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Everything you need to know about the New Member Program at Shadow Wood

Who are “New Members”?

What Events are Offered?

New Member Coffee & Conversations -

Join fellow new members on the first Monday of every month in The Lounge for a chance to get to know each other in a casual setting. Coffee, tea, and pastries are available in a setting designed to encourage conversation and connections among the newest members of Shadow Wood.

Happy Hour Newcomers Corner -

Every Wednesday at Shadow Wood, Members come together for the social night of the week with a member mixer happy hour, buffet dinner with alternating themes, and live entertainment. On the second Wednesday of each month, new members are encouraged to gather on the sunset terrace in the “Newcomers Corner” to start the night with cocktails and a chance to make new friendships.

Breakfast Club -

The Breakfast Club was started several years ago by a New Member who wanted to bring people together in the community and it has continued on strong ever since. On the fourth Friday of the month, members are invited to gather for breakfast with a featured speaker who is relevant to our community. Past speakers have included the Mayor of Estero, the CEO of Lee Health Coconut Point, the SWCA or SWCC President, the Shadow Wood Charitable Foundation rep, and more. The table assignments are mixed up each time with the idea that each time you attend, you will have the opportunity to meet new people.

Bocce Clinic & Dinner -

Learn the basics of bocce with fellow new members. Play a round robin style bocce match, then meet for dinner & socializing in Lakeside.

New Member Mixer -

A special complimentary evening for new members in their first year to meet & greet with the Board & Management team. Chef attended food stations and cocktails are included.

9 & Dine -

Grab your clubs and tee off with new members on one of the three Shadow Wood Courses followed by a scoring party and dinner in Lakeside.

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Ladies Legacy

Men’s Legacy

This time of the year brings the most important things in life into focus: family, friends, and the joys of the season.

At Shadow Wood Country Club, the holidays are always such a special time when we transform the Club into a Winter Wonderland and host our annual Holiday Parties! Simply click on the video below to watch a video capturing our spectacular holiday decorations, our Preserve Holiday Dinner, and our Holiday Celebration.

Shadow Wood Members voted to build a brand new Golf Shop which will feature over 3,000 square feet of retail space plus a converted Member arrival area including covered bag drop and covered walkways. The new structure will showcase spectacular views of the Golf Practice Facility. The new Golf Shop location will be adjacent to the Men's & Ladies Locker Rooms which are also receiving complete renovations this summer. The project commenced Spring 2021 with a projected completion date of December 2021. This will be done with no additional assessments to the Members and no interruption of services.

Here is a quick overview of the accomplishments from the first half:





Looking ahead, DeAngelis Diamond, the general contractor for the project, has put together the following
milestone schedule for the project taking us through the projected completion date of December 15:




Here's a peek provided by the Naples, FL based Architect and Design Firm, AM Design Group, at what's to come! 

For many years, Shadow Wood Members have done so much to give back to the local community. The Coronavirus pandemic created many challenges for underprivileged families, families who are out of work, and a host of other families struggling to put food on the table. Local food banks have been hit hard over the past year and were unable to keep up with the demand to feed so many needy families.

With the move to the new roman numeral tee marker system across all three golf courses, the Golf Committee teamed up with the Shadow Wood Charitable Foundation to present an exciting charitable opportunity for the members to purchase a logo tee marker to support local food banks.

50% of the donations were split between the Harry Chapin Food Bank & St. Matthews House, the other 50% supported the Shadow Wood Charitable Foundation selected food banks.

Thanks to the generosity of Shadow Wood members, over $30,000 was raised as a result of the Tee it up for Community program!

According to the local food banks just $250 can feed 7 families of 4 people for one week. With the donations received through this initiative, Shadow Wood Members were able to feed 840 families of four for one week. What an incredible impact on our community!

Want to Learn More?

Since we cannot gather in-person for cooking classes, our Executive Chef, Richard Crisanti, has created a way for you to watch, learn, and hopefully use some of my recipes and cooking tips in your own home. 

With Easter right around the corner, we thought now would be the perfect time to share some of Chef's holiday recipes with you. In this fifth video of the series, you will learn how to make a Classic Potato Gratin, Roasted Cauliflower, and Hot Cross Buns.

Simply click on the video below to enjoy a short video presentation for tips and tricks. Then click here for a printable PDF version of all the recipes, including an extra recipe for Deviled Eggs with Maple Bourbon Candied Bacon!

Happy Easter!

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Since we cannot gather in-person for cooking classes, our Executive Chef, Richard Crisanti, has created a way for you to watch, learn, and hopefully use some of his recipes and cooking tips in your own home!

With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, we thought now would be the perfect time to share some of Chef's favorite Irish recipes with you. In this fourth video of the series, you will learn how to make delicious Guinness Lamb Shanks, Colcannon, and Irish Soda Bread. 

