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JANUARY 2024T H I S M O N T HTHE DIVOTMen’s Member-Guest StagWednesday, January 17thWomen’s GolfTuesdays in January Niners GolfEvery Friday in JanuaryNiners Guest DayFriday, January 12thCourse Opens 12:00 PMMonday, January 15thin golfEvery Wednesday in JanuaryLadies InterclubSunday, January 21stPickleball MixerEvery Tuesday in JanuaryCardio Tennisin tennisUpcomingJoin us for a night of fun and challenge at our TriviaNight - test your knowledge and enjoy the camaraderie!TRIVIA NIGHTFEB 29Includes a delicious light lunch, cookiesand non-alcoholic beverage $28++

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Dear Members, I hope this message finds you in good spirits, rain or shine! We've had avibrant holiday season, filled with bustling events and spirited golfsessions, rain notwithstanding. In case you missed out, here's a brief recap of our recentannouncements: The Annual Meeting Materials are available for review. View hereA warm welcome to Tom Narozonick, our new Director ofOperations. Click here for more on Tom.We bid farewell to Wayne Mills upon his retirement. View here Exciting developments are on the horizon! Starting January 29th, we'llbegin the construction of the Patio Bar and Grill. Not to worry, the pool,jacuzzi, and locker areas will remain open. We'll keep you updated withdetailed plans for the construction period. This week marks the reopening of our Clubhouse Food & Beverageoperations after extensive cleaning and maintenance. Here's what's new: Lunch service is now available from Tuesday to Sunday. Dinner service is back on Sundays, running from Wednesday toSunday. With the Patio Bar and Grill closing at month's end, we'll offer dailycoffee and breakfast service in the clubhouse throughoutconstruction. 2024 is shaping up to be a busy and exciting year, and we can't wait toshare more exciting news with you! Warm regards, Adam ZubekGM/COOfrom Adam Zubek, GM/COOTHE DIVOT | FROM THE GMgm update

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Our Men’s Saturday Team will play two home matches in January. January 20th andJanuary 27th. Team play begins using a 9:30 AM shotgun using holes: #1, #18, #17, #16and #15. The first tee will become available for others at approximately 11:00 to 11:30 AM.JANUARY 20TH & JANUARY 27THMen’s Saturday Team PlayHome MatchesOur first Men’s Member-Guest Stag of 2024 is scheduled for January 17th. Play willbegin with a 12:15 PM shotgun start. There will be two flights: All-Member andMember-Guest with gross and net prizes awarded in each. Lunch is served before theshotgun starts, with dinner and awards taking place after golf. Sign up as a foursome orallow the Golf Shop Staff to fill out your groups. Remember, there is a 24-foursomelimit to Men’s Member-Guest Stags. Sign-Up through the website.WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21STMen’s Member-Guest StagOn this Monday golf course opens at 12:00 PM.MONDAY, JANUARY 15THMartin Luther King HolidayThis is a regularly scheduled monthly event. Women’s Guest Days begin with an 8:30AM shotgun start and conclude with lunch and awards on the terrace. The first tee willbecome available for others at approximately 10:00 AM.THURSDAY, JANUARY 4THWomen’s Guest DayAs we enter the season of inclement weather, golfersare reminded to check emails from the Golf Shop forgolf course conditions and restrictions.This Women’s Team Play match will include teams from all local clubs. The matchesbegin using an 8:30 AM shotgun start. The 1st tee will become available for others atapproximately 11:00 AM.THURSDAY, JANUARY 11THWomen’s Inter-Club Team PlayTHE DIVOT | GOLFSkip GOLF >WHAT'S HAPPENING ON THE Golf Course

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Men’s GolfThe spring offers the Men’s SeniorClub Championship which has beenchanged in 2024 from a 36-Holestroke play event to a match playevent. The matches will begin theweek of April 15th, with certainallocations of days assigned for eachmatch. With a little cooperation andluck, we should be playing the finalmatch on Sunday, April 28th. Weanticipate offering both Gross andNet flights with a champion emergingfrom each. There is a possibility of aconsolation flight, which is yet to bedetermined. Later in May, the 16th through the18th, the Men’s Los Amigos Member-Member Golf Tournament isscheduled. This is one of the premiergolf tournaments on the Men’s golfcalendar. Select your partner and signup for this event, which hasconsistently proven to be subscribedto capacity. The format usually offersa Thursday afternoon event followedby dual shotguns on Friday andSaturday.The annual Men’s Member-Guest,The Chase, will be played fromSeptember 19th through the 21st.Normally oversubscribed, the sign-upfor this event will be opened in atimely manner and monitored by theMen’s Golf Committee. An afternoonevent on Thursday will kick things off,with the actual tournament played onFriday and Saturday. We will resurrect a competitionfrom the past due to populardemand. A Men’s Club 4-Ball NetMatch Play Championship isscheduled beginning September28th. The matches will bescheduled in a timely manner,with the conclusion unknown atthis time, dependent upon thenumber of entries. Women’s GolfIn late spring, April 30th and May1st will be the dates of theWomen’s Annual Member-Guestgolf tournament. This event hasbeen played at three differenttimes of the year during the lastthree years. There areexpectations of an afternoonshotgun on Tuesday, April 30th,and a morning shotgun onWednesday, May 1st. Mixed GolfA new couples’ event will beoffered on Sunday, August 11th.There will be a battle of the sexesusing a Ryder Cup format. Theafternoon shotgun will offer threedifferent formats to determinegender superiority. If assistance is needed in any areaof these events, please do nothesitate to connect any of the GolfShop Staff. Evan R. Colavincenzo PGA Happy New Year! With January’s arrival, a new 2024 Golf Calendar will befinalized shortly. Within the calendar are La Cumbre's annual golf events thatshould be noted. Early recognition of these events can avoid schedulingconflicts as our New Year wish is for robust participation in all events. 2024 LA CUMBRE COUNTRY CLUBA message from Evan R. Colavincenzo, PGAGolf eventsTHE DIVOT | GOLF

