Westhaven Golf Club Fall 2018 Quarterly

WESTHAVEN GOLF CLUB

QUARTERLY

October 2018

TEEING YOU

UP FOR THE

RIGHT

DRIVER

A very personal choice

WHERE TO TRAVEL
WITH TROON?

Try one of the many
properties you now have
access to!

COLD WEATHER
COCKTAILS

Planning and recipes!

INSTRUCTION WITH BEN

From the rough... where
to go from there

Spotlight 

on staff 

Jim Bubb: The man behind the scenes

Jim Bubb, the golf club’s former Starter and Course Jim joined the golf course operations team at
Marshal who now works behind the scenes, is in the Westhaven in 2009. Working at a golf club offered
spotlight! him the opportunity to be outdoors, remain active
and take advantage of golf benefits. Four years later,
Jim is a New Englander who moved to the Nashville he had an accident that left him paralyzed – but that
area in the early 90’s thanks to General Motors. didn’t slow Jim down. He spent 18 months in
Prior to giving 17 years of service at the Spring Hill physical therapy and then more time teaching
GM plant (from which he retired), Jim worked at the himself how to play golf from a different
Framingham, Massachusetts plant for more than 14 perspective.
years until the plant closed in 1989.
With the help of a SoloRider (a cart designed to help
During the time Jim was waiting for the golfers who require mobility assistance), Jim is back
Massachusetts plant to re-open, he kept busy by on the course! He said that re-learning the game
attending a vocational school to learn HVAC and proved to be a challenge considering his feet are
major appliance repair. Due to his success at the planted and he can’t turn his body. He relies on the
school and capacity for mechanics, carpentry and strength in his swing, rather than momentum gained
mathematics, the school offered him a teacher’s aide from body positioning and movement.
positon where he taught the Freshmen for a year.
Though a great opportunity, he passed on a more In 2016, four years after his accident, Jim did
permanent position at the school after receiving something he thought he would never be able to do
several offers for employment with GM. again – he made his second hole-in-one! He played
nine holes every week for a year in a senior men’s
Obviously, he took the job offer in Tennessee, which league at Forrest Crossing. Though he doesn’t play
would eventually lead him to us. in that same league now, he is known to sneak in a
round on Monday, Wednesday or Sunday
In his 30’s, Jim taught himself how to play golf but afternoons.
rarely made time to play. When he wasn’t working
long hours, he spent time camping, hiking, white Jim has two children living in middle Tennessee
water rafting and skiing on New England hills with who are raising his three grandchildren, ages 11, 15
his family. Upon retirement and with children out of and 19. As much as Jim loves golf and is determined
the house, Jim needed to stay busy – and – found to stay on the course, his number one priority is
time to play golf! Hence, Jim’s employment at being a good father, grandfather, and husband by
Westhaven Golf Club. supporting his family any way he can. 

  On the

  Cover

Jim pictured above after his hole-in-one in 2016. The season-long Founders’ Cup race came to an
exciting conclusion on Saturday, October 20, with
Jim Bubb taking a break in the Turn Grille. the top 30 players in the final season standings
Jim Bubb heads up the Westhaven Golf Club competing for the Founders’ Cup title.  
Monthly Shoe Club. A service offered to our Full,
Executive and Junior Golf Members as a Brian Grindstaff and Scott Crook battled to the very
complimentary service that offers professional end with both players shooting a score of 69 to tie
cleaning and shining of your golf shoes as well as for the Founders’ Cup Championship.  The playoff
replacement and repair of spikes and laces. All would not only determine the winner of the
members of the Shoe Club have their shoes Championship but would also determine the season-
returned to their lockers in pristine condition long points race for the coveted Founders’ Cup. The
within 24 hours of service requested. playoff took place on hole 18 with Grindstaff holing
a four-foot putt for par to win the Championship and
the Founders’ Cup.

