Scott Woerner (left), Pat Hodgson with the Flea Flicker Pass painting (center), and George Patton (right) will all be attending the Celebrity Golf Tournament at The Georgia Club Saturday, July 31

Pop Warner, Fran Tarkenton, Buck Belue, Herschel Walker, Terry Hoage and other University of Georgia football greats are all “hanging out” at The Georgia Club this week in preparation of The Georgia Club Foundation’s Celebrity Golf Tournament & Auction this Saturday. These players and others are all part of an art exhibit featuring more than 25 scenes as depicted in Vince Dooley’s book “Dooley’s Playbook: The 34 Most Memorable Plays in Georgia Football History.” The art is painted by well-known international artist Steve Penley, who is a UGA graduate.

While some of the football greats hanging out are doing so just in one-dimension, others will be there in person on Saturday, July 31, as just a few of the celebrities playing with the golf foursomes. Scott Woerner (Scott Woerner versus Clemson University), Andy Johnson (Andy Johnson versus University of Tennessee) and George Patton (George Patton versus University of Alabama) will all be on hand playing. Even The Georgia Club’s own resident celebrity, Pat Hodgson (Kirby Moore to Pat Hodgson to Bob Taylor versus University of Alabama) will be on hand greeting the golfers.

In addition to oils of single football players, several collages are also included in the exhibit including memorable plays such as Buck Belue’s pass to Lindsay Scott during the 1980 game versus the University of Florida and a collage of notable UGA kickers.

The Celebrity Golf Tournament is a fundraiser of The Georgia Club Foundation and raises money through the tournament, a live and silent auction, and the Yoculan Ball Drop (named for Master of Ceremonies, former UGA Gymnastics Coach Suzanne Yoculan). All proceeds go to the Foundation and the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. Last year’s tournament raised more than $15,000 for the Food Bank and this year’s tournament is expected to exceed that amount. Steve Penley has painted a commissioned floral, too, that will be sold during the live auction.

Other celebrities expected to attend the Celebrity Golf Tournament and Auction include Matt Stinchcomb, Kelley Hester, David Chandley, O’Neill Williams and Morten Anderson just to name a few.

The art exhibit can be viewed in The Georgia Club’s Lobby, Board Room and Lounge now through Sunday, August 1 from 8:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. daily. There is no charge to view the exhibit. All of the original works of art are available for purchase.

For more information about the art exhibit or The Celebrity Golf Tournament, please visit www.TheGeorgiaClubFoundation.com or call 770-725-8100.

A beautiful floral arrangement painted by Steve Penley will be auctioned off at the Celebrity Golf Tournament Saturday.

Steve Penley is a celebrated, nationally-renowned artist. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia and studies at the school of the Visual Arts in New York. His work is widely shown and collected internationally. He lives in Carrollton, GA. For more details, please visit www.StevePenley.com.

Celebrity Scott Woerner in 2009.

In 2009, The Georgia Club Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament and Auction raised over $30,000 for the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia and the Foundation.  Riding on the success of 2009, this year’s tournament is already on its way to surpassing that number!

We invite golfers and supporters to join us on Saturday, July 31 to raise money for our tournament beneficiaries.  Our beneficiaries are once again the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia and The Georgia Club Foundation.  The day will begin with a golf tournament, where teams of four get to play with a celebrity.  This year’s celebrity roster includes Morten Andersen (former Atlanta Falcons kicker), Mike Cavan (former UGA player and coach), David Chandley (WSB-TV Meteorologist), Jay Clark (UGA Gym Dogs Head Coach), Frank Crumley (UGA interim Athletic Director), Jeff Dantzler (voice of the UGA Basketball team and Baseball team), Bill Hartman (retired WSB-TV sports anchor), Kelley Hester (UGA Women’s Golf head coach), Darrell Huckaby (columnist), Ransom Jackson (former Brooklyn Dodgers all-star), Briana Jewett (Miss Rome 2010, Miss UGA 2009), Andy Johnson (former UGA quarterback and New England Patriots running back), Doug McAvinn (UGA Gym Dogs Assistant Coach), Shelby McLeod (Miss UGA Sorority Row, Miss UGA runner-up), Jimmy Orr (former UGA and NFL player), George Patton (former UGA player), Larry Rakestraw (former UGA and NFL player), Mark Schlabach (ESPN Columnist and College Football Analyst), Matt Stinchcomb (former UGA and NFL player), Allen Tibbets (Magic 102.1 Radio Host), O’Neill Williams (host of O’Neill Outside), Scott Woerner (former UGA and NFL player) and Suzanne Yoculan (retired UGA Gym Dogs head coach).