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To hit driver, or not to hit driver? That is always the question. Weall experience that moment of dread when we stand on the teewith a narrow fairway or a hole that just doesn’t seem to fit oureye. Our rational side tells us to play it smart and hit less thandriver because we don’t hit driver that straight. But deep down,we want to take out the big dog and let him eat! I have good newsand bad news. The bad news is you do not hit 3 wood nearly asstraight as you would think. The good news is that you probablydo not hit driver nearly as crooked as you think either. When we choose 3 wood over driver, we like to pat ourselves onthe back and think that we’ve finally got a hold on proper coursestrategy. That is until we knock our 3 wood into the trees andcurse ourselves for being a chicken by hitting the 3 wood insteadof the driver. When comparing our accuracy between driver and 3wood, most golfers with handicaps ranging from 0 to 20 are only2.5 yards straighter with their 3 woods. For example, a 10handicap’s offline standard deviation was 22.7 yards with driverand 20.2 yards with 3 wood. That same group of 10 handicappersgave up 30 yards of distance to gain that extra 2.5 yards ofaccuracy, which is a terrible trade-off. This ratio of giving up 30yards of distance for 2.5 yards of accuracy is consistent across allhandicaps from 0 to 20. Only 22% of golfers were noticeably moreaccurate with 3 wood by having an offline standard deviationgreater than 5 yards with driver as compared to 3 wood. 13% ofplayers were more accurate with driver, and 20% had an offlinestandard deviation within one yard between driver and 3 wood.Therefore, the only real reason to hit 3 wood instead of driverwould be if driver would go too far or brings a hazard crossing thefairway into play.THE DIVOT | GOLF PROformance January 2024DRIVE DRIVE TO SURVIVETO SURVIVEFROM TRAVIS BREGMAN, PGAFIRST ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL

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The average fairway is between 30 and 50 yards wide, and mostgolf holes do not have penalty areas on both sides. As a result,most golf holes will have more than 60 yards between penaltyareas on either side of the hole. This is critical informationbecause at least 87% of golfers with handicaps from 0 to 20 keepat least 70% of their drives within 30 yards of the center of thefairway. The issue is that the one to three statistically poor drivesthat we hit each round are the ones that we remember mostvividly. The truth is that most golfers are not nearly as inaccuratewith their driver as they think. Proper course management is based on understanding how faryou hit each club, so you can choose the proper club based on theplayable landing area that you will be hitting your shot. Avoidingpenalty shots is our number one priority, but a close second ishitting driver as often as possible, which will give us the bestopportunity to hit the green in regulation. If you plan to play itsafe off the tee then hit something less than 3 wood, so your shotdispersion will be significantly smaller, such as a 5 wood or hybrid.There is an old saying that sums this article up perfectly. “If you’regoing to lay up, then lay up.” THE DIVOT | GOLF PROformance January 2024HOLE IN ONE ALERTHOLE IN ONE ALERTC A L L A W A Y G O L FC A L L A W A Y G O L F PERFORMANCE FITTING EVENTPERFORMANCE FITTING EVENTGOLF PROformance January 2024Congratulations are in order for H. Richey Johnston who hada Hole In One on hole #5, Tuesday December 26th. Richey used a 9-Iron for his tee shot from the white tees whichresulted in his sixth lifetime hole in one.We are excited to hold a Performance Fitting Event onFebruary 2nd, 2024 - 10:00 AM to 3:30 PMLearn more

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WAYNE’S WORDWAYNE’S WORDWell, Happy New Year! I thought I would touch base on some areas that pertain toseasonal change and what will be happening until February orso. December 21st is the shortest day of the year. Every dayafter this is one day closer to spring playing conditions andour annual Wildflower Bloom.A timely topic - Rain Policy and Play. Let’s just start with, inthis part of the world, if we have days of no play because ofrain, that's a good thing! Droughts affect our local golf waymore than rain days. With water restrictions and publicscrutiny of our water use, as a club, we need to welcome therain and accept that a few days of resting the course orrestricting carts is good for our long-term success. We dohave reclaimed water, but we rely on potable water to blendwith the reclaimed water, which accounts for about 30% ofour usage. Lastly, the rain keeps the lake desirable all year. If we have standing water on the greens or our professionalassessment is that traffic will damage the turf, we close thecourse to preserve the condition of the course. If the radarshows more rain is coming, we stay closed. Early in the wet season, December and January, we tend tobe more restrictive with cart usage as nothing is growingdue to low light levels and cooler soil temperatures. InFebruary and March, we become more forgiving as soilwarm days lengthen and turf grows. Our team is alwaysreviewing conditions and updating the pro shop on thestatus of the course. A FINAL MESSAGE 2023 MESSAGETHE DIVOT | GOLF

