independence Edition • July - August 2014

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INDEX

President’s Message................................................1

General Manager’s Message...................................2

Welcome New Members......................................3-5

July 4th Spectacular.................................................6

Dining Guide............................................................7

July & August Events (Dining & Social)................8-9

From Your Director of Golf....................................10

Blackburn Golf at Greystone.................................11

TaylorMade Performance Lab ..............................12

Kids’ Summer Camp...............................................13

Aquatics News........................................................14

Gators Swim Team.................................................15

Save the O’s 5K......................................................16

Fitness News..........................................................17

Tennis News...........................................................18

Spotted...................................................................19

Dear fellow Members,

Summer is finally in full bloom at Greystone. I hope everyone is enjoying the club and all of the activities we offer. Creating memories for ourselves and our children is what Greystone

Golf & Country Club is all about.

In just the last couple of months, we have had some great activities, including our ever popular men’s golf Member-Guest, which was executed flawlessly, as usual, by our staff. Our Match Play Championship was a great event with the new format, and we look forward to that growing through the years. The Greystone Invitational has just concluded with one of the strongest fields we have ever had with top amateurs from around the U.S. and multiple countries throughout the world. There are many upcoming events, too numerous to list here, but you will find them throughout this newsletter. Pick your favorite activity and come join us.

Speaking of upcoming events, the planning and preparation is going well for our upcoming building and golf course renovation project. We are on target for a July 7th start date with the golf course renovations and shortly thereafter, the new golf operations building & plaza groundbreaking. Any time there is remodeling, there is always some inconvenience with it. We will do our best as a club to limit any inconvenience to our members and their guests.

We have created a brochure titled “85 days on the Path of Excellence,” which will give you all the information on the timelines and what facilities will be opened and closed starting July 7th. This should be your go-to guide during this renovation. Remember, we are building a better Greystone for the future.

Greystone continues to add new families to our membership at a steady pace. Please help make these new members and their family welcome by reaching out and including them in any of the activities you are involved in. In addition, this is a great time to become a new member of Greystone, and if you know of any potential members, please contact Membership Director Ashley Fuentes, afuentes@greystonecc.com or (205) 986-5146.

Once again, thank you for all of your support and understanding over the next few months during the renovation of our golf course and upgrading our facilities for the future.

As always, I look forward to seeing you at the club.

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Jeff Clifton, 2014 President jeffclifton@bellsouth.net (205) 790-3771

Todd Reeves, 2014 Match Play Champ with Runner-up Dennis Burell

Congratulations to Steve Muncher and his guest, Grant Adams on their 2014 Member-Guest win.

Dear Members,

The 85 Days on the Path of Excellence begins! After a great spring with exciting news of the Champions Tour returning to Greystone

in 2016, 2017, and 2018, and the unprecedented 96% approval to move forward with the strategic plan, we are gearing up for the golf course renovation at Founders along with the construction of the Golf Operations Building, and the other exciting upcoming projects.

The 85 days begins on July 7, 2014 when the Champions Tour construction team arrives to begin work on the Founders Golf Course. The scope of the work includes renovating at least nine greens to provide additional hole placements, completely renovating the bunkers, and installing a pipe on number 5. The timeline to complete these projects should be approximately 85 days.

Hopefully, in mid-July, we will receive the necessary permitting to begin the Golf Operations Building & Plaza and then begin construction. This new building will house the golf carts, laundry, clubhouse maintenance, and storage. This integral project should be completed by April 2015. When the Golf Operations Building is completed, we will begin creating the enhanced fitness facility, casual dining room, childcare center, and ladies’ locker room to the lower level of the Founders Clubhouse.

In mid-July of this year, we will begin construction on the Golf Performance Center at Legacy. This project will include three teaching bays that will alleviate our teaching facilities. This project should be completed by January 2015. Please refer to the 85 Days on the Path of Excellence brochure for detailed information about the projects, the operational changes, and the timelines.

