The e-Newsletter of River Landing
June 2016
Vol. 7 No. 24
2016 River Landing
Member-Member
The Member-Member continues to be one of the preeminent golf tournaments here at River Landing. We were blessed with three perfect days, some exceptional golf and a playoff to determine the
overall winner. 6 Flights of 10 teams ventured into the 18 holes of Fourball stroke play and 18 holes
of Foursome Stroke Play formats. The overall Member-Member champion is determined by the
lowest net score from the 6 flights and this year the playoff scores were at 125. Additionally there
were (3) 126s, (1) 127, (1) 128 and a bunch of 129s. Congratulations goes out to the overall 2016
River Landing Member-Member Champions Mr. Pete Weston & Wen Murphy edging out the playoff
over Don Thompson & Gordon Davis. Below you will see the winners from each flight and we would
like to thank everyone for participating and putting your games on display for all of us to enjoy!
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This Month’s Issue:
From the GM
From the Clubhouse
Into the Cup
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5
6-7
Custom Home Program 7-8
Social Group Updates
9-14
Low Net
Low Gross
2nd Net
2nd Gross
Flight 1
Mike Teachey & Gary Ange
Bob McDowell & Ed Dillard
Vinnie Sabatino & Frank Wood
Mike Graybar & Ryan Graybar
Flight 2
Tim Peppe & Jim Frater
Tom Green & Ira Aronson
Jim Bodine & Harry MacLaughlin
Bron Thompson & Justin Hunter
Low Net
Low Gross
2nd Net
2nd Gross
Flight 3
Gordon Davis & Don Thompson
Mark Scronce & Duane Batts
Joe Santore & Dice West
Skip Romanet & Joe Turner
Flight 4
Mike Masinick& Dave Gray
Charlie Biernetzky & Tony Conte
KC Ladish & Gary Wintrode
Pete Doukas & Jim Brostowin
Low Net
Low Gross
2nd Net
2nd Gross
Flight 5
Lynn Thompson & Kathy Russell
Sue Bartnick & Carol Romanet
Cheryl Nichols & Cheryl Stamp
Maureen McCarthy & RJ Peppe
Flight 6
Lynda Goodman & Elaine Frater
Sandra Phillips & Susan Merrill
Connie Stamm & JoAnn Booz
Carol Mann & Anita Iacovino
June
Entertainment
Friday June 3
Bill Powell
Classic Rock
Friday June 17
Jason Jackson
DJ Favorites
Saturday June 4
Daryl Lucas
Karaoke Favorites
Saturday June 18
Quilted Sky
Classic Rock
Friday June 10
A Full Dish
Popular Favorites
Friday June 24
Dos Eddie’s
Popular Favorites
Saturday June 11
Mark Daffer
Popular Favorites
Saturday June 25
The Justin Fox Duo
Classic Rock/ Popular Favorites
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From
the
General
Manager
On April 2nd, the Sheriff’s Ball celebrated its 10th Anniversary at the River Landing Clubhouse. It was
a fantastic celebration complete with bands, auctions, food and friends, but most importantly, it was
filled with many people giving back to the community. We pride ourselves in being a part of the Duplin
County community, and it is an honor and a privilege to give back to the wonderful people that
welcomed us 20 years ago.
The Duplin Foundation for Youth Advancement is the beneficiary of the Sheriff’s Ball. The foundation’s
purpose is to provide children in our area with safe, life-enhancing programs and character development experiences that give them the opportunity to reach their full potential. Over the years, the Sheriff’s Ball has been able to donate to the foundation through a variety of grants, including Awana Children’s Ministry Program, Feed Our Hungry Children, Kid’s Café, the Learning Station at the Depot, and
many more. This year, $87,391 was raised to benefit the youth of our community, which is $24,000
more than was raised in the previously highest-recorded year!
I want to thank everyone who purchased tickets, participated in the many fundraising efforts of the
event and volunteered their time and energy to make sure the event was a success. And a special
thank you to each of our members for the giving of our clubhouse throughout the afternoon and
evening to allow for the Sheriff’s Ball to be hosted in our beautiful venue.
I am guilty for uttering these words many times over my six years as your General Manager. And forgive
me for saying them again – I am proud to call you my neighbors and friends!! We look forward to
continuing our endeavors to make our home a better place for everyone.