Each year our event grows in scale and this year is no different!  Our auction portion of the day is bigger than ever!  With almost 50 unique items, our auction boasts something for everyone.  Place your bids on silent auction items like a trip to Seagrove Beach, Amelia Island or St. Simons.  If you would like to stay in town, be the highest bidder for featured Braves tickets, UGA football tickets and two passes to the Richard Petty Driving Experience.  We will also have special packaged items including a wine basket, cigar basket, and our “Night at the Theater” package, including tickets to the Classic Center for Mamma Mia!, dinner at Square One, and one night stay at Hotel Indigo. Get daily updates about featured auction items on our Facebook page.

For our live auctions, we will feature a Mountain Cabin Stay, a refurbished Club Cart Golf Cart, a Mind and Body Fitness Package, Golf and Overnight Package to Chateau Elan and an original Steve Penley portrait.   Visit our Website to find out all about our auction items.

We are already sold out of team slots and on our way to selling out the luncheon!  If you would like to join in on the action, please call 770-7250-8107 to get your lunch ticket now.  The lunch reception will open at 12:30 p.m., with the silent auction ending at 3 p.m.

If you can’t be here, help contribute to your cause and chance your luck at The Yoculan Drop!

If you have questions about the tournament, please call   770-727-8107 .  Check out pictures from last year’s tournament on our Facebook page.

David Greene (far left) and Darrell Huckaby (far right) in 2009.

There is only one place where you can get golf, celebrities, delicious food and drink, cool swag and fun prizes: The Georgia Club Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament & Auction on Saturday, July 31.  Celebrities including Mike Cavan, David Chandley, Jay Clark, Kelley Hester, Darrell Huckaby, Matt Stinchcomb, Larry Rakestraw and more, join Master of Ceremonies, retired UGA Gym Dogs Coach Suzanne Yoculan for a day of golfing and giving.  Sponsored by The Georgia Club Foundation, this event offers a day full of fun, with all proceeds going to the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia and the Foundation.  Last year’s tournament raised over $30,000!  This year, we can make that number even bigger with your help — here is how you can get involved!

Golf  Tournament

Join us for a round of golf with one of our featured celebrities. The cost is $200 per player $800 per team.  Only a few slots remain so if you are interested, please call    770-725-8107     now to register. 

Lunch & Auction

Join us after the tournament for a lunch and auction reception.  Guest are invited to join us for a delicious Georgia Club lunch, open bar and auction for only $20.  Each lunch attendee will be entered in a raffle for a chance to win a $500 gift certificate to The Georgia Club. The reception will open at 12:30.  *Tickets based on availability.

Enjoy food and drinks with friends and place your bids on fun silent auction items like overnight trips, sporting and theater tickets, artwork, golf outings, health and spa sessions and much, much more!  At 3:00 p.m., get ready to place your bids in the live auction on items such as a refurbished Club Car Golf Cart, an original Penley painting, a private helicopter tour and a mountain cabin stay. Check our website for a complete list of auction items.

Yoculan Drop

Suzanne Yoculan

At 4:00 p.m., watch as Suzanne Yoculan flies over the Chancellors Course in a helicopter and decides your fate in the Yoculan Drop.  Pick your lucky numbers and purchase your chance(s) to win one of these great prizes:

• Purchase a Black Ball for $25 and the ball closest to the hole will win 50% of the cash total.
• Purchase a Red Ball for $50 and the ball closest to the hole will win a trip for 2 to play Seaside Golf Course at Sea Island.  Trip includes lunch and travel by private jet.