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Coots are just about done consuming pond weed, so they willget bolder in moving out on to turf areas to feed. We have 3feeding stations: 13 Island, Wayne’s Island, and the irrigationisland. They are responding to each with expected success. Wewill up the feeding and pressure with dogs to make them feelmore comfortable when they stay in desired areas. We tried touse the back of the 13th tee as a station, but the local Coopers’hawks and Peregrine falcon wanted to use it as a feedingstation too given the perfect perch in the trees above. This wasnot to the coots liking, so they stopped using the area. Asalways, a challenge when we have water in the lake. But wehave a good start. During the month of January, we will beworking on the 6th Hole and issues that have been ongoing inthis area of the course. Adam and I have been visiting with ValleVerde Senior Living facility that borders this area. They havebeen receiving an increase of golf ball damage, and there havebeen several close misses with their residents. Todd Eckenrode,our course architect, looked at this area and hisrecommendation is to make the hole play more left to right onthe second shot by creating more space left. By shifting therough to the left and expanding the fairway, the player will havea larger bailout, encouraging play further left, and relievingpressure on the right side along Valle Verde. The GreenCommittee and Board reviewed Todd’s plan to remove someidentified cedars in this area in order to create the fairwayexpansion. At a later date, sometime during the course projector after, Oaks will be planted and a native area will beestablished in the whole triangle area. We needed to get startednow so the fairway area would be well established by spring. Ona last note, the Club and I have been chosen for the GCSAAPresident’s Award for Environmental Stewardship. Theassociation reviews work facilities do in this area and haschosen us for this award. So a small seed that we planted yearsago in trying to reduce water usage has bloomed into nationalrecognition. I Want to say thank you for supporting and trustingme in this endeavor. I never thought it would go here orbecome this acknowledged. Cheers!Wayne MillsTHE DIVOT | GOLF

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GOLFING EXCELLENCE IN 2024GOLFING EXCELLENCE IN 2024We are looking forward to another year of great golf at La Cumbre in2024 and your Golf Committee will be working to improve the golfexperience for everyone. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us withyour comments and constructive criticism. With the golf course restoration scheduled to begin in March of 2025,we encourage everyone to sign up for and enjoy our playingopportunities this coming year. So please join us in signing up for ourfirst Kouples’ Kapers of the year scheduled for Sunday, February 18.We promise a fun format and wonderful dinner to follow. We canalways help single players find a partner, as well. The ladies will square off in March for their Club Championship andwe are hoping for a full field and lively gallery to follow us around. Onthe heels of this will be the men’s first major of the year, the Men’sSenior Club Championship. We’ll alert you well in advance to thecompetitions happening later in the year. Of course, we’ll continue tohold ladies’ guest days on the first Thursday of each month and men’sstag days on the third Wednesday of each month. We’d like to seegreat participation in both. Gross and net competitions for both makeit fun and competitive for everyone. We would be remiss if we didn’t offer a reminder regarding golf attire.All members and their guests are expected to wear appropriateapparel. A final word about the treatment of our beautiful course. Most LaCumbre golfers do their best to rake bunkers appropriately, but weencourage everyone to step up their game here! None of us likes toplay a ball from a shoe print, so please rake carefully after your shotand encourage your playing partners to do so, as well. Similarly, it’smaddening to see a player take a huge divot, then play on withouttaking the five seconds necessary to fill it with sand. Finally, fix yourball marks on the greens–along with one of two more for goodmeasure. Play well and have fun on the course in 2024!CHRIS PORTNEY AND HENNING THORSEN, GOLF COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRSTHE DIVOT | GOLF

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THE DIVOT | GOLFL A C U M B R E C O U N T R Y C L U BLUCAS MILLERTPI Golf Fitness SpecialistFor booking information, contact:Lmiller@lacumbrecc.orgSTEP 1: Book a TPI (TitleistPerformance Institute) assessment toevaluate your current abilities andestablish your goals.STEP 2: Kick-off your program byengaging in a one-on-one trainingsession to review and discuss yourpersonalized plan.STEP 3: Continue your training regimethrough Private Sessions, GroupTraining sessions, or self-guidedtraining.HO W I T W OR K S :STRENGTHEN YOUR BODYENHANCE YOUR GAMEwithGOLF FITNESS TRAININGRESERVE NOW