Thank you,
Rich Phaneuf
General Manager, The River Landing Companies
Senior Vice President, Murphy Family Ventures
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RL
Club
Sunday
Calendar
Monday
Tuesday
June
5
11a Mixed Doubles
12
6
9a Zumba
9a Ladies Tennis
1p Mahjongg
3p Mens Tennis
4p Zumba
7p Knitting &
Creative Handwork
13
11a Mixed Doubles 9a Ladies Tennis
1p Mahjongg
3p Mens Tennis
7p Knitting &
Creative Handwork
7
745a Water Aerobics
8a Core Blast
9a Ladies Tennis
915a Yoga
1p Party Bridge
1p Mahjongg
3p Men’s Tennis
7p Bible Study
14
9a
1p
1p
3p
7p
Ladies Tennis
Party Bridge
Mahjongg
Men’s Tennis
Bible Study
Wednesday
1
8a
9a
4p
7p
7p
2
Pilates
Ladies Tennis
Men’s Tennis
Duplicate Bridge
Walking Golf Sports
Pilates
Ladies Tennis
Men’s Tennis
Duplicate Bridge
Walking Golf Sports
3
Saturday
4
745a Water Aerobics 8a Pilates
9a Ladies Tennis
8a Core Blast
930a Zumba
9a Ladies Tennis
10a Mixed Doubles
1p Mahjongg
Tennis
9
10
11
16
17
18
23
24
25
9a Ladies Tennis
745a Water Aerobics 8a Pilates
930a Zumba
8a Core Blast
10a Mixed Doubles
9a Ladies Tennis
Tennis
1p Mahjongg
Round Table
15
8a
9a
4p
7p
7p
Friday
Round Table
8
8a
9a
4p
7p
7p
Thursday
Pilates
Ladies Tennis
Men’s Tennis
Duplicate Bridge
Walking Golf Sports
9a Ladies Tennis
745a Water Aerobics 8a Pilates
930a Zumba
8a Core Blast
9a Ladies Tennis
10a Mixed Doubles
1p Mahjongg
Tennis
Round Table
Couples Cup
19
20
11a Mixed Doubles 9a Ladies Tennis
10a Quilt Enthusiasts
Sunday Brunch
1p Mahjongg
3p Mens Tennis
7p Knitting &
Creative Handwork
Adventure Camp
26
Sunday Brunch
11a Mixed Doubles
27
9a Zumba
9a Ladies Tennis
1p Mahjongg
3p Mens Tennis
4p Zumba
7p Knitting &
Creative Handwork
21
9a
1p
1p
3p
7p
Ladies Tennis
Party Bridge
Mahjongg
Men’s Tennis
Bible Study
Adventure Camp
28
745a Water Aerobics
8a Core Blast
9a Ladies Tennis
915a Yoga
1p Party Bridge
1p Mahjongg
3p Men’s Tennis
7p Bible Study
22
8a
9a
4p
7p
7p
Pilates
Ladies Tennis
Men’s Tennis
Duplicate Bridge
Walking Golf Sports
Round Table
Adventure Camp
29
8a
9a
4p
7p
7p
9a Ladies Tennis
745a Water Aerobics 8a Pilates
930a Zumba
8a Core Blast
10a Mixed Doubles
9a Ladies Tennis
Tennis
1p Mahjongg
Pilates
Ladies Tennis
Men’s Tennis
Duplicate Bridge
Walking Golf Sports
Adventure Camp
30
Family Golf
Tournament
Adventure Camp
July 1
745a Water Aerobics 8a Pilates
8a Core Blast
930a Zumba
9a Ladies Tennis
10a Mixed Doubles
1p Mahjongg
Tennis
2
9a Ladies Tennis
Round Table
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Clubhouse
Warm weather is here! After a winter that at times just seemed liked an extended autumn, we all welcome some warm
sunshine. This is a magical time in southeastern North Carolina. Most of the beach-bums have already started migrating
to the coast. The farmers markets are showing signs of life and it is time to go and pick some strawberries at Lewis Farms.
It seems by now just about everybody has had a chance to play in the outdoors. This also is prime time for outdoor living.
By now the pollen is no longer a nemesis and your grill is working harder than any other kitchen appliance. After all that
hard work …how about a cocktail!
Here at the Club Chef Olivier always stresses the importance of using fresh and local ingredients, well that should apply
not only to your food but to your libations as well. For something different and refreshing try a strawberry-basil Mojito.
Basil, which is part of the mint family of herbs, adds a nice twist to the classic Latin summer cocktail made from muddled
limes and mint with white rum, simple syrup and finished with soda water or sprite. Just replace the mint with basil and
add strawberries to the muddle then cancel any plans you had for the rest of the afternoon.
If strawberries are not your thing, try a “Grape –berry”. This is another refreshing cocktail utilizing local blueberries which
should be readily available as well. Simply muddle some blueberries with sugar and a couple of mint leaves, (I prefer
sugar in the raw), add an ounce and half of Absolut Citron, finish with Fresca (or any grapefruit soda) and garnish with a
sugarcane stick.
Let’s not forget a wine drinkers staple for this time of year, how about a lively refreshing glass of Rosé. I used to love to
pack a picnic for Shannon & I to enjoy, and take a road trip to Orton’s Plantation in Brunswick County. If you have visited
this beautiful property then you know exactly what I am talking about. It is a gorgeous property on the west bank of the
Cape Fear River, full of azaleas, bougainvillieas & walking trails. Unfortunately, the Plantation was recently purchased
and is now closed to the public.
Essential to our picnic would be a nice bottle of rosé, a wine that is synonymous with spring and outdoor dining in general.
If you are not familiar with rosé, do not be fooled by its light pink to salmon pink to a vivid magenta color. It is by no means
a sweet wine; however it does have a characteristic strawberry fruit quality and ranges from soft to very dry. The perfect
way to cool off after a round of golf, enjoy with an order of fish tacos!