SAFETY Since the summer has begun, we have had several near accidents in the parking lots and on the cart paths with children on skate boards. The Club prohibits skateboards in the parking lots and on the cart paths. Also, I encourage all members to reduce your speed while driving in the parking lots.

I wish you and your family a happy and safe summer!

See you at the Stone!

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cbolling@greystonecc.com 986-5148

Please click here to browse the 85 Days document. This is your go-to guide during the Founders Golf Course renovation period.

Congratulations to John Hayden, son of Gavin and Marianthi on receiving the

USGA-AJGA Presidents’ Leadership Award. What an incredible honor! Click here for the

video. Click here for the AJGA article.

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Joel & Shannon Berg The Bergs have two children,

Landon and Madeline, and live at 1360 Legacy Drive. Joel is an Engineer

with Process Barron. Sponsored by Cliff Moss, Wayne Ledbetter and

Marve Breeding.

Rick & Pam Jacob Rick is the Vice President of Sales with Stanley Healthcare. The Jacobs live at

4104 Milner Circle with daughter Alexis and son Tyler. Sponsored by Scott McFarland and Logan Pichel.

Passport Program 2014

Amanda & Dusty

DeVaughn Amanda and Dusty own International Marketing Masters LLC. They live in

Wetumpka with their two boys Hayden and London. Dusty was a former Junior

Member from 2004 - 2009. Sponsored by Holt Rast IV & John Coles.

Brandon & Abbe Ball Brandon is a Pastor with The Life Church. The Balls live in the Haven with their twins

Kensington and Camden. Sponsored by Doug Lamar and Chris Kendall. Passport Program 2014

Don & Tami Wood Don is Member and Founder of ACC of

Alabama LLC. Tami is an Accounting Assistant with Campbell & Gunter, LLP.

The Woods live in Riverchase and have two children Tyler and Lauren. Sponsored by

Doug Lamar and Thomas Lozick.

Jeremy & Stephanie

Schleicher Jeremy is the President of Dixie

Hauling and Excavation LLC. He and Stephanie live on Old

Springville Road in Trussville with daughters Savannah and Sadie. Sponsored by Tommy Yarbrough

and Holt Rast IV.

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Al & Jane Coman Al and Jane are retired and live in

Greystone Farms on 5565 Lakes Edge Drive. Sponsored by Janice Folmar

and Tom Miller. Passport Program 2014

Bobbie Knight and

Gary Burley Bobbie is the Vice President –

Birmingham Division of Alabama Power Company. She and Gary are new

Founders residents - 8224 Castlehill Road. Gary is a retired NFL player and now owns

ProStart Academy. Sponsored by Quentin Brown and Don Williams.

Amy Neimkin Amy lives in Legacy Place at

368 Woodward Court. She is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

at UAB Hospital. Sponsored by John Grimes and Rudy Daniels.

Passport Program 2014

Ronnie & Fay Bates Ronnie was the CEO of Southern

Power for 36 years before retiring. The Bates’ live at 1395 Legacy Drive.

Sponsored by Kevin Waldrop and Jeff Fields. Former Corporate

Member 1996-2005

Brian & Katie Wahl Brian is a partner with law firm Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, LLP. The Wahls live in Homewood on 618 Manchester

Lane with children, Alex and Bibb. Sponsored by Jim Archibald and

Kenneth Perry.

Reed & Melanie Nitto Reed is the Vice President of First Trust Portfolios. The Nittos live in Highland

Lakes on 208 Ledge Circle. They have three children – Garrett, Dylan,

and Taylor. Sponsored by Jason Sinclair and Wes Steed.

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Hisham & Roula Hakim Dr. Hakim is the Chairman of American Spine

Center LLC. He and Roula live at 4005 Greystone Drive with their son Kain. Sponsored by Charles

Thompson and Robert Kim. Passport Program 2014

Will Wilcox Will plays on the PGA Tour, and is ranked

329th in the world. He resides in Ashville, Alabama. Will was a Greystone

Member in 2012, and he is happy to be back!

