Each year around the holidays, the Bay Club joins together with the community to create an Angel Tree at the club.  The tree holds angel ornaments for the members to “adopt”, each identifying a local child’s needs and wishes for the holidays. Established in 2007, the Bay Club Angel Tree has supplied hundreds of gifts to local children during the holiday season.  Members purchase and wrap gifts for their selected angel and put them under the tree until they are distributed to the children at the appropriate time.

For the past few years the project has been spearheaded by Mary Beth Morse, Director of Communications at the Bay Club.  “The spirit of giving that exists at the club during this time of year never ceases to amaze. To watch the gifts grow under the tree is a visual testimonial to the generosity of the membership.”

The Bay Club at Mattapoisett is a country club with an eighteen hole championship level golf course and residential property located in Southeastern MA.   To arrange a private tour please contact Dave Andrews via e-mail or phone, 508-758-9543.

The Bay Club is pleased to welcome Michael Wilson, editor in chief of Italy’s oldest and preeminent food magazine La Cucina Italiana, to the Golf House restaurant in late September.  Michael will work with Bay Club Head Chef Jim Mercer to present a menu culled from the magazine’s recipes that will reflect Italy’s regional culinary diversity.  Restaurant Manager Sue Papi will carefully select Italian wines to best complement each dish.

In 2007, La Cucina Italiana re-launched the American edition  in the United States. Under the leadership of Michael Wilson,  it has become America’s leading resource for the Italian gastronomy. Each issue features recipes that span the traditional to the modern, representing the rich and diverse regions that make up the country, as well as stories on chefs and travel – serving an audience of more than 350,000 nationwide.

I sat down with  Chef Mercer to get his thoughts on La Cucina Italiana and this upcoming event.  “It is a beautiful magazine; always inspiring, it makes you want to pare back to really simple food with simple ingredients that achieve amazing results.”  Chef Mercer simply laughed and responded that “guests can look forward to a great homemade pasta dish,” when I asked him to break with tradition and share the menu with me ahead of time.    Then with a twinkle in his eye he admitted that the event has inspired him to procure a few authentic items that are ordinarily difficult to find.

The Bay Club is a golf and country club community with 625 acres of wooded and gently rolling terrain, that includes 200 acres of open space and 175 home-sites in Mattapoisett along the SouthCoast of Massachusetts. To arrange a private tour please contact Dave Andrews via e-mail or phone, 508-758-9543.

While celebrating his 21st birthday, Bay Club member Peter Uihlein won the 110th U.S. Amateur 4 and 2 over David Chung Sunday afternoon .  Uihlein was leading the match play event by two after the first 18 holes on Sunday morning, and claimed the event on the 34th hole when Chung’s tee shot landed into the deep, fescue grass. This first major championship win for Peter Uihlein, considered one of the top young players in the world for many years, solidifies his Number 1 ranking in the world by the Royal & Ancient.

Uihlein’s victory coincides with the announcement by the USGA that he and David Chung (along with NCAA champion Scott Langley) will represent the U.S. in October at the 2010 U.S. World Amateur Team Championship in Buenos Aires Golf Club in Argentina.

The Bay Club at Mattapoisett is thrilled for Peter and his family.  Our sincere congratulations and best wishes for your continued success!  And Happy Birthday!

The Bay Club at Mattapoisett is a country club with an eighteen hole championship level golf course and residential property located in Southeastern MA.   To arrange a private tour please contact Dave Andrews via e-mail or phone, 508-758-9543.

The Mental Golf Workshop™ Profile is now available through Dave Maloney, Head Fitness Professional at the Bay Club.  This 37 page booklet was developed by Bobby Foster, formerly a teaching professional and golf coach at the University of South Carolina.  His coaching career included both Men’s and Women’s NCAA championships.

