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Thursday, October 28, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
New Food & Beverage Hours!
THE WATERSIDE RESTAURANT
The Waterside Restaurant is now serving dinner Sunday through Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. We are also open for lunch on Monday starting at 11:00 a.m. We are featuring a casual dinner menu, offering Pizza, Fish-n-Chips, New York Strip and more. Chef’s Chalkboard Specials are featured nightly, along with special nights of the week. See the special nights below!
Sunday – Pizza Night
Each week, our Chefs will create a special pizza of the night, such as a steak and portabella pizza. Stop by each week to see our latest pizza creation!
Monday – Wings & Skins
Enjoy Monday Night Football along with Wings & Skins! Try our wings in an assortment of sauces, including Classic Buffalo, BBQ, Asian Sweet Chili or Lemon Black Pepper, along with our Potato Skins.
Tuesday – Rajun Cajun
A selection of Cajun specialties will be offered each week, including items such as Gumbo, Fried Oysters, Jambalaya, Andouille with Red Beans & Rice, Shrimp Etouffe or Blacked Snapper.
Wednesday – Prime Rib Night
Slow Roasted Prime Rib with a choice of Baked Potato or our White Cheddar Au Gratin Potatoes
Thursday – La Mia Pasta
Create your favorite pasta! Choose from a selection of noodles, sauces, vegetables, meats and more to create your favorite dish.
THE GOLF HOUSE GRILL
The Golf House Grill is open Tuesday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for Breakfast and Lunch. We are open on Friday and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. On Sundays, join us for Breakfast and Lunch from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. La Mia Pasta will be hosted on Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., along with Taste of the South on Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For more information, please call 706-484-0050.
The Waterside Restaurant is now serving dinner Sunday through Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. We are also open for lunch on Monday starting at 11:00 a.m. We are featuring a casual dinner menu, offering Pizza, Fish-n-Chips, New York Strip and more. Chef’s Chalkboard Specials are featured nightly, along with special nights of the week. See the special nights below!
Sunday – Pizza Night
Each week, our Chefs will create a special pizza of the night, such as a steak and portabella pizza. Stop by each week to see our latest pizza creation!
Monday – Wings & Skins
Enjoy Monday Night Football along with Wings & Skins! Try our wings in an assortment of sauces, including Classic Buffalo, BBQ, Asian Sweet Chili or Lemon Black Pepper, along with our Potato Skins.
Tuesday – Rajun Cajun
A selection of Cajun specialties will be offered each week, including items such as Gumbo, Fried Oysters, Jambalaya, Andouille with Red Beans & Rice, Shrimp Etouffe or Blacked Snapper.
Wednesday – Prime Rib Night
Slow Roasted Prime Rib with a choice of Baked Potato or our White Cheddar Au Gratin Potatoes
Thursday – La Mia Pasta
Create your favorite pasta! Choose from a selection of noodles, sauces, vegetables, meats and more to create your favorite dish.
THE GOLF HOUSE GRILL
The Golf House Grill is open Tuesday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for Breakfast and Lunch. We are open on Friday and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. On Sundays, join us for Breakfast and Lunch from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. La Mia Pasta will be hosted on Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., along with Taste of the South on Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For more information, please call 706-484-0050.
Golf Tip of the Week
Putting Speed Control
In order to gain a good feel for the speed of the greens it is best to practice long putts on the putting green to many players want to practice 15 ft and in. When you need to get your feel of the speed down you should practice from 50 ft and work your way closer to the hole.
Golf Tips Provided by Head Golf Professional & Assistant Golf Professionals
In order to gain a good feel for the speed of the greens it is best to practice long putts on the putting green to many players want to practice 15 ft and in. When you need to get your feel of the speed down you should practice from 50 ft and work your way closer to the hole.
Golf Tips Provided by Head Golf Professional & Assistant Golf Professionals
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Getting to Know...
Susan Hurst, Human Resource and On-Site Security Supervisor
What is your position here? I am the Human Resource and On-Site Security Supervisor.
How long have you been at Cuscowilla? I've been here for 10 years.
What is your favorite thing about Cuscowilla? I love the natural habitat and the animals.
What do you enjoy most about your job? I really enjoy interacting with people.
What is your favorite thing to do outside of work? I play with my grandson and fish!
What kind of new things are going on in your department? We are currently researching the Health Care Reform and editing the Employee Handbook.
Where are you from? I'm originally from Hershey, PA.
How long have you lived in Georgia? I've been in Georgia for 45 years.
Do you play golf? Heavens no!
What is your position here? I am the Human Resource and On-Site Security Supervisor.
How long have you been at Cuscowilla? I've been here for 10 years.
What is your favorite thing about Cuscowilla? I love the natural habitat and the animals.
What do you enjoy most about your job? I really enjoy interacting with people.
What is your favorite thing to do outside of work? I play with my grandson and fish!
What kind of new things are going on in your department? We are currently researching the Health Care Reform and editing the Employee Handbook.
Where are you from? I'm originally from Hershey, PA.
How long have you lived in Georgia? I've been in Georgia for 45 years.
Do you play golf? Heavens no!
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Golf Tip of the Week
4 Inches In Front
An important part of golf is the divot. In a properly executed golf swing the low point of the arc is actually 4 inches in front of the ball. A tour player’s deepest part of their divot is 4 inches in front of the ball. As the player gets less advanced the deepest part of the divot gets closer to the ball. If you work on getting the low point of your arc 4 inches in front of the ball then your ball striking will improve tremendously.