You do not have to be present to win. To purchase golf balls, please call    770-725-8107   .  Balls can also be purchased in The Georgia Club Membership & Administration office or in the Pro Shop.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia and The Georgia Club Foundation.  If you have any questions about the tournament, please call     770-725-8107   .  Visit www.TheGeorgiaClubFoundation.com for more information on the tournament.

2009 Celebrity Ray Goff Tees Off For A Cause!

Every golfer swings with a target in mind.  When that target is to raise money for a charitable organization, the flag at the end of the green doesn’t seem so far away when the target changes to a new goal of making a difference in the lives of thousands affected by the charity benefiting tournament.

Charity golf tournaments can do much more than just call attention to organizations in need.  Charity tournaments can raise serious cash!  This past May, the Stadion Athens Classic at UGA raised approximately $88,000, which went to dozens of non-profits.  Coming up on Monday, July 12, the Sixth Annual Bulldogs Battling Breast Cancer golf tournament will help raise money and awareness for breast cancer.

The Georgia Club Foundation created a golf tournament in 2008 to raise money for the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia and the then up-and-coming Foundation.  The Georgia Club Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament has since grown into a spectacular event, featuring activities such as live and silent auctions, a luncheon, raffle drawings and an aerial ball drop.  All proceeds from the day benefit the Food Bank and Foundation.

The 2009 tournament raised over $30,000!  With the additions of a lunch and auction in this tournament, the total money raised in the 2009 event tripled the amount raised in the inaugural tournament. 

The Third Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament & Auction, featuring Master of Ceremonies, retired UGA Gym Dogs Coach Suzanne Yoculan, is set for Saturday, July 31, 2010!  The golf tournament will feature sports and entertainment figures from Georgia, and will be followed by a lunch and auction.  The tournament fee is $200 per person or $800 per team.  The cost for lunch is $20.  The doors will open at 3:00 for all to join, free of charge, to participate in the auction and Yoculan Ball Drop. 

All proceeds from the day will again benefit the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia and The Georgia Club Foundation.  To register for the golf tournament, please call 770-725-8101.  To purchase a lunch ticket, please call 770-725-8107.

For more information on The Celebrity Golf Tournament & Auction or The Georgia Club Foundation, please visit http://www.thegeorgiaclub.com/foundation-georgia-club.asp

Tomorrow is the Fourth Annual Front Porch Foot Race and we wanted to take a quick look at this amazing event!  Runners from all over the community hit the streets of The Georgia Club for a scenic race to raise money for local community organizations.  The event is composed of two races, a 1-mile Fun Run/Walk and a 5k competitive race.  Crowds gather for “Porch Parties” throughout the neighborhood to cheer on the racers. 

This race continues to grow, with last year’s event bringing in nearly225 runners and walkers.  Over 40 volunteers help coordinate registration and monitor the race route.  This truly is a neighborhood event that unites the entire community, from the racers who travel to The Georgia Club to the event beneficiaries.  The race will raise money for the Barrow County Schools Special Needs Program and the Athens Nurses Clinic. 

The Front Porch Foot Race is the third largest event of The Georgia Club Foundation.  To find out more about the Foundation and how you can help the community, visit http://www.thegeorgiaclub.com/foundation-georgia-club.asp.

After the race, stick around for a special poolside dinner!  For dinner reservations, call  770-725-8100 .

Go ahead and put on your running shoes and we will see you tomorrow!

The registration fee is $20 or $12 without a shirt.  Last minute entries are not guaranteed a t-shirt.  Walk-up registration is available or you can register online.

