The Bay Club at Mattapoisett recently re-opened its Winter Indoor Practice Center.  This facility allows members to practice with a P3Pro Swing Desktop Simulator, three independent hitting stations, a 40 x 20 putting carpet and multiple swing training aids.

Head Golf Professional Greg Yeomans takes advantage of the indoor practice facility to provide complimentary clinics for Bay Club members.  Greg works with members offering instruction which includes swing tips, winter practice strategies and skill contests.  The facility is open to members 7 days a week until the golf course opens in April.

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-mailor phone, 508-758-9543.

The Bay Club at Mattapoisett is chock full of special events this December; many of which have become family traditions.

The Holiday Wreath Workshop starts off the holiday season when local favorite Chad Michael Peters offers his assistance and a vast assortment of materials for members to create their personalized holiday masterpiece for doors, mantles or tabletops.

The young members of the Bay Club are treated to an incredible Gingerbread House Workshop. Willie Wonka himself could not provide a more elaborate spread of confections used to adorn the prebuilt houses. Generations of family members gather to enjoy the process and welcome Santa to the Bay Club!

Traditionally, a group of Bay Club members plan a trip to Boston to attend a Boston Holiday Pops performance. This year, however, the venue has been revised and the group heads to the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra as two of the young members of the club will play in the Family Holiday Pops performance!

Nestled in between the family events is a member holiday party where Chef Mercer outdoes himself each year with an amazing offering of holiday fare.

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 email or phone, 508-758-9543.

The Bay Club at Mattapoisett recently announced the issuance of a limited number of Off-Season Dining Memberships for the 2010/2011 season.

This membership extends dining privileges at the Club’s charming Golf House restaurant between October 1, 2010 and May 15, 2011, including special dining events.  Previous dining events hosted by Bay Club Executive Chef Jim Mercer include: Palm Beer Dinner, La Cucina Italiana Dinner, Wines of the World Dinner the popular Dinner and a Movie Night Series, and the Julia Child Dinner.  Additionally, members are entitled to take-away menu items, as well as the enormously popular option of ordering a home cooked Thanksgiving Dinner.

Those who wish to join this program must be sponsored by a current Bay Club member and are charged a flat rate, of which seventy five percent is credited for food and beverage. Details on the Off-Season Dining Membership, including a FAQ sheet and application, can be found by clicking here.  Or, if you prefer, please contact Dave Andrews directly at 508-758-9543.

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.

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.

Duxbury Island Creek Oysters from the Island Creek Company are the focus of the Bay Club at Mattapoisett’s upcoming cooking class.  An intensive crash course on how to grow, harvest, taste and celebrate oysters will be lead by  Bay Club Executive Chef Jim Mercer.  Chef Mercer will then prepare a few of his favorite oyster dishes and show students how to make some simple and fresh condiments to accompany them raw.

Island Creek Oysters was started by Skip Bennett in 1992 following three years of growing quahogs in Duxbury Bay.  After years of trial and error, and some undeniably delicious oysters, Skip and his team have grown Island Creek Oysters into one of the largest oyster companies in the United States selling over 100,000 oysters a week.  From the Atlantic Coast to the Pacific Coast, as far north as Canada, and as far south as the Caribbean, Island Creek Oysters can be found on menus such as The French Laundry, Per Se, Le Bernardin and even the White House.

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.

Each month the Bay Club holds a book group discussion for members followed by “Ladies Night Out” at the Golf House restaurant. Members will meet in April to discuss Still Alice, a thought provoking and interesting piece of fiction that has received much acclaim and numerous awards.

After the discussion a wonderful dinner prepared by Chef Jim Mercer will be served.  Some of the items on the menu include Grilled Chicken Stuffed with Mushroom Duxcelle, Parsnip Puree and Haricot Verts and Roast Cod with Saffron Broth, Purple Potatoes, Carrots and fresh Fava Beans.  This evening is a great opportunity for the women of the Bay Club to meet and share a meal, perhaps make new friends or catch up with those they already know.

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 email or phone, 508-758-9543.

Soon the Men’s Tuesday Night Bay Club Golf League will be back in action, until then, men, join your fellow poker players as we host Men’s Night Out at the Sports and Activities Center for a great night of poker.

The evening begins at 6:30 pm with a catered meal prepared by Chef Jim Mercer and his crew. The menu includes Chicken Paprikash and Homemade Spaetzle, Garlic Green Beans and a Salad of Escarole.  Dessert and game snacks are also included.

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 email or phone, 508-758-9543.

Join Wendy Koder from Trio Wines at the Bay Club at Mattapoisett Golf House Restaurant Saturday March 6th,  for a Wines of the World wine dinner.  Chef Mercer and his team will prepare a special menu to be expertly paired with unique wines from around the world.

Menu
First
Salad of Roast Peppers, Artichoke Hearts and Parmesan, Aged Balsamic and EVOO

Second
Homemade Saffron Papparadelle, Smoked Tomato Concasse and Ragu of Roast Duck

Main
Roast Rack of Lamb with Rosemary Demi, Potatoes Dauphinois, Roast Baby Beets and Turnips

Dessert
Flourless Chocolate Cake, Raspberry Blazo

Featured Wines

Chenin Blanc
California

Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand

Andeluna Malbec
Argentina

Chateau Fombrauge
St. Emilion, France

Mantello Sangiovese
Italy

Black Bubbles
Australia

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 email or phone, 508-758-9543.