Some of you may have tried a new chardonnay that we have added to the list recently. It is Cuvaison chardonnay, estate
grown in Carneros & Napa Valley. What makes this chardonnay distinctive is they block the malolactic fermentation; this
secondary fermentation is what produces the real “buttery” and “oaky” chardonnays. The prologue is more like a Chateau
Montelena or a Hanzell, the oak is present, but balanced. This makes for a more Burgundian style chardonnay. Robert
Parker compares it favorably to Corton Charlemagne which can fetch up to three hundred dollars a bottle. With that in
consideration the Cuvaison is a steal. It has a nice balance of acidity and richness with terrific tropical fruit such as pineapple and mango, definitely a full bodied wine. This wine is the perfect match with any seafood or grilled chicken dish.
This wine would also be a great accompaniment with a small plate of cheese, olives & charcuterie.
For you beer drinkers out there don’t be afraid to try the 21st Amendment Hell or High Watermelon. This wheat beer is
extremely refreshing, especially when the thermometer starts to reach 90 dregrees. The watermelon is more in the aroma
then it actually is on the palate. We will also now be carrying Alagash White in bottles. So stop on by for a cold one!
Cheers!
Peter Panagkos
Clubhouse Restaurant Manager
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Into the Cup with
Larry George
2016 1st Couples Cup
The 1st Couples Cup Golf Tournament of the year consisted of 40 players competing for great food, perfect weather
and an occasional golf shot here and there. It appeared every group played well and the winners consisted of old and
new couples rising to the top of the competition. The 2016 Couples Cup Champions (Net) and 2016 Couples Club
Champions (Gross) must compete in at least 2 of the 4 events for the year and the winners will be decided by the best
2 scores either net or gross. The winners for this year’s 1st Couples Cup are listed below.
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Couples Club – Gross
Tim & RJ Peppe $45
Ira & Fran Aronson $35
Dick & Barbara White $25
Wayne & Sherry Aramini $20
Couples Cup - Net
Joe & Diane Elko $45
Harry & Susan MacLaughlin $35
Robert & Lori Bertucelli $25
Jim & Elaine Frater $20
Handicap Flag Policy
As we’ve entered into our Spring Season on the golf course we’d like to briefly review our Handicap Flag Policy. The
Golf and Maintenance Staffs would once again like to issue Handicap Flag Applications as in 2015. These forms are
available in the Golf Shop and must be completed and submitted in order to be eligible for a Handicap Flag. There are
provisions within this form to obtain a flag on a temporary basis if necessary.
Our goal is to protect and maintain both golf courses while allowing those who need assistance walking an opportunity
to still play golf under semi-wet conditions. There are several factors we feel are essential to the success of this
program. Anyone who needs a flag, whether on a permanent or temporary basis, must fill out an application. When in
use, these flags need to be displayed in a prominent location on the golf cart. As the application states, a Blue Flag
allows for 90’movement onto the fairways on days when all other carts must remain on the path. The flag does not
grant access to the areas close to the tee boxes or greens. A Red Flag can be issued for major medical conditions. The
Red Flag allows access to all areas, but does exclude collars of greens or any area which “No Carts” signs have been
posted. Of course there are also days in which the conditions warrant no carts off the path because the courses are
too wet. All flag application, whether Red or Blue, must be approved by Head Professional Larry George. All flags shall
remain in the Golf Shop and be checked out on an individual daily basis and must be returned to the Golf Shop by the
member checking them out. Starting June 1st you must have an updated Handicap Flag Application Form on file in
the Golf Shop to receive a flag. If you have any questions please feel free to discuss with the golf shop staff.
Range Balls on Putting Green
Just a reminder I would like everyone to know the club rules state, "Range balls are the property of the club and are
only to be used on the practice range." The intention is for them not to be used on the golf courses and certainly not
left on the putting green. This is inconvenient for those practicing on the putting green. The driving range and practice
area at the back end of the driving range constitute the "practice range" so please be courteous and follow the rules.
Hole-n-Ones
Congratulations to John Nemeth for making his 2nd hole-n-one on April 18th. He used his 8-iron from 146 yards to ace
#16L and I did notice the same evening all the stars were aligned!
UNCW Lady Invitational Volunteers
Although UNCW didn’t win their invitational and ECU was victorious we still want to thank all the River Landing Member
volunteers who help this event be so successful. We couldn’t have this successful of a collegiate event without your
help! Hopefully we all learned a few tips from watching their swings which will lower our scores in the near future.
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Decorative Grasses – Please do not drive golf carts
or push carts through the decorative grasses. There
should never be any vehicles in the grass, this will not be
tolerated.
Back Driving Range - Please keep golf cart traffic
limited to the cart path or beside the south practice tee.
Our maintenance staff is trying to improve and beautify
our practice area and the traffic elimination will help
substantially.
Safety First – Please wait for the golfers ahead of you
to clear the landing area before you hit your next shot. It
only takes 1 errant shot to change our community, are you
really impatient enough to jeopardize someone’s life. If
you are, think about someone doing the same thing to
your spouse, child or best friend. It’s just a game!
Golf Shop Vendors – Please know just because
you don’t see it in the golf shop doesn’t mean we can’t
order it! We can compete and usually offer a better price
on new product than most golf stores. Please ask a
member of the golf staff for a price if you don’t see it in
the golf shop.