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WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATIONJANUARY 2024 TUESDAY GAMESJAN. 2JAN. 9JAN. 16Congratulations to Nancy Falberg, WGA December Ace Daywinner, with a net 69! Nancy also had low putts of 26. JuneBrusse is Putting Queen with 23 low putts for 2023.The December 7 Holiday Guest Day was a huge success,with a huge turnout and a huge luncheon! The weather wasperfect, and the format was friendly, especially for SueWilcox, who had a hole-in-one on number 7. Many thanks toChairs Linda Bialla and Marianne Carter!Congratulations to Carol Fell, January Ace Day winner, witha net 71! She won a card off with Allie B. Low putts were atie with Alicia Sinclair and Maggie Marks both with 29putts, making them both Putting Queens.The Ace Tournament will be on February 6. All the followingAce Day Winners and card-offs are eligible to compete for2023 Ace. The February 2024 Ace Day competition will beconcurrent.The General Meeting will be Tuesday, January 9 at 1pm. Please plan to stay after golf/lunch for this importantmeeting. Several changes are being discussed for 2024.The WGA currently has 137 members. However, on average,only 25 participated in the 2023 Tuesday Play. To encouragemore participation, the WGA will begin a trial to allow anadditional tee time at 1 pm on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4thTuesdays. Those players' scores will be part of the officialgame. Ace Day will remain only at 8:30 am but there will betwo early tee times also available. Fifth Tuesday's mixers willremain at 8:30 am.Ace Day Carol Fell net 71Combo Tees - Blind 9 - One person randomlypicks 9 holes which everyone discards after playGreen Tees-Use only 5 clubs and putterInterclub play at BirnamTHE DIVOT | WGA

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WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATIONJANUARY 2024 TUESDAY GAMES (CONTINUED)JAN. 23JAN. 9JAN. 11JAN. 30FEB. 1FEB. 6ABRIL 30 - MAY 1JAN. 16JAN. 30Gold Tees-Best 9, front or backGeneral Meeting 1:00 PMInterclub 9:00 AMInterclub 9:00 AMGuest Day 8:30 AMAces of AcesTournamentInterclub 9:00 AMMember-Guest TournamentIt’s not too early to think about it!Combo Tees - A,B,C,D Mixer. Shamble format, 2drives required. Interclub play at ValleyHandicap Chair, Sue Wilcox will explain at the General Meetingthe posting changes that began JanuaryRoberta Collier and Alison Hedge, Chairs of the HolidayMixer, report that La Cumbre women donated $16,500 toCALM!La Cumbre women continued our tradition of generoussupport for Santa Barbara non-profits. Thank you all!The following lucky WA women received a check for $389.57from the WGA Hole-in-One Club for their 2023 Aces:Linda Barrett, Noel Lucky-Ris, Karen Carey, Sandy Nargi,Annetta Patrick, and Sue Wilcox.2024 Team Play begins January 11, 9 am, at La Cumbre. TeamCaptains are Annetta Patrick and Alicia Sinclair. Signups areonline. Team uniform is last year's shirt or a white shirt, tanbottom, black vest/ jacket, and black hat or white visor.THE DIVOT | WGAUPCOMING 2024 EVENTS

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l a c u m b r e c o u n t r y c l u b2024 team play4015 Via Laguna, Santa Barbara, CA 93110Golf Shop: (805) 682-3131Head Golf Professional: EvanColavincenzo evan@lacumbrecc.orgPRACTICE ROUNDSco-chairsContact the golf shop to arrange tee times.Annetta Patrick: annettap@cox.net andAlicia Sinclair: aliciasinclair@comcast.netMatch Starting Time:9:00 AM ShotgunTeesGold Tees will be used. Course Slope: 132 and Rating: 73.7Team Line-upsPer SCGA Team Play Guidelines, Line-ups should besent 48 hours prior to the scheduled match.Local Rules To be provided on match day.Club Drop The club drop is located at the far right of the clubhouse.Cart Fees$18 per player (charged back to home club)Practice Range:Available at 7:30 AM, range balls are complimentary.MEALSA light continental breakfast will be available at 7:30 AM.Lunch will be served following play. Meals will becharged back to player’s club. ($30++ total)THE DIVOT | WGA

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1First Place Winners: Kathy Crevier, Barbie Johnston, Elaine Laustsen &Marianne CarterNiners Go Nuts for the Holidays" tournament and luncheon took place onDecember 1st with a record nine foursomes playing the step-back scramble.Carol Fell and Candy Short co-chaired a lovely nutcracker-themed event, whichwas merry, bright, and tons of fun. First-place winners with a score of 32.1 wereElaine Laustsen, Marianne Carter, Kathy Crevier, and Barbie Johnston. Second-place winners with a score of 34.4 were Wendi Hunter, Barbara Rack, PhyllisCox and Leasha Barry. In third place with a score of 34.6 were AllieBanyattrakoonpan, Sarah Paschke, Lynn Wells, and Debbie Snyder. Takingfourth place were Judi Brooks, Karen Brill, Linda Gamble, and DanielleMcCaffery with a score of 35.2023 Niner Board Members: Claudia Thorsen, Kathy Crevier, Robin Van Buren, Linda Gamble,Junie Jinkins, Patty Kassity and Deborah LynchNINERS NEWSNINERS NEWSFROM JUNIE PREWITTNINERS COMMUNICATIONS CHAIRTHE DIVOT | NINERS