This Wednesday, February 10th is dinner & a movie night at the Bay Club.

Joins us at the Golf House for the feature film Miracle, just in time for the start of the 2010 Winter Olympics.  This is the inspiring story of the U.S. Olympic Ice Hockey Team’s victory over the Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Games in Lake Placid, NY.

Chef Mercer and his staff will prepare a special dinner including featuring Chicken and Lentil Chili with Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes. Also included is a Mixed Greens Salad and Dessert. Dinner will be served promptly at 6:00 pm and the movie will follow at 7:15 pm.

Watch this video as a reminder of the mood of the United States in 1980 and the incredible victory for the USA Hockey Team.

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 email 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.

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.

Back by popular demand, the Golf House restaurant at the Bay Club will resume its weekly prix fixe specials on the Pub Menu over the late fall and winter months.

Our Pub Menu will be featured on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.  As always, Chef Mercer selects the best of the season and his menus are continuously updated; however some options on the prix fixe menu may include Sausage and Ratatouille Pot Pie, Chicken and Dumplings, Pot Roast of Beef, Baked Stuffed Sole, Lamb Tagine and various seasonal stews.  Perfect comforting foods to be enjoyed in the cozy restaurant alongside friends and family. These weekly specials will be served with a salad and dessert and are priced in the $16 – 19 range.

How to Roast, Smoke or Deep Fry a Turkey

Chef Mercer will give tips on how to prepare a holiday turkey in a variety of ways in his class Inventive Holiday Cooking.  Members will learn how to create a juicy roast turkey in a conventional stove, as well as how to create a savory bird using a gas grill and natural woods to give it a flavorful smoked taste.  Lastly, he will plunge a bird into hot peanut oil to demonstrate how to safely make a fried turkey.  The class will include information on all the different types of turkeys available and suggestions for side dishes.

Thanksgiving Table Arrangement Class

Florist Chad Peters will teach members a few new tricks on flower arranging, table settings, and holiday decorations.  A bountiful supply of flowers, herbs, and foliage containers will be available for the members to create their own arrangement in a favorite vase, pumpkin or container.

Children’s Thanksgiving Cookie Class

This fun hands-on cookie making workshop is designed for children aged 5 to 12 years old.   The children will be given fresh cookies in entertaining holiday shapes all cooled and ready to decorate for the upcoming holiday.

The Bay Club at Mattapoisett welcomed California vintner Roger Roessler for a special evening featuring the cuisine of Chef Jim Mercer with stellar Pinot Noirs & Chardonnays’ from Roessler Cellars.

Recently Roessler Cellars appeared on the cover of industry Bible, The Wine Spectator. The magazine sang the praises of the vineyard and their commitment to producing delicious Single Vineyard Pinot Noirs. To quote Roessler “we are primarily interested in Single Vineyard Pinot Noir, but have also added a few small lots of Chardonnay which we feel are in keeping with our Burgundian roots.” Roger is quite serious about the pairing of wine with food as he feels the correct match enhances both, and ultimately produces a higher level dining experience.

Credit for the evening must be given to Bay Club Golf House Restaurant Manager Sue Papi.  Sue has devoted her career to the restaurant business and her passion is fine wine. Members commonly respond to the question “what would you like to drink” by saying, “whatever Sue suggests”.  Sue has been offering his wines at the Bay Club for the past for years; his Pinot Noirs are her favorite. Last May an industry rep brought Roger to the Bay Club and Sue invited him to host a wine dinner, which he graciously accepted.

Roessler and Chef Mercer share a commitment to the localvore food philosophy, meaning utilizing foods found in your immediate area, or foods that are sourced not too far from your region. This penchant was apparent throughout the meal, particularly in the second course, a “risotto” of squash, potato and black truffle with foie gras and intense roast chicken reduction that was accompanied by both Griffin’s Lair Pinot Noir 2006 and La Brisa Pinot Noir 2007.

Roger personally introduced his vineyard to the members and explained his thought process behind the parings of each of the courses with his Pinot Noir and Chardonnay selections. The evening began with canapés and sparkling wine and proceeded through four amazing courses with two glasses of wine served with each.

While wild rains beat down upon the Golf House there was much merriment and joy inside as a packed crowd savored each course and debated over which pour was to be a new favorite. Thank you Sue, Chef Mercer and Roger for a lovely evening!

The renowned Eva Sommaripa,  along with Bay Club at Mattapoisett Executive Chef Jim Mercer, is leading a private tasting tour for club members through her organic garden.  Eva is considered by many to be the most successful farmer on the South East coast of MA.  Her amazingly fragrant herbs are cut to order for some of Boston’s top chefs, including the Bay Club at Mattapoisett’s very own Chef Jim Mercer.   The hour and a half tour will explore her farm and expand your world of plants, herbs and vegetables.  “This is not your normal supermarket stuff”, says Eva!

The Bay Club at Mattapoisett’s Director of Cultural Activities and Special Events, John McCormack, is leading a group to the 5^th Annual New Bedford Open Studio Tour.  The Tour includes more than 90 artists exhibiting in historic buildings including mills, a former church, and other vintage buildings throughout New Bedford.  This is a lovely opportunity to learn more about architectural elements of the city and the vibrant art scene that is growing in talent and reputation.