Bella Collina Newsletter _ Fall 2016

BELLA COLLINA
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Fall 2016

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Celebration of Color
“KALEIDOSCOPE”
Ladies Member-Guest Tournament
September 13-15
Tuesday:
1:30pm
3:00pm
6:00pm
Schedule of Events
Check In
Derby ($20 Buy-In per Team) & Wagering
“Girls Night Out” with heavy appetizers
following Derby
Wednesday:
8:00am Check In & Light Breakfast
9:30am Shotgun Start (2 Best Balls of the Foursome)
Lunch to Follow Play
Thursday:
8:30am Light Breakfast
9:30am Shotgun Start (Odds & Evens)
Lunch to Follow Play, Awards, & Prizes
(Snacks at the Turn both Days)
2 Members + 2 Guests OR 1 Member + 3 Guests
Entry Fee: $225 per person
Includes Green Fees, Carts, Breakfasts, Lunches, Appetizers,
Awards, Entertainment & Prizes!
SIGN UP IN THE PRO SHOP TODAY!

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Inside this issue:
4 | Dear Members
5 | Membership & Welcome Our Newest Members
7 | From your Head Professional
8 | The History of The Ryder Cup
11 | Play to Make a Difference
14 | Buy Local… at your Pro Shop!
15 | Brian’s Golf Tips
16 | Keeping Score
17 | Around the Club
20 | Bella Collina San Clemente:
Home of the Marine Corps Academy Mess Night
Photo: Amber Fitzgerald Photography
22 | Finding the perfect romance between
Cigar and Spirit!
23 | Chef’s Corner
24 | Calendar of Events
26 | Bella Gardens Progress Update
27 | Finkstrom’s “FORE!” The Love Of The Game

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Dear Members,
It has been some time since I last updated all of you from the Golf
Course Superintendent position. This season is not unlike the others, as it has
presented more than a few challenges. Our water quality remains low which in
turn dictates what we can and cannot do with mowing heights and speed. In
general, we have had a great growing season and the maintenance team has
battled these challenges head on. I am proud of those guys for putting in the
required effort on a daily basis.
We recently completed a grueling three week process in which all
three nines were completely aerified and thatched. It is tiresome work from
sun up to sun down. Turf recovery is complete and we are in good position for
the coming winter months. About the time you get this newsletter, we will be
performing the last greens aerification of the season. Small 3/8” holes followed
by sanding will be starting on September 6 th with completion on the 8 th . I look for a very quick turnaround
due to warm temperatures and quality performance by our team.
Towards the end of October, we will overseed the same areas that we seeded last season. That list
includes the driving range tee, three par tees, certain tees in which irons are used more frequently, and
those areas that assist in keeping balls from rolling into canyons or bunkers. We feel that the selected areas
make a huge impact in your enjoyment of Bella Collina.
As the night time temperatures begin to drop, you will see a reduction of growth throughout the golf
course. Once this happens, mowing frequency is reduced and project work takes its place. We will be
correcting the bunkers on 6 Muirfield and 9 Carnoustie this fall. More mulch will be applied to thinning areas
and brush removal is always on the list.
I look for a relatively smooth ending to the summer season and many good months of quality golf
conditions are in our forecast. Come on out and enjoy what Bella Collina has to offer.
Jay Pesicka
General Manager
Sincerely,
Jay Pesicka
Jay Pesicka, CGCS
General Manager

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Membership
Membership is the lifeblood of our Club, and I want to thank each and every
one of you for your continued membership and loyalty. From Taco Tuesdays and
beer dinners to golf camp, holiday barbeques, and 9 & Dines, your participation and
support helped make this summer a total success!
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank you for referring your friends
and family to Bella Collina! Thanks to your referrals, 11 new members have joined
the Club since we announced the Membership Referral Program in May. I am thrilled
to announce that we are extending the Membership Referral Program through fall, so
please keep the referrals coming!
When you refer a new Member, you will receive:
$500 account credit for new Family & Single Golf Memberships
Two golf passes for new Junior Academy Memberships
One golf pass for new Social Memberships
Ashley Landsman
Membership Director
Some very generous members have even passed their perks along to their referrals!
As always, if you have a friend, colleague or family member interested in membership information, please email
me at alandsman@bellacollinagolf.com, call me at (949) 333-4830, or stop by my office.
I am looking forward to seeing you around the Club, and to a fantastic fall!
Welcome Our Newest Members!
Bella Collina San Clemente would like to welcome our newest members as of August 2016! Thank you
to all those who have joined! We are so excited to have you here and join us in all we have to offer!
NEW GOLF MEMBERS
NEW SOCIAL MEMBERS
The Stanitsas Family
Riley Araujo
Stewart Edington
The Vaccaro Family
The Khamis Family
The Redlinger Family
Prair Wahlin
Vince Ammirato
The Anderson Family
The Lonsway Family
The Harris Family
Tony McIntosh
Zander Grant
The Ray Family
The Hibner Family
The Carter Family
Matt Stancil
Mike Oden
The Brunsting Family
The Carney Family
The Morabito Family
Jeff Von Burger
The Nelson Family
Chandler Crutchfield
Marc Cummings
The Brower Family

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As some of you may remember, back in May, we partnered with Addington Cotillion for a children’s
dinging tutorial. The kids looked great and had fun (yes, fun!) learning about everything from how to
give a proper handshake to which fork to use. Since then, I have received many inquiries from members
asking if we plan to do it again. I am happy to tell you that Addington Cotillion is returning to Bella
Collina for a full season of cotillion classes for second through fourth graders! If you have not yet received
your invitation, please visit Addington Cotillion’s website: http://www.addingtoncotillion.com
Cotillion
2016-2017
Schedule
Cotillion Attire
6:00m—7:15pm
Cotillion at Bella Collina
Specials & BBQ
$100
GUEST
FEES
(Includes 1
FREE BBQ
Lunch)
Pro Shop Sale
ALL Weekend
BACKYARD BBQ
10:30am—4pm
$12++ per person
Happy Hour Drink
Specials ALL Day
PLAY FOR A CAUSE
AT BELLA COLLINA

