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The Mimosa Hills
Chronicle
SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2020
Welcome to the
Mimosa Hills Bi-Monthly Newsletter
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contact List…………………………..………..2
From the President.…………………..…….3
From the GM………………………………….4
www.mimosahills.org
Golf News……………………………………....5
Preservation Club…………………………...7 STAY CONNECTED
From Our Kitchen to Yours……………...8 Visit facebook.com/mimosahills or follow
Special Events………………………………...9 us on Instagram at
Welcome New Members………………….10 mimosahills.golfclub
Hours of Operation………………………...11
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Randy Walker, President
Geoff Messenheimer, Vice President
Brian Reep, Secretary
Jared Huffman, Treasurer
David Aycock
Brandon Gallion
Mark Miller
Rick Moody
Randy Morgan
GET IN TOUCH Dean Radford
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-
Cindy Stimson, Accounting Manager ber, take a copy of the newsletter and pre-
828-437-2967 Ext. 2968
cstimson@mimosahills.net sent it to your server for a complementary
lunch special from the Snack Shack.
Stella Reed, Food & Beverage Director Please use within the same months as the
828-437-2967 Ext. 1754
sreed@mimosahills.net newsletter is published.
Erin Mishoe, Marketing & Membership Coordinator Happy Hunting!
828-437-2967
emishoe@mimosahills.net
A Note FROM THE PRESIDENT
Greetings Mimosa Hills Members,
I hope all of you are doing well and staying healthy. August is already gone and hopefully the
heat and humidity will go with it. As I sit here typing this, I cannot get over the amount of ap-
preciation I received from the patrons and participants from the Mimosa Hills Junior Invita-
tional this past weekend. “Thank you for hosting.” “The golf course is amazing.” “How do
you guys do it?” “We always love coming here.” These are just some of the examples of com-
ments I received over the last two days during the tournament. Please take time to thank all
the staff at the club because without them none of this would be possible. Golf continues to
grow even as we continue to deal with this pandemic. Jimmy Piercy reported at our August
board meeting that golf rounds were up 2000 rounds year to date compared to 2019. Unfortu-
nately, the cost of operating a golf course continues to increase as well. Currently we are
working on a mid-season report to send to all our members that will inform you of what the
board has been working on during the first six months of the fiscal year. This report will high-
light the positives and the negatives of what we face both monthly and annually at Mimosa
Hills.
Over the last several months it has been nice to see some competitive golf being played by
our members. So far, we have had the Member/Member and the Club Championship, and
both tournaments were a success despite the changes we had to make due to COVID-19. We
realize these tournaments did not look like tournaments in the past, but the board feels we still
offered a great event under the given circumstances. We will continue to add and offer ameni-
ties that we are used to offering to our members as long as we continue to do so in a safe and
productive manner. Nothing has been perfect over the last six months, but our staff continues
to work hard to bring you the best experience. All we can do is to continue to improve our ser-
vices to the membership and I know our staff will do that.
-Randy Walker
2020 Board President
Mr. Walker’s son, Charlie, on the #15 Green
A Note FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER
Mimosa Members,
As many of you have heard, my time as your General Manager has come to an end. It is the
time in my life to be retired again. My time at Mimosa Hills Golf Club has been both re-
warding and at times challenging, particularly as we have been dealing with COVID-
19. Mimosa Hills is a wonderfully place, but there remains much to be done. I challenge
every member to work and cooperate with the staff and the board as decisions are made rela-
tive to the assurance for the continued viability and longevity of the club.
Thank you for the support you have given me during the time I have served. You will occa-
sionally see me at the club doing a few continuing administrative tasks, and hopefully play-
ing some golf as I am able. It is my hope that each of you remain a supportive member of
the club! I further hope that each of you remain healthy and that is pandemic will be over
soon.
-Roger Moon
We had five members compete in the Inaugural Mimosa Hills Junior Invitational.
Top L-R: Christina Fisher, Ellie Pittman, and Sam Mace
Bottom: Albany and Alex Bock
From Your GOLF PROFESSIONAL
Through these difficult times golf has flourished at Mi- September Events
mosa Hills and across the country. We are close to Greens Aerification
2000 rounds ahead of 2019 through July. The increase -September 1st - 4th
is significant considering our non-member play is down The golf course will remain open during aerification. Nine
holes will be open to play each day.
nearly 1000 rounds. With more activity, pace of play
sometimes is not quite as fast as some are accustom to, Parent -Child
especially on weekends. With the increase in rounds, Sunday, September 27th
Tee times can be made anytime of Sunday. All rounds must
pace of play will be slower; it is just the nature of the be completed by 5:00pm.
beast. However, our average times during peak hours is
still 3 ½ hours to 4 hours 15 minutes. Compared to
October Events
many courses where rounds take between 5 and 6
hours, we are very fortunate to play at the pace we do. CGA Ladies 4-Ball
Thursday, October 1st
We appreciate your continued patience on these busy The golf course will be closed until approximately 3:00pm.
days. To speed up play, keep in mind the rules of golf
including only allowing 3 minutes to search for a ball.