Dr. Grindstaff finishes the Founders’ Cup in first
place after a season-long points race that began in
April with the Dogwood Tournament.  The
Founders’ Cup takes place over a period of seven
months with eight qualifying tournaments plus the
Founders’ Cup Championship.  Over 180 different
players competed in Founders’ Cup events
throughout the season to determine this year’s
Champion.  With his victory in the Founders’ Cup
Championship, Brian added to his already
impressive resume of wins in the Member-Member
Tournament, Flight Champion in the Club
Championships and Par 3 Champion.

Congratulations to Brian Grindstaff on a great
season and thank you to all of our members who
competed throughout the season in our Founders’
Cup series of events.



Teeing you up for the

RIGHT DRIVER

with Master Clubfitter Tim Sygerych

With so many drivers on the market it can be a process to find the one that fits your
needs best. Westhaven Golf Club General Manager Mark Lammi sits down with
Master Clubfitter Tim Sygerych to talk drivers and Tim's process for getting his clients
to the right club. 

Mark Lammi: When someone comes in for a driver fitting what are they more
interested in getting – more distance or more accuracy?
Tim Sygerych: It’s about 70/30, more distance. Of course, they want the best of both
worlds, but if we can get them 5-10 more yards they are happy and will pay almost
anything for it.

ML: That’s great. So when you are trying to figure out how to get more yards for them,
what are some of the key data points that you see and track for trying to maximize that?
TS: We are looking at ball speed numbers. The higher we can get the ball speed
number the better off it’s going to be for distance overall. One MPH ball speed equals
about 2.5-3 yards of distance, so the higher we can get that number the better off we
are with getting them to that end result.

ML: How important is spin rate these days with drivers?
TS: It’s pretty important. Today’s technology has gotten to a point where the drivers
are designed to have a very low spin rate.  This helps reduce slices and hooks, but
sometimes we have the necessity to get the ball to spin more.  Sometimes that could be
just the golf ball change or could be a shaft change to get them up into those optimal
numbers.

ML: That’s interesting that you say a golf ball change. How often are you talking to a golfer and saying, hey
you currently use a ProV1X - you really should probably look to change to a ProV1 to maximize spin or
maybe go to a Callaway or to a Taylormade.
TS:  I get about 8 out of 10 fittings that require either more or less spin. If I feel like the best way to
accomplish this is to change the golf ball I will make this recommendation.  

ML: Is there a trend in technology all brands are going towards or is everybody trying to find their own little
niche of how to create a better driver?
TS: Callaway has Jailbreak technology that they have in it so it allows the face to only rebound so much and
gives the user a little more pop off the top of the initial ball speed number. Titleist has changed their whole
set up to be more aerodynamic. One way they have accomplished this is by going into wind tunnels and
developing a more sleek profile so they can create more ball speed with less wind resistance.

ML: Each company is trying something a bit different to get more ball speed and forgiveness.   However,
movable technology seems like something everyone is doing, correct?
TS: Adjustable heads for everybody. Moveable weights for… just about everybody.

ML: Has that made it easier for you as a fitter, given now there are so many options that it can allow you to
really dial in the perfect set up for each individual golfer?
TS: It’s been an advantage. It’s really good for me to have all these modifications because I am able to get
the adjustments to exactly what the needs are of the individual.

ML: Where do shafts fit in to all of this? I know shaft technology has also advanced tremendously over the
years. Do you have any idea how many shafts we offer?
TS: We have anywhere from 20-25 for each manufacturer. Most people do not fit into the stock shaft that
comes with the club so we have to find the right one that either creates more spin or less spin and the right
amount of torque.  

ML: If someone has great numbers on the TrackMan with a certain driver head, but they hate the look, can
you make changes to the shafts and setup of a different brand that they like more to get the right numbers and
preferred look?
TS: Yes, and most of the time the numbers are pretty close and that is the determining factor. How it looks or
sounds for individuals is pretty important, and you just go with what their gut says, too. You don’t worry
about what the best numbers are all the time.

ML: When members come in for a fitting, what is the one thing you feel they lack the most or have a
misconception about?   Is it launch angle?
TS: Yeah, the misconception from the general public is that they hit it too high when actually high is better.
It’s the spin rate that causes the ball to be too high and get blown around in the wind. So if you can maximize
the launch angle like Bubba Watson does, and minimize the spin, you can get as much distance as possible.
Bubba has a 19 degree launch angle but with only 1800 RPMs on the spin rate. That’s how he is always able
to hit the ball so far.