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From your Head Professional...
We hope you thoroughly enjoyed your golf this summer at the
Club! The nice weather and fantastic course conditions made it a great
time to be out enjoying the game with friends. We had many fun and
competitive events during the last few months – we thank you for playing
in our events, and congratulations to all of our winners. Don’t miss your
chance to sign up for the next Club Championship, Member-Guest, or
Nine & Dine.
This summer we again hosted eight weeks of Junior Golf Camp
where we worked with 170 Junior Golfers! Congratulations to junior
camp coaches Krisno Bridge, Jesse Cutsinger, and Rich Hernandez for
their hard work and exceptional performance this summer.
The golf department is committed to improving the Club so that
you can enjoy it a little more each day. If there is anything that we can do to make your experience at the
Club better, please do not hesitate to ask.
Brian Hollenbeck
PGA Head Golf Professional
See you on the course!
B. Hollenbeck
Brian Hollenbeck
PGA Head Golf Professional
UPCOMING GOLF EVENTS
SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER
13, 14, 15 Ladies Member Guest 4 Ladies Charity Guest Day 4, 5, 6 Men’s Club Championship
17 Men’s Monthly 7, 8, 9 Men’s Member-Member 8, 10, 15 Ladies President’s Cup
25 Couples Monthly 14 Beer Open 27 Couples Monthly
22 Da Big Game
25 Ladies Monster Day
30 Couples Monthly

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The History of The Ryder Cup
THE GRANDEST EVENT IN THE
GAME BY ELISA VICTA
The Ryder Cup has become
one of the world’s greatest sporting
contests as every two years, 24 of
the best players from Europe and
the United States go head-to-head
in match play competition. Drama,
tension, incredible golf, camaraderie,
and sportsmanship are served
in equal measure, captivating an
audience of millions around the
world. It is an event that transcends
sports, yet remains true to the spirit
of its foundation on prestige rather
than prize money.
With debate over the years
about who “officially” brought the
idea to life, the Ryder Cup was
officially born in 1927, although
informal competitions between
teams of Americans and British
(Great Britain & Ireland) had already
taken place years prior. With the
hopes of encouraging international
understanding and hopes of
increasing the number of American
professionals competing in the
British Open, and in return, the
number of British professionals
competing in the U.S. Open, two
unofficial matches between
professionals from Great Britain and
the United States took place at
nearby courses prior to qualifiers for
the British Open. The first match
took place in 1921 at Gleneagles,
Scotland, and in 1926 the second
match took place at Wentworth,
England, with Great Britain winning
both matches.
Some sources say that the
match in 1926 was the fuel to the
“official” start of The Ryder Cup,
with its name simply originating from
the donor of the trophy, Samuel
Ryder. Ryder was an English
businessman from St. Albans, a city
outside of London, who made his
fortune selling and shipping small
packets of herbs and seeds out of
his home. In 1908, at the age of 50,
he had taken up golf to improve his
health and employed Abe Mitchell,
one of the golfing greats of his era,
as his personal tutor. A year later he
joined the Verulam Golf Club in St.
Alban’s and two years later, he was
appointed club captain and his love
for the game only grew from there.
Stories are told that Ryder
was enthralled by the match that
took place at Wentworth in 1926,
and particularly delighted to see
Mitchell team up with George
Duncan to defeat the defending
Open Champion, Jim Barnes and
the great Walter Hagen. “We must
do this again,” said Ryder at a bar
afterwards and The Ryder Cup was
born. Other sources say this
conversation took place prior to the
1926 match and the first official
Ryder Cup was originally supposed
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to take place in 1926. Either way, U.S., with each side winning on their several teams, playing numerous
due to a strike that was that shut
down most travel into Britain, the
American team consisted of
transplanted players born outside of
the United States; two Scots, two
Englishmen, and one Australian and
the match was ruled “unofficial.”
Following that match, discussions
were made that moving forward,
each team was to consist of only
native-born players on each side.
The following year
in 1927, the first “official”
match took place at
Worcester Country Club in
Worcester, Massachusetts
with the Americans
winning decisively, 9 ½ - 2
½. They were the first to
raise The Ryder Cup in
victory. The cup was a
native soil; Great Britain won at
Moortown in 1929, The U.S. won at
Scioto in 1931, the U.K. winning at
Southport in 1933, and the U.S.
winning at Ridgewood in 1935. The
match of 1937 was played again at
Southport and it was there, the
cycle of the home team winning was
terminated and the Americans
prevailed on British soil.
exhibition matches against
challenge teams in order to raise
money for the American Red Cross,
various service organizations, and
other war related efforts. The Ryder
Cup resumed play for its seventh
match in 1947 at Portland Golf Club
in Portland, Oregon, with the
Americans winning the match. The
next 15 of 17 matches through 1977
were won by the Americans, with
the exception of the
match in 1957 and the
first ever tie in 1969.
With the
Americans dominating
The Ryder Cup, the
PGA of Great Britain
altered its selection
procedure and
expanded their player
small but striking gold cup
that, today, epitomizes all
that is good in sporting competition.
It cost Ryder £250 (approximately
$330.00) and made its first appearance
at the send-off when the British
team set sail across sea for the
first match. Designed by Mappin &
Webb Company, the trophy was
19 inches high and made from solid
gold. Its hallmark read “1927,” and
on the very top stood a tiny likeness
of Ryder’s mentor, Abe Mitchell.
The next four Ryder cups
alternated between the U.K. and the
The 1927 American Ryder Cup Team
selection to continental
Europe providing a
In 1939 the Ryder Cup was much greater pool of talent. The first
suspended due to World War II until Ryder Cup under the expanded
1945 (The first of two suspensions, European selection format was
the other occurring after the played in 1979 with its first two
September 11 , 2001 attack on the Europeans being Spaniards;
U.S. and play took place the following
year in 2002, with all future Garrido. Ballesteros went on to be-
Severiano Ballesteros and Antonio
competitions conducted in even come one of the all-time greats in
numbered years). Although these the Ryder Cup. The move to include
matches were on hold, both teams the continental players was a major
were still named in honor to keeping step in upgrading The Ryder Cup. It
the tradition going. During those six was a new chapter in the history of
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The European Team celebrating
after breaking their losing streak
in 1985. They followed by
winning the next Ryder Cup in
1987 on American soil, the first
time for the Europeans in Ryder
Cup history.
Then
years of U.S. domination, the tide
started to turn. The U.S. won in
1979 and the next two matches
following through 1983 and then in
1985, Europe broke their 28 year
losing streak by winning that year
and the next 10 of 15 Ryder Cups.
The next Ryder Cup is
scheduled this fall at Hazeltine
National Golf Club in Chaska,
Minnesota. With teams to be set
mid September, the rivalry and the
tradition of the Ryder Cup will continue
to live on. Playing for pride and
country, The Ryder Cup will kick off
September 30 th and continue
through October 2 nd . The weekend
will bring out raw emotions, passion
and most importantly, the love of the
game in its truest form. Quite simply,
what Sam Ryder began in 1926 has
grown to become the grandest event
in the game.
Now
How it Works
The Ryder Cup is played in even numbered years between 12-member teams from the
United States and Europe. It consists of five match-play sessions played over three days.
Team Selection
The United States will have eight
players determined by points, while
the European Team will have nine
– the first four coming from the
European Points List and the next
five from the World Points List.
Europe has three Captain’s Picks,
while the USA has four.
Ryder Cup Format
Each of the first two days includes
one four-ball session and one foursomes
session.The final day is
reserved for 12 singles matches.
Ryder Cup Scoring
Each match is worth one point,
with matches ending in a draw
worth ½ point to each side. The
first team to reach 14 ½ points
wins the Ryder Cup. If the matches
end in a 14-14 draw, the team
holding the Ryder Cup retains it.
Sources: “They History of the Ryder Cup” by Author Unknown, 2010 Ryder Cup, www.rydercup.com/2010/europe/history; “Ryder Cup History”
by Brent Kelley, About Sports, golf.about.com/od/teamcompetitions/a/rydercuphistory.htm; “Historical look at the Ryder Cup” by Martin
Davis, Golf Channel, www.golfchannel.com/news/martin-davis/historical-look-ryder-cup/; “Origins of The Ryder Cup” , excerpt from “Us
Against Them: An Oral History of the Ryder Cup”, by Robin McMillan, Golf, www.golf.com/special-features/origins-ryder-cup;

