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The Bulletin: October 2026

WILMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB		1
BULLETIN		1
OCTOBER 2026		1
BOARD OF DIRECTORS		2
FRONT DESK HOURS		2
MONDAY AND TUESDAY		2
9:00 a.m - 8:00 p.m.		2
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY		2
9:00 a.m - 8:00 p.m.		2
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY		2
9:00 a.m - 8:00 p.m..		2
SUNDAY		2
9:00 a.m -5:00 p.m.		2
CONTACT		2
Front Desk: 302-655-6171		2
Golf Shop: 302-655-6022		2
Racquet Shop: 302-655-6513		2
www.wilmingtoncc.com		2
4825 Kennett Pike		2
Wilmington, DE 19807		2
FOLLOW US		2
TABLE OF CONTENTS		3
1-2		3
3-4		3
5-7		3
11-13		3
15-17		3
18-20		3
21-28		3
29-30		3
31-32		3
PRESIDENTS’S MESSAGE		4
For me, one of the best moments at the Dinner Dance was the rousing applause given in recognition of our incomparable staff. From Phil to the newest member of the kitchen staff, the employees of Wilmington Country Club consistently deliver an experience for us that is very difficult to find anywhere else. Those members who have traveled extensively or belonged to a variety of clubs know very well how fortunate we are to enjoy this level of service day in and day out. I loved that we were able to show a few short moments of appreciation for those who work so hard to make our club experience so easy.		5
All this is to say that I am beyond grateful for the year we have enjoyed on this our anniversary. The formal commemorative events are behind us and, yes, the irrigation project proceeds at a rapid pace, we know about all the other projects that lie ahead and our future is extremely bright. And our Club will long endure as one of the finest in the nation. It was great to devote 2026 to counting all the blessings that WCC showers on us.		5
-David Wilks		5
BOARD OF DIRECTORS		5
CLASS OF 2026		5
CLASS OF 2027		5
HONORARY DIRECTORS		5
ADVISORY DIRECTORS		5
GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE		6
-Phil Iannelli		7
MANAGEMENT		7
TEAM		7
Christine Jordan		7
Tip Tribbitt, CEC		7
Mindy Blumetti		7
Meghan Spero, PGA		7
Stephen Buenaga, SHRM-CP		7
Jonathan Urbanski		7
Michael Shank, PGA		7
Liezel Huber		7
Clark Verchick		7
Stay Connected This Holiday Season		8
EMPLOYEE MILESTONES		9
We are proud to recognize our team members celebrating milestone anniversaries.		9
Sarah Rossi, 1 Year		9
F&B		9
Luis Daniel Castro, 1 Year		9
Kitchen		9
Sergio Saldivar, 1 Year		9
Kitchen		9
Veronica Bullock, 2 Years		9
Banquets		9
Mackensie Finch, 2 Years		9
Banquets		9
Mariah Leftwich, 3 Years		9
F&B		9
Jya Adkins, 3 Years		9
F&B		9
Maria Rios, 3 Years		9
House		9
Ema Tovar Heredia, 5 Years		9
House		9
Demetrus Kilson, 5 Years		9
Fitness		9
Jon Auer, 6 Years		9
Grounds		9
Meghan Spero, 10 Years		9
Membership/Communications		9
Adolfo Herrera, 20 Years		9
House		9
Juan Rebollo, 32 Years		9
Grounds		9
MEMBERSHIP MILESTONES		9
NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT		10
Please join us in extending a warm Wilmington Country Club welcome to our newest members!		10
Katrina Siegfried		10
Terrence and Camille Hartford		10
Dr. Sudhakar Satti		10
Chefik and Lauren Simo		10
OCTOBER CALENDAR		11
SUNDAY		11
MONDAY		11
TUESDAY		11
WEDNESDAY		11
THURSDAY		11
FRIDAY		11
SATURDAY		11
L.A.B. Putters		11
SEPTEMBER HIGHLIGHTS		12
SEPTEMBER HIGHLIGHTS		13
DINING AND SOCIAL		14
Make a dining reservation or register for events instantly via the Club App		14
October is here, and there is plenty to look forward to around the Club! From family fun and fall traditions to German-inspired specials and a festive evening of tacos and tequila, there is something for everyone to enjoy this month.		14
Fall Festival & Equipment Crawl- Sunday, October 4		14
Kick off the month with a fun-filled fall afternoon at the Club! Bring the whole family for our Fall Festival and Equipment Crawl, where kids can enjoy pumpkin decorating, explore the large grounds equipment, and take a hayride around the property! Plus delicious treats and face painting!		14
Junior Halloween Party- Friday, October 16		14
It is time for the kids to get into the Halloween spirit! Our Junior Halloween Party is back with plenty of fun, including laser tag for the kids. Costumes, friends, and a little friendly competition make this a night they will not want to miss.		14
Oktoberfest at WCC- October 19–25		14
Prost! Celebrate Oktoberfest all week long with German-inspired specials in the Grille and Tavern. Enjoy a different offering each night, giving you plenty of reasons to come back and savor the flavors of the season.		14
Tacos & Tequila- Thursday, October 29		14
Wrap up October with a festive evening of Tacos & Tequila! Gather your friends and enjoy an exciting selection of Libelula Tequila: Joven, Reposado, and Añejo. It is the perfect way to unwind, catch up with friends, and enjoy one more lively evening before November arrives.		14