Tom Ramsey Tom is the Clinical Trials Project officer with

the National Institutes of Health and the National Heart Lung Blood Institute. He has

served as the Chairman of the Greystone Invitational world-ranked amateur golf

tournament since the tournament’s inception in 2000. Member since 2005

FLAG DAY GOLF TOURNAMENT AT FOUNDERS & LEGACY

Tee off by 11:30 a.m. to participate. Reserve your tee time online, greystonecc.com or give us a call,

980-5200. The Founders range will close at 2:00 p.m. in preparation for the fireworks show.

TENNIS MIXER 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Celebrate Independence Day on the courts! Refreshments and watermelon will be provided.

RSVP to the Tennis Shop at 986-5154.

SPLASHTACULAR & POOL COOKOUT Pool open from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

A DJ, awesome games, and contests from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.! Poolside Cookout from 11:30 a.m.

until 4:00 p.m. including Potato Salad, Marinated Coleslaw, Kettle Chips, Grilled Hamburgers,

Grilled Hotdogs, Grilled Chicken Sandwiches, Cookies, Tea & Lemonade. Adults $12++,

Kids (ages 5-12) $6++ / Bar on deck hours: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

RADIO FLYER CHILDREN’S PARADE 5:00 PM SHARP in the Founders Circle

Wear your patriotic colors and bring your flag and red wagon! If you’ve outgrown your red wagon,

bring your scooter, tricycle or bike decorated in festive red, white and blue!

KID’S CARNIVAL AT FOUNDERS 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Games, prizes, bouncy houses, a balloon artist, and other fun-filled activities!

BARBECUE BUFFETS AT FOUNDERS 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Reservations required for main level indoor and terrace seating to 986-5120. Full buffet also available

in the 19th Hole - open seating outdoors. Cash & credit cards accepted in both areas.

Menu: Brunswick Stew, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Macaroni Salad, Kettle Chips, Collard Greens,

Mac ‘n’ Cheese, Baked Beans, Corn on the Cob, Burgers & Hotdogs, BBQ Ribs, BBQ Chicken,

Chopped Boston Butt, Watermelon, and Holiday Desserts. Adults $22++, Kids (ages 5-12) $10++

FAMOUS FIREWORKS SHOW AT FOUNDERS BEGINS AT DUSK

Fireworks provided by Greystone Residential Association, Legacy Homeowners’ Association and

Greystone Golf & Country Club.

Helpful Information:

Please invite your neighbors & friends to experience July 4th at Greystone! Cash and credit cards accepted for

buffet and beverage stations.

The Pool Grill, 19th Hole and Legacy Clubhouse Kitchen will close prepared food service at 4:00 p.m.

Falls Dinner and Legacy Late Nite unavailable on July 4th. Fun Friday at Founders will resume on August 1st.

Aquatics: No Swim Team practice or Dive-In Movie on July 4th.

BBQ Buffet in the 19th Hole is open to members, residents, and guests. ONLY members with reservations may

access the main level BBQ Buffet.

Please no coolers; food and beverages available from the Club.

Please no spraying bug spray around any grass on the Club premises.

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Family Night Dinner Founders / Thursdays from 5-8pm / Dine-in or take-out / Reduced Summer Pricing! $13++ adults & $7++ kids (ages 5-12) There’s something for everyone on Family Night! Enjoy a soup & salad bar, children's station, delicious entrées, plentiful sides, and a gourmet dessert display. Reservations recommended by calling 986-5120.

Falls Dinner Legacy / Fridays & Saturdays / 5-9pm / Entrée pricing $16-30 / Reservations & take-out 986-5120 A five-star dining experience featuring items such as Filet of Beef Tenderloin grilled to perfection, Greystone’s famous Black Grouper, Chocolate Lava Cake, and more. In addition to the signature menu, a Alabama Summer Farm Fresh Prix Fixe menu is offered and features seasonal-inspired 4-course dinner paired to perfection with a glass of wine to accompany each course.