Reminders
Practice Range Mats – When the balls are set to
hit on the range mats, please only hit on the mats. They
are intended to protect and prolong the natural grass tee
for all golfers.
Golf Course Cart Towels – Please, Please,
Please return any cart towels you may have accidentally
taken home or left in your trunks.
Cigarette Butts & Trash – Please keep River
Landing Green & Clean “No butts about it!”
We would like to inform all smokers we do have ashtrays
for golf carts so please ask the staff for one and help us
keep our golf courses free of butts!!!
Golf Cart Pairing Up – Are you one of the many
groups who need 3 carts for 3 or 4 players? Please pair
up when leaving the 1st Tee and make sure there are 2
riders in each cart. It is careless and adds age to our cart
fleet!
Custom Home
Program (CHP)
Be sure to check out the River Landing blog!
Updated bi-weekly, the blog will keep you up-to-date
on home design and building tips, information about
the Custom Home Program, events in the community,
all things River Landing, and more.
www.RiverLanding.com/BLOG
Upcoming
Builders’
Shows
2016
July 21st-22nd
October 20th-21st
2017
April 6th-9th
August 3rd-6th
October 12th-15th
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CHP Partners
Barker and Canady
Custom homes, Inc.
Tom Canady & Phil Barker
910.509.2014
BarkerCanady.com
RL Custom Home Builders
Courtney St. Pierre
919.931.0939
RLCustomBuilders.com
Summit Building Group, Inc.
Travis Stone
910.686.9013
SummitBuildingGroup.com
Wilkins & Wilkins General
Contracting, Inc.
Jim Wilkins
910.458.2524
NCGeneralContractor.com
The Custom Home Program (CHP) is comprised of architects, home designers, custom home builders, landscapers
and interior design professionals. These experts are available to provide information, guidance and services to
River Landing property owners as you begin the process of designing and building your dream home at River
Landing. Portfolios are available at the Welcome Center and opportunities to meet with CHP Members can be
arranged at your convenience.
Designing,
Flooring &
Landscaping
River Landing Landscaping
910.285.1027
Legal
Swinson and Atkinson
www.SinsonandAtkinson.com
910.296.1188
Mortgage Lenders
Farrior’s Flooring and Interiors
www.Farriors.com
910.285.2299
First South
www.FirstSouthNC.com/Pam-Munson
910.526.1264
J.L. Powell & Company, Inc.
www.PlankFloors.com
910.200.1212
Atlantic Bay Mortgage
www.AtlanticBay.com/ChadHarris
910.616.9865
Insurance
MVB Mortgage
www.MVBMorgage.com
301.466.3705
Carlton Insurance
www.CarltonInsurance.com
910.273.7881
Landscape Designers
River Landing Landscape Services
Ms. Rachel Williams
910.285.1027
North State Bank Mortgage
www.NorthStateBank.com
910.376.0734
SunTrust Mortgage
www.SunTrustMortgage.com/Dean.May
703.813.4079
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Social
Group Updates
Tennis Schedule
Men’s Tennis
Monday - Wednesday
4pm
Ladies’ Tennis
Tuesday 10am
Mixed Doubles
Friday 10am
Sunday 11am
Tennis Clinics
with
Chris Bartlett
Tuesday &
Thursday
Juniors $10
4:30 - 5:30 pm
Adult Beginners $15
5:30 - 6:30 pm
Adult Advanced $20
6:30 - 8 pm
Please contact Chris Bartlett at [email protected] to sign up!
Bible Club
Come join us every Tuesday of the
month from 7:00-8:30 PM
in the Fitness Center Members Room.
All are welcome!
If there are any questions, please contact Vinnie Sabatino at 285-0339 or at [email protected].
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Book
Club
News
Moving on! The next meeting of the second Sunday of the month will be
June 12th at 7:00 in or around the Fitness Center!
We will be discussing Vintage by David Baker......No one had gotten
kidnapped (so far), Bruno writes about food. You will learn about him,
his family, his mystery and some of the odd things about him.
He is intriguing, unusual and always hungry for the best meal he can find!
Of course I haven't run into a McDonalds in this book yet!
Reading ahead:
July - High Hand by James Curtis
Aug. - The Good Girl - by May Kubria
Sept. - West with the Wind by Beryl Markham
See y'all there!
Mary Beth
MahJongg Beginner &
Intermediate Players
Every Monday & Wednesday
of the month from 1-4PM
except the 4th Monday.
Members Room at the Fitness Center
Pickleball Players
Mondays at 10am
Ladies – Thursdays 10am
Please join us for Pickleball on our great looking courts.
River Landing recently had the basketball court sprayed
with a seal and re-striped, also added three additional
pickleball courts forming a multi-purpose court for our
Members! Come out any play day and Members are
learning the pickleball game together.
If you would like to reserve a court please contact
Sabrina Lewis, Fitness Center Manager
at [email protected].
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At Home
RL Gals
Info
March 16 – Thirty seven 18 hole players came out for a competitive round of golf.
