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The Mimosa Hills
Chronicle
JULY-AUGUST 2021
Welcome to the
Mimosa Hills Bi-Monthly Newsletter
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contact List………………………………..…..………..2
From the President.…………………..………..…….3
Golf News…………………………………….………....4
www.mimosahills.org
Tournament Schedule………………….…….……..7
From Our Kitchen to Yours…………………..……8 STAY CONNECTED
Preservation Club & Member Spotlight...…....9 Visit facebook.com/mimosahills or follow
Welcome New Members………………….……….10 us on Instagram at
Hours of Operation………………….……………...11 mimosahills.golfclub
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Dean Radford, President
Geoff Messenheimer, Vice President
Brandon Gallion, Secretary
Randy Walker, Treasurer
David Aycock
Duane Bock
Paul Bossert
Charles Kirksey
Jeff MacKinney
GET IN TOUCH Rick Moody
James Robertson
We are here for you so feel free to reach out if you Tom Wohlgemuth
have any questions or comments.
Jimmy Piercy, Head Golf Professional
828-437-2967 Ext. 1247
jimmypiercy@pga.com
FIND THE HIDDEN NUMBER
Dan Winters, Golf Course Superintendent
828-437-2967 Ext. 9511 One member number is hidden some-
dwint@mimosahills.net
where in this newsletter. If it is your num-
Stella Reed, Food & Beverage Director ber, take a copy of the newsletter and pre-
828-437-2967 Ext. 1754
sreed@mimosahills.net sent it to your server for a complementary
lunch special from the Snack Shack.
Erin Mishoe, Marketing & Membership Coordinator Please use within the same months as the
828-437-2967
emishoe@mimosahills.net newsletter is published.
Happy Hunting!
A Note FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Mimosa Family,
June was busy month for the club. The course healed nicely in May after the greens aerification which allowed for a wonderful June full
of events, starting with our Member-Guest tournament. This event was a huge success. I want to thank all the staff who worked so hard
to make the weekend special. I want to especially thank Dan Winters, Jimmy Piercy, Stella Reed, and the tournament committee for
their efforts and ask that they extend my gratitude to their respective teams. A big congratulations to John Knight and his guest Charlie
Lunsford as the 2021 Member-Guest champions!
Our Junior Champions were also decided in June with Albany Bock & Hank Johnson taking home the 2021 titles. It is wonderful to see
so many talented junior golfers at Mimosa Hills. Our junior play is a positive testament to Mimosa Hills and presents well for the future
of our club and the game of golf. June was completed by hosting a 3-day G Pro tournament with Bryce Hendrix winning at 19 under
par. These guys prove that birdies are out there so keep swinging at the pins. The M00058 board realizes that tournaments can be a frus-
tration to member play, but they are critical in terms of balancing needed revenue against the current dues structure for the membership.
We thank you for your understanding and for your support!
As we start to plan for the 2022 budget, the board and finance committee are committed to balancing the ongoing needs of the club
against existing revenue. I hope that everyone has observed the recent improvements around the club. From new equipment to new
paint, we have come a long way; yet we still have much to accomplish. Soon we will be upgrading our pump station and irrigation con-
trols which are critical to maintaining the course for years to come. As we have all experienced in our daily lives, expenses and cost are
on the rise. The same is true for the club as we face escalating costs for equipment, materials, food, and beverage as well as an increas-
ingly competitive job market. All these factors put a strain on our ability to make improvements beyond those considered strategic in
nature. However, we remain committed to looking forward to the future and how we might advance the club in both course playability
and other amenities for our membership. We will keep the membership posted on any changes or adjustments that might be needed
around the 2022 budget.
Finally, I again want to thank the Preservation Donors club for all their efforts. I encourage each of you as members to support this ef-
fort moving forward as we all enjoy the benefits of these projects. Please connect with the office on how you might support.
Have a happy and safe 4th of July. I look forward to seeing everyone out on the course.
Regards,
Dean Radford
2021 Board President
Dean with his family, Grayson, Vivian, Will, Makayla, Leah, and Braylee.
From Your GOLF PROFESSIONAL
Mimosa Hills Flag Day
Saturday, July 3rd
See details on page 5.