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Play to Make a Difference
Bella Collina is the host to many charitable golf tournaments throughout the year and we couldn’t be more proud to support these
Q&A
About a couple of our yearly
organizations and what they stand for. We all love golf, so why not play golf for a good cause?
charity fundraisers at
Bella Collina San Clemente
The Bella Collina Scholarship Foundation Golf Fundraiser
with Ann Small, Chair
Who/What does this Golf Fundraiser
benefit? The Bella Collina
Employee Scholarship Golf Fundraiser
provides scholarships to Bella
Collina Employees and/or their children
and/or grandchildren who are
in pursuit to further their education.
When was this first established?
The Bella Collina Employee Scholarship
Fund was first established in
2011, however the first Golf Fundraiser
took place in 2014 and has
occurred annually every year since.
What success have you had since
launching this event? In a little
over 2 years, the event has grown
from 72 Players to 129 Players
(44% participation increase) and the
net proceeds increasing 54% to
$11,502.00 in 2016. As this golf
tournament has become the primary
funding mechanism for the Scholarship
Fund, it has allowed Bella Collina
to award 9 scholarships over
the years totaling over $35,000.00.
How did the 2016 Golf Fundraiser
go? Our 2016 event was our biggest
yet as we had 129 participants
and raised a net proceeds of
$11,502.00. Many club members
generously donated terrific auction
and raffle items including collectible
wine, condominium/hotel stays and
getaways, handmade jewelry, and
sporting event tickets. We couldn’t
be more pleased to host this event
here as Bella Collina’s staff has
been instrumental in event planning
and implementation, ensuring our
events success.
When will the next Golf Fundraiser
take place? Spring of 2017
Who and how can people participate?
Anyone and everyone can
participate! We are excited that the
event is open to all guests thus allowing
our community to experience
Bella Collina’s golf, food, and fellowship
at its best. The best way to take
part is to sign up for the next tournament!
Direct donations can be made
at www.bellacollinagolf.com. (Click
on the Employee Scholarship Fund
tab in the upper left corner). A check
can also be made out to the Bella
Collina Scholarship Foundation and
given to Mark Allison, Bella Collina
Controller, or you can choose to
select a “monthly billing/subscription
option” which is also available to
Members who wish to donate on a
monthly basis. For more information,
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Southern California Evans Scholarship Alumni Association Annual Golf Fundraiser
with Ralph Butz & Tom Fitzgerald, Representatives
Who/What does this Golf Fundraiser
benefit? The Evans Scholarship
Foundation awards full tuition
and housing scholarships to deserving
caddies across the country to
four-year colleges. The Evans
Scholars Foundation is known as
"golf's favorite charity" as it grants
approximately 250 college scholarships
to both, male and female,
caddies. The college scholarship
program is almost 90 years old and
is proud of its 10,000+ college
graduates! We call it the American
Dream.
When was this first established?
The Evans Scholars Foundation
was established in 1930 by famed
amateur golfer, Charles “Chick” Evans
Jr. as he partnered with the
Western Golf Association, however
our local Southern California Annual
Golf Fundraisers commenced in
2002.
What success have you had
since launching this event? We
have raised nearly $146,000.00 for
caddy scholarships since starting
the Southern California Evans
Scholar Alumni Association. The
last two years at Bella Collina, we
produced RECORD proceeds of
$40,000.000 contributing to the
number of participants swelling in
size. Our membership in the Southern
California basin is approximately
300 Evans Scholar alumni,
of which the tournament field of
golfers is approximately 90-100
alums + guests.
How did the 2016 Golf Fundraiser
go? Bella Collina has been a WON-
DERFUL host to our events since
partnering. We get great service, a
great layout, with wonderful hospitality
services, and at an attractive
price that keeps us coming back
year, after year, after year, after
year! Our highest net proceeds was
recorded at the 2016 event, in particular,
was $22,000. We would
LOVE to have some Bella Collina
members play in our future events,
as half the field of golfers are
friends of The Evans Scholars of
Southern California.
When will the next Golf Fundraiser
take place? Spring of 2017
How can people participate?
Sign up for the next tournament this
upcoming Spring! You can also find
more information at ww.wgaesf.org
on how to participate, how to donate,
or just information about this
great program!
2016 Evans Scholars from
Southern California Recipients
Sarahi Ortiz & Kezia Setiawan
St. Monica Catholic High School,
Santa Monica, California
Interested in hosting a charity golf tournament for your organization?
Contact Bella Collina San Clemente today for more information!

