New Members

We are pleased to announce that 11 new members
will be joining the Pine Needles Club Membership.

Ed Eppley from London, OH
David Foushee from Raleigh, NC
John Johnson from Surf City, NC
John Lina from Southern Pines, NC
Robin Perkins from Wilmington, NC
Doug Knudson from Southern Pines, NC
Steve & Katie Romanko from Williamsburg, VA
Robert & Julia from Southern Pines, NC
Robert Johnson from Timonium, MD
David Nash from Southern Pines, NC
Ron Giles from Pinehurst, NC

We are very excited to have the new members listed above. 

If you see them around the club facility please say hello 

and make them feel welcome!

Happy Memorial Day

Memorial Day is an American holiday that honors men
and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official Federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans celebrate Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades.

 

The Civil War claimed more lives than any conflict in U.S. history, requiring the establishment of the country's first national cemeteries. By the late 1860's Americans in various towns and cities had begun holding springtime tributes to these countless fallen soldiers, decorating their graves with flowers and reciting prayers.

 

In 1966 the Federal Government declared Waterloo, New York, the official birthplace of Memorial Day. Waterloo was chosen because it hosted an annual, community-wide event. During this event, businesses would close and residents would decorate graves of
soldiers with flowers and flags.

 

For decades, Memorial Day was observed on May 30, but in
1968 Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which
established Memorial Day as the last Monday in May in order to create a three-day weekend for federal employees. This change
went into effect in 1971 and this same law declared Memorial
Day as a federal holiday.

Director of Golf's Message

It is with mixed emotions that I inform you that Jessica Marion
will be resigning from Pine Needles & Mid Pines as the Membership Coordinator to move to Georgia and begin her career as a
Dental Assistant. Jessica joined us directly out of college and
is now ready to take the next step in her life. She will be
relocating with her significant other, Anthony, who will
be stationed in Savannah, GA as an Army Ranger.

We are deeply saddened to be losing Jessica; however, this is
a tremendous opportunity that she would like to embark upon. Jessica has been a great asset to our operation and more
importantly our Pine Needles Club Membership for nearly
two years. Jessica's last day will be June 15^th and will continue
with her normal duties and training her replacement. With
that being said I am happy to announce that Richelle Modolo
will be transitioning from her role in our Food & Beverage Department to our Membership Coordinator.

Richelle joined our team in January and has demonstrated
the skills needed to excel in the hospitality industry. Richelle
has previously worked at the St. Francis Yacht Club in San
Francisco, CA after graduating from Methodist University
in Fayetteville, NC. Richelle will start her training this week
with Jessica as well as with Golf Operations. If you get a chance, please say hello so Richelle can introduce herself to you.

Speaking on behalf of Mid Pines, Pine Needles and the
Bell family, we wish Jessica the best of luck with her new
career and life in Savannah and Richelle with her new
position as our Membership Coordinator.

                                                 -Graham Gilmore

Summer Clinics

Pine Needles Club will host FREE Summer Clinics from
May -August. This week's Summer Clinic will be May 16th
From 4:30 - 5:30 pm on the main practice tee at Pine
Needles! To attend our Summer Clinics please sign up

with Jessica in the Membership Office

Phone: (910) 693-3250
Email: membership@pineneedlesclub.com

Results from the May One-Day Member-Guest

Low Gross Team

Tim Neal & Rodie Marovich

General A Rod

1st Place: Dave Schilly & Jeff Montgomery

2nd Place: Jack Nance & Bill Nance
3rd Place: Mike Martone & Ryan Fox

Harry's Holiday

1st Place: Jim DeLong & Rawn Wright

2nd Place: Steve Norell & Les Sladkus

3rd Place: Tom Lorenz & Pat Henry

We Miss Artie

1st place: Bill Clement & Dick Schwob

2nd Place: Robert Jenkins & Travis Allen

Uncle Sigh

1st Place: Tom Fagerli & Jeremy Heldt


2nd Place: Tony Robison & Steve Campbell

3rd Place: Rick Thompson & Jim Secky

Dance with Fate

1st Place: Paula Zellers & Darie Davis

2nd Place: Anne Thompson & Diane Tate

3rd Place: Mickey Wirtz & Cara Hardinger

Special Events

Ladies Longest Drive: Jane Pajak
Ladies Closest to the hole: Mary Butler-Everson

Men's Longest Drive: Jeff Montgomery

Men's Closest to the hole: Tom Lorenz

On behalf of Mid Pines and the Bell Family we would
like to thank you all for joining us in this year's
May Member-Guest. We enjoyed having each and every
one of you and hope it was a memorable experience.
We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Ladies Golfari

May 12 - 16, 2014

World-Class Golf Instruction!

Two Donald Ross Classics!

Unique Experiences that you will cherish forever!

The essence of our Golfari, famously named by Peggy Kirk
Bell, is a "Safari of Golf" where both the serious and
casual golfer can dramatically improve their game while
enjoying what Pine Needles and Mid Pines is best
known for - true southern hospitality!

Golfari Packages Include:
- Room accommodations for 4 nights
- Three meals daily
- All instruction
- Greens fees with cart
- Personalized take home instruction video
- Evening activities
- Welcome & Farewell cocktail parties
- All service charges and taxes

Member Package Pricing:
Lodging - $1,450 - $1,650
Commuter - $1,100

Visit www.ladiesgolfari.com to register!

Mother's Day Brunch

Our best wishes go out to all the wonderful Mother's.
From all of us here at Pine Needles and Mid Pines we
wish you a joyful Mother's Day, may it be filled
with love and laughter!

Come join us this Sunday, May 11 for Mother's Day Brunch.

Brunch will be served at Mid Pines from 11:00am - 2:00pm

Adults: $39.00Members: $33.15

* Taxes and resort fees NOT included

Be sure to check out the menu HERE

Call to make reservations today at (910) 692-2114