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42 3Fingerboard scores are traditionally tallied up at the end of November, and prizesare awarded at the Christmas luncheon for the lowest individual score as well asfor the most strokes shaved off an individual's score. The 2023 winners wereDanielle McCaffery and Lauren Katz for the most improved scores; Daniellecame in first with a total of 23 strokes shaved off her score, and Lauren with 19.Allie Banyattrakoonpan and Nancy Rosenthal almost tied for lowest overallscore; Allie with a 36 and Nancy with a 35. Way to go, ladies! That is inspiring toall the rest of us! The Niners are saying a fond "adieu" to our outgoing President, Deborah Lynch,as well as our awesome Communications Coordinator, Linda Gamble. Both haveput in countless hours of time to The Niners (as well as printer ink), which wasdemonstrated by a big round of applause for their years of hard work and effort.However, we hope this doesn't mean that they will no longer be setting theiralarms with the rest of us on Friday mornings! Nancy Rosenthal (she of the 35score; yes, that one) will be chairing The Niners, with Linda Bialla taking over theimportant role of "Chief Communicator to The Niners." We have LOTS tocommunicate! The rest of the board positions will remain the same: LiaisonRobin Van Buren, Treasurer Karen Carey, 9 & Dines Jill Winchester, DivotWriter Junie Jinkins, Roster Kathy Crevier, Hospitality Patty Kassity, RingerBoard Claudia Thorsen and Birthdays Kathy Crevier.THE DIVOT | NINERSSecond Place Winners: Barbara Rack,Wendi Hunter, Leasha Barry & Phyllis CoxFourth Place Winners: Danielle McCaffery,Judi Brooks, Linda Gamble & Karen BrillThird Place Winners: Sarah Paschke, DebbieSnyder, Allie Banyattrakoonpan & Lynn Wells

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NINE & DINE FLYERNINE & DINENINE & DINEO U R 9 & D I N E F I L L S U P F A S T ! 7 2 H O U R C A N C E L L A T I O N P O L I C Y .O P E N T O N I N E R M E M B E R STHE DIVOT | NINERSEveryone is looking forward to the next 9 & Dine, which will be held on Sunday,February 4th. Jill Winchester and Evan Colavincenzo always come up with some"twist" on the scramble format to confound us all, but that makes for a rollickingafternoon. Not to mention Evan's "Cocktail of the Day". (That definitely helps.) Asour departing President remarked in her farewell letter to the group, ourtournaments, 9 & Dines, and Friday play are "lively, fun and collegial with nopressure opportunities to improve our game and make new friends." That is whatThe Niners is all about.Niners would like to extend a warm welcome to our 103rd member, Fran Adams.The Niners are all about participating in inclusive, casual play, buildingfriendships, and having fun. All members are invited to join regardless of skilllevel. Niners play the back nine every Friday morning, meeting in front of the proshop and teeing off shortly after 8:00 once casual groups are formed. Sign uponline or call the pro shop to add you to the roster of players. Annual dues forThe Niners are $25, and you may contact Communications Chair Linda Biallalindabialla@gmail.com or Niner Chair Nancy Rosenthalnancyarosenthal2@gmail.com if you would like to join.

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Contents Skip TennisDear La Cumbre Country Club Tennis and Pickleball members,Happy New Year! We are bidding farewell to 2023 with fondmemories but are excited for our 2024 journey. Our Year-End Bashbrought together 80 members for a night filled with joy andcelebration. Congratulations to Susie Mosby, the racket bag rafflewinner, and a special shoutout to Kerry Mormann, who aced theLC staff quiz. Our exhibition featured Blake Muller, Taylor Goggin,Garrett Patton, and me showcasing our best shots while membersenthusiastically cheered us on. The energy and camaraderie in theair made the night truly unforgettable. A sincere thank you toeveryone who attended, contributing to the warmth and success ofthis memorable eveningAs we reflect on the past year, we are so proud of theaccomplishments of our incredible LC community. The Inter-clubLadies C team emerged victorious, claiming the league title. OurUSTA tri-level team soared to success, clinching the local divisiontitle and going on to compete in sectionals against SouthernCalifornia's top teams. (left to right) Kandace Illgen, Rosanne Marquis, Donna Eccon,Daisy Carlson, Leslie Schniederman (Captain) Kelly Jensen. THE DIVOT | TENNISCOURT NEWS

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We also want to celebrate the achievements of our 2023 ClubChampions, excelling in both tennis and pickleball. Congratulationsto Garrett Patton for securing the City Championships and for mysuccess in clinching the Santa Barbara Open title. These victoriesstand as a testament to our staff's skill and our members' supportduring these premier events.As we look to 2024 and beyond, our primary objectives at LaCumbre Tennis and Pickleball Facility are rooted in deliveringunparalleled service to our valued members on and off the courts.To achieve this, we are dedicated to seamlessly navigating throughour facility renovation, ensuring a smooth and enhancedexperience for everyone. In addition to these efforts, we are committed to prioritizing thegrowth of our juniors. Recognizing the importance of nurturing thenext generation of players, we aim to provide a comprehensive andengaging place for young talents to develop their skills and foster alove for the game.Our overarching goal is to create a space where the love for Tennisand Pickleball thrives, characterized by exceptional service, state-of-the-art facilities, and a vibrant, inclusive community. Let's make2024 a year of achievements, growth, and unmatched experiencesat La Cumbre.THE DIVOT | TENNISTENNIS TIPTENNIS TIPMASTERING SWINGING VOLLEYS – TURN DEFENSE INTO OFFENSETo conclude our highball series, let's zero in on the art ofswinging volleyballs. When faced with a high ball or lob,don't just defend – seize the opportunity to take control.Position yourself inside the baseline, allowing the ball tomeet your racquet just below your shoulders. Engage in afluid swinging motion, directing the ball with purpose andaggression. Serena Williams, renowned for her prowess inthis area, exemplifies how mastering swinging volleys canturn defensive situations into offensive victories. Elevateyour game by adding the Swinging Volley to yourrepertoire, a true game-changer in your singles anddoubles toolkit.