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UPCOMING CHARITY EVENTS AT BELLA COLLINA
iHOPE
Interfaith Homeless Outreach Project
for Empowerment
iHOPE’s Mission is to Provide Basic Needs, Shelter,
Tools, and Training to the Homeless and Working Poor
to Guide them in their Return to Self-Suciency. Each of
us deserves the opportunity for self-suciency. By participating
in our iHOPE Golf Classic as a sponsor, player, or
volunteer, you can support this cause while enjoying a
beautiful golf day at Bella Collina San Clemente.
100% of all proceeds benefit iHOPE programs providing
services to the working poor, at-risk and homeless
populations.
Our 2016 goal is to raise $40,000 to purchase a van to
transport our homeless and working poor to our shower
locations.
iHOPE operates mobile shower services and distributes
clothing, blankets, and personal hygiene necessities to
our neighbors in need.
iHOPE has expanded to include referrals to medical and
mental health providers, job opportunities, and temporary
shelter.
We are proud to provide this fundraiser and look
forward to your participation.
To find out more, please visit ihopeoc.org
Pet Project Foundation would like to invite you
to have fun while raising much needed funds at
their “Howling Halloween Ball” to be held here
at Bella Collina on October 30, 2016.
Pet Project Foundation raises the funds needed
to ensure any animals brought into the San
Clemente / Dana Point Pro-Humane Animal
Shelter whether lost, abandoned or in need of
medical care get’s the rehabilitation needed for
them to be adopted into a loving home. We also
have a program where we bring in and help
animals from the over crowded shelters with
high euthanasia.
We would love you to come with us and enjoy
an evening of fun and dancing while helping
the animals at the top of the hill.
Tickets will be available on the website petprojectfoundation.org or by contacting Kay Lehmacher at (949) 488-3129 or (949) 310-9324 or
k.lehmacher@me.com or Sally Silva (408) 859-3706 or relaxingfunfunfun@yahoo.com

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Buy Local… at your Pro Shop!
Here at Bella Collina we take pride in San Clemente and our local community. We are proud to partner with our neighbors in
order to offer you the best of its kind while supporting those businesses in our own community. BY ELISA VICTA
STANCE—San Clemente, CA
Located in San Clemente,
Stance has become “THE” brand of
socks. Giving life to something that
had consistently been overlooked by
many brands and majority of the
fashion industry, a new sense of
style and fashion was born. With its
headquarters located down the
street from Bella Collina San
Clemente, Stance has made their
mark around the world and are not
slowing down any time soon.
Jeff Kearl, Chairman and
CEO of Stance, mentioned in an
interview with The Los Angeles
Times in 2015 that he remembers
walking the aisles of Target in San
Clemente and when he arrived in
the sock aisle he noticed it was
“literally black, white, gray and
brown” and saw the potential this
under-valued category had. Over
the next few months, Kearl
researched everything there was to
know about socks and with John
Wilson, Stance’s President, Aaron
Hennings, Chief Creative Officer,
Ryan Kingman, Chief Marketing
Officer, and Taylor Shupe, Chief
Product Officer, Stance was officially
founded by the end of 2009.
The first pairs of socks hit
retail in late 2010 with its first three
accounts at specialty surf shops in
Southern California: Surfside Sports
in Costa Mesa/Newport Beach,
Jack’s Surfboards and Huntington
Surf and Sport in Huntington Beach.
Stance socks are now sold in more
than 40 countries and at major
retailers including Nordstrom,
Bloomingdale’s, and Macy’s,
estimating close to 30 million socks
sold since 2010.
Caleb Lin, Vice President
and Buying Director at L.A.-based
American Rag said “The appeal is
the quality. The weave is tighter, it
feels more comfortable around your
foot, the fabric doesn’t wear through
as quickly, and the fabric doesn’t get
all fuzzy after you wash them a
couple times.” That same appeal
landed Stance the opportunity to be
named the official sock of the NBA
and the NBA’s new on-court sock,
which was worn by every player in
every game for the entirety of the
2015-2016 season. This also
marked the first time a company has
been allowed to put its own logo on
a game worn sock. In May of 2016,
Stance was named the official sock
of the MLB.
Stance continues to grow
their brand and with the help of their
brand ambassadors, “Punks and
Poets,” which include musicians,
athletes, designers, artists, stylists,
writers and photographers, their
popularity will continue to spread
around the world. They have
continued to grow their line as they
launched their new product of men’s
underwear in November of 2015
and the ever changing sock designs
will keep consumers wanting more.
Stance’s philosophy of expression
and function is woven into their
products and alongside their design
and creativity, they are assured to
be at the top of the fashion industry
for a very long time.
Pretty cool, huh? Well, guess who
else sells these socks?! Your Pro
Shop at Bella Collina! Come grab
yourself an awesome new pair of
socks by our neighbors, Stance.
Source: Los Angeles Times “How Stance socks got to be on Rihanna’s and NBA players feet” by Adam Tschorn, October 19, 2015,
http://www.latimes.com/fashion/la-ig-stance-20151018-story.html