-Christine Jordan		14
DINING MENUS		15
TAVERN & GRILLE		15
PUB37		15
DINING ROOM		15
CAFÉ 1901		15
CRAFT COCKTAILS		15
DESSERTS		15
DINING HOURS		15
CAFE 1901		15
Tuesday – Saturday		15
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.		15
Sunday		15
11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.		15
PUB 37		15
Tuesday – Saturday		15
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.		15
Sunday		15
11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.		15
GRILLE / TAVERN		15
Tuesday – Saturday		15
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.		15
Open for takeout at 4:30 p.m.		15
Dinner 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.		15
Sunday		15
10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.		15
Open for takeout at 4:30 p.m.		15
Dinner 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.		15
DINING ROOM		15
Friday & Saturday		15
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.		15
POOLSIDE CAFE		15
10:00 a.m. Drink Service		15
11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Food Service		15
THE HUT		15
Closed		15
TAKE WCC HOME!		15
Order your favorites for pickup via the Club App or call 302‑655‑6171.		15
Fresh, delicious, and ready when you are!		15
Fall Fest & Equipment Crawl		16
Bring the little ones and the not-so-little ones to the Club for an afternoon packed with fall fun! Get creative with pumpkin carving and face painting, indulge in delicious fall treats, hop aboard a hayride, and let the kids climb and explore our large equipment. It’s the perfect autumn adventure for everyone!		16
children’s Halloween Party		16
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16TH		16
6:00PM - 8:30PM | $18 PER PERSON | INDOOR TENNIS		16
Ages 5 & Up: Halloween Food, Sweets, Games, Bounce House, Crafts and Prizes. Costumes Encouraged!		16
Ages 12+: Laser Tag		16
BOOK CLUB		17
Date: October 6 at 4:00pm | Location: Women’s Lounge | Lead By: Sandy Hobbs		17
OCTOBER 6TH, 2026		17
NOVEMBER 3RD, 2026		17
RAQUETS AND SPORTS		18
Register for all racquets events instantly via the Club App		18
Fall is officially here, and our Racquets & Sports areas are buzzing!		18
Our Wilmington Cup teams are competing hard, and winning plenty! Winter USTA teams are forming, block booking requests are coming in, and our junior racquets programming is now running seven days a week. Twenty-one energetic juniors joined us for our September Mini-Camp, and with USTA tournaments underway and Junior Team Tennis beginning in October, there is no slowing down. Don’t forget our Junior Halloween Party on October 16!		18
Congratulations to Jason Clare and EJ Dealy, our 2026 Pickleball Club Champions, with Boo White and Scott Porter finishing as runners-up.		18
We’re also very excited to welcome Austin Hensley, our new Head Paddle & Pickleball Professional, to WCC. Austin joins us just in time for paddle season, with Opening Night on October 19 and plenty of clinics, practices, and social play ahead.		18
Squash programming is off to a strong start, with our juniors already competing in sanctioned events. In Fitness, Walking Club continues through November, while the four-week Fall Fitness Challenge is keeping members moving.		18
The pool has officially closed after a beautiful final weekend of sunshine, and congratulations to our new Bocce Club Champions, Joe Iorii III and Debi Diver!		18
There is lots to play, watch, and enjoy around WCC this fall. We hope to see you out there!		18
-Liezel Huber		18
RACQUET SCHEDULES		19
Click on each to view current schedules		19
ADULT RACQUET SCHEDULE:		19
CLICK HERE		19
JUNIOR SCHEDULES:		19
CLICK HERE		19
PICKLEBALL SCHEDULE:		19
CLICK HERE		19
SQUASH SCHEDULE:		19
CLICK HERE		19
TENNIS		19
PICKLEBALL		19
PADDLE		19
October Events		20
November Events		20
JUNIOR HAPPENINGS		21
Activities and fun for kids of all ages.		21
JUNIOR RACQUETS		21
Fall racquets programming kicked off September 14th with 75 juniors registered, and participation continues to grow. New offerings include Red Ball Munchkin classes on Mondays and Fridays at 1:15 p.m., a Thursday Green Ball tournament group, and additional classes that have expanded junior programming to seven days a week.		21
WCC hosted a USTA Level 6 Boys’ and Girls’ 14s Tournament September 19–20, welcoming 30 participants. Another USTA Level 6 tournament is scheduled for September 26.		21
Junior Team Tennis League begins October 10, with WCC teams competing in the 12s, 14s, and 18s divisions.		21
WCC’s Junior US Open Trip was a tremendous success, with 34 children enjoying an unforgettable professional-level tennis experience.		21
Coming up: The Junior Halloween Party for ages 5 and older is October 16 at 6:00 p.m. We look forward to a fun evening of tennis, treats, and Halloween festivities!		21
FALL JUNIOR GOLF CLASSES		21