The following ladies were winners:Flight 1 - 1st Place, Jackie Fiala, 2ndPlace,
Maureen McCarthy, 3rd Place, Elaine Masinick; Flight 2 - 1st Place, Connie Stamm,
2nd Place, Janis Jay, 3rd Place, Suzie Zalar; Flight 3 - 1st Place, Pat Gasparini, 2nd
Place, Barbara Kukoski, 3rd Place, Thuy Johnston; Flight 4 - 1st Place, Roseann Collingwood, 2nd Place, Sally Weston,
3rd Place, Barbara Swetits.
The 9-hole group played the game Eclectic. The winners were: Flight A - 1st Low Net, Cory Briley, 2nd Low Net, Faye
Jones, 3rd Low Net, Kathy Nemeth. Flight B - 1st Low Net, Tie - Lora Albanese and Mary Garrison, 2nd Low Net, Pam
Dillard.
March 23 – British Stableford was the game played by the 18 hole group. The winning ladies were: Flight 1 - 1st Place,
Sandra Phillips, 2nd Place, Maureen McCarthy, 3rd Place, Carol Romanet; Flight 2 - 1st Place, Shirley Smith, 2nd Place,
Judy Sayko, 3rd Place, Kathy Russell; Flight 3 - 1st Place, Barbara Kukoski, 2nd Place, Pat Gasparini, 3rd Place, Barbara
Reynolds; Flight 4 - 1st Place, Anita Iacovino, 2nd Place, JoAnn Booz, 3rd Place, Barbara Swetits
The 9-hole group had a great turnout. The winners were: Flight A - 1st Low Net, Susan MacLaughlin, 2nd Low Net, Diane
Elko; Flight B - 1st Low Net, Treva Croker, 2nd Low Net, Cory Briley; Flight - 1st Low Net, Mary Garrison, 2nd Low Net,
Terri Hayes; Flight D - 1st Low Net, Brenda Long, 2nd Low Net, Diana Nizamoff.
March 30 – Thirty one 18 hole gals played in our first Sweeps/President’s Cup Qualifier and we broke that field into
three flights. The winners were: Flight 1 - 1st Low Gross, Maureen McCarthy, 2nd Low Gross, Cheryl Nichols; 1st Low
Net, Jan Zoesch, 2nd Low Net, Sandra Phillips. Flight 2 – 1st Low Gross, Helene Zupko, 2nd Low Gross, Shirley Smith;
1st Low Net, Jeanne Murray, 2nd Low Net, Elaine Frater. Flight 3 – 1st Low Gross, Jeanne Schnurr, 2nd Low Gross, Thuy
Johnston; 1st Low Net, Pat Gasparini, 2nd Low Net, JoAnn Booz. Everyone who won is President’s Cup Qualified. A
special congratulations to Maureen McCarthy who shot a personal best score of 2 under par 70 on the River and along
the way made 6 birdies. Also, congrats to Cheryl Nichols who recorded 4 birdies on her card.
The 9 hole group also played Sweeps today. The winners, by flight, were: Flight A – 1st Gross, Ellen Young, 2nd Low
Gross, Carolyn Bruggeman; 1st Low Net, Cory Briley, 2nd Low Net, Diane Elko. Flight B – 1st Low Gross, Pam Dillard,
2nd Low Gross, Rhonda Biernetzky; 1st Low Net, Mary Garrison, 2nd Low Net, RuthAnne Lavis. Congratulations to Ellen,
Cory, Pam and Mary who all qualify to participate in the 9-Hole President's Cup Tournament in early October.
April 6 – The 18 Hole players and 9 Hole players came together to play in a Scramble on the River Course. In spite of
the cold start to the day, 58 players participated. The shotgun start sent us off at 9:00. The top 5 teams were: 1st
Place, Cheryl Nichols, Barbara Swetits, JoAnn Booz and Pat Wilders; 2nd Place, Cheryl Stamp, Jane Gray, Nancy Mercure and Sandy Cobb; 3rd Place, Jan Zoesch, Christy Wintrode, Diane Elko and Connie Palmer; 4th Place, Lynda Goodman,
Barbara Mercer, Faye Jones and Angela Smith; 5th Place, Cathy Harless, Barbara Reynolds, Fran Aronson and Brenda
Long. After playing, many of the ladies met for lunch at the clubhouse.
April 13- Thirty three 18 hole players came out to play Fairways & Greens; the field was divided into three flights. The
winners were: Flight 1 – 1st Place, Jackie Fiala, 2nd Place, Maureen McCarthy, 3rd Place, Elaine Masinick and 4th
Place, Lynn Thompson. Flight 2 – 1st Place, Connie Stamm, 2nd Place, Karen Mackey, 3rd Place, Judy Sayko and 4th
Place, Sue Houff. Flight 3 – 1st Place, Thuy Johnston, 2nd Place, JoAnn Booz, 3rd Place, Fran Aronson and 4th Place,
Bev Alexander.
The 9 hole group played “Mutt & Jeff.” Only scores on the par 5’s and par 3’s counted. Half of the handicap was
subtracted. The winners were: Flight A - 1st Place, Diane Elko; 2nd Place, Cindy Cogan; and 3rd Place, Maureen Goodwin. Flight B - 1st Place, Diana Nizamoff; 2nd Place, Pat Wilders; and 3rd Place, Kathy Nemeth.