ML: That’s incredible, those two numbers. The new Titleist Family of Clubs ( above)
ball technology causes them to spin a lot less Released September 28, 2018, and available in the
compared to the Balata balls of the past.  So, to get Golf Shop at Westhaven. The TS2 is designed for
the ball to stay in the air they have to launch it a lot the everyday golfer, while the TS3 is desinged for
higher.   However, people still think they popped it the golfer that spins the ball a lot off of the driver
up when really they need the ball that high to carry. and the fairway.
TS: Correct. Especially for seniors.
Stock Shaft Options for Titleist (above)
ML: Yeah, that’s exactly right. Now the Titleist There are 4 stock shafts with no upcharge; the
driver, is that one of the newer ones you have in? Project X HZRDUS Smoke, the Project X
TS: Yes, its release date was September 28.  Evenflow White T1100, the Mitsubishi Tensei AV
and the Mitsubishi Kuro Kage Black series.
ML: Last question, how often after going through a
fitting do you recommend they go see Ben or Chris,
because you can do all you want with a club face,
but if they are coming over the top significantly they
have got to make some swing adjustments. Do you
make those sort of recommendations?
TS: If it’s severe, I tell them to do it as soon as we
get the driver in. If it’s something that isn’t too bad
but still needs to be fixed, I let them play around
with the driver for a couple of weeks and then go
into lesson phase.

ML: What’s the number one selling driver brand for
you over the last couple of years?
TS: It’s Callaway but it’s going to be an interesting
race here in the next year with Titleist coming in.

ML: Titleist, as you mentioned earlier, is definitely
what I would consider as a better play club. Do you
feel like that is starting to change?
TS: Yes, it’s starting to be more of a mass club.
Same as what Callaway is. Titleist has always been
a reactionary company, so they are reacting to what
the market is doing and they are driven right now by
the Callaway line up of clubs.

For more information on clubfitting, contact Tim
Sygerych at (615) 599-4420!

Photography by: Christen Debar

When the Game

Gets Rough...

Golf Instruction with Ben Pellicani

You made a nice long drive, but it landed just off the compensate too much for the open face.  Many
fairway in the rough. That can be, well… rough! times golfers will put the ball too far back in their
Westhaven Golf Academy’s Lead Instructor Ben stance out of the rough.  It is best to play it in the
Pellicani, PGA takes us through his step-by-step middle of your stance.
process on how to maneuver the taller grass to save
par. Once you have a solid setup, hit down and through
the shot, remembering that trying to lift it out of the
The first step is to evaluate your lie. Many times the rough will result in a very poor shot.  
ball is sitting down or you have to hit a long iron to
have any chance to get to the green.  In this case, it In summary, evaluate your lie, choose the right club
may be best to take out your nine iron or pitching for the situation, open the clubface slightly, hit
wedge and hit it back into a place on the fairway down and through the ball, and you will be on your
where you have a wedge in your hand, that way it is way to a great recovery from the rough!   
easy to try to get up and down to make your par.  
However, if you have a mid to short iron left in, use
the following strategy to get the ball out of the rough
and onto the green or near the green.    

The next step is to choose the right club. If you are at
a yardage where you would typically hit an eight iron,
take one more club - in this case, a seven iron.

From there, open up your seven iron to the loft of an
eight iron. This allows you a little longer golf club so
you can create a little more speed, and that opened
clubface gives the club a little bit more bounce. It also
delivers a little less clubface to the grass.  

As you setup, aim slightly to the left of the target line With the pin front right, notice how Ben is aligned
(or right for left handers) as the open clubface will toward the left side of the green.
cause the ball to move right (or left) in the air.   Since
the ball is in the rough, it will typically curve less
than out of the fairway so be careful not to 

Left: Square face. Right: Slightly open for the Coaching Abroad
heavy rough shot.
Ben Pellicani took advantage of a great
For video of this tutorial opportunity early in September and traveled to
of this lesson, visit: Maynooth, Ireland to coach the Haiti National
Team at the 2018 World Amateur Team
https://youtu.be/TUly39y8QjI Championship.