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La Cumbre A2 showcased exceptional prowess, clinching aresounding 4-0 victory against Knowlwood and securing allmatches in straight sets. Donna Econn and Nanette Giordano,Daisy Carlson and Shelly Fogg, Bess Scribner and Amy Pryor, andKelly Jensen and Danielle McCaffery formed unbeatable pairs,each contributing to the win. We look forward to carrying thismomentum into the upcoming matches, determined to uphold ourfirst-place standing. La Cumbre B continues to shine this season,securing a decisive 4-0 victory against Knowlwood and reinforcingtheir position at the top of the league standings, currently tied forfirst place. The winning combinations of Sheri Copus and MacyMcGinnes, Lauren Brennan and Flea Manion, Beth Magid, MelissaKatzenstein, and Cia Fisher and Crissy Prichard demonstratedexceptional teamwork and skill, clinching the victory. La Cumbre Ccontinues their solid season, securing a flawless 4-0 victory againstKnowlwood/Montecito to close the gap at the top of the standings.The winning pairs, Lauren Andrews and Leslie Schneiderman,Katie Taylor and Mikaela Puth, Candy Hedrick and Jenny Kramer,and Janna Price and Robyn Parker, all played a great match to leadthe ladies to a clean sweep. Congratulations to all ladies' teams fortheir exceptional effort this month, reinforcing La Cumbre'scommitment to court excellence. The LC community is not justabout racquets and balls; it's about people coming together with ashared love for the games we play. We invite you to share yourthoughts, ideas, and experiences. Your voice matters; together, wecan make 2024 an extraordinary year on and off the courts.THE DIVOT | TENNISLadies Interclub Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 318:30-12pmCourts 1-6Men’s Day TennisJan 6, 13, 20, 27 8:30-10:30Men’s Live BallJan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 5:30-7pmCardio TennisJan 2, 9, 16, 23, 3012-1pmTeaching HoursCourt 1 8am-6pm Mon-SatCourt 2 or 311am-5:30pm Mon-FriMJ Bootcamp Jan 5, 12, 19, 26 10:30-11:30amPickleball MixerJan 213-4:30pm Pickleball ClinicsJan 4, 11, 18, 2510:30-1:30pmCourt Calendarscorecard

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It is the new year, and with it comes plenty of new goals andaspirations. I said it last year, but I will say it again: we need toset goals and give ourselves challenges so that we continue togrow. When it comes to your goals and your actions, I want toencourage you that the real benefit comes from the progresswithin them rather than the perfection of them. We will neverbe perfect no matter how hard we try, and when we beatourselves up for not being perfect, it discourages usfrom setting new goals in the future. When perfection is ouronly thought, we don’t tend to even start because not acting iseasier than failing. Switch that mindset and realize that eachstep in the right direction is the real victory. Don’t let the fear offailure or the thought of not being perfect keep you frommaking progress. "Shoot for the Moon. Even if youmiss, you'll land among the stars" is a famous quote first saidby Norman Vincent Peale and is the perfect example of what Iam trying to get across. You may have missed your goal of themoon, but when you look back, you will realize how far youhave come and how much you have grown. With love,Jarratt RouseSkip FitnessContentsProgress not PerfectionWords of Wellness with jarratT rouseTHE DIVOT | FITNESSNEW GROUP FITNESS SCHEDULENEW GROUP FITNESS SCHEDULEW I T H T H E N E W Y E A R C O M E S AW I T H T H E N E W Y E A R C O M E S ACLASS DESCRIPTION NEW SCHEDULEThere are new additions to our offerings and all classes arecomplimentary. Come give them all a try and see which classspeaks to you! Can’t wait to see you in the gym!

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6:30-7:10 AMMondayHIIT & Circuit Training7:30 – 8:00 AMGolf & TennisConditioning8:00-8:45 AM9:00-9:50 AM10:00 – 10:45 AMGlutes & CoreYoga RestoreStrength & EnduranceWednesdayHIIT & Circuit Training6:30-7:10 AM7:30-8:10 AMGolf Conditioning9:00-9:50 AM 11:00 – 11:50 AM10:00 – 10:45 AMYoga Restore Yoga Fusion Strength & EnduranceThursdayGlutes & Core9:00-9:40 AM10:00-10:30 AM Balance and Stability11:00-11:50 PM12:00 – 12:45 AMYoga FusionCardio KickboxingStretch, Roll,and Mobility 8:15-8:50 AMTuesdayGlutes & Core 9:00-9:40 AMStretch, Roll,and Mobility8:15-8:50 AM10:00-10:30 AMBalance and Stability11:00-11:50 PM12:00 – 12:45 AMYoga FusionCardio KickboxingFridayGlutes & Core 8:00 – 8:45AM9:00- 9:50 AM10:00 – 10:45 AM11:00 – 11:45 AMYoga RestoreStrength & EnduranceHIIT & Circuit Training ALL CLASSES ARE COMPLIMENTARYREMINDER: Please cancel your class reservation if you are unable to makeit so members on the waitlist can be added! Thank you so much.Classes are all held in the Fitness Center unless further specified. Please RSVP on the La Cumbre CC website or through the La Cumbre CC App. Classes may be cancelled without notice if no one RSVP’s. ALL CLASSES ARE COMPLIMENTARY.For more information, please call the fitness center at (805) 618-9977.JANUARY SCHEDULETHE DIVOT | FITNESS