April 20 – The 18 hole group played the game Criss Cross. Playing regular stroke play, the players record their net score
for each hole. At the end of the round, the players compare the net score on each hole of the front nine to the corresponding hole on the back nine, and circle the lower of the two. The score for the game is the total of the circled nine
Cont’d pg 12
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Cont’d pg 11.....holes. The winners were: Flight 1 - 1st Place, Elaine Masinick, 2nd Place, Cheryl Nichols, 3rd Place,
Linda Guglielmi, and 4th Place, Sue Bartnick. Flight 2 – 1st Place, Judy Sayko, 2nd Place, Jeanne Murray,
3rd Place,
Elaine Frater, and 4th Place, Debra Makins. Flight 3 – 1st Place, Jane Gray, 2nd Place Barbara Reynolds, 3rd Place,
Pat Schaeffer, and 4th Place, Jean Schnurr.
The 9 hole group played “Hate Em.”Before teeing off, each player circled two holes that she absolutely HATES. At the
end of play, the scorekeepers subtracted the score on these two holes from total score.Handicap strokes on the deleted
holes were also subtracted. The winners were:
Flight A - Low Gross, 1st Place, Cheryl Stamp, 2nd Place, Cindy Cogan; Low Net, 1st Place, Cory Briley, 2nd Place Carolyn Gruggeman; Flight B – Low Gross, 1st Place, Lora Albanese, 2nd Place, Lori Bertucelli; Low Net, 1st Place, Sandy
Cobb, 2nd Place, Angela Smith.
April 27 – Thirty three 18 hole players participated in our Sweeps/President’s Cup Qualifier (PCQ). The weather was
great and just may have contributed to some amazing scores. Following are the scores: Flight 1 – 1stLow Gross, Maureen McCarthy (79), already PCQ; 2nd Low Gross, Jan Zoesch (84) already PCQ; 1st Low Net, Elaine Masinick (66), PCQ;
2nd Low Net, Colleen Early (72), PCQ. Flight 2 - 1st Low Gross, Lynda Goodman (87), PCQ; 2ndLow Gross, Sue Carver
(95), PCQ; 1st Low Net, Janis Jay (69), PCQ; 2nd Low Net, Jacque Moore (72), PCQ. Flight 3 - 1stLow Gross, Barbara
Swetits (98), PCQ; 2ndLow Gross, Christy Wintrode (103), PCQ; 1st Low Net, JoAnn Booz (65), already PCQ; 2nd Low
Net, Roseann Collingwood (69), PCQ).
Twenty three 9-hole players came out to participate in Sweeps. The scores were: Flight A - 1st Low Gross, Treva Croker,
PCQ; 2nd Low Gross, Diane Elko; 1st Low Net, Carolyn Bruggerman, PCQ. Flight B – 1st Low Gross, Pam Dillard, PCQ;
2nd Low Gross, Kathy Nemeth; 1st Low Net, Lora Albanese, PCQ; 2nd Low Net, Mary Garrison.
May 11–Eight teams competed in the Whack ‘n’ Hack game. Each player plays her own ball throughout. The team
score for each hole is one best ball net combined with one best low gross; gross and net scores come from different
players. The scores were close. 1st Place team(134)–Maureen McCarthy, Shirley Smith, Jean Schnurr and Pat
Wallace. 2nd Place team (142, SCP) – Sheila Bertoldi, Kathy Russell, Barbara Kukoski and Jane Gray. 3rd Place team
(142, SCP) – Sue Bartnick, Elaine Frater, Pat Gasparini and Carol Cossette.
The 9-hole group also played Whack ‘n’ Hack. The winners were: Flight A – Cheryl Stamp, Sandy Forehand and Helen
Glass. Flight B – Susan MacLaughlin and Dot Conte. A blind draw, by the Pro shop, selected the third player.
Away
April 13 – CSWGL at Bear Trail - The weather was great, the course was in good shape with some interesting holes,
especially some of the par 3's, and the pace of play was awesome. Here are the results: Flight 1 – 1st Place, Team,
Carol Romanet, Diana Agusta, Pamela Roberts, Peggy Pratel; 2nd Place Team, Linda Case, Mary Ann Furniss, Lynn
Zabkar, Pat Christensen; and 3rd Place Team, Peggy Perez, Karen Mackey, Annette McDermott, Karen Pitts. Flight 2 –
1st Place Team, Camille Hochreiter, Anne Brau, Barbara Kukoski, Veronica Brown. 2nd Place Team, Lisa Frederico,
Kathy Russell, Betty Jo Couto, Sharon Mulvey, and 3rd Place Team, Kris Talley, Chris Yaffie, Patricia Gasparini, Nancy
Rogowskey. Flight 3 – 1st Place Team, Priscilla Wentz, Susan Carver, Trudy Trombley, Mary Schulman; 2nd Place Team,
Mary Beth Colwell, Lynda Goodman, Pat Coulters, Fran Aronson; and 3rd Place Team, JoAnne Maggio, Carol Ann Carr,
JoAnn Booz, JoAnn Miller. Closest to the Pin Winners: Hole #4: Sue Carver; Hole #7: Sue Carver; Hole #12: Lisa Frederico; Hole #14: Emmy Hewlett; Hole #17: JoAnne Miller. Congratulations to all our winners.
