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Local Golf Course ReviewOlde Sycamore Golf Plantation -Enjoying “Lucky” 13th YearBy: Sam SmithWhen developer BVBelk gave thego-ahead to buildOlde Sycamore Golf Plantation backin the late ‘90’s, his hopes were thatthe course would draw players to MintHill, NC that they would appreciatehis efforts and come back often toplay. Shortly after the opening ofOlde Sycamore. 13-years ago in Mayof 1997, Belk got his wish.Charlotte Best Magazine got theball rolling by naming Olde Sycamorethe “Best New Course” and Best EastsideCourse” in the Queen City. Thatearly recognition wasn’t a “flash in thepan”, since those early days OldeSycamore has been consistently listedin the top five of semi-private golfcourses every year.Ted Staats, General Manage from2002-05 returned to Olde Sycamore inJuly of 2007, and gives a lot of creditfor the success to Superintendent MarkBurnette, who came to Olde Sycamorein 1999 from Myers Park CountryClub. Mark's wife, Tina, a certifiedhorticulturalist, is also part of the team."Mark has turned the golf coursearound," said Staats. "He watches afterit like it was his baby, and his wifedoes all of our tree planting and flowers.Come here in April and you mightthink you're in Augusta, She does awonderful job.”Routed through majestic Carolinatall pines the fairways are hybridBermuda and the undulating bent grassgreens are among the best in the Charlotteregion. A nice touch at OldeSycamore is the use of zoysia grassaround the bunkers, allowing forgreater definition around each green.“We have always received excellentcomments about our greens andplaying condition,” said new head professionalBarry Wilkins. “The golfoutings we host bring hundreds of newplayers out each year, and they are ourbest salesmen in bringing new dailyplayers and members to our course.”An interesting design feature fromHall of Fame architect Tom Jackson isthe shape of shots needed on the differentnine-holes. Golfers that can playthe ball from right to left will favor theback side, while a nice fade or cut shotworks best on the front side. One othertest to expect at Olde Sycamore iskeeping the ball in play, since a varietyof small creeks come into play as lateralhazards at some point or the otherduring your round.Olde Sycamore is a semi-privategolf course with excellent membershipopportunities. With no initiation fee upfront golfers can enjoy one of the bestcourses in the Greater Charlotte areafor a monthly cost for 36 Months: $240(Individual) $275 (Family). At the endof 36 months the monthly rate will beadjusted to the established monthlydues rate at that time.Olde Sycamore provides playerswith a range facility that allows eachplayer the opportunity to improve allfacets of their game with a chippinggreen with sand bunker, 6,000 sq. ftpractice putting green and a bermudagrass practice tee with over 35,000 sq.ft. of hitting area.For tee times, membershipinformation or booking an outingcontact Olde SycamoreGolf Plantation at 704-573-1000.Or log on to their web-site at:30 - CAROLINA GOLF JOURNAL - SUMMER 2010 _____________________________________________________________________________
Local Pro & Amatuer Tournament SchedulesJune 2 - 5June 16 - 19June 23 - 26July 14 - 17July 21 - 24August 4 - 7September 8 - 11September 22 - 24September 28 - 30eGolf Professional Tour ScheduleHickory Championship at Rock BarnRock Barn - Conover, NCCC of Salisbury- Salisbury, NCSapona CC - Lexington, NCLittle River GC - Carthage, NCSouthern Pines GC - Southern Pines, NCThe Club at Irish Creek - Kannapolis, NCWarrior GC - China Grove, NCForest Oaks CC - GreensboroHigh Point CC - Willow Creek- High PointSpring Creek GC- Gordonsville, VAThe Manor GC - Farmville, VACharlotte National GC - Indian Trail, NCPine Needles Lodge & GC / Mid Pines Inn- Southern Pines, NCOctober 12 - 14 Callaway Gardens - Mountain /Callaway Gardens - Lake - Pine