39th Annual Mimosa Hills 4-Ball
Once you have searched for 3 minutes, the ball is Friday-Sunday, October 2nd- 4th
deemed to be lost and no longer belongs to you. Please The golf course and practice facility will be closed all day
move on to the provisional ball. Play a provisional ball Saturday and Sunday. The golf course will be open to mem-
bers until 11:00 am and after 4:00pm. The practice facility
if you feel like any shot played may be lost or out of will remain open to members all day.
bounds. Provisional balls do wonders to speed up play
on the golf course.
G-Pro Event
Please stay safe and enjoy the greatest game in the Tuesday-Thursday, October 13th- 15th
world. The golf course will open to members at approximately
3:00pm each day of the event.
Jimmy Piercy
Head Pro 2020 Member-Guest
October 30th- November 1st
Details of the event are scheduled to be released by Septem-
ber 10th.
From Your GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT The temperatures for July and August were above average and we had high humidity condi- tions which is not good for bentgrass. We experienced an outbreak of what NC State be- lieves was a fairy ring fungus (we had some back in March and treated it twice). The test re- sults were not 100% definitive but that was their best diagnosis based on samples, pictures and our history. We added extra fungicide treatments CHA053 to our program and for the time being have it at bay. Unfortunately some damage occurred. July lacked some rainfall but August made up for it. We can only hope that September and October will bring normal average temperatures to help the bentgrass heal and start building new roots which are com- promised every summer. The last two falls have been well above average and bentgrass re- covery was slow. The aerification and topdressing of the greens takes place the first week of September. If all goes well, we will have nine holes open each day, but please touch base with the pro shop, because weather and/or mechanical issues can alter plans. The process is a necessary evil to control the organic matter content of the greens and will aid in their recovery after a long summer. This sets the stage for some great conditions in October and November when we get good ‘bentgrass weather’. Once the roots become healthy and vibrant, the greens will firm up and we can lower greens cutting height to make them faster. We are trying to coordinate the contractors to prep and lay sod on hole #15 for this year’s Preservation Donors Club project. The prep work will involve soil tilling, rock removal and fill dirt added in places of need. The irrigation and drainage were successfully installed ear- lier this summer. Thank you to all who have supported this project as well as previous pro- jects. Those who haven’t been to Mimosa Hills in a while are astounded by the improve- ments! -Dan Winters Golf Course Superintendent
Mimosa Hills PRESERVATION CLUB
Our 2020 project is improving hole 15. The first phase, drainage and irrigation improvements, was
completed earlier this spring. The sod was replaced on top of the new lines and the minimal disturb-
ance has healed quickly during the hot weather Bermuda grass growing season. The next phase will
be removing the stones from the right rough, adding some fill dirt, and sodding that area as well as
other bare spots on the left side of the hole. We expect this phase to be underway and completed
shortly.
This work to improve our wonderful golf course is courtesy of the Mimosa Hills Preservation Do-
nors Club donations. This dedicated group of members has raised the funds to improve holes 3, 7, 9,
11, 12, 14 and 18. plus fund the Leyland Cyprus replacement and add over 400 tons of sand to our
bunkers. Just imagine Mimosa Hills without those improvements!
So, if you’ve already pledged a 2020 donation, thank you and please mention this wonderful oppor-
tunity to your golfing buddies. If you’ve not already pledged for 2020 please give it serious consid-
eration. It’s not too late. Further information and pledge forms are available through either the of-
fice or the pro shop.
Finally, if you already have, or will pledge in 2020, please mark your calendar as Friday, September
25 will be the fifth annual Preservation Donor’s Club appreciation golf outing and reception. Donors
will receive an invitation in the mail.
Head Pro, Jimmy Piercy, captured a beautiful double rainbow on August 13th.