July 4th Weekend Hours
The golf course will close at 6:00 PM on Saturday, July 3rd. Please have all carts returned by 5:45 PM. The prac-
tice facility will close at 4:00 PM.
The golf course will close at 5:00 PM on Sunday, July 4th. Please have all carts returned by 4:45 PM. The prac-
tice facility will close at 4:00 PM.
CGA Ladies 4-Ball
Wednesday, July 7th
Mimosa will host a single-day ladies 4-ball event sponsored by the Carolinas Golf Association. The golf course
will be closed to member play until approximately 4:00 PM. The practice facility will open to members at 11:00
AM.
Mimosa Hills Net Member-Member
Saturday-Sunday, July 10th-11th
Please see details on page 5.
The golf course will be closed to non-tournament play until approximately 4:00 PM both days. The practice facil-
ity will open at 11:00 AM.
Dan Dobson Junior Invitational
Monday, July 12th
Mimosa Hills will host a single-day junior event sponsored by the Carolinas Golf Association. The golf course
will open to members at approximately 3:00 PM. The practice facility will open at 1:00 PM.
Solid Tine Venting
Tuesday-Wednesday, July 13th-14th
The maintenance staff will perform our traditional summer “solid tine vent” to allow our greens to breathe and
drain better for the upcoming hot and humid weather. The first tee time both days will be 10:00 AM for mem-
bers.
From Your GOLF PROFESSIONAL (cont.)
Burke County Open
Friday, July 23rd
Mimosa Hills will host the first round of the 2021 Burke County Open. Tee times: 9:30 AM shotgun start.
The golf course will open to members at approximately 4:00 PM. The practice facility will open at 11:00
AM.
Parent -Child
Sunday, August 15th
This event will take place throughout the day. You make your own pairings and tee times. An official entry
form will be sent out by July 15th.
Mimosa Hills Club Championship
Saturday-Sunday, August 21st-22nd
There will be a 10:00 AM shotgun start both days. An official entry form will be sent out on July 15th. The
golf course will be closed to non-tournament play both days until approximately 4:00 PM. The practice facili-
ty will open at 11:00 AM.
Mimosa Hills Junior Invitational
August 27th-29th
Mimosa Hills is proud to host the 2nd Annual Mimosa Hills Junior Invitational, which is already set to be one
of the more prestigious junior events in the Carolinas. The official practice round will take place on Friday,
with tournament rounds being played on Saturday and Sunday. Tee times will be available to members on
Friday until 12:00 PM. After the last member tee time at noon, the golf course and practice facility will be
closed to non-tournament participants for the rest of the day. The golf course and practice facility will be
closed all day on Saturday to non-tournament participants. The golf course will open to members for walking
only at 5:00 PM on Sunday. The practice facility will remain closed all day.
From Your GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
May and June had below average temperatures, which is good for the bentgrass greens. After the 3rd year of
the double aerifying program in May, the greens seem to be better than ever for this time of year. Eventually,
we know that July and August will bring the ‘dog days’ of summer. The root system is as strong as we have
seen for the time of year, but it is an agronomic certainty that as the soil temperature rise, the roots will de-
cline. Bentgrass is, of course, a “cool season” grass. The greens will play soft and the ball marks will be more
noticeable. Please remember to fix your ball marks and push down and forward with a proper repair tool. Do
not lift upwards tearing the roots. In contrast, the bermudagrass will thrive. The fairways are in great shape.
We will do our best to keep the rough from being too penal. The bulk fertilization was carried out in late May
and with some timely rains the golf course has very good color.
The solid tine venting will be done on July 13 and 14. No cores will be pulled. The tine diameter will be 3/8”
to ¼” sized. The greens will be rolled behind the aerifier with little disruption to ball roll. We do half the
greens each day to avoid stressing the greens in the mid-afternoon heat. Tee times will be altered to carry out
this slow process so please check with the pro shop. Typically, we raise the cutting height on our greens mow-
ers at this time to protect them as the heat rises. The standard core aerifying, heavy sand topdressing, and verti
-cutting is scheduled for the week of August 30th.
Now that we have the bunker rakes on the golf course, please make a concerted effort to smooth out your dis-
turbances.
Thank you to all that support the Mimosa Hills Preservation Donors Club! The cart path repairs are a nice im-
provement and the sod placement on holes #16 and #17 will aid in both the playability and aesthetics.