Legacy Late Nite Legacy / Fridays / 9:00pm - 11:00pm / Pricing ranges from $2-13 / Cocktail Casual Attire Unwind and indulge at the Legacy Clubhouse from 9-11pm. Enjoy signature cocktails, wines, brews, and a tapas menu featuring tasty, trendy items such as salmon tartare, fried boursin cheese, and white chocolate lava cake. No need to RSVP.

Sunday Brunch Founders / Every Sunday / 10:30am - 1:30pm / $21++ adult buffet; $10 child’s buffet; $7 breakfast; $7 Soup & Salad Extensive buffet featuring a seasonal salad and soups, a variety of local vegetables and sides items, three plentiful entrées, a breakfast station, and a dessert table filled with Southern Living desserts. Reservations - 986-5120.

Sunday Lunch Legacy / 11am-2pm / First come, first serve seating / Pricing around $11 Down home favorites such as braised beef with carrots & potatoes, southern fried catfish and Greystone’s famous fried chicken are served in addition to our menu featuring salads, soups, sandwiches & burgers. Take-out available 986-5172.

[Tuesday] Grab & Go Dinner Tuesday Take-Home Meals for the Family / Legacy / Pick-up from 4-7pm Homemade meals for you and yours! Two entrée options served with fresh garden salad, your choice of dressing, and warm rolls. Family dessert option also available. Pricing for a meal for two approximately $25 and a meal for four about $45. Order online, www.greystonecc.com or call 986-5120.

Legacy is your daily dining destination July 7th through September 30th. The monthly Club Calendar will indicate dining offerings at each clubhouse. Please refer to the 85 Days on the Path of Excellence brochure, pages 6-7 for dining hours of operation. Menus posted online in Member Kiosk, Dining Menus and on the website calendar.

Prepare your little red wagon for Greystone’s July 4th Extravaganza! Activities throughout the day! See page 6 for complete details. Invite your neighbors and friends to experience the Club on July 4th! The popular Radio Flyer Children’s Parade will begin at 5:00pm sharp in the Founders Circle. Decorate your red wagon, scooter, or bike in red, white & blue! If you’d like to enjoy the BBQ buffet inside the Founders Clubhouse, please call TODAY for reservations - 986-5120.

Kitchen Secrets from the Stone Cooking Demo Wednesday, July 9th / 6:30pm - 8:30pm / Founders Clubhouse / Country Club Casual Attire 3-course meal for $28++ per person Capacity: 24 / Click here to register online Mixology Class and Tasting: Sangria and another surprise cocktail. Course 1: Seared Sea Scallops over Tasso Grit Cakes with Saffron Cream and Dressed Arugula. Course 2: Grilled Lamb Lollipops with Sweet Potato Cake, Sautéed Swiss Chard and Mint Demi Glace. Course 3: Crème Caramel with Macerated Berries and Sweet Chips.

Grilling Night Friday, July 25th / 6 - 9pm Founders Clubhouse Country Club Casual Attire Market prices Reservations to 986-5120 Hand ‐Cut Prime cuts of Beef, Fish and Lobster grilled over smoldering mesquite will be paired at your table with continual service of flavorful and perfectly matched accompaniments. Your night will be full of “over the top” service, culinary revelations, signature cocktails and boutique wine pours. This exclusive Greystone event has become a member favorite and is quickly growing into a “can't miss” dining affair. Seating is limited and reservations are a necessity. View Grilling Night on the website calen-dar for the complete menu.

