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September 2021
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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 - 4:30pm cmartin@ccofpaducah.com
Fri 7:00am - 4:30pm (270) 448-6595 Krista Lea
Sat 8:00am - 2:00pm Social/Membership Chairwoman
Sun 12:00pm - 5:00pm Shannon Watson, CGCS kristarlea@gmail.com
Course Superintendent
Pool swatson@ccofpaducah.com Bill Ragland
Daily 10:00am - 8:00pm (270) 554-0468 Greens Chairman
*Please note: Adjustments to the billragland48@comcast.net
Chris Dallas
Lifeguard and Snack Shack coverage
Director of Tennis
will be made as business demands Elliot Treece
cdallas@ccofpaducah.com
warrant and availability permits. Tennis Chairman
(270) 554-7065
elliot.treece@stifel.com
Snack Bar Bill Gaia
Mon., Sat., & Sun. 11:00am - 7:00pm Facilities Manager Kevin McEwan
Tues. - Fri. 2:00pm - 7:00pm mntc@ccofpaducah.com Past President
(270) 554-7914 Ext. 118 kmcewan@palrr.com
President’s Message map to host some bigger events, maybe even a Korn Ferry
Tournament. The work is expected to last about 2 weeks, depending
MIKE KARNES on the weather and will probably require that 9 holes be closed at a
time. We do apologize for any inconvenience caused by this
It pains me to think that the summer is about over and kids are back in necessary work.
school. And even though things have slowed down a bit at the Club,
The fitness center had a couple of upgrades recently, two Peloton
there are still several events scheduled for late summer and fall.
bikes arrived in August. I understand that they have had a lot use
Usage of the Club has been up again this year and while we
already. Also, the WaterRower rowing machine has arrived. And
appreciate the Members enjoying the dining facilities, we do ask that
good news for pickleball fans, it will be starting up again on October
you make reservations. Check out Chef’s new menu, there are a
20th.
number of new items that look awesome, including some delicious
desserts. I have had a couple of people reach out to me concerning the sad
condition of the on-course restrooms. We have hired a new facilities
The Club Championship took place last weekend and while Mother
manager, Bill Gaia, and his first task will be a freshening up of those
Nature decided to hit us with over 2 inches of rain prior to the start, we
facilities.
still managed to get it in. Congratulations to Rocco Zakutney and
Joyce Vasseur on their victories in less than ideal conditions. Thank We are still in the process of developing plans for renovating the
you to Chad, Emma, and the rest of the staff for their hard work over downstairs Sports Bar. Hopefully we will have something soon to
the weekend. present to the membership. And speaking of membership, currently
we have 550 members, a net increase of 26 for 2021. Thank you to
After months of talking about new cart paths, we finally have a start
all who have made that happen.
date, September 14th. We also plan on correcting some drainage
issues on the course and to add some new tee boxes. The new tee Lastly, congratulations to Ryan and Megan Mitchell on the birth of their
boxes will stretch the course out to over 7,000 yards. And while you son, Myles Butler.
won’t see me teeing off from those tees, it will definitely put us on the Hope to see you soon at the Club!
missing out! I completed my first ride recently and although I wasn’t
General Manager’s Message leading the pack, it was a great alternative workout and I plan to
MICHAEL METHOT, CCM accelerate my progress. Designed for fitness enthusiasts of all levels, you
RPM’s will be revved up in no time. Next up, prime those deltoids and get
ready, our new, state-of-the-art rowing machine by WaterRower has
As country singer Hank Williams, Jr. says… “Are you ready for some arrived. As recently featured in Rolling Stone Magazine, this unit is among
football?” Well folks, it’s that time of year when the kids are back in the top on the market and the benefits are endless. Utilizing water over
school, the weather begins to cool and outdoor activities, such as golf, wind or magnets, the technology will make you feel like you are in a
tennis, and football reign supreme! Although bittersweet, my first natural environment.
summer at the Club will soon be in the rearview and as I look ahead to the
All Cool at the Pool
fall, I can’t thank you enough for your warm welcome since my arrival. I
September, a month of change and transition, also happens to be when
look forward to carrying the positive momentum forward over the next
Katelyn Reddinger, Supervisory Pool Intern, concludes her internship. I
several months and beyond as your General Manager.
would like to extend my sincere appreciation for her assistance, effort,
Labor Day Festivities and leadership at the Pool throughout her tenure. As I reflect, Katelyn
There is only one full-service pool weekend remaining, so I hope you find contacted me after another opportunity fell through aboard a cruise ship
some time to enjoy it at the Club. We will be hosting both the Labor Day due to COVID-19, and the timing couldn’t have worked out more perfectly!
