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Club Events
Horseshoe Bend Cup Tournament, October 1st & 2nd
Our Annual Horseshoe Bend Cup will be held on October 1st and 2nd this
year. One of our signature events, we look forward to seeing all teams come
together in camaraderie and competition! The tournament spans over two
days and brings together the Ladies, Men, Senior, and Super Senior divisions
to compete against one another. Come out on Sunday afternoon to cheer on
your team and watch the exciting finish!
October 2016
Men’s One Day Member/Guest Tournament, October 5th
Our One Day Men’s Member/Guest Tournament includes lunch, available from
11:30-12:45pm, a 1:00pm shotgun, prizes, and drinks after play in the Jockey
Room. The cost for this event is $130 for one member and one guest. Members
may invite up to 3 guests to play in the event. The cost for each additional
guest is $65. Signups are available through October 2nd through the link sent
in the weekly E-blast. If you have not already signed up, hurry to reserve your
spot!
Ladies’ Closing Day/Queen of Clubs Shootout, October 19th
We invite all ladies to join us for our final Queen of Clubs Qualifier on October
19th. We will begin with a 9:00am shotgun start and meet on the Terrace for
scoring after play. We will then calculate the top 8 ladies in the Year Long
Points Race. The top 8 will head back out to the golf course for the Final
“Shootout”. After the “Shootout,” we will head back in for lunch and awards.
The cost for this event is $40 per person and includes cart fee, lunch, and
prizes. Registration may be completed through the link sent in the weekly E-
blast.
Race to the Steeplechase Shootout, October 20th
Join us for the last Race for the Steeplechase Men’s Day on Thursday, October
20th. We will begin with a 9:00am shotgun start and meet in the Jockey Room
for scoring after play. We will then calculate the top 10 men in the Year Long
Points Race. The top 10 will head back out to the golf course for the Final
“Shootout”. After the “Shootout,” we will head back in for lunch and awards.
The cost for this event is $50 per person and includes cart fee, lunch, and
prizes. Sign ups can be completed via the link sent in the weekly E-blast.
Golf
Sip and Stroke Painting Class, October 12th
Let out your inner van Gogh, Renoir, or Picasso in this fun, relaxed
atmosphere while you further develop your creativity and skills! Join us on
Wednesday, October 12th in the Terrace from 6:30pm to 9pm for our Sip and
Stroke Painting Class. Our instructor, Maureen Engle, will demonstrate and
teach as you create your own original art on canvas with brush and palette
knife. The painting subject for the evening will be birds and nests. Maureen
will provide reference material, but you are welcome to bring your own. The
cost is $70 per person, including all materials, and reservations are required.
Seats are limited, so reserve your place today! Reservations can be made
through the Member Portal of the website. Please call the Main Clubhouse at
770-992-2310 with any questions you may have. Cancellations after Oct. 10th
will be charged.
About the Instructor: A local artist and instructor, Maureen has examples of
her work hanging in the lower entranceway of the Clubhouse. She is a current
instructor at Spruill and Alpharetta Art Centers and has taught painting for
over twelve years to adults of all levels. Her work can be found locally at
Frameworks Gallery in Marietta, Web Marstellar Design Center in Atlanta, 9
Design in Roswell, and Wild Oats and Billy Goats in Decatur and Milton. In
addition to Horseshoe Bend CC, corporate clients include Wellstar,
HGTV, PM Realty Group and Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta.
Ladies Club Championship Tournament, October 11th & 12th
Our Ladies’ Club Championship will be a two day competition with a Gross
Flight and a Net Flight. Both Flights will play 18 holes each day. The Gross
Flight will play from the Ladies Players tees and the Net Flight will play from
the Red Tees. The Gross Flight individual winner will be crowned our Ladies
Club Champion as well as receive an invite to the Champions’ Dinner later this
year. The cost for the event is $90 and includes lunch and prizes. You may
complete registration through the link sent in the weekly E-blast. Call the Golf
Shop at 770-992-1818 if you have any questions.
Spooktacular, October 22nd
The ghosts will be haunting and the monsters will mash - it's time to get your
costumes ready for our Spoooooktacular Bash! Saturday, October 22nd is the
date between the hours of 5:00pm and 8:00pm, so be sure to save the date!
Music, mayhem, and an evening of fright with a dinner buffet just right for the
night. Dress up (if you dare) to see who you scare; we just can't wait to see
what you wear! Circle the date, and don't be late... A wicked time we have in
store for all who enter through our door! Costs for this event are: Adults,
$21.95; 12-8 years old, 12.95; 7-5 years old, $9.95; and 4 & under are
complimentary. Reservations can be made through the member portal.
Cancellations after Wednesday, October 19th will be charged.
New Member Welcome Reception, October 19th
We welcome all 2016 New Members to join us for a Welcome Reception on
Wednesday, October 19th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm in the Grandstand Tavern
Terrace. Mingle with other new members over light hors d’oeuvres and a
glass of wine or draft beer while we give a short presentation showing all
your Club has to offer and how to get involved. Members of management will
be present to answer any questions you may have. There is no cost for this
event, however reservations are requested. Please make your reservations
through the Member Portal of the website or call our Membership Manager,
Christine Laspisa, at 770-992-2310 ext. 105.
United States Collegiate Championship, October 20th-23rd
Our sister Club, The Golf Club of Georgia, will host the 2016 United States
Collegiate Championship on October 20th thru 23rd! Competitors include
Auburn, Clemson, East Tennessee State, Florida State, Iowa, Kent State, LSU,
Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Ole Miss, Stanford, Texas, UCLA, USC, Virginia,
Wake Forest, and of course the host team, Georgia Tech. All Horseshoe Bend
CC members are invited to cheer on their favorite team and watch the future
stars of the PGA Tour as admission is free for all. Please contact
with any questions you may have and watch the
weekly E-blast for additional information.