Kelsey Duttlinger and Emily Radcliffe of North Oconee High School were two of The Georgia Club Foundation's Scholarship Winners

The Georgia Club Foundation is pleased to present its second annual scholarships for graduating high school seniors. The Scholarship committee sought nominations from graduating seniors and awarded the scholarships based on several factors including community service, academic integrity and recommendations. The following are the 2010 recipients:

North Oconee High School:

Emily Radcliffe ($1,000 Recipient)
Attending University of Alabama
Valedictorian
Initiated a fund raiser for Relay for Life called “Cuties for a Cure”
Active in honors programs, athletics and community service

Kelsey Duttlinger ($500 Recipient)
Attending Lee University in Tennessee
High GPA with 5 AP classes
Strong involvement with Special Olympics
Involved with Performing Arts since she was a child

Apalachee High School:

Kymberly Ervin ($1000 Recipient)
Attending UGA
Valedictorian
Strong Leadership and Community Service

Mons Tyson ($500 Recipient)
Attending Reinhardt — ultimately wants a Masters in Music Education
Very active in Band, Student Advisory Board for Community Bank and Trust, as well as involvement with Atlanta Homeless Shelter

The scholarships were funded with proceeds from The Georgia Club Foundation’s Annual Christmas Tour of Homes.

Each week, visit The Georgia Club Blog for a new recipe from The Georgia Club Foundation’s Cookbook, Cooking With Panache: Favorites from The Georgia Club. With over 400 food and drink recipes, Cooking With Panache makes the perfect gift for special occasions, or simply when you are trying to mix up your recipe book.

If you want to impress your guests, try this easy-to-fix recipe.  Spend only a small time in the kitchen making this gourmet meal great for family meals or special dinner parties:

Beef Tenderloin and Red Wine Sauce

1. 1 (3-pound) beef tenderloin
2. 1/2 teaspoon salt
3. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4. 1/2 cup butter
5. 1 large onion, chopped
6. 1 clove garlic, minced
7. 1 (8-ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced
8. 1/2 cup dry red wine
9. 1 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
10. 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
11. 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
12. 1 cup beef broth
13. 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour

Directions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees.  Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper.  Place tenderloin in a foil-lined roasting pan.  Bake 15 minutes.  Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.  Add onions, garlic and mushrooms.  Cook, stirring often, for about 7 minutes.  Stir in wine, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning and hot sauce.  Whisk together broth and flour and stir into wine mixture.  Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes.  Remove beef from oven and top with sauce.  Bake beef 18 minutes longer or to desired degree of doneness, basting often.  Transfer beef to a serving platter, reserving sauce in pan.  Let beef stand 10 minutes before slicing.  Serve sliced beef with wine sauce.  Serves 6 to 8.

This is just one of the many delicious recipes you will find in Cooking With Panache.  The cookbook features all types of recipes from appetizers, tailgating recipes, side dishes, main entrees and desserts, to a section titled “Additions with Panache” featuring sauces, salsas and more.  Cooking With Panache also features a sidebar with each recipe, which showcases research-based nutritional information, fun facts and cooking tips.  Each entree recipe comes with “Vine Advice,” a suggested wine pairing, courtesy of Georgia Crown Distributing.

All cookbook sales will go directly to The Georgia Club Foundation. To purchase your cookbook, visit out online store.  Cookbooks are also available in The Georgia Club Membership Office, the Pro Shop, as well as Heery’s Too, in Downtown Athens.

Each week, visit The Georgia Club Blog for a new recipe from The Georgia Club Foundation’s Cookbook, Cooking With Panache: Favorites from The Georgia Club.  With over 400 food and drink recipes, Cooking with Panache makes the perfect gift for special occasions, like Mother’s Day.

While you are out on the patio or kicking back in the backyard, relax and unwind with a sweet drink.  Southern sweet tea gets a fruity twist in the Fruited Tea drink concoction.

Fruited Tea

1. 2 cups sugar
2. 3/4 cup water
3. 1 quart freshly brewed tea
4. 3 cups pineapple juice
5. 2 cups orange juice
6. 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
7. 1/2 (2-liter) bottle ginger ale
8. Fresh Mint

Directions: Simmer sugar and water in a saucepan until sugar dissolves; cool.  In a 1-gallon container, combine tea and fruit juices.  Add sugar syrup and mix well.  Add ginger ale just before serving.  Serve over ice in tall glasses and garnish with fresh mint.