Ben Pellicani, PGA, is the Lead Teaching Professional “This will be the first time I’ve been a part of
at Westhaven Golf Club, Associate Head Coach for leading the guys from a national team side after
the Lipscomb Men's Golf Team, Head Coach for being part of their program for two years now,”
Team 615 and owner of Pelli Golf. Ben has been Pellicani said. “We finally get to see how we
recognized by Golf Digest as Best in State and Best perform on this world stage.”
Young Teachers. In September, Ben had the
opportunity to coach the Haiti National Team in The WATC field was made up of teams from 72
Ireland. Read the article (right) about his experience. nations and they competed for the Eisenhower
Trophy. Haiti’s squad consisted of three players –
For further instruction contact Ben at: Maurice Pasha Brandt, Roger Saint-Fort and Jean-
[email protected] or (410) 533-7805 Philippe Mehu. Play consisted of 18 holes of
stroke play each day.
WHAT'S BEN USING?
The Club: Cobra King Forged MB Seven “Though we probably weren't in contention to win,
Iron Project X 6.0 for us, it’s a step forward as we continue to grow
The Ball: Bridgestone B330 S as a federation,” Pellicani said. “The whole point
of me helping their federation is there will be a
young man or woman born in Haiti in the future
that wants to play college golf because of what we
did this week".

This is the first time the WATC was been held in
Ireland and the first time since 1958 that the
Eisenhower Trophy will be played for in the
British Isles when the men’s event was staged on
the Old Course at St. Andrews.

Denmark took home the Championship with the
United States finishing second.

Takin' it to
the Streets

Golf Attire for the whole Day

What's Trending by Kari Sims Vaughn, Merchandise Coordinator

The continuing question in golf apparel is what’s next and where are we going from
here? Textiles, technology and fashion have changed the way consumers look and buy
golf apparel. Collections from most vendors are now offering lifestyle options that work
in every setting on and off the course. Tech fabrics have become so unique, comfortable,
affordable and fashionable that men and women find themselves buying pieces for their
everyday life within the convenience of their own golf shop.

Most men and women are more focused on three things these days when buying apparel
– comfort, quality and fit. Although cost has always been on the consumer’s mind it
does not seem to resonate as the deciding factor in most purchases as it has in past years.
I believe it’s because lines like Peter Millar, who have maintained consistency in these
qualities have earned the consumers faith in purchasing. With consumers no longer
question cost, and it has served companies like Peter Millar in the ability to be successful
in growing their lines in the world of golf. Members continue to buy apparel lines they
are familiar with, and are much more open-minded in purchasing lifestyle pieces from
the lines they love within the confines of their golf shop.

It makes perfect sense – the audience is there why not make the most of the shop real-
estate and give the member a better shopping experience in all aspects of their life. It just
takes vision. A vision that continues to grow at Westhaven GC to offer trends, diversity
and stability to its members.

Top left: Peter Millar Camo Vest, 100% polyester, lightweight and breathable, $149.99; Top right: Peter
Millar fleece jacket, 100% polyester, very warm, comfortable and stylish, $189.99; Bottom left: Peter Millar
fleece vest, 100% polyester, warm and flexible, $159.99; Bottom left: Peter Millar Mountainside Jacket,
cotton-polyester blend, extremely comfortable, superior warmth and style, $169.99.

2018FALL gaentyaownea?y

by Katie Jackman

M i g h t y Mississippi Troon Privé members can play at Reunion Golf &
Country Club, as well as many other private clubs
around the globe, for as low as $35, including cart fees!