CP Tournament and Labor Day Luau on Monday, September 6, so I Having had experience working at Wyndham Worldwide properties, I
encourage you and your families to participate! Please note, dinner knew she was going to make a positive impact and she was a great
service will not be available that evening and the clubhouse will be closed addition to the team. Whether it was orchestrating tie-die poolside or
on Tuesday, September 7, however, the pool will remain open. creating a mid-summer Swim Camp, she always demonstrated great
determination and energy while creating positive experiences for the
Socially Speaking
membership. I am confident Katelyn will take a lot of knowledge and
The September-December event calendar has been published and if you
ideas with her as she moves on. She and her fiancé, Ben, will be
haven’t already, I encourage you to commit to one event, if not more (my
relocating back to Pennsylvania to begin their next chapter. Thank you,
preference!), and gather a group of friends or your better half for a night
Katelyn, for a job well done!
away. Featuring a multitude of options – both family-friendly and those
meant for a babysitter – there will be much cheer and diverse offerings In closing, I hope you think about the Club when planning family or
happening here. As the dates and concepts were evolving, we strived to corporate events for this fall and the holiday season. Are you more
incorporate both new ideas and old favorites alike, so come experience interested in tailgate time? Let us do the preparation and cooking so you
our events for everyone. can enjoy the games. Items from the banquet menu or a custom designed
tray can be ordered in advance and arranged for pick-up either warm or
Fitness Frenzy
refrigerated. Call Whitney directly at 270.448.6597 to order.
I’m sure you’ve heard the news by now, but two new Peloton Bikes have
been added to the Fitness Center. I have had several members contact
me about their experiences and if you haven’t already tried them, you’re
receiving our fall shipments from Straight Down, Johnnie-O,
G/Fore, FJ Leisure, Levelwear, Kate Lord, and Sun Mountain.
OFF THE TEE Please come by and get the first choice on all our great fall
Chad Martin, PGA Director of Golf merchandise.
What an exciting month September is going to be! Our much Lastly, I would like to extend a big THANK YOU to my
needed cart path renovation will begin on September 14th. professional staff Ryan Mitchell, PGA and Emma Paschal, their
Along with this project we will also add drainage to a couple of professionalism and dedication have greatly helped to get us
our fairways, add some length to holes #1, #4, #13, & #16 with through another season here at CCP. Their effort and
the addition of new black tee boxes, and many other commitment to our Club and membership is truly appreciated.
enhancements. With this project we will definitely address the Also Mr. Wes Belt and Ms. Madison Mitchell deserve a big
last few issues on our golf course. Following the project, I can’t THANK YOU for stepping up and helping in the Golf Shop and
wait to welcome our members back to the course. outside when needed. They are both back to college at Murray
State and their presence is already missed.
As fall rolls in, so do the new fall fashions. We are currently
running some great sales to move through what is left of our Thank you for your support and participation!
summer inventory, so please stop by the Golf Shop, and take Sincerely, Chad
advantage of some great savings. The Golf Shop is currently
2021 Men’s and Ladies’ Club Champions:
Rocco Zakutney and Joyce Vasseur
process wards off the poa seed bank that exists in the green
GREEN SCENE profiles. Less poa means we will have better putting quality in
the future.
Shannon Watson, CGC Superintendent
September as always is the transition month from summer to
The month of August brought a brutal stretch of temperatures, fall, and this will be a busy month, as we are scheduled to
humidity, and a day of flash flooding for the Purchase Area. begin resurfacing the cart paths on September 14th.
We hope that this month lets the turf on the course enjoy Completing this project is really going to change the
some cooler and milder weather. Every August we start aesthetics to the course and provide safer walking and riding
charting cooling degree days to know when to spray for for all. Green Tee Golf will be returning this week to finish
bermudagrass in the fairways. Our target is 10 CDD, and we some drainage that affects the paving process and begin
should be in the window to spray early this month. stripping sod around the paths for paving. Once Smith
Contracting finishes the paving process, Green Tee will then
As I write this article, the greens are scheduled to be aerated, begin to add soil and recontour the ground next to the paths.