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Brian’s Golf Tips
How to Fix Your Slice!
A very common problem we see with golfers is their tendency to slice the ball. This
means for a right-handed player, the ball curves severely from left to right. The player loses distance and their
ability to hit fairways and greens. Slicing is not fun! Players slice because the club face is open relative to their
club path or swing direction. If you want to quickly reverse this pattern and start hitting powerful draws, try
strengthening your grip and getting the club shaft to shallow, or flatten in transition.
Step 1: Stronger Grip – turn your left hand clockwise so that your left thumb is on the right side of the grip and so
you can see at least 2 knuckles on your left hand. The ‘V’ created between your thumb and index finger should
point towards your right armpit. When you place your right hand on, make sure the ‘V’ points in the same direction
as the left hand. At this point the club face should feel closed or shut in your hands.
Step 2: Shallowing the club shaft in transition – slicers tend to start down with the club shaft too vertical or steep.
Try to feel like the club head drops behind you and the shaft flattens when you start your downswing. This will
help you shallow the club EARLY in your downswing, allowing your body to rotate naturally into impact. By
strengthening your grip and shallowing your club in transition, you will change the relationship between your club
face angle and your swing path. The result: a beautiful draw!
For more help with your golf game, please contact PGA Head Golf Professional, Brian Hollenbeck
at (949) 333-4838 or bhollenbeck@bellacollinagolf.com

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Keeping Score!
Hole in One Club
Christian Plasso Muirfield #3
Tim Moore Carnoustie #8
Vernon Bartmess Royal Lytham #2
Stephen McBride Royal Lytham #2
Carnoustie Flight
1st Gross
1st Net
Muirfield Flight
1st Gross
1st Net
Flight 1
1st Gross
1st Net
Junior Club Championship
Boys Champion
Girls Champion
Men’s Senior Club Championship
Senior Club Champion
Senior Net Champion
McKelvey, Song, Winner, Smith, Pearson
Lowe, Nutting, McSweeny, Gallinard
Walker, Manning, Gascoigne
Bourguignon, Simon, Devere
Craig Hammer
Don Bourguignon
Super Senior Club Champion Dan Raphael
Super Senior Net Champion
Tequila Open
June Men’s Monthly
Manning, Manning, McDonald, McDonald
Madrid, Larkin, Winner, Song
2nd Gross Smith, Hawthorne, Walsh, Hammer
2nd Net
Flight 2
1st Gross
1st Net
Varin, Arciero, Tucker, Buchner
Miller, Steel, Robertson, Reenders
Loughman, Pickrahn, Irwin, Alves
2nd Gross McBride, Hollingsworth, Bourguignon,
Zimmer
2nd Net
Seaver, Olivier, Shapiro, McGilligan
Christian Wentzel
Olivia French
Jim Fabrick
Men’s Member Guest
Member—Guest Champions: Ron Dearden & Al Gross
Flight Winners :
Scott Smith & Mark Jerue PJ Kiley & Brian Polk
Scott Walker & Tom Ross Dan Zimmer & Paul Schlick
Jim Kahal & Mark Degraw Jeff Lockett & Eric Sullivan
Ron Dearden & Al Gross
BCWGA Senior Club Championship
Senior Club Champion: June Kikuchi
Flight 1 Flight 2 Flight 3
1st Gross June Kikuchi Jenny Bremen Liz Hagerty
1st Net Cher Gallagher Char Magstadt Carolyn Troilo
2nd Gross Ellen Martin Cheri Bourguignon Cathy Luckett
2nd Net Joyce Thompson Sandra Deering Bette Brooks
July Couples Monthly
1st Seymour, ,Kimura 3rd Clayton, Walker
2nd Simon, Troilo 4th Meshon, Hollingsworth
Wine Open
1st Gross Gallagher, Troilo, Manning
1st Net Hollingsworth, Higgins, Forchtner
2nd Gross Walsh-Hummer, Strohsahl-Holt, Walker
2nd Net Miller-Naber, Perrotta, Gushard
BCWGA Club Championship
Club Champion: Ling Chou
Flight 1 Flight 2
1st Gross Ling Chou June Kikuchi
1st Net Michelle Marloe Sally Baudino
2nd Gross Lynne Zumberge Jenny Bremen
2nd Net Diana Perrotta Liz Hagerty
3rd Gross Ellen Martin
Mika Tibbs
3rd net Kim Stanic Carolyn Troilo

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Around the Club...
If you have photos you would like to share, please send them to Elisa Victa at evicta@bellacollinagolf.com
Please note, space is limited and all photos are subject to Bella Collina’s approval.