Fall Junior Golf Classes take place each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoon until 10/22.		21
Orange & Yellow Class: 4:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.		21
Advanced Golf Academy: 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.		21
Juniors may participate all three days or choose the days that best fit their schedule. Classes cover every area of the game, with juniors working toward earning progress pins and advancing through Operation 36 levels. For more information or to register,click here!		21
2026 JUNIOR		22
BOOKLETS		22
GOLF		22
RACQUETS		22
JUNIOR HIGHLIGHTS		23
FROM THE GOLF SHOP		24
Register for all golf events instantly via the Club App		24
October is always a memorable month on the golf calendar, with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the course and some friendly competition as the season moves into its final stretch. This month features several signature events, including the Women’s Solheim Cup, the Women’s 18- and 9-Holers Closing Days, and the Men’s Clover Hill Cup. We’ll also light up the course for the ever-popular Mixed Glow Ball Event, and registration opens for November’s Turkey Shoot. Later in October, scheduled aerification will take place on the North Course greens and tees. Be sure to review the schedule below for event dates, course updates, and everything happening throughout the month.		24
-Michael Shank		24
GOLF HOURS		25
COURSE AVAILABILITY		25
(October 1 – October 23)		25
(October 24 - October 31)		25
PRACTICE RANGE		25
MEN’S LABOR DAY MEMBER/MEMBER RECAP		25
Scottie Scheffler Flight		25
Cameron Young Flight		25
Wyndham Clark Flight		25
Sam Burns Flight		25
Click Here to view the full tournament results		25
Patrick Cantlay Flight		25
Russell Henley Flight		25
Collin Morikawa Flight		25
Chris Gotterup Flight		25
Justin Thomas Flight		25
MEN’S SEPTEMBER MEMBER GUEST		26
Click Here to view the full tournament results		26
Overall Champions		26
GOLF HOURS		26
BAG ROOM		26
(October 1 – October 23)		26
(October 24 – October 31)		26
GOLF SHOP		26
(October 1 – October 23)		26
(October 24– October 31)		26
MEN’S ANNUAL MEMBER-MEMBER RECAP		27
Click Here to view the full tournament results		27
Annual Putting Championship		27
Annual Member-Member Champions		27
MEN’S SUPER SENIOR STROKE PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP		28
Click Here to view the full tournament result		28
Men' Senior Stroke Play Champion:		28
Men's Super Senior Stroke Play Champion:		28
MEN’S MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP		28
MEN’S SENIOR HANDICAP CHAMPIONSHIP		28
MEN’S SUPER SENIOR HANDICAP CHAMPIONSHIP		29
MEN’S SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH PLAY		29
MIXED TWO BALL CHAMPIONSHIP		29
WOMEN’S GREENVILLE CUP		30
On September 24, Wilmington hosted the Fourth Annual Women’s Greenville Cup. This event pairs seven women and the Professional from Wilmington, Bidermann, and Fieldstone in a team competition. Each team played Four-Ball stroke play, counting the best three scores as the total team score. After winning the first two events in both 2023 and 2024, the Wilmington CC team came up big again in 2026, taking the cup back from Fieldstone. A tip of the cap to Britny Whitby, Martha Hays, Ellen Cannon, Nicoll Keeney, Cynthia Koenig, Martha Tschantz and Rita Kozic for a terrific performance.		30
WOMEN’S 18-HOLERS SENIOR AND SUPER SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP		30
Nineteen women teed it up to compete in the final major of the 18-holer's season on September 15. It was a wonderful turnout, with plenty of golf and fun on the course. Prizes were awarded to the gross & net winners in each flight. Congratulations to Nicoll Keeney, our Senior Champion, who won her fourth consecutive title. Ellen Cannon won the Super Senior Championship, defending her 2024 and 2025 titles. Our new Legends Division came down to the wire with Marcia Raniere coming out victoriously.		30
Click Here to view the full tournament results		30
18-Holers President’s Cup champion Kristin Mumford and runner-up		30
Rita Kozic		30
WOMEN’S TOURNAMENT NOTES		30
The Women’s 18-Holers Closing Day Brunch and Meeting is Tuesday, October 6.		30
Click Here for more information or to register		30
The Women’s 9-Holers Closing Day Scramble and Lunch is Wednesday, October 7.		30
Click Here for more information or to register		30
MESSAGE FROM GROUNDS		32
South Course Aerification Delayed Until November!		32
Irrigation Project Update		33
Other Fall Course Notes		33
Looking Ahead		33
FITNESS AND WELLNESS		34
TRX FOR GOLF WORKSHOP		34
PERSONAL TRAINING AT WILMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB		35
Michelle Kasker		35
Mary Harrison		35
Beth Sheehy		35
DJ Kilson		35
Jimmy Povlosky		35
Wendy Bonney		35
Stephanie Webb		35
Charles Tornetta		35

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