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FRIDAY, JULY 18 6:30 - 10 PM ADULT POOL

$15 PER PERSON

Escape to Rio here at the Stone Brazilian themed Adult Pool Party

BLUE DRINKS

BLUE LIGHTS

SALSA MUSIC

BRAZILIAN ISLAND CUISINE

RSVP 986-5120

Fun Friday: Shark Week August 1st / 6-10pm / Founders Clubhouse / Cocktail Casual Attire Complimentary appetizers, live music, drink & dinner specials, and as always, great times will fellow members! Featured cocktails will include: Shark Infested Ocean & Blood in the Water. Featured complimentary appetiz-ers: “Chum” Dip with baked pita teeth, Surfer Chicken Sliders, and Grilled Shrimp Gaffs. Signature entrées: Shark & Grits in a Creole Trinity Sauce with Fried Green Beans $13, and Beef Tenderloin Medallions with Demi Glace and sides of Smashed Potatoes & Grilled Asparagus $17.

Beach Party on the Green Saturday, August 9th / Gates open at 5:30pm, event from 7-10pm Founders Clubhouse driving range FREE family-friendly outdoor concert featuring the Tyn Times playing soulful sounds and your favorite surf music! Benefiting the Greystone Foundation. Special thanks to our title sponsor Brookwood Medical Center and our promoting sponsor St. Vincent’s One Nineteen.

Italian Night Thursday, August 21st / 5:30 - 8:00pm / Founders Clubhouse Country Club Casual Attire Adults $26++ and Children $12++ (ages 5-12) Reservations to 986-5120 Italian Night will take the place of Family Night Panzanella Salad with Tomatoes and Cucumbers Antipasto Display with Salami, Prosciutto, Marinated Mozzarella, Olives and Vegetables Caesar Salad Bar with Grated Parmesan, Croutons and Roasted Tomatoes Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup Steak & Spinach Cheese Tortellini Shrimp Gnocchi in Scampi Sauce Sundried Tomato Pesto Chicken Pasta Veal Piccata Station with Polenta Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells with Parmesan Cream Eggplant Parmesan Squash Bake with Tomatoes and Herbs Rosemary Roasted Potatoes Desserts: Tiramisu, Chocolate Dipped Stuffed Cannoli, and Gelato Children’s Table: Spaghetti & Meatballs and Fruit Salad

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Dear Members,

Wow, it sure is evident that times are changing! From the physicality of PGA Tour players to golf course agronomic practices, the modifications

to the game are constant. You only need to look back to this year’s U.S. Open at Pinehurst and the change of the golf course to a more natural (less water and fertilizers) look with unkempt areas. The comments ranged from “I loved it” to “I thought they ruined the course.” Regardless of your opinion, one thing rings true and that is, if you’re not moving forward your moving backward.

Here at the Stone we like to think we’re moving forward, constantly trying to give you the most enjoyable golf experience possible. I’m glad to report that in May we experienced the highest volume of golf rounds in the history of the Club. May is typically the most active month of year. With the changes being made to the Founders Course by the Champions Tour and the upcoming building projects, Greystone continues to flourish.

Some new additions at Greystone are the handicap computers that the GMGA purchased for each golf shop. This will enhance the golf experience in a small but positive way. In keeping with the handicap theme and keeping everyone in the know, the Golf Committee has approved the posting of names of those playing in handicapped events that have missing scores in their posting history. This will help to notify everyone of the need to keep a closer eye on their scores.

Trade–ins As I talk to folks from time to time, people are always amazed to know we take TRADE-INS. We actually started 10 years ago and have amassed over $100,000 in trade-in value for our members. We sell their clubs and give 100% of the net value credit back to them to offset purchases from the golf shop. If you have some not too old clubs, let us try to turn them into new clubs or a gift certificate to use in our golf shop.

Fivesomes reminder - It has been a while, but just to keep everyone sharp on the rules of fivesomes, we do allow five players in a group with the following stipulations:

Requests only made through the golf shop at the time of play We do not allow fivesome tee times to be made in advance If your group falls behind, you will be asked to split into two groups Requests can be denied based upon the course being too busy, or the golfers too slow

Enjoy your summer on the links!

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Director of Golf ssmith@greystonecc.com 986-5151

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Hello Members,

Hopefully y’all are enjoying a fantastic summer.

