The first Carolina Colours Golf Club member/guest golf tournamant was held the weekend of October 15th.   Flight winners were Jeremy Bruno/Dick Larimer; Marc LaFrance/Jim McGraw; Phillip Williams/Steve Armstrong and Terry Blythe/Jason Wilson.  The team of LaFrance and McGraw won the shootout among flight winners, and are the overall champions.

The team of Mary Anne Ohsol and Sandy Loughren were the women’s division winners.   Mary Roberts/Tracy Carrutheres finished second, with Kathy Amato/Jo Nelms coming in third.

Second place finishers in the men’s division flights were John Lucas/Jeff Bennett; Tim Tabek/Randy King; Tom Saunderson/Jeff Duncan and Larry Nelson/Mike Maher.

The weather was great, the course excellent, the hospitality outstanding and the conradarie best of all!

On Sunday, October 9, a group of NC Golf Panel members visited Carolina Colours Golf Club for lunch and a round of golf.  The Golf Panel is a non-affiliated group of NC golfers that, for the past 15 years or so, have played and rated North Carolina golf courses, but on a regional and state wide basis.  This was their first visit to our new course. 

We at Carolina Colours were thrilled with the response of the players.  Since the visit, we have received written feedback, including: “Your golf course is fun to play.” You succeeded in making it a joy for any handicap.”  The tees are my facorite that I have ever played.”  “The condition of the course was excellent and a pure enjoyment to play.”  “You should be proud of your staff.”  “As a member of the panel, I feel fortunate to have played at the Carolina Colours Golf Club.”

Following these comments, we look forward to next year’s rankings, which will appear in the spring in the Business North Carolina magazine, as well as on the website of the Panel.  It is always great to hear how the hard work of our staff is paying off in a great golfing experience for our players!

The first Club Championship golf tournament for Carolina Colours Golf Club was held this past weekend, September 15-16.  There was a good turnout, and everyone had fun.  Amazing, with Irene having visited a couple of weeks prior, the course was in good enough shape to play the ball down.  

Our first Club Champion is David Barnett on the men’s side, with Chris Babich taking home the trophy for the women.  Mal Roberts is the men’s senior champ, while Nancy Philipow took senior honors for the ladies.

Skip Zimmerman was the men’s runner-up, while Denise Plourde finished second among the women.   Flight winners included Ed Czernik, Phil Williams, Peter Koines and Mary Roberts.   The low net winners were John Lucas and Claudia Moran.   Flight low net winners included Jack Pyburn, Herb Martin, Larry Nelson and Susan Lucas.

Now, on to the member/guest, October 14-16.

The Carolina Colours Golf Club (CCGC) has the following events planned for April.

April 2, Epiphany School Charity Golf Tournament (2:30 shotgun)

April 5, 12, 19, 26: Ladies Golf Association playdays 

April 6, 13, 20, 27: Mens Golf Association playdays

April 6: Rules seminar by head pro Pete Dunham

April 8, 2:30 pm: Nine and Dine for members

April 9: Golf Week Amateur Tour Event

April 10:  CCGC “Pick a Master’s Pro” event

April 16: Club demo day

April 17, noon: Mixed couples CCGC event

April 25 and 26: Aerifying Greens

The first annual meeting of the equity members of Carolina Colours Golf Club LLC was held at the Carolina Colours Pavilion on Friday, February 4.  41 equity memberships were represented in person or by Proxy.  The main order of business was to elect a nominating committee.  The following members were chosen: Gale Biers, Dave Gaulin, Mary Ann Ohsol, Claudia Moran and Dave Stoll.

The nominating committee will in about 30 days nominate candidates for the first elected Advisory Board, with an election to be held about 30 days thereafter.  The Advisory Board consists of five members.

Several associate members joined with the equity members for committee reports and a discussion of changes in the Club policies and rules, before all retired to the Tap Room for drinks and dinner.

Thanks to all members for their participation.

The Carolina Colours Golf Course will be open for teeing off from 8:45 until 9:30 Thanksgiving morning.  Members and walk ons welcome to some pre- Turkey golf.  The weather forecase looks good, may be the last warm day for awhile.  Call the pro shop at 252.772.7022 for tee times.