Interclub - The first 2016 Ladies Interclub match happened here at River Landing on April 19. River Landing's top notch
team including Pro Larry George pulled out a 54.5 to 35.5 victory over Ocean Ridge and put us in first place to start the
season. Close behind is Landfall with 53 points. The current standings follow.
River Landing
Ocean Ridge
Porters Neck
Magnolia Greens
Landfall
Pine Valley
54.5
35.5
48
42
53
37
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Cont’d pg 13 Kathy Harless and Elaine Masinick won low net in their flight. Congratulations to all and thanks to Larry
and Briana for their participation in this great start.Our next match is May 10 at Magnolia Greens.
April 14 - Lady Tar Heel – 18 ladies from River Landing went to the Tar Heel at Cape Fear Country Club. We had winners
in every flight and the team games as well. The results for the Individual Winners: Flight 1 – 1st Low Gross, Maureen
McCarthy; 2nd Low Gross, Diana Staley; 1st Low Net, Carol Romanet, 2nd Low Net, Joyce Sorensen. Flight 2 – 1st Low
Gross, Jane McFayden, 2nd Low Gross, Elaine Masinick; 1st Low Net, Katherine Fiske, 2nd Low Net, Carol Kelly. Flight
3 – 1st Low Gross, Lynda Goodman, 2nd Low Gross, Cindy Turner; 1st Low Net, Susan Carver, 2nd Low Net, Jennifer
Lockart. Flight 4 – 1st Low Gross, Kathryn Russell, 2nd Low Gross, Jeanne Harbison; 1st Low Net, Patricia Coe, 2nd
Low Net, Sandy Dickinson. Flight 5 – 1st Low Gross, Barbara Kukoski, 2nd Low Gross, Katherine Goslee; 1st Low Net,
Barbara Reynolds, 2nd Low Net, Anita Iacovino. Overall Winners were: 1st Place – Mary Richardson, Sandra Phillips,
Kathryn Russell and Nancy Hart. 2nd Place – Kay Morgan, Carol Kelly, Susan Carver and Barbara Kukoski. 3rd Place
– Penny Tillery, Lynda Goodman, Katherine Fiske and Barbara Reynolds. Closest to the Pin – Cheryl Stamp and June
Hickman.
May 9 – CSWGL at North Shore- The RLGALS played at North Shore and were well represented in the Winners Circle.
The winners, by flight, were: Flight 1 – 1st Place, Berit Adams; 2nd Place Linda Case; 3rd Place Carol Romanet; 4th
Place, Peggy Perez; 5th Place, Cathy Harless; 6th Place, Suzanne Zalar; 7th Place, Sheila Bertoldi. Flight 2 - 1st Place,
Lisa Federico; 2nd Place, Barbara Oberg; 3rd Place, Kathy Russell, 4th Place; Priscilla Wentz, 5th Place, Mary Hawkins;
6th Place, Carol Ann Carr; 7th Place, Chris Yaffie. Flight 3 - 1st Place, Pamela Roberts; 2nd Place, Susan Carver; 3rd
Place, Annette McDermott; 4th Place, Jacqueline Sickels; 5th Place, Mary Ann Furniss; 6th Place, Jeanne Murray. Flight
4 - 1st place, Donna Jensen; 2nd Place, Patricia Gasparini; 3rd Place, Lynn Zabkar; 4th Place, Janet Salvi; 5th Place,
Kristen Boardman; 6th Place, Kathleen Dougherty; 7th Place, Karen Morrison. Flight 5 - 1st Place, Pat Coulters; 2nd
Place, Bonnie Penland; 3rd Place, Veronica McLaurin-Brown; 4th Place, Peggy Pratel; 5th Place, Karen Pitts; 6th Place,
Carol Cossette; 7th Place: Mary Schulman. Closest to the pin: Berit Adams, Diana Agusta, Karen Pitts, and Chris Yaffie.
May 10 - Interclub – River Landing remains in first place after the second Interclub match, which was played at Magnolia Greens. The standings are:
River Landing – 102.5
Landfall – 91.5
Porters Neck - 90
Ocean Ridge - 87
Pine Valley – 85.5
Magnolia – 83.5
April 25 - Sandpiper - Seventeen RLGALs 9-holers traveled to Castle Bay Country Club on April 25th to play in the Sandpiper Tournament. Golfers from five Country Clubs participated in this event: River Landing CC, Castle Bay CC, Porters
Neck CC, Masonboro CC and Olde Point CC. The RLGALS 9-holers had members on the following winning teams: 1st
Place team, Susan MacLaughlin and Dottie Obenour; 3rd Place team, Dot Conte and Sandy Cobb. In addition, Kathy
Nemeth took home the prize for having the “Straightest Drive Closest to the Line.”
RLMGA
RLMGA 2016 Season continues! Wow! We continue to have great
turnouts despite a little (or should I say a lot) of wind. We have had
an average of 65 players on Tuesdays and an average of 35 players
on Thursdays. We managed to have our first Hot Dog Day rained out, which meant there were no “wieners” that day.
When we get to play we find that good things continue to happen to good people.
On April 12th Jim Bodine hit his tee ball a little left on #8 on River. All his partners thought his ball rolled into the hazard,
but low and behold there it was In the middle of the bridge. So Jim, unafraid, hits the ball with his wedge.