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BELLA COLLINA SAN CLEMENTE
Congratulations to our Bella Collina Newlyweds!
Mr. & Mrs. Schmillen (top left), Mr. & Mrs. Parker (top second to left, Jana Whilliams Photos), Mr. & Mrs. Lu, Mr. & Mrs. Kuramata (top second on
right), Mr. & Mrs. Poggio (bottom second on left, Cake: From Scratched Baked Goods/ Diana Stoffel Photography), Mr. & Mr.s O’Flaherty (bottom
second on right), Mr. & Mrs. Scalisi (bottom right, Josh Newton Photography), Mr. & Mrs. Bryson (top right), Mr. & Mrs. Gnesda
This past August, we executed our biggest event /
wedding in Bella Collina history. The teamwork, the
commradery, and the excitement by our entire staff
and vendors were amazing and it showed as the event
went off without a hitch. We are so proud of everyone
involved and so thankful for the support we received
from our membership.
Karen Smiley
Director of Sales &
Catering
Elisa Victa
Event & Wedding
Coordinator
Bella Collina is the
perfect place to host your
next event! Golf
Tournaments, weddings,
banquets, fundraisers, etc!
We do it all! Contact us
for more information
on how to host
your event here!

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Don’t Miss Out on Our Upcoming Social Events!
TUESDAY NIGHT LINEUP
TACO TUESDAY
Tuesdays | 5-8pm
All you can eat tacos
Last Tuesday of the Month Mix Up
BURGER NIGHT
Tuesday | 5-8pm
October 25th
SAVE THE DATE
NIGHTMARE ON LA PATA
Thursday, October 27th
5pm—9pm
PIZZA NIGHT
September 27th
PASTA NIGHT
November 29th
JOIN US:
12:00PM — 5:00PM
Thursday, November 24th
Traditional Family Style Feast
& Complimentary
Champagne & Mimosas
Adults $42++ | Kids $16++
Children Under 3 Years Old FREE!
Take Home Catering available
Spooky Treats, Costume Contests, the
Monster Mash, and So Much More!
SAVE THE DATE!
BEER
9&DINE
October 14, 2016
Host to be Announced
SAVE THE DATE!
Wine
Dinner
November 18, 2016
Host to be Announced
MEMBER
APPRECIATION
HAPPY HOUR
Come mix & mingle
while welcoming
our newest members!
Thursday,
October 20th
5:30pm—7:00pm
Enjoy hosted hors d’
oeuvres and a glass of
champagne on us!
Kids Club Available
Please Note: Regular Happy
Hour & Dinner
Sign Up Today to Take Part in All the Fun at Bella Collina!
Please Call 949.498.6044 for Reservations

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BELLA COLLINA SAN CLEMENTE
Bella Collina San Clemente:
Home of the Marine Corps Academy Mess Night
Tradition: An inherited,established, or customary pattern of
thought, action, or behavior. By Elisa Victa
When The United States
Marine Corps was founded on
November 10, 1775, the traditions
and customs of esprit de corps
would begin and would lead to one
of America’s most honored brotherhoods.
Gallantry and comradery in
arms enabled the Marine Corps to
build a name for itself throughout the
years that is now known throughout
the world and respected by every
military service in existence. This
name was hard earned and the
maintenance of traditional discipline,
gallantry, and love of the Corps was
and is the duty of every Marine to
uphold. Not only must the high standard
of respect and prestige be
maintained, but it must also always
be strengthened. It must be passed
on to future Marines who will take
their place among the ranks of the
Corps and look back with pride on
what has been accomplished. The
United States Marine Corps Mess
Night is an element in fostering such
standards.
The United States Marine
Corps Mess Night is a formal event
involving drinks, dinner and various
events designed to further promote
the esprit de corps of the brotherhood
of
Marines. In
addition, to
recognize
and pay
homage to
the Marines
who came
before
them. Each
division of
the Marine
Corps carries out this tradition to
show respect to the occasion,
whether it is to celebrate the birthday
of the Corps, to commemorate
the loss of their fallen comrades, to
say farewell to a member of their
ranks, or to pay honor to a distinguished
visitor.
Mess Nights can be traced
back as far as the days of the Roman
Legions and the Vikings, when
victory celebrations were held after
battles, however, the traditions of
the United States Marine Corps
Mess Night originated in the 1920’s.
While the United States Marines
were in Shanghai, China protecting
American interests, two members of
the Fourth Marine Regiment, Captain
Lemuel Shepherd and his Commanding
Officer, Colonel Davis
(later commandants of the Marine
Corps), were invited to attend the
Mess Night of the Scotts Guards,
Second Battalion, British Army. They
were so impressed with the British
Ceremony they saw that they soon
instituted their own Mess Night. The
first USMC Mess Night was held in
1928 and the tradition was quickly
embraced by the rest of the Corps.
Today, these traditions have
continued to be carried out and upheld
by various divisions of the

