FC LIFE March 2018

By Mimi Bergel

The second Ladies Member-Guest, played on Thursday, March 8, extended the international feeling with “Around the World in 18 Holes” as its theme. At check- in, everyone received a sleeve of balls and, again, a greeting by the wonderful musicians, this time playing medleys of songs from different nations. Golfers were dressed in a variety of themes – some in colors of specific countries, including very imaginative dress, and some as airline or ship personnel. Serenading continued during the extensive buffet brunch, which preceded golf. Then the field of 188 women, representing 47 different

clubs in addition to Frenchman’s Creek, played in four flights – Swiss Air, British Airways, Lufthansa Airlines and American Airlines. There was a shotgun start, but, sent off by the golf staff, i.e. airline personnel, players did not tee off from assigned holes, but rather “took off” from assigned gates. Golf was played in a scramble format, with all players hitting from the best shot each time, and three drives required from each player. The tees (gates) were all decorated with flags from countries all over the world. Following golf, as each player arrived for the cocktail party, she was presented with a travel voucher valued at $100.00, to be used for “duty-free shopping” at a beautiful trunk show with so much from which to choose, and which was made possible by Stacey, Katie and Dee. A “passport” that each player received contained a list of the wonderful choices to be enjoyed at a most extensive international buffet with themed stations – USA, Far East, Europe, South America and Islands -- and foods ranging from lobster, different Asian rolls, beef, various “nation” salads, Italian dishes, a tacos bar and so much more, and wonderful desserts. Tournament co-chairs - for both tournaments - expressed their appreciation to Chef Bernd and Catering Manager Martina for their extra effort in providing such a diverse, different and creative menu. Again our dining staff, led by Ashish and his teams of Vineet, Edna and Grace, did its usual wonderful job. Co-chairs Lisette Siegel and Linda Robins and their committee provided an extremely imaginative experience and a very successful day. To repeat --- all participants enjoyed fabulous and memorable golf tournaments .

DAN and CAROLE MYERSON thought this was so special they wanted to share it with our Creekers. They have a privacy garden with pots of orchids. They recently discovered they were chosen to supply a nest for a dove family. This all likely happened when they were out of town as the babies are fully feathered and large. The Mama bird is always nearby or in the nest.

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