Blackburn Golf at Greystone is excited about the success of our coaching programs and summer camps which continue to grow in numbers each month. Brian, Mason, Darrell, and the instructional team are doing a fan-

tastic job of making learning fun for everyone! We encourage you to come join us to experience the benefits of a relaxed and informal learning environment.

The Men’s Biggest Loser club and Junior Performance programs continue to prove very popular with a variety of skill levels in each session. We always have room for more students so please come join us if you want to play better golf now! We would like to see some more women in our Ladies Boot Camp which offers incredible instruction in a social and entertaining setting. Mason, Brian, and Darrell continue to stay busy with their individual lessons and I encourage you to call them or me for help with your game should you prefer the individual lesson approach to improv-ing your game.

Perhaps the most exciting addition to the instructional programs is the introduction of AimPoint Express green reading. While we have had AimPoint Mid Point classes, Express is a whole new world for the student! The class is designed to show you how to get a reliable read with minimum training and practice. It’s the perfect balance of simplicity and accuracy by giving a dependable read. You may have seen this technique from world #1 Adam Scott, ladies #1 Stacy Lewis and a growing number touring of professionals all looking to gain an edge and make more putts. We will be offering AimPoint Express clinics to members twice a month in July and August and by request if you have a group of four or more for a private session. This is a fantastic way to lower your scores with minimal investment of your time!

AimPoint Express Clinic • Saturday, July 19th • 10am-12pm & 2pm-4pm Members Only from 10am-12pm | Members & Public from 2pm-4pm

AimPoint Express Clinic • Thursday, July 31st • 2pm-4pm, Members & Public

AimPoint Express Clinic • Saturday, August 9th • 10am-12pm & 2pm-4pm Members Only from 10am-12pm | Members & Public from 2pm-4pm

AimPoint Express Clinic • Thursday, August 14th • 2pm-4pm, Members & Public

The Golf Teaching Facility plans are coming along nicely and the renderings look fantastic. Keep an eye out for them at both the Founders and Legacy clubhouses soon. We are excited to become a truly state of the art teaching center begin-ning winter 2014/15. If you need help or have questions about your game, please contact the Blackburn Golf staff ASAP.

Best wishes,

BlackburnGolf@greystonecc.com

(256) 572-1743

Dear Members,

How Important is Wedge and Putter Fitting?

In the four years the TaylorMade Lab has been open, we often find ourselves wondering why so many players put so little

emphasis on custom fitting their wedges and putter. These components of the set are far less expensive to purchase than a driver or set of irons, yet their impact on your game is indisputable, which makes them the most valuable pieces of equipment in the bag. If you statistically analyzed the rounds you played, you would find that anywhere between 40% - 60% are taken with your wedges and putter. Clearly, these are the clubs that need to perform the most consistently and accurately to impact your scoring. Unfortunately, most players do not realize how seemingly minor characteristics of these clubs impact how the player uses them.

Let’s begin with wedge fitting. Did you know that a 1 degree variation from standard in Lie Angle (the angle formed by the bottom of the sole of the club and the shaft when the club is resting on the ground) results in a 20 foot variation relative to the target line given all other impact conditions are the same? Also consider that most players dig the heel or toe of the club at impact in the range of 2 degrees to 4 degrees. This results in shots that fly 30-50 feet left or right of where the player is aimed. The result is that the player makes adjustments to their alignment or mechanics to compensate for this error. The long term effect is inconsistent contact and flawed mechanics that are compensating to the club, instead of the other way around. This is not to mention that most players really aren’t truly aware of the distance they hit each wedge. Some of the customizable aspects of wedge design include: loft, lie, length of shaft, sole grind, flex and weight of shaft, swing weight, offset, leading edge camber and bounce. We have yet to see a single player, regardless of handicap, that isn’t effected in some way by changing some or all of these aspects. Clearly, the only way to maximize your scoring ability is to have a set of wedges that consistently goes the correct distance and flies straight to the intended target, and also plays well from around the greens.