Simply click on the video below to enjoy a short video presentation for tips and tricks. Then click here for a printable PDF version of all the recipes.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Since we cannot gather in-person for cooking classes, our Executive Chef Rich Crisanti has created a way for you to watch, learn, and hopefully use some of his recipes and cooking tips in your own home!

With Valentine's Day coming up, we thought now would be the perfect time to share some of Chef's favorite 'special occasion' recipes with you. In this third video of the series, you will learn how to make delicious Individual Beef Wellingtons as well as an Herb Encrusted Rack of Lamb.

Simply click on the video below to enjoy a short video presentation for tips and tricks. Then click here for a printable PDF version of all the recipes.

Happy Valentine's Day! 

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Since we cannot gather in-person for cooking classes, our Executive Chef Rich Crisanti has created a way for you to watch, learn, and hopefully use some of his recipes and cooking tips in your own home!

In the second video of the series, you will learn how to make Chef’s famous Mahogany Salmon as well as Soy-Glazed Edamame and Sole En Papillote.

Simply click on the video below to enjoy a short video presentation for tips and tricks. Then click here for a printable PDF version of all the recipes. 

Happy Cooking!

Our team is always looking to find new ways to make the Shadow Wood membership experience more enjoyable and user friendly. With technology always improving all around us, we are able to provide our Members numerous ways to access information and utilize the various online resources for the Club. On that note, we are excited to share the release of our new and improved Shadow Wood mobile app! In just the one day it has been live, we have received enormous amounts of positive feedback from our Members & they are thrilled to be able to access everything from their phones!

• View & edit member profile
• View account charges, statements, & make payments
• View dining bill & pay at the table from your phone
• View & register for upcoming dining and social events
• View & search the member directory
• Access Chelsea for golf, tennis, & bocce reservations
• Access our "Ask the Club" page to ask our team questions
• View our COVID-19 Update Center

If you are a Shadow Wood Country Club Member, don’t miss out! Download the app today to enhance your Club experience.

One of Executive Chef Richard Crisanti's favorite events at Shadow Wood is joining so many of you at the Club for his Cooking Classes. He loves sharing his passion with all of you! Since we cannot gather in-person for cooking classes, has created a way for you to watch, learn, and hopefully use some of his recipes and cooking tips in your own home.

We are thrilled to share with you the first of many instructional cooking videos! In this first video of the series, you will learn how to make our famous Shadow Wood Turkey as well as a Holiday Prime Rib Roast.

Simply click on the video below to enjoy a short video presentation for tips and tricks. Then click here for a printable PDF version of all the recipes.

Shadow Wood Golf Pro's Favorite Holes!

With 54 holes of golf, Shadow Wood Country Club is truly a golfer's paradise! But having 54 holes presents one challenge... how do we pick a favorite?

I am often asked which is the "best" course, or what is our signature hole? Well, to be honest, it’s just too hard to choose! Each of the three Shadow Wood courses have different features and challenges which makes them each unique.

So, I decided to take the question to the pros! What surprised me the most after asking 9 of our golf professionals is that I heard 9 different answers! This is truly a testament that the game of golf is unique for all those who play it.

• Brian Bartolec, PGA, General Manager/COO, South Course, Hole # 18, Par 5
• Andy Scrivner, PGA, Asst. General Manager, North Course, Hole # 12, Par 5
• Bryan McComb, PGA, Director of Golf, North Course, Hole #2, Par 4
• Phil Pellerito, PGA, Preserve Club Manager, Preserve Course, Hole #6, Par 3
• Nick Prunty, PGA, Head Golf Professional, North Course, Hole #7, Par 4
• Chris Singiser, PGA, Assistant Gof Professional, North Course, Hole #5, Par 4
• Tyler Polk, PGA, PGA Golf Professional, North Course, Hole #15, Par 4
• Eric Ruha, Director of Agronomy, Preserve Course, Hole #10, Par 4

If you want to know why our team of PGA professionals love these holes and learn some of their best pro tips for each, then read on below!