-Dan Winters
Golf Course Superintendent
Sections of the cart path are beginning to be repaved.
2021 Tournament SCHEDULE
Thursday & Friday Night DINNER SPECIALS
July August
Thursday Night Specials Thursday Night Specials
7/1 - Pork Loin Ribeye Steak 8/5 - Chicken Marsala
Served with fried squash, cooked cabbage, pinto beans, & cornbread Served with pasta & breadsticks
$12.95 $10.95
7/8 - BBQ Chicken 8/12 - Hamburger Steak
Served with corn on the cob, baked beans, mashed potatoes, & roll Served with peppers, onions, gravy, mashed potatoes, & green beans
$10.95 $10.95
7/15 - Country Fried Steak 8/19 - Shrimp & Broccoli Stir Fry
Served with mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, & biscuit Served with sesame seeds, onions, & rice
$12.95 $13.95
7/22 - Lasagna 8/26 - Coconut Shrimp
Served with Caesar or house salad & garlic bread Served with collard greens, corn on the cob, & roll
$12.95 $10.95
7/29 - Italian Chicken Friday Night Specials
Served with rice, green beans or roasted vegetables, & roll
$10.95 Filet
$26.95
Friday Night Specials
Coconut Shrimp
Filet Tips $15.95
$23.95
Salmon
Ribeye (sweet chili or plain)
$26.95 $$16.95
Chicken & Pineapple Kebabs Chicken Francene
$16.95 $15.95
Salmon Each served with a baked potato, roasted vegetables or asparagus, salad,
(blackened, be keepers sweet chili, or plain) & roll
$16.95
Each served with a baked potato, roasted vegetables, salad, & roll.
Mimosa Hills PRESERVATION CLUB
The Mimosa Hills Preservation Donors Club is continuing the tradition of helping the club improve our golf
course through member donations.
Our 2021 focus is on improving the playability of holes #16 and #17. Dan Winters and his staff have already
selectively thinned a few trees and stumps ground to allow more sunlight onto the grass. Sod will be applied to
the right side of hole #16 and the left side of hole #17 during the later summer months when our Bermuda grass
grows. In addition, cart path repair has already started and will continue around those holes and as well as oth-
er areas of the course as funds allow.
The work to improve our wonderful golf course is courtesy of the Mimosa Hills Preservation Donors Club do-
nations. This dedicated group of members has previously raised the funds to improve holes 3, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14,
15 and 18 as well as fund the Leyland Cyprus replacement and addition of over 400 tons of sand to our bun-
kers. Just imagine Mimosa Hills without these improvements!
If you have already pledged a 2021 donation, thank you and please mention this wonderful opportunity to your
golfing buddies. If you have not already pledged for 2021, please give it serious consideration. More infor-
mation and pledge forms are available through either the pro shop or the business office.
And for all Preservation Club members, save the date for our annual appreciation event which is scheduled for
September 23rd. The event includes afternoon golf with prizes followed by complimentary food and beverages
for Preservation Club members and their spouses. It’s not too late to join and participate in this fun event.
Member SPOTLIGHT
Top - Member-Guest Champions John
Knight & Charlie Lunsford
Left - Junior Club Champions Albany Bock
& Hank Johnson
Welcome NEW MEMBERS
MATTHEW Martin
BOB Gillespie
ROBERT Floyd, Jr.
TYLER Barnhardt
FRANKIE Ball, Jr.
COLEMAN Arrowood
JAMES Avery
MARK LewisSummer GOLF HOURS
JULY AUGUST
Pro Shop Hours Pro Shop Hours
Monday-Friday Monday-Friday
8:30 AM- 7:00 PM 8:30 AM- 7:00 PM
Saturday Saturday
8:00 AM- 6:00 PM 8:00 AM- 6:00 PM
Sunday Sunday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Practice Facility Hours Practice Facility Hours
Tuesday-Friday Tuesday-Friday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday-Monday Saturday-Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Summer FOOD & BEVERAGE
Dining Room & Bar Snack Shack
Monday - Closed Sunday - Saturday
Tuesday - Wednesday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM (weather permitting)
Thursday - Friday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PMPO Box 677
Morganton, NC 28655
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