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Cont’d pg 14 All watched as it soared through the sky landing just 8 feet from the pin, stopping dead in its tracks.
Whew!! Unfortunately Jim was unable come back to earth – he missed the putt!!. What the Golf gods “giveth” they also
“taketh” away. Adding to the excitement, on March 31st Lou Cargnino shot an amazing 36 on the front 9 of the River,
we just couldn’t find out what he shot on the back 9.
On Saturday, April 16th, RLMGA held its Spring Classic Tournament. There 82 participants playing in two-man teams.
It was a little cold to start, even for the Cart Guys and Gals. Everyone has a fantastic time and each of the five flights
has 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. Of course we had another outstanding meal with smoked pork BBQ, and Cookies!
Spring Classic Tournament Moments
Cold? – Shorts keep you motivated!
Yep! These guys still have it.
Water? – Hey I got this!
The Big F’s – Friends, Fun, and …Food!
Words of Wisdom: “Happiness is a long walk with a putter” – Greg Norman (Think about it.)
Come and join us as the adventure continues with our 2016 season.
See you on the course,
Gary Wintrode
RMGA Secretary
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RLMGA Breakfast Shamble
Ladies Opening Day
RLMGA Spring Classic
1st Couples Cup
Ladies Interclub
Member-Member Tournament
RLGALS Scratch Challenge
River Landing Pro-Am
Twilight Golf
RLMGA Old Goats/Young Bucks
US Open Qualifier
RLGALS Invitational
Krazy Kards
Valentine’s Prix Fixe Dinner
Bingo/Dinner Night
Children’s Easter Festivities Easter
Brunch Buffet
Spring Tennis Social
Meet & Greet by the River
Kentucky Derby Day Poolside
Mother’s Day Buffet
Memorial Weekend Social
Memorial Day Cookout on Course
Tennis Under The Lights
Community Forum
March 5
March 12
April 16
April 17
April 19
April 22-24
April 30 - May 1
May 11
May 13
May 14
May 19
May 26
January 28
February 13
February 26
March 26
March 27
April 20
April 21
May 7
May 8
May 28
May 30
June 8
January 7
May
Grillin' & Chillin'
Adventure Camp #1
Family Fourth of July Cookout
Italian Night Buffet
Christmas in July
Wine Dinner
Adventure Camp #2
Cooking Class
Labor Day Weekend Social
Labor Day Cookout on Course
Old Fashioned Seafood Buffet
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Poolside Chat
COMMUNITY MEETINGS
June 16
June 20-24
July 4
July 14
July 17
July 22
July 25-29
August 9
September 3
September 5
September 16
Battle of the Sexes
2nd Couples Cup
Golf Family Open
3rd Couples Cup
Twilight Golf Social
RLMGA Summer Classic
Twilight Golf Social
Hope for the Warriors Invitational
Men’s Interclub
Club Championship
RLMGA North/South
Member & 3 Guests Tournament
GOLF EVENTS
September 29
September 22
October 5
October 29
October 31
November 5
November 17
November 24
December 2
December 3
December 9
December 31
Sept 30 - Oct 2
October 5
October 9
October 15
October 21
October 22
October 28-30
November 5
November 12
December 2
December 3
POA/Club Meeting
Wine Dinner
Fall Tennis Social
Bonfire & Pig Pickin’
Halloween Trick or Treat
Oyster Fest/Bluegrass Band
Beaujolais Nouveau
Thanksgiving Buffet
Adult Gingerbread Class
Children Gingerbread Class
Christmas Gala
New Year’s Eve Prix Fixe Dinner
RLMGA Challenge/Closing Day
Golf Shop Christmas Sale
Christmas Mixer
Senior Club championship
RLGALS President Cup
Couples Cup Finals
RLMGA Village Cup
Swing For The Cure Ball Drop
Swing For The Cure Tournament
Member 4 Tournament
Ladies’ Golf Closing Day
2016 CLUB EVENTS
SOCIAL EVENTS
June 4
June 12
June 25
July 4
July 8
July 16
August 12
August 14-15
August TBD
September 3-4
September 17
Sept 23-25
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Important Phone Numbers
River Landing Sales Office ........................................ (888) 285-4171
River Landing Golf Shop ........................................... (800) 959-3096
River Landing Gatehouse .......................................... (910) 285-1020
River Landing Clubhouse .......................................... (910) 285-1010
River Landing Catering Sales..................................... (910) 285-1039
River Landing Sports & Fitness Center...................... (910) 285-1015
River Landing Horticulture ......................................... (910) 285-1027
River Landing POA ...................................................... (910) 285-1038
Websites
RiverLanding.com
RiverLandingPOA.com
Email Us
[email protected]
SERVICES
Electricity........................................................(910) 289-4534
Four County Electric Membership Cooperative
Natural Gas..................................................(800) 752-7504
Piedmont Natural Gas Customer Service
Water/Sewer.................................................(910) 285-4136
Town of Wallace
Telephone/Internet.......................................(910) 592-9111
Century Link
Trash..............................................................(910) 285-1038
Trash Pick Up
Cable/Internet.............................................(888) 438-2427
Charter Communications
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