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Stretch, Roll, and Mobility - In this class we will be performing an array ofself-massage, stretching and mobility techniques utilizing our bodies anddifferent tools... Self-massage can help release muscle knots, relieveinflammation, increase range of motion, flexibility and mobility, whileboosting circulation and lymphatic flow.Cardio Kickboxing - This is an all-levels shadow boxing-based class thatuses H.I.I.T - High Intensity Interval Training with shorts rests. Theseworkouts cover all bases and are designed to work your entire body! You'llincrease both cardiovascular and muscular fitness, while also learning somefundamental boxing techniques. HIIT and Circuit Training - This class combines the metabolic boostingeffects of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) with circuits for a fun, fastand intense sweat. This class is a fast-paced strength and endurancechallenge with minimal rest periods.Glutes and Core - In this low impact class, we focus on building strengththrough the entirety of your core, trunk and glutes to help stabilize aroundyour spine and hips. We will use props, such as a mini resistance band, tofacilitate better muscle development.Yoga Restore - If you have never done yoga or haven’t taken a class in years,then this is for you. Through a mindful sequence, you will explore basic yogapostures and build foundational strength. This is a slow-paced flow with 3-5breathes in every posture to ensure proper alignment and understanding.Enjoy an educational and meditative practice designed to increase yourmobility, stability, and self-awareness.Yoga Fusion - Yoga Fusion is a unique combination of flow yoga andstrength training designed to create a full-body workout. Combiningtraditional Yoga poses and principle with strength training and handweights, this medium-intensity workout will leave you feeling stronger,refreshed, and uplifted.Balance and Stability - In this class we focus on strengthening from theground up. We prioritize feet, ankle, knee, and hip health. We will use thesticks and other props to help facilitate stabilization through those joints andaid in balance poses. Golf and Tennis Conditioning - In this class we combine strength andmobility work specifically for golf, tennis or any rotational sport. It will helpto increase your flexibility, thoracic turn, rotational power and overallendurance. Get ready to feel stronger and more consistent in your swing!Strength & Endurance – In this all-levels resistance training class you willexplore full body movements that help facilitate muscle growth andincreased bone density. We will focus on moving the body through allplanes, developing more strength and endurance in those movementpatterns to better prepare you for life outside the gym.Class Descriptions THE DIVOT | FITNESS

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THE DIVOTa t l a c u m b r ee n j o y a n e x c l u s i v e n i g h tEnjoy a romantic evening with live string music, an exclusive à la carte menu, select wines and specialty cocktails. A perfect setting for love and celebration.$75++ | 5-7:30 PM in the Clubhouse | Live musicReserve Nowwines by the glassLes Tuileries Cave de Vin Sancerre$14 a glassFlowers Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir $18 a glassBrio De Cantenac Brown Margaux$19 a glassRamey Russian River Chardonnay$17 a glass The Star Crossed Loversvalentine cocktails $14JULIETKetel One Vodka, Creme de Cassis deBourgogne, Grapefruit JuiceROMEOSazerac Rye, Amaro Montenegro, Allspice Dram,Walnut Bitters

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THE DIVOTa t l a c u m b r ee n j o y a n e x c l u s i v e n i g h tentreesdessertsappetizersRoast Tenderloin of BeefWhite SeabassHoney Lemon ChickenButternut Squash Gnocchiand CauliflowerCoffee rub, morel mushrooms, leekpotato au gratin & spinachOyster ginger glaze, celery root puree,chanterelle mushrooms, heirloomtomatoes & haricot vertFingerling potatoes, charred brusselssprouts, with bacon, dates, chimichurriTuscan kale, quinoa, lemon beurre blanc Cream PuffsVanilla cream mousseline and fresh berriesChocolate SouffléSauce Anglaise and chantilly creamStrawberry PavlovaBalsamic vinegar and vanilla bean ice creamSundaeChocolate or caramel sauce, whippedcream and toasted almondsTian of Ahi PokeSriracha cream, avocado,cucumber and mango relishHouse Made MeatballsCreamy ricotta, tomato sauce,braised greens and preserved lemonLittle Gem SaladBrussel sprouts, fennel, salami,shaved yellow beets, roasted pepitasand Myer lemon vinaigretteLobster BisqueCrème fraiche and chives AmuseMushroom Truffle EggGlass of Legras &Haas Institition BrutM e n u