Bobby has spent the last fifteen years building a successful management consulting practice and is a Certified Behavioral Analyst specializing in the DISC Behavioral Style Model.    Bobby explains,  “I built the golf profile system so that golfers and golf instructors could enjoy the same benefits we’ve experienced with work related profiles. I wanted to build a profile system that would give golfers a framework for  understanding the “what’s and why’s” of their mental golf traits, and our DISC based golf profile does just that. I also wanted to provide improvement ideas tailored to each person’s individual golfing personality and ideas they could implement right away”.

The Bay Club at Mattapoisett is a country club with an eighteen hole championship level golf course and residential property located in Southeastern MA.   To arrange a private tour please contact Dave Andrews via e-mail or phone, 508-758-9543.

Bay Club Head Professional, Greg Yeomans recently shot 1 over to capture the Cape Cod Pro Am held at the Golf Club of Cape Cod in East Falmouth, MA.  Yeomans teamed up with bay Club members Ron Dias, John O’Connor and Dick Reilly finishing 13 under par to place 2nd in the Best Ball of the Foursome Net event.

Bay Club Base Camp (BCBC), new this summer to the Bay Club at Mattapoisett, was offered for children between the ages of  9 and 15.   This sometimes-mobile program ran for three afternoons each week and in addition to the primary theme of the week it included a cooking class, fitness with Bay Club Fitness Director Dave Maloney and a free swim.

Week one focused on sports taking advantage of the amenities of the club including a championship golf course, Junior Olympic sized swimming pool and four Har-Tru Hydo Tennis Courts.  Week two focused on moving making which began at the club learning TV production, set design and visual conception.  The group then traveled to a local TV studio where the children worked in small groups with expert technicians and completed a video montage.

Week Three was for the fish in the family!  Day one included learning about professional snorkeling, gearing up and being fitted to a wet suit. The second day was spent in the club pool with a professional dive team getting officially certificated in snorkeling and day three was spent in Barnstable for an outdoor dive with a team of expert divers at Hathaway Pond.

The teens at the club have also enjoyed Friday Night Teen Pool and Pizza Parties this summer.  The response to this event has been impressive to say the least.  The teens enjoyed a couple of hours in the pool with a casual dinner and a lively ping pong tournament.  It has been a pleasure for the staff and parents to watch so many young people enjoying the facilities and building friendships and summer memories that will certainly last a lifetime.

The Bay Club at Mattapoisett is a country club with an eighteen hole championship level golf course and residential property located in Southeastern MA.   To arrange a private tour please contact Dave Andrews via e-mail or phone, 508-758-9543.

The Cape Cod Chapter of the New England PGA holds a combination of Pro Am, Pro Junior and professional only tournaments from late April into early November.  This past week the Bay Club at Mattapoisett hosted a Pro – 3 Amateur with twenty-four teams competing from the South Coast area including several courses from the Cape.  Last year, Bay Club at Mattapoisett Head Professional, Greg Yeomans captured the title of 2009 Cape Cod Player of the Year.

Yeomans was recently profiled in an article in the New Bedford Standard Times talking about the Cape Cod Chapter of the New England PGA.  He is quoted as saying:

“It’s fun to be able to play in a competitive environment against some great players and bring some members along,” said the head pro at The Bay Club in Mattapoisett. “I work with a lot of our members and it gives me a measuring stick to see how I’m doing with my students. I also like to see how they respond to playing in a tournament.”

Yeoman’s foursome fared well on their home course finishing in a tie for 7^th place. Fellow Bay Club professionals, Tracy Djerf and Ryan Payne also participated with each of their teams also sharing in 7^th place.  In the individual professional competition, Yeomans finished tied for 3^rd at even par with Djerf finishing at plus one. The event was shortened to 13 holes due to lightning and darkness.  Tom Tobey from Bay Pointe earned medalist honors at 2 under par through 13 holes.

Congratulations to Peter Uihlein!

Bay Club Member Peter Uihlein captured the 17th Sahalee Players Championship on Friday, July 9 at The Home Course in DuPont, Washington.  Peter fired a final round 4-under par 68.  Shooting a tournament record 17-under par 271 to win by seven shots, he was under par in each of his four rounds this week.   For complete results, please click here.