weather pending, on Monday, August 30th. With hurricane This process will ensure water makes its way to the new
Ida scheduled to impact our area early next week, I hope that installed drainage. Once the soil is recontoured, they will
the process is completed, and the greens are on their way to resod these areas. Additionally, we will improve the drainage
recovery. A 3/8” coring tine will be used and a pretty in 1, 7, and 16 fairways and add some length to holes 1, 4, 13
aggressive verticutting. The goal in coring and verticutting is and 16. On the agronomic front, the warm season turf will
to eliminate as much organic matter as possible, while soon start to slow in growth due to photoperiod being reduced
providing channels for the bentgrass seed to find a surface slit and cooler nights. The trees will soon start getting ready for
to enhance germination. We have been introducing 007 winter by changing color and shedding leaves. Additionally,
bentgrass to the greens a couple times a year, and follow a we have ordered the ryegrass for our fall overseeding of the
University tested interseeding program. The interseeding rough. We will start planting the seed as soon as we can.
program we use has been shown to introduce this new variety The process takes us about 3-4 weeks to complete. Other
into existing stands of Penncross bentgrass. Over time, the items on the agenda include, adding additional soil to the
greens should start to take on the growth characteristics of drainage ditch berm between 4 and 7 tees, spraying the warm
the 007. Those include a finer textured and deeper, more season turf for zoysia patch and Bermuda encroachment, a
fibrous root system. The 007 bentgrass variety likes preemergent for poa and winter annual weeds will be applied
temperatures that are hotter than Penncross bentgrass. So, as well.
the more of the newer variety we can establish in our greens,
the better surfaces we will have in the summer months. Also, See you on the course!
an added benefit to overseeding at fall aerification is the
Just a few shots of the preparation going
into getting the cart paths ready for paving!
September Events
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST @ 5:30PM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH 11:00PM-3:00PM
FINAL MEN’S NIGHT GOLF LAST SPLASH BASH
Come and enjoy the last chance to swim along with a
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND @ 5:30PM Summer buffet featuring Kid’s Korner, pool games and more!
Adults $15.95 Children $9.95
LADIES THIRSTY THURSDAY
RSVP to wstone@ccofpaducah.com
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD @ 6:00PM
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH
COMFORT CLASSICS BUFFET CART PATH RENOVATION BEGINS
Adults $22.50 Children $12.95
RSVP to wstone@ccofpaducah.com
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH @ 6:00PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH BLUEGRASS, BREWS & BBQ
YEAR END SCRAMBLE Live music, beer & BBQ on the Sports Bar Patio
$38.95 per person
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH @1:00PM RSVP to wstone@ccofpaducah.com
18-HOLE COUPLES GOLF
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH @ 10:30AM-2:00PM
SUNDAY BRUNCH
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH 11:00AM-3:00PM
LABOR DAY CP TOURNAMENT
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND
LABOR DAY LUAU
Adults $19.95 Children $14.95
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN
Ice cream bar opens at 2:00pm when the buffet closes!
RSVP to wstone@ccofpaducah.com THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD
LADIES THIRSTY THURSDAY
THURSDAY,SEPTEMBER 9TH
LADIES FALL TOURNAMENT @ 9:00AM
LADIES 9-HOLE SCRAMBLE @ 5:30PM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH
GLOW GOLF ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH 6:00PM-9:00PM For all social events, please
CCP LIVE CONCERT ft. KRISTIE HURST DUO remember to RSVP with Whitney
Country music from St. Louis, MO on the Sports Bar Patio
RSVP to wstone@ccofpaducah.com at wstone@ccofpaducah.com
DINING
For reservations:
270-448-3463
September 2021
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
1 2 3 4 5
Dining/Clubhouse
Comfort
Golf Classics Year 18-Hole
Thirsty Buffet End Couples
Ladies Golf
Thursday Scramble Golf
Tennis
Social Events
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
LGA
Labor Day Fall Tournament
Clubhouse FINAL & CCP Last
Luau & Buffet Closed Glow Splash
Men’s Ladies 9-Hole Live Concert
Golf Bash
Night Scramble featuring
Labor Day Kristie Hurst
Ladies Night
Tournament Duo
Tennis
Men’s Night
Tennis
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Ladies Night Sunday
Ladies Day Bluegrass,
Clubhouse Tennis Brunch
Golf Brews
Closed &
Cart Path BBQ
Men’s Night
Renovation
Tennis
Begins
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Ladies Night Kids in Ladies Day
Clubhouse the Kitchen Parent/Child
Parent/Child
Closed Tennis Golf Doubles
Doubles
Tennis
Tennis
Men’s Night Tournament
Tournament
Tennis
27 28 29 30
Clubhouse Ladies Day
Closed Ladies Night Golf
Tennis
Men’s Night
Tennis
October 2021
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
1 2 3
Dining/Clubhouse
Fall Family
Golf Photo
Taco
Ladies Golf ‘Bout It Shoots
Tennis
Sunday
Social Events Brunch
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Clubhouse
Closed Annual
Ladies Night Men’s Night Family
Tennis Tennis Campout
Fall
Fishing
Derby
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Burger Sunday
Night Brunch
Clubhouse Ladies Night
Closed Tennis Fall Golf Classic
Fall Family
Men’s Night Photo
Tennis Shoots
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Ladies Night Men’s Night
Pickle Ball Tennis CCP Two Man Open
Clubhouse Tennis Is back!
