTER BY EMAILING AAC JUNIOR GOLF LEADER CHRIS MOORE AT CCM@AAC1.ORG.

FALL SWING CLINICS FALL SWING CLINICS CONTINUE ON FRIDAYS FROM 3:30 – 4:30 COST: $30 PER WEEK

EMAIL COACH JAY AT JRU@AAC1.ORG WITH WHICH WEEKS YOUR CHILD WILL ATTEND

YOUTH

Weekly Events ** All of these events require registration. There are separate registrations for children 0-5 and 6+ years old. We need at least 6 kids signed up to have these events. We may cancel 24 hours in advance if there are not enough kids registered. SUNDAY Drop-In Care closed, but there will be an event you can register for from 12:30-6:30pm. MONDAY Drop-In Care closed, but you can register for Monday Mom Mixer from 8am to 11am or 12 to 3pm. Moms who register their kids for this can get 20% off same day facials and massages at the Retreat Spa. Appointments must be made in advance. TUESDAY Drop-In Care from 8am to 3pm only. WEDNESDAY Drop-In Care from 8am to 3pm only. THURSDAY Drop-In Care from 8am to 3pm and an event in the evening from 6-9pm. FRIDAY Drop-In Care from 8am to 3pm and an event in the evening from 6-9pm. SATURDAY Drop-In Care closed, but there will be events you can register for from 9am-12 and from 6-9pm. ** We will make adjustments to this as needed. There will be will likely be exceptions, such as school holidays and special events. DAY CAMP Fall Break Camp October 11 and 12 | 9am- 3pm $ 75 For Full Day | $40 for Half Day

FALL FUN AT THE TIMBERS!

We are excited to be entering Fall with the kids here at AAC! We have some awesome events planned for them and we are excited to be able to enjoy the cooler temperatures outside! As always, if you have any questions please feel free to email me or stop by my office in the Timbers Loft! Stefanie Arrington 770-368-7109 | sla@aac1.org Timbers Drop-In Care vs Event/Camp We absolutely love having your children here with us! Please understand that! However, there are limits we must operate under by Georgia law to be able to continue running. Please be mindful of these limits because we could be audited by the state and we don’t want to lose our license to run Timbers and our other programming. • Children can only be here for a max of 4 hours per day and a total of 10 for the week. • These hours DO NOT include events or camps such as Fun Before 1 and Friday Flicks. • So for example your child can be here Tuesday for drop in for 4 hours, Wednesday for drop in for 4 hours, and Saturday for drop in for ONLY two more hours. They can ALSO be here in the same week for Friday Night Flicks. • There is a 10-minute grace period. After that, you will be charged time and a half. • During drop in care the parent must stay on premises. • During events/camps parents can leave the premises.

We have two awesome days of Day Camp fun for the kids who are out of school! There will be tons of FALL THEMED activities. Registration will be limited! Sign up as early as possible!

SUNDAY FUNDAY HALLOWEEN PARTY October 31st 12:30-6:30 $50 for Full Day | $25 for half

Wear Your costume and come enjoy a day of Halloween tricks, treats, and games!

Atlanta Athletic Club 1930 Bobby Jones Drive Johns Creek, GA 30097

Senior Staff David Sheppard , CCM - das@aac1.org General Manager/COO Margaret Almand – mma@aac1.org Executive Assistant Tony Kelley – tek@aac1.org Chief Financial Officer Phil Barber , CCM – pjb@aac1.org Club Manager Bud Taylor – budt@aac1.org Director of Golf Jeff Chandley – jcc@aac1.org Director of Tennis James W. Cole – jwc@aac1.org Director of Facilities Management Neil Doldo – nad@aac1.org Director of Fitness Lukus Harvey – lrh@aac1.org Director of Agronomy Erica Smith – esmith@aac1.org Membership Director Kelsey Payne – kap@aac1.org Director of Catering Ansley Brackin – akb@aac1.org Communications Director Gary Wheeler – g.wheeler@aac1.org Human Resources Director

Board of Directors Tim Bentsen , President/Strategic Planning tebentsen@gmail.com Bruce Barfield , Chairman/Chair, Heritage bbarfield@madeitrain.com Kevin Costello , Treasurer/Chair, Finance Kevin@kcostello.com Scott Levy , Chair Athletics / Vice Chair, Membership Scott@prehmusfinancial.com Kevin Case , Chair Tennis kevinrcase@gmail.com Justin Hester , Chair Membership justin@hesteroutman.com Brad Kuehn , Chair Golf / Vice Chair, Athletics Brad@atl-realty.com John Stakel , Chair Golf Grounds jstakel@rocktenn.com Jason Huggins , Chair House / Vice Chair, Tennis jasondhuggins@gmail.com Andy Dunn , Vice Chair, Finance and House Adunn66@gmail.com Jim Kiker , Vice Chair, Golf and Grounds Ocgolfer728@hotmail.com David Sheppard , CCM Secretary/COO DAS@aac1.org

THE CLUB TIMES Published by ATLANTA ATHLETIC CLUB

1930 Bobby Jones Drive Johns Creek, GA 30097 770-448-2166

www.atlantaathleticclub.org Volume CVVI No. 5 May 2021

Telephone Directory Main/Front Desk...............770-448-2166 General Manager...............770-368-7704 Aquatics.............................770-368-7780 Barber Shop.......................770-368-7748 Catering.............................770-368-7791 Club Manager....................770-368-7705 Communications. .............770-368-7701 Golf Course Maintenance..770-448-8311 Fitness Center. ..................770-368-7770 Golf Shop...........................770-448-8552 Golf Starter........................770-448-3825 Jones Center. .....................770-368-7759 Info. Technology. ..............770-368-7742 Membership. .....................770-368-7702 Security..............................770-368-7797 Tennis Center....................770-368-7740 The Retreat Spa. ................770-368-7739 The Timbers. .....................770-368-7783

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