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United States Marine Corps. Typically,
a Mess Night follows a specific
set of etiquette and customs that
start with a 30 to 45 minute cocktail
hour followed by a meal that opens
with several toasts and very strict
codes of conduct. Any member of
the unit that breaks the strict decorum
of the night is ordered to pay a
fine, with some members going out
of their way to break the rules to add
to the fun. Only Marines are permitted
to attend Mess Night. The only
exception to this is the Guest of
Honor who can be a civilian, and on
occasion, a ‘Dining Out’ will take
place which follows related etiquette
to the Mess Night, but can include
spouses as well.
A President and Vice President
of the Mess are designated to
oversee the planning and execution
of these events and maintain the
customs that were made before
them. These Marines then appoint a
Mess Committee from the other Marines
in attendance to individually
and collectively complete tasks to
make sure the evening is a success.
At Bella Collina, we are honored
to be a part of this long standing
American tradition and selected
as the venue to these Mess Nights
for many of the Academy Courses
from our neighbors at Camp Pendleton.
These courses are intended to
give Marines the knowledge and
skills necessary to assume leadership
roles of greater responsibility in
order to grow individually and within
the Marine Corps. With all the hard
work our Marines put in to these
courses, an evening out with those
they stand next to day in and day
out continues to build America’s
brotherhood. With every Mess Night
that takes place, comradery
strengthens, pride and the love of
the corps grows, and this honored
tradition of those before them continue
live on and be passed on to
the next generation to those who
serve our country with the United
States Marine Corps.
“Except for the annual
celebration of the Marine
Corps Birthday, no social
function associated with
the smaller of America’s
military services is more
enjoyed, admired and
imitated than the mess
night” - Lt. Col Merril Bartlet USMC (retired)
Happy Birthday to the United States Marine Corps!
Born November 10, 1775
Did You Know?
The Marine Corps Emblem consists of an eagle clenching the Marine Corps motto in its beak, the globe
(Western Hemisphere), and the anchor. The emblem was adopted by Brigadier Jacob Zeilin in 1868 to
depict the Marines as both American and maritime.
“Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they’ve made a difference in the world.
Marines don’t have that problem.” - President Ronald Reagan, President of the United States; 1985
The globe and anchor signify the worldwide service and sea traditions.
The spread eagle represents the nation itself.
The motto, “Semper Fidelis” is Latin for “Always Faithful”
Sources: United States Marine Corps, Marine Corps University Corporals Noncommissioned Officers Program “Student Handout”; U.S. Marine Corps Skill 4—Customs, Courtesies, and Traditions
“Mess Night”; Gibowicz, Charles J., Mess Night Traditions, ArthorHouse Publishing, 2007; Dolack, Kate, “The History and Traditions of the United Sates Marine Corps”, Military Spouse.

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BELLA COLLINA SAN CLEMENTE
Finding that perfect romance
between Cigar and Spirit!
BY TRAVIS JONES
The cigar culture is alive
and thriving here at Bella Collina.
Some would say no activity pairs
better with a good smoke than a day
out on the links. But when it comes
to pairing your favorite cigar with
a Wine, Beer or Spirit, some don’t
know where to begin.
I like to tell people who are
pairing drinks with cigars to simply
match the body of the beverage to
the body of the cigar. For example,
a light-bodied cigar will go well with
some white wines, young reds like
Pinot Noir or blended scotches. Medium-bodied
smokes are great with
Craft Beers like IPAs and Stouts, or
Irish Whiskeys, Scotch, spiced
Rums, American bourbons, Cognac
and Ports. Full-bodied smokes are a
perfect match with Peaty Islay and
heavier Highland Single Malts, or a
dense Bordeaux Blend.
Pairing cigars with wines
and spirits is just one part of the
equation. Cocktails can make for
great pairings, too. Try a Mojito or
Moscow Mule with a light cigar and
see where it takes you. A Tequila
Sunrise with a nice oaky Anejo Tequila
might really surprise your taste
buds when paired with a sweet
wrapper like a Maduro.
In the end, your taste is the final
judge as to what works. If the two
complement each other and nothing
is over-powered you have yourself a
match! Have fun testing out different
smoke and drink combinations and
develop your own perfect pairings.
Share your knowledge and perfect pairings with the members of Bella
Collina on the last Thursday of every month during Cigar Night. Sit
fireside for a Chef-prepared menu while enjoying 2 included cigars and
Travis Jones
Director of
Food & Beverage
craft spirit pairings. Feel free to bring your own! Starts at 6:00pm
CIGAR
NIGHT
Upcoming Dates:
SEPTEMBER 29TH
OCTOBER 20TH
$44
Includes 1st Cocktail or
Beer, Appetizer, Chef’s
Steak of the Day, and
Two Cigars!

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Chef’s Corner
New things are coming your way as we develop new menus and continue to make what we
already have taste even better. It has been a few months since I started at Bella Collina and
it has been great! Getting to know all of you and learning your palettes has been such a
pleasure! I am excited to be here and hopefully I will continue to make your mouths water
as the fall season is just around the corner. Below are two of my favorite dishes to make this
fall (and the rest of the year). Enjoy!
Monte Cristo Breakfast Sandwich
Leonel Villamil
Executive Chef
Ingredients:
4 Large Eggs
1 Banana Sliced
2 Slices of Brioche
12” Thick
1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1 TBS Vanilla Extract
1 TBS Powdered Sugar
1/2 Cup Whipped Cream
4 Slices of Black
Lemon Zest (1 Lemon)
2 TBS Butter
Forest Ham
4oz Thinly Sliced
Brie Cheese
Orange Zest (1 Orange)
1 Cup of Mixed Berries
1/2 Cup of Maple Syrup
Directions:
1. Combine Eggs, Vanilla, Cinnamon, and Citrus Zest into a batter. Soak sliced Brioche in
mixture and place in hot pan with butter for 1 minute on each side.
2. Place Ham and Brie Cheese on one slice and top with second slice to make a sandwich.
Place in the oven at 350 degrees for 3 minutes.
3. Sautee Mixed Berries and Sliced Banana in a hot pan with 1 TBS Butter. Add in 1/2 Cup
of Maple Syrup and pour mixture over the sandwich and top it off with Whipped Cream.
Finish with Powdered Sugar and Enjoy
Ingredients:
5 Egg Yolks
1 Cup of Heavy Cream
1/2 Cup of Half & Half
Directions:
1 Double Shot of Espresso
5 TBS of Granulated Sugar
1 oz of Chocolate Chips
1 oz of Frangelico or dark rum
Cappuccino Crème Brulee
1. Combine Sugar, Eggs, and Liquor and mix until you get a creamy
texture.
2. Heat up Cream and Espresso for 3-5 minutes on low. Do NOT let it boil.
Add in Half & Half an Chocolate Chips until melted.
3. Transfer mixture to a baking ramekin slowly to avoid foam. Bake for 20-
35 minutes at 320 degrees until it starts to turn brown.
4. Remove and cool off for two hours before Brule the top.
5. Add Powdered Sugar and extra Chocolate Chips for garnish