This is just one of the many delicious recipes you will find in Cooking With Panache.  The cookbook features all types of recipes from appetizers, tailgating recipes, side dishes, main entrees and desserts to a section titled “Additions with Panache” featuring sauces, salsas and more.  Cooking With Panache also features a sidebar with each recipe, which showcases research-based nutritional information, fun facts and cooking tips.  Each entree recipe comes with “Vine Advice,” a suggested wine pairing, courtesy of Georgia Crown Distributing. 

All cookbook sales will go directly to The Georgia Club Foundation.  To purchase your cookbook, visit our online store.  Cookbooks are also availale in The Georgia Club Membership Office, the Pro shop, as well as Heery’s Too, in Downtown Athens. 

Each week, visit The Georgia Club Blog for a new recipe from The Georgia Club Foundation’s Cookbook, Cooking With Panache: Favorites from The Georgia Club.

As warm weather returns to Georgia, now is the perfect time for a good ‘ol fashioned barbeque.  Next time you plan your menu, try this easy recipe, perfect for a large crowd.

Barbeque Brisket

Serves 8 to 10

6 ounces barbeque sauce

3 ounces liquid smoke

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon onion salt

1 teaspoon garlic salt

1 teaspoon celery salt

½ cup water

2 tablespoons flour

1 (5- to 8-pound) beef brisket

Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions: Preheat oven to 225 degrees.  Combine barbeque sauce, liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce, onion salt, garlic salt, celery salt, water and flour.  Season brisket with salt and pepper.  Pour sauce over brisket in baking pan and cover with foil.  Bake 1 hour per pound of meat.

This is just one of the many delicious recipes you will find in Cooking With Panache. The cookbook features all types of recipes from appetizers, tailgating recipes, side dishes, main entrées and desserts to a section titled “Additions with Panache” featuring sauces, salsas and more. Cooking With Panache also features a sidebar with each recipe, which showcases research-based nutritional information, fun facts and cooking tips. Each entrée recipe comes with “Vine Advice”, a suggested wine pairing, courtesy of Georgia Crown Distributing.

All cookbook sales will go directly to The Georgia Club Foundation.  To purchase your cookbook, visit our online store.  Cookbooks are also available in The Georgia Club Membership and Administration Office and the Pro Shop. 

This is the fifth and final post in a series of posts previewing the homes on The Georgia Club Foundation’s Christmas Tour of Homes, set for Sunday, Dec. 13 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door and can be purchased online or at the following locations: The Peoples Bank (Athens, Statham, Winder, Braselton), Oconee State Bank (Watkinsville, University Parkway, Bogart), Oconee Chamber of Commerce, Barrow Chamber of Commerce, Heery’s, Too (Athens), The Georgia Club Clubhouse, Sales Office and Admin/Membership Office. Phone orders are accepted by calling Sarah Freeman at 770-725-4704.

The Home of Rick & Judy Manus: A Christmas Showcase

The home of Rick and Judy Manus is no stranger to the Christmas Tour of Homes, as it was one of the most talked about from the 2007 Tour. With its tasteful European flair and grandeur, the Manus home is sure to impress once again this year.

A black and white checkered marble floor and a plethora of beautiful Lana Mitchell oil paintings greet guests as they enter the foyer. To the left is the formal dining room featuring a white marble fireplace and Swarovski crystal chandelier.

Also on the main floor are the formal living room, master suite and spacious bathroom, gourmet kitchen and adjacent keeping room where guests can enjoy delicious goodies from Black Forest Bakery.

The other rooms on the upper level attest to Judy’s keen eye for design. The Peacock Room showcases her affinity for stylish feathers and rich purples while the guest suite carries guests away with wild animal prints and gold accents.

The lower level of the home has been the setting for many a gathering and offers room for endless creativity due to its spacious layout. A special Christmas surprise awaits guests in this impressive section of the Manus home.

It’s no secret that the Manus’ value family and togetherness, which makes their home the ideal place for close relatives to spend Christmas every year. Judy puts her heart and soul into decorating the house with uniquely different Christmas trees and diversely themed rooms, starting in early November. Her unique taste and visions for décor translate beautifully, offering a genuinely magical experience for all who visit her home at Christmastime.