Just because it’s a getaway, doesn’t mean it has to be far

away. Mississippi is the perfect distance to feel removed Charming Madison, Mississippi has wonderful hotels in
and relaxed while enjoying the lovely fall weather it has which to stay, including the Hilton Garden Inn,
to offer. personally recommended by locals. This hotel is just

Madison, Mississippi just 20 miles outside of Jackson, five minutes away from Reunion Golf Club and walking
Mississippi is home to the beautiful privately owned distance from a variety of restaurants and entertainment.

and Troon operated, Reunion Golf & Country Club. Looking for the full experience during your fall

Only six hours from Westhaven, Reunion Golf & Country getaway? Hop on I-55 and take a short 25 minute drive
Club is located on the historic Annandale Plantation. This over to the exciting city of Jackson, Mississippi. 

unique location allows for a well-balanced mix of long Jackson, the Capitol of Mississippi, offers the
rolling fairways, challenging doglegs and pristine greens. ultimate historic adventure. From the wooden train
Legendary designer, Bob Cupp created this 18-hole cars given to the state of Mississippi by France
course to give golfers the absolute best southern-style golf after World War II, also known as, “Merci Train,”
experience. to the volcano that has been extinct for 66 million

years sitting 30 stories below the ground, or the

Oxford Historic Book Square, Jackson has

something interesting for everyone!

For more information on where to travel with your
Troon Privé membership visit:
www.TroonPrivé.com

Familiar

Favorite

Chef Bill shares his best-selling appetizer! 

We may be in the midst of Tennessee fall, but that doesn't mean
that you can't enjoy a delicious and HEALTHY Ahi Tuna Poke
Tuna Tower. 

This low fat, low carb dish that I developed while living and working
in Los Angeles has quickly gained popularity and become a staple of
the Westhaven menu. Due to the great review and the high
popularity, this Ahi Tuna Tower isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. 

Poke (pronounced POH-kay) is a Hawaiian staple and served in most
homes and restaurants as a side dish, and no gathering in Hawaii
would be complete without a few bowls of poke.

In Hawaiian, poke means “cut piece” or “small piece.”  Poke is bite-
size pieces of raw fish doused in seasonings.  Poke is actually the
Hawaiian version of the elegant Japanese sashimi (a combining of
the Hawaiian and Japanese taste for raw fish).  The fish for poke is
sometimes even lightly seared or fried. Ahi Tuna is a favorite fish
used in making Hawaiian Poke.

Ingredients/Tools:
1/2 lb. ahi tuna steak, cut 1/4" x 1/4"
8 oz. Tuna Poke Dressing (see recipe below)
4 ripe red tomatoes
3 cups Guacamole (see recipe below)
8 tbsp. arugula microgreens (see your local farmer)
2 ring molds (2 1/2" wide x 3")  

Tuna Poke Dressing
1/3 cup sesame oil
1/3 cup soy sauce

3/4 tbsp. fresh ginger, minced
3/4 tbsp. Sriracha sauce
1 lime, halved and juiced
1 tbsp. green onion, minced
4 tsp. cilantro, washed and finely chopped
4 tsp. parsley, washed and finely chopped
(Reserve 4 tbsp for garnishing the plate)

Instructions:
• In a clean bowl, whisk all ingredients together with a wire whip.
• Stir before each use when blending with the tuna.

Tomato Layer
4 ripe large red tomato, cut 1/4" x 1/4", seasoned with salt and
pepper

Guacamole
2 avocados, pitted, skinned and diced 1/4"
1/2 cup yellow onions, finely diced
1 jalapeño, stemmed, seeded and minced
1 cup ripe tomato, diced small
2 limes, halved and juiced
1/4 cup cilantro, washed and chopped
1/2 cup green onions, bias cut 1/4"
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. coarse ground black pepper  

Instructions:
• Cut all items according to specifications.
• Gently fold together all ingredients and place into a clean storage
container.
• Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top of the guacamole so
that no air gets in until ready to serve.

Tuna Poke Plating Instructions:
• In a clean mixing bowl, gently mix all ingredients together except
for the guacamole and tomato .
• Toss well to coat the tuna evenly. Begin to build the molds starting
with about half a tomato, guacamole at 3 oz.; add 3 oz. of the tuna,
gently remove the ring.
• Garnish with micro greens, wasabi cream and poke dressing. You
can also sprinkle with wasabi peas for crunch…

Cocktails with

Camille on...