Clubhouse MENU
APPETIZERS Basil Ham $9.00
Mozzarella Sticks (6) $6.50 Basil Mayo, Cucumbers, and Provolone
Quesadillas $7.00 Cuban $10.00
Triple Cheese or Chicken Ham, Pulled Pork, Provolone, Pickles, & Spicy
Wings (6) $7.50 Mustard
Sweet Chili, Buffalo, BBQ, Garlic Parmesan & Teriyaki
VEGETARIAN
SALADS Veggie Press Sandwiches $8.00
Chef Salad $10.00 Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Baby Greens, Red Onions, &
Leafy Greens, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Ham, Turkey, Bacon Bits, Cheese, Provolone
& Egg Vegetable Burger $9.00
Cobb Salad $10.00 Tomato, Red Onion, & Avocado
Leafy Greens, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Peppers, Vegetable & Cheese Quesadilla $6.50
Onions, Egg, Feta Cheese, & Bacon Bits Vegetable Plate
House Salad $7.50 Pick any three sides to create your own plate
Leafy Greens, Tomatoes, & Cucumber
Caesar Salad $8.50 MAIN COURSE
Caesar Dressing, Romaine, Parmesan, & Croutons Ribeye $23.95
Chicken Avocado Salad $10.00 Served with a Baked Potato, Vegetables, & Salad
Leafy Greens, Tomatoes, Avocado, & Feta Hamburger Steak $15.95
Served with Peppers & Onions, choice of two (2) sides
SANDWICHES & WRAPS Chicken Tenders
*All served with one side* Original or tossed in sauce (BBQ, Buffalo, Teriyaki)
3- $8.50/6- 10.50
Philly Cheese Steak or Chicken $9.50 Flounder or Shrimp Plate
Steak or Chicken, Peppers, & Onions Small (2/6) $10.50/Large (3/10) $12.50
Cheeseburger $9.00 Served with Fries, Hushpuppies, & Slaw
Classic - Lettuce, Tomato, & Mayo Pulled Pork Plate $10.00
All-American - Chili, Slaw, Mustard, & Onion Served with Fries, Hushpuppies, & Slaw
Bacon Cheddar - Bacon & Chipotle Mayo
Club $9.50 SIDES
Ham, Turkey, Bacon, Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, & Mayo Okra, Onion Pearls, Pub Chips, Fries, White Rice, Vegetable Med-
Reuben $9.50 ley, Side Salad, Pasta Salad, Mozzarella Sticks (4) & Onion Rings
Chicken Salad $8.50
Pulled Pork $9.00 Ask about our daily dessert specials!
PRESSED SANDWICHES
Bacon & Turkey $9.50
Cheddar Cheese, Chipotle Mayo, & Tomato
Turkey Avocado BLT $10.00
Lettuce & Tomato
Special EVENTS
The clubhouse dining will begin Phase 1 of reopening Tuesday,
September 8th.
Please look for more information in the weekly eblast.
Parent-Child Tournament
Sunday, September 27th
Eligible Participants: Only the parent or child must be a
golf member of Mimosa Hills.
May play anytime on Sunday and make your own pairings.
Must complete all tournament rounds by 5:00 pm.
Age Groups:
7 & Under - 4 Holes
8-11 - 9 holes
12-13 Boys - 18 holes
12-13 Girls - 9 holes
14-15 - 18 holes
16 & Over - 18 holes
Entry Fee: $20 per team plus cart fees and includes
tournament & range fees
We will not host our traditional cook-out following play due
to Covid-19.
Please contact the Pro Shop to Register.
Welcome NEW MEMBERS
SCOTT Mauldin
JOEL Welch
LAYNE Olsen
BEN Succop
JEB Bennett
ROCKY Branch
ERIC Hanson
RICK Hahn
MIKE Standly
STEPHEN Smith
CLARENCE Hopke
HEATH Newton
WILLIAM Hatcher
MICHAEL ChamberlainFall GOLF HOURS
September October
Pro Shop Hours Pro Shop Hours
Monday-Friday Monday-Friday
8:30 AM- 7:00 PM 8:30 AM- 7:00 PM
Saturday-Sunday Saturday - Sunday
8:00AM- 6:00 PM 8:00 AM- 6:00 PM
Practice Facility Hours Practice Facility Hours
Monday Monday - Friday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday - Friday Saturday - Sunday
8:30 AM - 6:30 PM 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Fall FOOD & BEVERAGE
Dining Room & Bar Snack Shack
Monday - Closed Monday - Thursday
Tuesday - Wednesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday
Thursday - Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM (weather permitting)
Saturday - Sunday Sunday - Saturday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
To-Go Menu
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - Wednesday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday - Friday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PMPO Box 677
Morganton, NC 28655
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