Closed
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Men’s Night
Trunk
Ladies Night Tennis Spooktacular
Fall or Treat
Tennis Wine Sunday
Clubhouse Brunch
Dinner Ladies
Closed Player’s
Witches
Shootout
9-Hole
Scramble
Join us on Hole #2 pond starting at Come and celebrate all things Fall with
4:00pm for our annual fishing derby. us here at the Club starting at 6:00pm!
Lots of Fall activities, snacks and a dinner
$15 entry fee per child buffet then wake up to a full breakfast
Sunday morning at 9:00am.
Complimentary hotdogs provided and
beverage cart available for all your Adults $35.99 Children $29.95
adult beverage needs!
**RSVP by Tuesday October 5th!
THERE IS SO MUCH HAPPENING IN OCTOBER WE CAN’T FIT IT ALL ON THIS PAGE. HERE
ARE JUST A FEW HIGHLIGHTS SO BE WATCHING YOUR EMAIL AND AROUND THE CLUB
FOR MORE DETAILS ON EVENTS! RESERVATIONS CAN BE MADE WITH WHITNEY AT
WSTONE@CCOFPADUCAH.COM OR YOU CAN CALL 270-448-6597.
From sliders to triple-deckers with an Join us for a five-course dinner perfectly
array of burger accoutrements in our paired with complimenting wines!
first ever giant burger buffet!
$129 per person
Adults $15.95 Children $12.95
**RSVP by Tuesday, October 12th! **Must RSVP by Tuesday October 19th!
visit the facility, I immediately fell in love with the natural beauty
of the surroundings and knew it was the right place for my next
challenge. Similarly, to my hobbies, I look forward to
Introducing Bill Gaia maintaining the campus for the membership to enjoy just
as I would my own home. I plan to focus from the
Facilities Manager outside in, while keep a keen eye on the finer details that make
the Club so special. I will bring commitment, kindness and
respect to my peers and the membership alike as I begin this
new journey. I look forward to meeting many new people and
It is with much enthusiasm to introduce Bill Gaia, Facilities it’s not always about making friends, but with me I always do. I
Manager, to the team! Bill began his tenure at the Club on am anxious and excited to serve the Club as the incoming
Monday, August 30 and most recently served as Shift Facilities Manager.”
Production Supervisor at Genova. Bill has over 25 years of I hope you will join us in helping Bill feel welcome here. Let’s
experience in increasingly responsible roles at several show him what the Club and our fine membership is all about!
organizations, with most of his professional career spent
working for McCracken County.
Having recently retired from his post, Bill has occupied his time
with a few different positions and hobbies to include flipping
and selling his first home. Upon getting settled into his new
role, Bill plans to relocate to either Mayfield or Paducah. He
has one daughter, Katelyn, who graduated from high school
last year and is now enrolled at WKCTC. Some of his passions
include the outdoors, carpentry, birds, and anything around a
fire with family and friends.
In Bill’s words: “When the position of Facilities Manager
became available for the Country Club of Paducah and I got to
AROUND THE CLUB IN THE KITCHEN
Whitney Stone-Leyhue, Dining Supervisor
Michael Harlow, Executive Chef
& Event Coordinator
It’s hard to believe it is already September! Summer 2021 has August has passed with a hot busy month. The kids are
been one for the books here at CCP. We have crammed as settling into school and the golf season is winding down. We
much fun into the season as possible, I think as our way of have plenty of Club activities to look forward to in the month
making up for 2020. The good times keep rolling at the of September, but mostly looking forward to the drop in
Clubhouse with tons of fun fall events starting soon. temperatures. Enjoy the pool while you can as it will be
closing on the 12th. Of course you are going to want to
Check out our events page to see all of our upcoming events attend the Last Splash Bash to officially end the pool season.