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BELLA COLLINA SAN CLEMENTE
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Fall Dining Hours
Monday
Snack Bar Only 7:00am—3:00pm
Tuesday 11:00am—8:00pm
Wednesday 11:00am—6:00pm
Thursday 11:00am—9:00pm
Friday
11:00am—9:00pm
Saturday & Sunday 7:00am—6:00pm
Snack Bar
Monday—Sunday 7:00am—3:00pm
Happy Hour
Tuesday—Sunday 3:00pm—6:00pm
Thursday 3:00pm—9:00pm
Tuesday Night Dining & Kids Activities
5:00pm—8:00pm
Thursday & Friday Night Dining,
Friday Night Kids Club
5:00pm—9:00pm
Fall Pro Shop Hours
Beginning November 6th
Monday
Range Closed
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday & Sunday
7:30am—7:00pm
6:30am—7:00pm
6:30am—7:00pm
6:30am—7:00pm
6:00am—7:00pm
6:00am—7:00pm
Weekly Play
Monday—Range Closed
Tuesday—BCWGA
Friday—Open Skins Game, $30 Buy In
Monthly Play
1st or 2nd Saturday—Saturday Swingers
1st Tuesday—BCWGA Meeting/ SG Golf
1st Wednesday at 9:00am—Ladies Bridge
Last Sunday—Couples Monthly
Fitness Classes
Monday
Beg/Inter Yoga Flex
Golf Fit
Tuesday
Restorative Yoga
Wednesday
Beg/Inter Yoga Flex
Golf Fit
Thursday
Restorative Yoga
Friday
Beg/Inter Yoga Flex
Golf Fit
7:30am
9:30am
8:30am
7:30am
9:30am
8:30am
7:30am
9:30am
September
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3
Saturday Swingers
4 5 Labor Day
Labor Day Golf &
BBQ
6
Aerify Greens
7
Aerify Greens
8
Aerify Greens
9
Aerify Greens
10
11 12 13
Ladies Member
Guest
14
Ladies Member
Guest
15
Ladies Member
Guest
16 17
Men’s Monthly
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25
Couples Monthly
26 27
Pizza Night
28 29
Cigar Night
30

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October
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
2 3 4
BCWGA Charity
Guest Day
9
Men’s Member
Member
5 6 7
Men’s Member
Member
10 11 12 13 14
Beer Open
16 17 18 19 20 HH/ Member
Appreciation
Cigar Night
1
Saturday Swingers
8
Men’s Member
Member
15
21 22
23
30
Couples
Monthly
24
Halloween
31
25
BCWGA Monster
Shotgun
Burger Night
26 27
Halloween Party
28 29
November
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4
Men’s Club
Championship
5
Men’s Club
Championship
6 Daylight Savings
Men’s Club
Championship
7 8
Ladies Pres. Cup
9 10
Ladies Pres. Cup
11 12
Saturday Swingers
13 14 15
Ladies Pres. Cup
Final & Awards
16 17 18
Wine Dinner
19
20 21 22 23 24 Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving
Dinner
25 26
27
Couples Monthly
28 29
Pasta Night
30

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BELLA COLLINA SAN CLEMENTE
Bella Gardens Progress Update
Bella Gardens Schematic
1
2
3
Master Key
1. Rose Garden
2. Horse Shoe Pit
3. Bocce Ball Court
4. Patio
5. Raised Vegetable Garden
6. Event Lawn
4
6
5
6
3: BEFORE
3: AFTER
The Bella Gardens are taking shape and lots of progress
has been made. Steps have been put in up to the Event
Lawn, the Bocce Ball Court is being framed, Decorative
walls have been put up and walkways are being made.
We continue to see progress everyday and are excited as
we watch the Bella Gardens take shape.
Get ready for some Horse Shoe, Bocce Ball & another location to host your events!

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“Fore! The Love Of The Game”
By Finkstrom Cartoons
FINKSTROM loves the game of GOLF! Whether you're a casual fan of the game, or a diehard
golf fanatic, you're going to love his collection of classic golf cartoons! After many years of teeto-green
research, too many bad swings to count, and what felt like an eternity in a sand trap,
we created one of our most popular cartoon collections called "FORE! The Love Of The Game".
Staff Directory
General Manager / Superintendent Jay Pesicka (949) 333-4841
PGA Golf Professional Brian Hollenbeck (949) 333-4838
Membership Director Ashley Landsman (949) 333-4830
Director of Food & Beverage Travis Jones (949) 333-4861
Executive Chef Leonel Villamil (949) 333-4827
Director of Events Karen Smiley (949) 333-4846
Event & Wedding Coordinator Elisa Victa (949) 333-4835
Controller / Accounting Mark Allison (949) 333-4828
Member Relations Sherri Hayden (949) 498-6604
Editor in Chief: Elisa Victa | Copy Editor: Brian Hollenbeck | Contributors: Bella Collina Staff