Mountain, GAHarris Teeter Senior TourJune 9 Catawba Springs Shotgun 10:00 AMJune 16River Hills CC Lake - Wylie, SC803-831-2249 Shotgun 10:00 AMJune 29Raintree Country Club (North)704-542-8150 Shotgun 10:00 AMJuly 12Providence Country Club704-846-6325 Shotgun 10:00 AMJuly 21Red Bridge800-535-9190 Shotgun 10:00 AMJuly 28Rock Barn Country Club828-459-9279 Shotgun 10:00 AMAugust 10 Raintree Country Club (South)704-542-8150 Shotgun 10:00 AMAugust 16 The Palisades704-504-0099 Shotgun 10:00 AMAugust 23 Club at Irish Creek704-933-4336 Shotgun 10:00 AMSeptember 1 Firethorne Country Club704-843-3111 Shotgun 10:00 AMSeptember 15 Statesville Country Club704-873-8376 Shotgun 10:00 AMSeptember 29 Pine Island Country Club704-394-1011 Shotgun 10:00 AMOctober 13 Northstone Country Club704-948-4286 Shotgun 10:00 AMOctober 27 Country Club of Salisbury704-637-3200 Shotgun 10:00 AMNovember 1 Cowans Ford Country Club704-827-3219 Shotgun 10:00 AMNovember 8 Cedarwood Country Club704-542-0206 Shotgun 10:00 AMJune 7 & 8June 14 & 15June 28 & 29July 5 & 6July 26 & 27Aug. 2 & 3Aug. 9 & 10Aug 16 & 17Aug. 24 & 25Sept. 13 & 14Sept. 20 & 21Oct. 4, 5 & 6Carolina Pro Golf TourForest Oaks Country Club - GreensboroCrescent Golf Club - SalisburyWarrior Country Club - China GroveRaintree Country Club (South Course) - CharlotteCarolina Lakes - Fort MillPine Island - CharlotteCowans Ford - Cowans FordCabarrus Country Club - ConcordBirkdale - CorneliusEmerald Lakes - Mint HillCharlotte National - Indian TrailTour Championship at Northstone C.C. - HuntersvilleNGA Hooters Golf TourJune 1 - 3 Stonebridge GC - Monroe, NCJune 8 - 10 Regent Park GC - Fort Mill, SCJune 16 - 18 Legends GC / Heathland - Myrtle Beach, SCJuly 14 - 16 Legends GC / Parkland - Myrtle Beach, SCJuly 21 – 23 Black Bear Golf Club - Longs, SCAugust 4 – 6 Oyster Bay Golf Links - Calabash, NCAugust 18 – 20 Golf Club @ Crickentree - Blythewood, SCSept. 15 – 17 Columbia Country Club - Blythewood, SCNorth Carolina Junior GolfJune 16 Heritage Golf Club - Wake ForestJune 19 Duke University Golf Club - DurhamJune 30 TPC Wakefield Plantation - RaleighJuly 3-4 Southeast Jr. Championship WashingtonDuke Inn & Golf Club - DurhamJuly 11 Lonnie Poole Golf Club at NC State - RaleighJuly 24 Wildwood Green Golf Club - RaleighAugust 17 Forest Oaks Golf Club - GreensboroAugust 21-22 Wake County Junior Championship The Clubat Twelve Oaks - Holly SpringsPickup 18 Amateur Golf Tour ScheduleJune 6 Edgewater Golf Club 1:00 p.m.June 13 Olde Sycamore Plantation 1:00 p.m.June 20 Westport Golf Club 1:00 p.m.July 11 Regent Park Golf Club 1:00 p.m.July 18 Eagle Chase Golf Club 8:30 a.m.July 25 River Oaks Golf Club 9:00 a.m.August 1 Statesville Country Club 9:00 a.m.August 8 Stonebridge Golf Club 2:00 p.m.August 15 Regent Park Golf Club 1:00 p.m.August 22 Fox Den Country Club 9:00 a.m.August 29 Edgewater Golf Club 1:00 p.m.Sept. 19 Red Bridge Golf and Country Club 8:00 a.m.Sept. 26 Olde Sycamore Plantation 1:00 p.m.October 10 Carolina Lakes Golf Club 9:30 a.m.October 17 Warrior Golf Club 1:00 p.m.Member Charging PrivilegeMens and Womens Golf AssociationYearly Cart Program AvailableYearly Member Lockers20% Discount in Golf ShopMonthly Social Events and DinnersOlde Sycamore Golf PlantationMembership PromotionJoin today and pay no up front initiation fee!Monthly Cost for 36-months:Individual $240Family $275~Lifetime Membership Privileges Include~Weekly Stag NightDiscounted Rates to Reserve ClubhouseMember Club TournamentsYearly Range Program AvailableMembers Walking PrivilegesSpecial Member Guest RateTee Times 14 days in advanceCouples Golf Night WeeklyTheaters & Restaurant DiscountsUse of Conference RoomFor more information contact Membership & Events Director, 704-573-1000 ext. 2____________________________________________________________________________ CAROLINA GOLF JOURNAL - SUMMER 2010 – 31
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