for September and RSVP today. I cannot emphasize enough
how helpful receiving early RSVPs is to me and the staff. Please make your reservations for the upcoming events here
Your early RSVPs are what I need to produce fun events for at the Club. We have Labor Day Luau which will feature
the whole family. Throwing an event together in 48 hours some Hawaiian favorites including a whole pig. Unfortunately
because I didn’t have any RSVPs is a system that is broken we will not be able to do this by digging a pit to cook it in but it
and I need your help fixing it. If you would like to be added to will be just as delicious.
our email list so you receive all of our flyers, then feel free to
email me any time. Event flyers are also posted around the We wish you all good health and happiness throughout.
clubhouse, tennis center, golf shop, on the CCP app,
Facebook and Instagram. Help me make CCP events Cheers, Chef Mike & Staff
over-the-top with your early RSVPs!clay courts in September. Weather permitting we will play the
ON THE COURT clay through September. The temperature should be much
better, and the experience is one that is difficult to find any
Chris Dallas, Director of Tennis where else in the area. Warm-up Drills start at 6:00pm. Doubles
and Singles play begins around 6:20pm. This is a great chance
Beating the heat has been the name of the game in August. I to play with a variety of players, including the Teaching Staff.
can say I am not sorry to see August go. I hope September The Fitness Center has some new additions. Two Peloton
delivers nicer weather and better opportunities to thrive outside Bikes are in the Fitness Center. No subscription is necessary to
and not just survive. We have several opportunities this month to participate in the many classes and activities provided through
get out and enjoy one of the best months of the year for tennis. Peloton. All you need to do is register as a user when you start
Ladies Night Tennis begins Tuesday, September 7, 6:30pm using the bike. We also have just received our new WaterRower
– 7:30pm or later. Ladies Night is a great way for newer players rowing machine. Rowing is a fantastic way to burn calories and
that have been through the Ladies Beginning Tennis Clinic or build endurance due to how many muscle groups it engages
players who have played in the past and are looking to get back during use. Peloton and WaterRower, both are great additions to
into the game to come together for some social tennis fun. We our stable of Matrix Strength and Fitness equipment.
will start with a few warm-up drills then split up and play singles, Wednesday Night Pickleball will start back in October.
doubles and drop feed games. Learning more about how to play Wednesday, October 20 will be our first night of open play. Look
the game and having a good time along the way. for future announcement of a Pickleball 101 in early to
Parent/Child Doubles Event, September 25. This first-time mid-October. Pickleball 101 is an introduction to Pickleball with
event features two division, Under 14 (Funpetitive) and the 14 everything you need to know to get started.
and over (More Competitive). Parents, it’s time to get out and If we can help you get started in the tennis, pickleball or fitness
practice. You don’t want the kids to show you up on the court. please contact the Tennis Pro Shop at 270.554.7065, e-mail us
One caveat to the event is a grandparent or other adult family at ccptennis@ccofpaducah.com or come by and see us.
member can stand in for the parent on any team. It may help
some teams be a little more competitive in this “Funpetitive” I look forward to seeing you, at the courts.
Family Event. Play begins at 11:00am and finishes around Chris
1:00pm. Light hors d'oeuvres will be available throughout the
event to keep everyone’s energy up. Parents, come play some
doubles with your kids while they will still allow you too.
Men’s Night Tennis, 6:00pm Thursdays, will be held on the
Are you up for a ride? Show up, register, and create
your own username for a great experience from start to
finish with engaging instructors and a wide range of
classes to choose from!Member News
Thank You for hosting or
sponsoring an August event at the Club!
Keith Wilke - Banterra Bank
Sandra Wilson - Paducah Chamber to the Club
Dr. Ted Borodofsky - 1st Investors
PREMIER
Joe Framptom - Paducah Bank Jeffrey & Stacie Speith
(Bennett)
Steve Powless - CSI
Kyle Yancey - River Valley Ag Credit
Luncheon Club:
Genie Drossos
Renee Tilley
Milestones
Private Events: 35 YEARS
Ryan Conn Allen Behbehani
Ed Narozniak 30 YEARS
Elizabeth Mangino David & Janice Bailey
Leah Cunningham Larry & Jamie West
Joni Chambers
Kevin McEwan 20 YEARS
Katherine Withrow Andrea Higdon
Kathleen Gillespie Victor Sredl
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