The Bay Club at Mattapoisett is a country club with an eighteen hole championship level golf course and residential property located in Southeastern MA.   To arrange a private tour please contact Dave Andrews via e-mail or phone, 508-758-9543.

The Bay Club at Mattapoisett was featured in the June 2010 issue of Cape Cod Magazine on their commitment to “Green Life” and their continuous recognition from the National Audubon Society.

The Bay Club at Mattapoisett was ’going green’ long before the term became a constant in the national energy conversation. When construction began in 2003 on the nearly 700 acre private club featuring a championship golf course, restaurant,  fitness center, swimming pool, tennis courts, and lots for 175 homes, the club’s owners were already following guidelines established by the National Audubon Society to insure the least possible impact on the environment.

Including the managed landscape of the golf course, 93 percent of the acreage was preserved and remains green. “We followed the guidelines 100 percent,” says Jon O’Connor, Bay Club Golf Course Superintendent.”

>Follow the link to read the entire article: Bay Club Mattapoisett Audubon Society Silver Certification in Cape Cod Life Magazine 2010.

The Bay Club at Mattapoisett is a country club with an eighteen hole championship level golf course and residential property located in Southeastern MA.   To arrange a private tour please contact Dave Andrews via e-mail or phone, 508-758-9543.

The USA vs. Scotland Polo Match will take place on Saturday June 19th in Portsmouth RI, and Bay Club at Mattapoisett Director of Cultural Activities and Events John McCormack  has organized an off property picnic for members before the match.  The tailgate picnic will be prepared by Bay Club at Mattapoisett Executive Chef Jim Mercer’s crew and enjoyed by members and their friends on the grounds of the Newport Polo Club.

Scottish fans from throughout the region will be at the match, wearing kilts and waving ‘the Saltire’ (St. Andrews cross) in lively support of their fellow countrymen as Scotland attempts to defend its last victory.  The polo matches are a longstanding tradition in Newport, dating back more than 130 years.  This picnic is certain to be a fresh twist on a New England classic.

The Bay Club at Mattapoisett is a country club with an eighteen hole championship level golf course and residential property located in Southeastern MA.   To arrange a private tour please contact Dave Andrews via e-mail or phone, 508-758-9543.

The Bay Club at Mattapoisett is very excited to announce the opening of their new Croquet Court!  The court is located alongside the tennis courts at the Sports and Activities Center and equipment is stored in the Tennis House.

Bob Kreoger National Croquet Hall of Famer, will be at the Bay Club at Mattapoisett’s official opening of the new croquet court in mid-June.  Bob’s achievements include two national croquet championships as well as several regional and invitational titles.  In addition to being an ambassador of the game, Bob is the Director of USCA Instructional Schools at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.  He will explain to members the differences between six-wicket and golf croquet.

The Bay Club at Mattapoisett is a country club with an eighteen hole championship level golf course and residential property located in Southeastern MA.   To arrange a private tour please contact Dave Andrews via e-mail or phone, 508-758-9543.

Few golf properties boast the amenities and charm as the Bay Club at Mattapoisett.  The golf course home listed at 48 Prince Snow Circle is both well appointed and low maintenance.  This  2,460 square foot home has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a two car garage, and full basement.  Recently there has been a price modification, 48 Prince Snow Circle is now listed at $699,900.

The eat-in kitchen has granite counter tops with built-in double ovens, an island and french sliding doors leading to a wooded backyard that expands into hundreds of acres of conservation land.

The home has a family size dining room that has a traditional feel complete with wainscoting and crown molding.

The cozy living room is flooded in sunlight and anchored by a gas fireplace and custom built-in cabinetry with detailed moldings.

Throughout the home are large beautiful windows giving the home a feeling of openness and light.  The flooring on the first level is a light stained hardwood and the second floor has wall-to-wall carpet throughout.