Holiday Planning

Article & Cocktails by Westhaven Mixologist Camille Taylor

As the holiday season quickly approaches, we all want to make our homes festive and inviting, and we love
to entertain our friends, family and co-workers at this time of year. We may be having parties, dinners or just
a casual get-together. At this most fun and festive time, obviously we want to be able to spend time with our
guests, not stuck in the kitchen or behind the bar. This requires a little forethought.

Good planning includes simple but delicious appetizers, meals and treats.  And, of course, wine and cocktails
are an important part of entertaining.  Try to select entrees, side dishes and hors d’oeuvres which can be
prepared ahead of time to take the pressure off during the actual event. An appetizer or dessert station from
which people can choose from several small items works best, they can serve themselves. This will give you
more free time to be with your important guests instead of scrambling around making sure everything is
perfect. Have a written plan, including time frames for things to go in and out of the oven, fridge, etc., and
stick to it.

Same planning technique also goes for the bar selections: Make wine available at a central location with the
appropriate glasses, and have cocktails premixed in chilled pitchers so guests can serve themselves.  Don’t
forget to include a non-alcoholic selection, such as a fancy, fruity or colorful punch.  Any good cocktail
recipe can be multiplied to accommodate your number of guests expected.  Many drinks can be premixed,
put into bottles or pitchers, and then just shaken with a splash of soda a moment before being poured into the
glass.  Have your garnishes constructed ahead of time and arranged on a platter.  Make sure to label each
drink so your guests know what their choices are, and whether or not they contain alcohol.

Have a designated area for folks to drop off used dishes and glassware so the house doesn’t get cluttered, and
enlist the help of a friend or hire a server/bartender to assist in organizing it all. At the end of the evening,
you want to feel relaxed, not stressed and exhausted. And no one likes to wake up to a messy house the next
morning! Planning assures that you can have a good time, as well as the people you invited.

It’s been an exciting 2018 here Autumn Pear Martini
at Westhaven and I have
enjoyed meeting you all, and 2 oz. Absolut Pears Vodka
taking care of you in the bar. ¼ oz. Pear Puree (Perfect Purees – Available
“Cocktails with Camille” has on Amazon)
been truly exciting and we are Dash of Amaretto
not finished!  I hope you all Dash of Lime Juice
have a great holiday season Splash of Soda
and I am working on more fun
stuff for 2019.

“Cocktails with Camille” will Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a
resume after the New Year and chilled martini glass. Top with soda and
we will be talking about and garnish. 
demonstrating some fabulous
Spring and Summer party Winter Margarita
drinks to take to the pool or
beach after we thaw out here in 1 oz. Hornito’s Spiced Honey Tequila
Tennessee. As before, we will ½ oz. Cuervo Silver Tequila
have YOU making the drinks ½ oz. Cranberry Puree (Perfect Purees –
behind the Westhaven bar. Available on Amazon)
Thank you all for your interest ¾ oz. Homemade Sour Mix (Lime Juice,
and participation in this Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup and Soda)
program. It’s been a blast so Cinnamon, Salt and Sugar Mixture on the Rim
far and we will have some real
treats in store for you all in
2019.  

Here are some holiday recipes Serve over ice in a highball glass or Margarita
that can be pre-mixed and later Fishbowl. Garnish with lime wheel,
shaken for service. Pre-mix all cranberries or rosemary sprigs.
the ingredients, except the
soda or sour mix, add that last, Brandy Alexander
and then shake. Multiply the
amounts according to the 1 1/4 oz. Brandy
number of guests you expect to ¼ oz. Frangelico Liqueur
serve. Those of you that ¼ oz. Whisper Creek Tennessee Sipping
attended the last “Cocktails Cream
with Camille” already know ½ oz. Half and Half
how to make these three
drinks!

Cheers and Sláinte,   Shake all ingedients together and strain into
Camille  a chilled martini glass or highball glass over
ice. Garnish with shaved nutmeg.

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