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Employee anniversariesTHE DIVOT MEMBER RESIGNATIONSDr. Robert Logan – EmeritusBrett Buschbom - AssociateChristie Myers & Will PierceSocial ClubhouseSocial TennisJoe & Taryn O’FlahertyCarolyn AdamsJonathan Gross &Jean Brinker Ryan & AllisonWarmkeSocial ClubhouseNon ResidentSocial TennisThe Board of Directors & Staff extend a Warm Welcome to our Newest Members:Evan ColavincenzoAniseto RoblesAntonio MancillaElizabeth StuartDavid CardenasMiguel CarranzaRamon GarciaAntonio VenturaHead Golf ProCookGreensMembershipCook DishwasherCookLead Cook43 yrs16 yrs10 yrs8 yrs8 yrs2 yrs2 yrs2 yrs

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WOMEN'S ASSOCIATIONElaine LaustsenCHAIRMaggie MarksTOURNAMENT CHAIRSue WilcoxHANDICAP CHAIRJudi BrooksSECRETARY Gaile HaslemTREASURERMJ BaumgartnerHOSPITALITY2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORSAlan Hardenpresident@lacumbrecc.orgPRESIDENTHenning ThorsenVICE-PRESIDENTMike NicolaisJim ButtimerTREASURERSteve PinskerBOARD ADVISORGreg MossLONG-RANGE PLANNINGTracy JenkinsChris PortneyJohn Blair DIRECTORSKen BadishLA CUMBRE COUNTRY CLUBCOMMITTEE CHAIRSMike NicolaisFINANCETracy JenkinsMEMBERSHIPJim ButtimerMEMBERSHIP EXPERIENCEJohn Blair GREENHenning Thorsen GOLFChris Portney COMMUNICATIONSKen BadishRon BuschPBG & CLUBHOUSE RENORon Busch

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LA CUMBRE COUNTRY CLUBSTAFF (ALL AREA CODES ARE 805)Jeff Cowan, 563-1614jeff@lacumbrecc.orgCONTROLLERBrooke Boccali, 798-4047brooke@lacumbrecc.orgCOMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORElizabeth Stuart, 563-1610elizabeth@lacumbrecc.orgMEMBERSHIP MANAGER / EXECUTIVE ASST.Lanita Pattenaude, 563-1616hr@lacumbrecc.orgHUMAN RESOURCESGOLF STAFF (805) 682-3131TENNIS, POOL & FITNESSEvan Colavincenzo, PGA 563-1621evanc@lacumbrecc.orgHEAD GOLF PROWayne Mills 563-1615wmills@lacumbrecc.orgGOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTFelix ZaragozaASSIST. SUPERINTENDENTTravis Bregman, PGAtravis@lacumbrecc.orgFIRST ASSISTANT GOLF PRORitter Ganongritter@lacumbrecc.orgASSISTANT GOLF PROBobbi Houghton 705-5338bobbiteach@aol.comAQUATIC DIRECTORMatthew Berry 682-3143mberry@lacumbrecc.orgTENNIS PROJarratt Rouse 618-9977jrouse@lacumbrecc.orgFITNESS CENTERAaron Webster 682-3143aaron@lacumbrecc.orgHEAD TENNIS PROADMINAdam Zubekadam@lacumbrecc.orgGENERAL MANAGER/COOFOOD & BEVERAGEEric Widmer, CEC 563-1620ewidmer@lacumbre.orgEXECUTIVE CHEFAlex Gil, 563-1626agil@lacumbrecc.org PATIO BAR & GRILL SUPERVISORCarl Santiagocsantiago@lacumbrecc.orgPATIO BAR & GRILL CHEFSPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATORInger Kelly, 563-1622inger@lacumbrecc.orgTom Narozonic, (805) 618-9031tom@lacumbrecc.orgDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONSKathy Martininfo@lacumbrecc.org 687-2421RECEPTIONISTMichael Garner, (820) 203-8745facilities@lacumbrecc.org ASST. FACILITIES MANAGER(805) 687-2421CLUB MAIN LINE (805) 722-7109 LCCC SECURITYFACILITIESJames Munro, 563-1612james@lacumbrecc.orgACCOUNTS PAYABLE/ ASST. CONTROLLER

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HOURS OF OPERATIONMen’s Grill Lunch: Tues.-Sat. 11:30 AM - 2:00 PMBeverages: Tues.-Sat. 11:30 AM - 6:00 PMCLUBHOUSE DINING Lunch Tues-Sat: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PMBrunch Sun 11:00 AM - 2:00 PMDinner Weds-Sat: 5:00 - 7:30 PMPATIO GRILLMonday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PMTues. - Thurs., Sunday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMFriday - Saturday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PMMonday: 12:00 - DuskTuesday - Friday - 7:45 AM - duskSat, Sun & Holidays: 6:45 AM - duskPractice range hours as postedGolf courses closes at duskGOLF SHOPMonday: 2:00 PM - duskTuesday - Friday - 7:45 AM Sat, Sun: 6:45 AMGOLF COURSEOpen 7:00 AM - Dusk, 7 days a weekPOOLMonday - Saturday 5:00 AM - 9:00 PMSunday 6:00 AM - 9:00 PMFITNESS CENTERLA CUMBRE COUNTRY CLUB