The first floor master bedroom ensuite has a large walk-in closet, a soak tub, and free standing tiled shower.

Also located on the main floor of the home are both a mud room and a laundry room which can accommodate  a full sized washer and dryer.

Two additional bedrooms and a second full bath are upstairs on the second floor, along with a spacious office/lounge area.

48 Prince Snow Circle has a full walk out basement with french sliders leading to the back yard.

The home is located in the Prince Snow Village of the Bay Club at Mattapoisett, a  24-hour gated  golf club community.

The Bay Club at Mattapoisett facilities include an 18 hole championship golf course designed by Brad Faxon & Brad Booth, a 9,600 square foot Sports & Fitness Center, which houses a 3,000 square foot fitness center, yoga studio, demonstration kitchen, children’s playroom, conference meeting room, and locker-rooms.

The aquatics center is anchored Junior Olympic sized swimming pool with zero -depth walk-in and a gated baby pool area.

Adjacent to the aquatics center are four lighted Har-Tru Hydro Tennis Courts and two Paddle Tennis courts.

Dining facilities at the Bay Club at Mattapoisett include the Golf House Restaurant, where Executive Chef  Jim Mercer oversees every detail.  Other food and beverage areas include the Halfway Cafe which overlooks the largest of three ponds inside the Bay Club and the 9th and 10th holes and the Snack Bar which is adjacent to the pool.

The pond at the 9th and 19th holes is stocked with large mouth bass and brown trout for seasonal fishing.

Cultural Activities at the Bay Club are frequent and varied, ranging from local outings to Art Galleries and Garden Tours to guest lecturers by local artisans and scholars.

For more information on the Bay Club or to arrange a private tour of 48 Prince Snow Circle, please contact Dave Andrews via e-mail or by phone, 508-207-9232.

Peter Uihlein continued his strong consistent play by claiming individual medalist honors in the just completed 2010 NCAA Southeast Regional.  Peter fired rounds of 68-70-68 for a four under total on the very challenging Crabapple Course of the Capital City Club in Georgia. The team score is based on the best four of five scores from each team and the Cowboys won that title by a slim two shots over Clemson.  Stay tuned as the Oklahoma State Cowboys and Peter Uihlein take a run at the NCAA Championships at the Honors Course in Tennessee from June 1 through June 6.

Read more about the tournament, or or read Peter Uihlein’s 2009 Walker Cup Success, Peter Uihlein WAGR #1 Rank previously posted on this blog.

The Bay Club at Mattapoisett is a country club with an eighteen hole championship level golf course and residential property located in Southeastern MA.   To arrange a private tour please contact Dave Andrews via e-mail or phone, 508-758-9543.

During the seemingly endless months of winter we sometimes feel as though the warm days will never arrive, alas they do, and suddenly we are all ready to cool off! Luckily for members of the Bay Club at Mattapoisett, that time has come! The Bay Club will be opening the pool for the season on Saturday, May 29.

Returning this summer is Aquatics Director Courtney McNeil along with Bay Club lifeguard Nate Medeiros, who will lead the Bay Club Competitive Swim Team.  Swim training for adults or young children is also available.

The Bay Club at Mattapoisett is a country club with an eighteen hole championship level golf course and residential property located in Southeastern MA.   To arrange a private tour please contact Dave Andrews via e-mail or phone, 508-758-9543.

The Bay Club at Mattapoisett is once again offering members golf clinics during late Spring and early Summer.  These clinics are designed and organized by the Bay Club Professional Golf Staff to educate students in a relaxed learning environment.  The drills are designed to help members improve their game using actual scenarios encountered on the course.  The instruction provides information on the various shot options, how to select the right club for your game and how to most effectively complete the hole.  These highly effective clinics are well attended by all levels of golfers at the Bay Club at Mattapoisett.

The Bay Club at Mattapoisett is a country club with an eighteen hole championship level golf course and residential property located in Southeastern MA.   To arrange a private tour please contact Dave Andrews via e-mail or phone, 508-758-9543.