Now let’s consider putter fitting. This is DEFINITELY the most important club in the bag to fit properly, because the tolerable margins of error that allow us to still hole putts are so miniscule. Consider this – The maximum allowable face angle variation from the target to still make the putt from 12 feet is o.8 degrees. Keep in mind that most players start out aiming their putter in the range of 2-3 degrees offline. This is due to the player’s optics and the optical features on the putter. A player’s optics are determined by the club’s offset, the color of the clubhead, the type of sight aids used (lined putters vs. non-lined), as well as the player’s visual acuity, eye dominance, depth perception and address position. These are all aspects that are considered when fitting a player for a putter. In addition to the putter design features mentioned above, a putter also must be fit for face weighting (the most important aspect of putter design), length, lie, weight, swing weight, and head stability.

Our ultimate goal in the Lab is to make players better, which means better scoring. Unfortunately, if the player does not consider the importance of having custom fit wedges and putters, they will not see and improvement to their scoring even though their custom fit driver and irons help them to hit the ball much better. So PLEASE, consider having your wedges and putter fit properly if you are hoping to lower your handicap. You will spend less money on custom fit wedges and putters than any other piece of equipment, and see the biggest impact on your scoring.

If you would like to schedule a wedge or putter fitting, please call or email the TaylorMade Lab.

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TMPL Master Fitter tmpl@greystonecc.com 986-5129

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When: July 22, 23, and 24 (Tuesday through Thursday)

8:45 a.m. arrival each day, Founders Golf Bag Drop

1:00 p.m. departure, Aquatics Center

What: Golf, Tennis, Fitness, Swimming, and Lunch!

How Much: $105 for first child; $90 for each additional child; $120 for non-members

Sign-up: Register online by clicking here

Contact Darrell Ward, (205) 986-5127, dward@greystonecc.com

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Dear Members,

Wow, what a summer it’s been! The Pools had a record breaking May with 2,115 visits. We are well on our way to our goal of 11,500 visits for the summer! We’ve also had a record-breaking amount

of fun with the addition of the Ping Pong table compliments of the members who contributed to the Family Swim, Tennis, Fitness Association!

The Pool Grill, Family Pool & Baby Mushroom Pool will be closing on September 21st with our annual Doggie Dip from 4-6pm. Beginning August 10th, we will be closed weekdays and the Pool Grill will switch to a limited menu. Please click here for our hours of operation. Adults may continue to use the Adult Pool until September 21st, provided that they have completed a Waiver of Liability for use during non-operational/un-staffed hours.

Guest Use of Pools Please remember that non-dependents of the member (nieces/nephews, cousins, grandchildren, grandparents, etc.) are considered Guests and will be charged the $5 guest fee. Only a member’s immediate dependent under the age of 26 (sons & daughters) may utilize the Pools for no charge. Ages 26 & up must be accompanied by the member or by an immediate dependent of the member and will be charged the $5 guest fee. All Guest Fees are charged regardless if the Guest swims. Thank you for helping us protect your private club!

GO GREEN! GO GATORS! Head Coach Allie Davis and Assistant Coach Alan Parsons have been leading a very fun-filled summer swim team, and the Gators have improved their swimming skills beyond measures! As of late June, the Gators are UNDEFEATED against other local summer teams. The team took trips to the Carmike Movie Theater, Skates 280 and Pablo’s. In July, we’ll be going bowling and to TreeTop Adventures!

Please note that the Family Pool & Baby Mushroom Pool will close at 2pm on Tuesday, July 8th, 15th & 22nd for our last three meets, at which point the Adult Pool will open for all ages. Please click here for our Meet & Social schedule for the remainder of July. On Sunday, August 17th, the team will be celebrating their successful summer with our Awards Banquet. More details will be available via e-Gator News.

Swim Lesson Information – Swim Lessons will continue to be offered until mid-August for adults, children, nieces/nephews and grandchildren and are $25 per 30-minute one-on-one lesson. For more information and for non-member swim lessons, please contact our Swim Lesson Coordinator, Kelly West, at aquatics@greystonecc.com or (205) 213-0410.

