SPOOKtacular

This year marked another sell-out Halloween event here at MacGregor Downs.  Members of all ages dressed their best...

We hosted a hayride for the young ones and a haunted house for those that wanted to add a little extra spook to their night!  These were accompanied by a list of other activities and yet another delectable dinner prepared by Chef Chris Hill and his culinary team. 

Thank you to those who spent another night to remember with MDCC.  We enjoyed your creative costumes!

Men's Club Championship

 A note from Ben Hynson:

The Men’s Club Championship attracted perhaps the strongest field for the Championship Flight.  After the  18 hole qualifying round the Championship Flight had 7 players playing for the final 36 holes.  The weather was windy and cool and Trey Holroyd had rounds of 71-73-72 for a 7 shot win over Hunter Grove the defending champion to win the 2011 Men’s Club Championship.  Other flight winners included 1^st Flight Champion – Michael Werner, 2^nd Flight Champion – Greg Mills, 3^rd Flight Champion Dave Burrell and 4^th Flight Champion – Gordon Bell.  Congratulations to all the champions in this year Men’s Club Championship.

Delightfully Dainty

Our Mother Daughter Tea on Sunday was yet another success at MacGregor Downs.  With an excuse to escape into a world of Wonderland, there was the sipping of tea and nibbling on sandwiches and sweets.  Guest appearances lit up the afternoon as even Alice and the White Rabbit wouldn't miss this!  Mothers and daughters alike cherished their day together.

Triathlon 2011!

A big applause to all that participated in the MacGregor Mini Triathlon!  This may have been a mini triathlon, but there was nothing small about the impressive work of our members on August 22.  The running, biking, and swimming left all with just enough energy to enjoy a spaghetti dinner following the event.  If you participated in the Triathlon be sure to stop by the Labor Day Pool Party Registration Table, Monday, September 5th between 12pm and 4pm to pick up your shirts (we will mail your shirt if you are unable to attend this event) to wear proudly for all to see...triathlon completion, check that off the list.

Check out the Captured Moments tab to see more photos!

Best of the Best

BEST IN CARY

If you have peeked through the bordering trees or have come to personally tee off on our golf course, you know of its prestige.  Even to the inexperienced eye, the expansive mixture of nature and water screams greatness.  More technically, the greens are are in great shape, the driving range has been recently perfected, and there has been careful redefining of the periphery of the course.  Yes, we have already been selected as the best, but we're not stopping.  There are plans to continue sharpening the look of the course among other improvements.  Allow us to keep providing you with a haven and secret getaway that's no longer a secret in Cary, North Carolina.

Welcome!

We are so excited about our new blog that has been created in an effort to better serve YOU!  Allow us to share our vision for this site.  It has been a constant goal to keep MDCC members updated and a part of every daily detail.  We have expanded in the past through our website, e-mail, and eventually Twitter and Facebook accounts.  It is time to expand again!  There has been so much information thrown at you and we want to have a site where you can simply see the highlights.  After events, when you finally get a chance to sit down and relax again, you can visit http://www.macgregordowns.blogspot.com/ as we take a breather with you and reminisce on all of the exciting activity.  We guarantee a faster sneak peak into the pictures and events that you continue to make memorable.

Advanced Jr. Camp

 There was a short break from the heat of a typical North Carolina July, but as we're certain our young golfers would say, it didn't stay away any too long as increasingly high temperatures have returned this week.  Still, 18 young golfers ignored the discomfort, grabbed their clubs, and joined our pros on the course.  Instruction and demonstration focused a great deal on swing mechanics as the young men learned what it takes to be an "accomplished player".  It was a scorcher, but not to worry, they threw in a few breaks as the bridge provided a moment to relax (seen on the left) not far from the green.

Honoring our Bobby

The 20th Annual Prevent Blindness Tennis Classic Patron Party

honoring Bobby Heald

hosted at MacGregor Downs Country Club

The story goes...
Starting at the age of 9 as a junior player, our very own Bobby Heald began a lifetime of success and fulfilled dreams.  For his many accomplishments, Bobby was inducted into the USC Athletic Hall of Fame.  In 2002, Bobby was named to the prestigious ACC 50th Anniversary Men's Tennis Team,and in 2003 received the NC USPTA Professional of the Year award.  In January 2008 Bobby was inducted into the North Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame. The list goes on...
On August 4 from 6-9pm the evening will be filled with cocktails, dinner, an exhibition match, a raffle full of great prizes, live entertainment, and the guest of honor, our Director of Tennis, Bobby Heald.  Don't miss out on the fantastic opportunity to honor such a fantastic story.

Tennis Extravaganza

Our doughnuts may have filled your children with sugar in the morning, but we made sure to use up all of that extra energy before we gave them back.  Through the promised games, drills, and coaching, this was a day centered around the young tennis player.  They say "leave it all on the court", but on July 7 the athletes didn't have to as they snuck away with some extra pride and prizes.

4th of July Festivities

The sunshine welcomed a day at the pool.  Children organized themselves into a single file line in anxious anticipation of the returning glitter tattoos as we all enjoyed the acoustic sounds of live music.  As the day progressed we moved from a buffet at noon to a buffet at night in the clubhouse.  While rain threatened to dampen our night, it in no way dampened our 4th of July as we celebrated together once again.  Thank you for sharing such a wonderful holiday with us!