Golf Tip Provided by Head Golf Professional & Assistant Golf Professionals
An important part of golf is the divot. In a properly executed golf swing the low point of the arc is actually 4 inches in front of the ball. A tour player’s deepest part of their divot is 4 inches in front of the ball. As the player gets less advanced the deepest part of the divot gets closer to the ball. If you work on getting the low point of your arc 4 inches in front of the ball then your ball striking will improve tremendously.
Golf Tip Provided by Head Golf Professional & Assistant Golf Professionals
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Golf Tip of the Week
Playing the Angles
When playing the golf course it is best to know what side of the tee box or what shot to hit from a certain side of the course. Play the hole the way it is designed to be played. If you want to hit a draw you should set up on the left side of the tee box and if you wan to hit a fade then you should line up on the right side of the tee box. The opposite is true for left handed golfers. This enables you the most room for error. Proper course management can save you 2 shots per round.
Golf Tips provided by Head Golf Professional and Assistant Golf Professionals
When playing the golf course it is best to know what side of the tee box or what shot to hit from a certain side of the course. Play the hole the way it is designed to be played. If you want to hit a draw you should set up on the left side of the tee box and if you wan to hit a fade then you should line up on the right side of the tee box. The opposite is true for left handed golfers. This enables you the most room for error. Proper course management can save you 2 shots per round.
Golf Tips provided by Head Golf Professional and Assistant Golf Professionals
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Golf Course Update
At last we have some perfect weather that is helping in our goal to reopen the greens here at Cuscowilla. We have 1/10th of an inch of growth which is very strong, and in fact more than we are looking for. Rusty would like to see us cutting the grass shorter, and encouraging it to spread laterally more, and to that end is preparing to apply a growth retardant to aide in that process. Then he can commence the tightening up process of the greens themselves.
The 2 x a week liquid fertilizer is still ongoing, and a granular fertilizer will be added again this week. Spiking of the greens over the next 2 weeks will also continue. The main difference we have witnessed with this new Bentgrass is the deep green color we are seeing once it is cut, and the hidden benefits of this grass being more heat and disease tolerant will not show itself until the months and years ahead of course.
We do not plan on taking any tee times until the first week in November, as it’s just too early to tell if we will be open later this month – its all weather related now and it’s too early to judge. We are all hopeful this weather trend will continue and the advancement of lateral growth we have witnessed this weekend will continue.
Thank you for your continued support and patience.
The 2 x a week liquid fertilizer is still ongoing, and a granular fertilizer will be added again this week. Spiking of the greens over the next 2 weeks will also continue. The main difference we have witnessed with this new Bentgrass is the deep green color we are seeing once it is cut, and the hidden benefits of this grass being more heat and disease tolerant will not show itself until the months and years ahead of course.
We do not plan on taking any tee times until the first week in November, as it’s just too early to tell if we will be open later this month – its all weather related now and it’s too early to judge. We are all hopeful this weather trend will continue and the advancement of lateral growth we have witnessed this weekend will continue.
Thank you for your continued support and patience.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Golf Tip of the Week
Go Downhill
Drill: For solid iron shots, you must hit the ball with a descending blow, trapping it against the turf and allowing the clubs loft to send the ball in the air. Here’s a drill, grab a 6 iron and find a downslope. You are going to practice moving the divot in front of the ball. At address, match your shoulders and hips to the slope and hit shots. This encourages your hands and the club to swing down the slope while your lower body shifts forward.
Tip provided by Head Golf Professional and Assistant Golf Professionals
Drill: For solid iron shots, you must hit the ball with a descending blow, trapping it against the turf and allowing the clubs loft to send the ball in the air. Here’s a drill, grab a 6 iron and find a downslope. You are going to practice moving the divot in front of the ball. At address, match your shoulders and hips to the slope and hit shots. This encourages your hands and the club to swing down the slope while your lower body shifts forward.
Tip provided by Head Golf Professional and Assistant Golf Professionals
Getting To Know...
Lamar Kersey, Junior Sous Chef
What is your position here? Junior Sous Chef
How long have you been at Cuscowilla? I’ve been at Cuscowilla for 5 ½ years.
What is your favorite thing about Cuscowilla? The members – we have the most down to earth, enjoyable people I’ve ever met.
What do you enjoy most about your job? I love the challenges that my job brings and being apart of such a wonderful team.
What is your favorite thing to do outside of work? I love to play golf!
What kind of new things are going on in your department? We have now reopened at The Waterside Restaurant for Sunday nights and all day on Mondays. Stop by and try the great brick oven pizzas!
Where are you from? I was born and raised in Eatonton.
How long have you lived in Georgia? All of my life with the exception of the time I spent in Charleston, SC going to Johnson & Wales University for my culinary degree.
Do you play golf? As much as I can!
Friday, October 1, 2010
Latest on the Cuscowilla greens
Another week has passed by since our last update on the greens process. I was asked this week if the heavy rains we had on Sunday and Monday will have affected our progress. We did experience 4 ½” of rain in two days this week along with much cooler temperatures. Rain really helps when it is not followed by intense humidity and +90 degree temperatures. This was therefore an excellent thing for us to get as we were struggling in the September heat to keep the entire surface of each green evenly watered. I’m attaching a picture this week of the bentgrass cuttings collected after just cutting 6 greens – you would not normally see this much mass of grass after cutting the entire golf course greens, so we are seeing a significant growth of the grass vertically. What we need to see is more lateral growth.
Cooler temperatures are ahead for the next 7 days and another light rain day today will help. Can you believe it is going to get down to a low of 48 degrees on Saturday night this week! Thank you all for your continued interest and support of Cuscowilla,
Cooler temperatures are ahead for the next 7 days and another light rain day today will help. Can you believe it is going to get down to a low of 48 degrees on Saturday night this week! Thank you all for your continued interest and support of Cuscowilla,
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