Dive-In Movies – FREE POPCORN GUARANTEED! Every Friday night until August 8th, we’re showing a movie poolside. Bring your floats & friends, and enjoy no guest fees after 7pm. Each week’s movie will be announced in the weekly E-News and on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter. Admission is $7 for ages 6 & up or $3.50 for ages 2-5. Guest fees are WAIVED so bring your whole sports team, family, or circus of friends.

Pool Parties – Hosting a party this summer? Make it better by having it at the Family Pool. Private parties are only available during non-operational hours. If during opera-tional hours, parties will receive a reserved section on deck. Please contact our Events Director, Amanda Osburne, soon at aosburne@greystonecc.com or 776-3180.

See you soon at the sunny pools!

Aquatics Director since 2006 csweet@greystonecc.com 776-3195

Amy and Josi Arterburn Go Gators!

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August 16, 2014 5K at 8am | 1M at 9:15am

Register today at racesignup.com

Click here for the Fitness Class Schedule and Hours of Operation Contact us: 986-5139 | fitness@greystonecc.com

Golf Functional Screening by TPI Certified Professionals

Are you looking to improve your golf game? If so, your next step should be a screening analysis of how your body moves. This screen can determine both your tight and weak areas. Knowing how and why your body moves is the key to helping you improve.

$140 includes screening, exercise/stretching prescription, and instructional personal training session. Contact us, fitness@greystonecc.com or 986-5139.

Our Junior programs are in full force. It’s not too late to participate in one of our morning beginner or intermediate classes. Please contact the pro shop to sign up at 986-5154.

Fall Softcourt will be here before you know it and we have a signup sheet in the pro shop. If you have never played on a team, we invite you to join us this fall and get involved in adult league tennis.

Thanks to all of our Greystone juniors who participated in the Hoover Toyota Open, making the tournament a huge success! Once again, we had a strong showing from juniors in our programs. We would like to thank the Stewart family and Hoover Toyota for all that they do to make this tournament Alabama's finest each year! Special thanks to Dr. James Sanderson and SanDentistry for their sponsorship, and the Getsingers and Subway for their sponsorship. This year's tournament featured tie-dye t-shirts, Hoover Toyota Nike caps for all players, a pizza and pool party with prize raffle, and ping pong battles all weekend! We would also like to thank all of our juniors who participated and represented Greystone well! Click here for the third annual Hoover Toyota Open photo album.

Upcoming events

July 4th: Fireworks Mixer, 9-11am

July 22nd, 23rd, and 24th: Kids’ Summer Camp

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Co-Director of Tennis rvalentine@greystonecc.com 986-5144

Co-Director of Tennis kmitrovski@greystonecc.com 986-5145

Wow, it is really getting hot on the courts! This summer we will be top-dressing (adding clay to) many of our courts. Each court we top-dress will take approximately a week to bond after application and cannot be played on. However, the finished product is more than worth it! Thank you for your patience.

Congratulations to Connor Coleman, Boys 14’s Champion!

Adult Programs

Men’s Night: July 10th & 24th and August 7th & 21st (Thursdays)

Ladies’ 2.5-3.0 Drop-in Clinic: Every Monday from 12pm-1:30pm

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Chris Jones, 2014 Men’s Club Champion photographed with Director of Golf Steve Smith

Pat Heilala and Tricia Shikle Tillie Bailey Memorial

Kim Johnson and Caroline Waldrop 9th Annual Bring Your Sticks to the Stone

Dr. Robert Kim 14th Annual

Greystone Invitational

Ronnie Bates and Gary Ferebee 9th Annual Bring Your Sticks to the Stone

Sherrill Barnett and Christa Sligh Tillie Bailey Memorial

Dominic & Phil Lozito 14th Annual

Greystone Invitational

Sam and Christy Waldrop 14th Annual Greystone Invitational

Brennen, Lisa & Jeff Cooke Swim Meet versus Hoover Country Club