	“My favorite hole is #18 South. This is a great finishing hole. There is a real risk reward factor to going for the green in two. It is always nice to have a gallery watching from the Sunset Terrace as you finish your round.”
“Hole # 12 on the North Course is a par-five and plays 603 yards from the Black Teeing Grounds. This is a terrific par-five in that each shot requires careful thought and offers some risk-reward consideration. With the natural preserve area fronting the entire left side of the hole and backdrop behind the green, this hole nicely marries SW Florida nature with the golfing experience. For the longer hitting players, starting your tee shot over the lake and towards the left half of the fairway provides the best opportunity to play aggressive into the green. After finding the left half of the fairway, focus your alignment on the front-right greenside bunker, and be aggressive with your swing to promote right-to-left spin on the shot. Successfully pulling off this second shot may result in your ball reaching the green and utilizing the contours to get close! If your second shot finishes safely in the fairway short of the green, remain focused on your next shot, as the slopes around this green make it uniquely difficult to recover from a wayward approach!”
	“Standing on the tee on the North Course Hole #2 is nature at its best in Southwest Florida. The dogleg to the right shape of the hole, bordered by the full trees on the left, a lake on the right, with a nature preserve area behind the green, makes this one of the most visual appealing holes on the course. Once the beauty sets in, do not let the short Par 4 deceive you. For being a short Par 4, this hole has some teeth and can be very difficult if not played according to the design of the hole. To play this hole the best, it is recommended to play out to the left of the bunker and lake, trying to position your ball on the left side of the fairway, if possible. From the left side of the fairway you will have the best approach angle into the green. With bunkers guarding the front right and left side of the green, and a preserve area over the green, it is best to try to play to the middle of the green, regardless of the pin placement. If you were fortunate to hit a couple of well struck shots, this hole can setup a great birdie opportunity. However, the unfortunate missed shots can make this short hole very difficult. Between the beautiful aesthetics and fairness of the hole, this is one of the best holes on the North Course.”
"Hole #6 on the Preserve Course is one of the best Par 3’s in all of Southwest Florida. The natural surroundings, preserve area in front and all around the hole, along with significant difficulty really captures the essence of The Preserve. All players are first faced with a significant amount of carry over the preserve area in front of green. This hole is typically into the wind and provides a significant challenge in hitting the green let alone stopping your ball near the pin. The green has a good amount of slope and depending on the pin position and your ball placement, you will likely be faced with a challenging two putt opportunity. This hole is typically a turning point opportunity in your round, where a good score will keep your positive momentum going however a bad score could but a strain on your round. Playing smart on this hole is important and knowing when to be aggressive and safe is the key to playing this great Par 3.”
	"My favorite hole is North #7. This beautiful dog leg left favors a slight draw and offers a good risk-reward strategy from the tee. Given the right conditions, players can cut the corner and carry over the water for a shorter approach in. The safest play from the tee is to hit a fairway wood or hybrid and aim straight down the middle at the fairway bunker. The more dangerous option is to play a slight draw and aim at the small bunker on the left side of the fairway, which will give you a much shorter approach in. Once safely on the fairway, players still have a tough approach shot ahead of them. The miss on the approach shot is short and right, as anything long of this green makes for a difficult up and down. Any shot safely to the middle of this green is a good approach and a good chance at birdie!"
"Hole #5 on the North Course is a long par-four playing 451 yards and is always into the wind. Consisting of a very daunting Tee Sheet over water to an elevated fairway that works towards the water. Standing on the Black Teeing Grounds provides one of the most scenic views when it comes to Southwest Florida Golf. For the long hitters it provides a risk and reward tee-shot with the bunker left and water right through the coquina. A miss left results in a very difficult blind shot from 180+ yards away with water right of the green. A solid swing to the bunker left is the ideal target to have the best opportunity on your approach shot into the green. After finding the left half of the fairway just short of the bunker your line will be at the left side of the green to allow the contour to move the ball towards the pin. If you are feeling aggressive and want to take the pin on, the tree short right and the water right comes into play and requires the perfect shot. Making par on this hole is crucial to gain some advantage on the rest of the field.”
	"The North Course's Hole #15 is a 431 yard Par 4 with water down the right side and bunkers on the left which requires a long and accurate tee shot. Missing left, right or short will make the approach much more difficult. The green is narrow front to back but wide left to right. Missing this green will almost certainly result in a bogey or worse, but hitting the green in regulation will leave a great look at birdie."
“This hole speaks the name Preserve in every aspect. From the early construction phase of having to re-locate gopher tortoises into the natural area to the right, to the wood line running completely around the perimeter, #10 is one of only a few holes that has no homes along the border. And for my golf game, that is safer for everyone. The original oaks that flank the landing area may not look that big from the tee, but when you challenge them if “threading the needle” you need to be very accurate as they soon tower over you. Setting up before the oaks is safe and will have you 160/140 into the green, but the more you gamble, the shorter wedges come into play. As you look upon the green complex, the backdrop is a very picturesque natural area that frames the area perfectly. As the sun sets in the West, the shadows cast along this fairway are spectacular.”

We are excited to share our video from the 2020 Ladies Legacy Golf Invitational "The Evolution of Flight" which features some fun highlights from the 2 day premier Ladies’ Member-Guest tournament. Thank you to all 101 teams who joined us, including guests from all over the state and the nation. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a short flight aboard Shadow Wood Air!

This season we partnered with our industry's premier video production company, Private Club Films to create a unique brand film to showcase our Club to those who haven't shared the Shadow Wood experience yet. They say that if a picture is worth a thousand words, then video is worth a million! With so many exciting things to highlight at Shadow Wood, from amenities, to activities, to the people, and the location, we decided to take that quote to heart. Please enjoy the Shadow Wood Brand Video!

We are excited to release the video from the 2020 Season Celebration White Out Party! It was a truly fantastic and memorable evening with over 650 members joining us to celebrate, complete with musicians, dancers, fireworks, and more! It’s always a fun time at Shadow Wood Country Club. Check out the video below!