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Happy #Groundhog Day ~ #AT&T Pro Am Pebble Beach

Happy Groundhog Day! February 2nd 2016
Happy Groundhog Day! February 2nd 2016

Happy Groundhog Day, my dear readers!  Talking about Groundhog Day brings me back to my teaching days when every holiday and event on the calendar became a teaching opportunity and something to talk about other than readin’, ‘riting, and ‘rithmetic  . . . and it always rated a new Bulletin Board!

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The tradition of this day goes back centuries and even to the ancient Romans.  The early European Christians celebrated Candlemas Day Feb 2nd celebrating Mary’s ritual purification.  If the sun came out that day, there would be 6 more weeks of winter.  The Europeans watched the hibernating animals like bears and badgers as a tip off to winter’s end.  When the Germans immigrated to Pennsylvania in the 1880’s they started keeping an eye on the groundhog as a harbinger of a possible early spring.

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And so, the American tradition began and now February 2nd brings the most-watched weather forecast of the year—and the only one led by a rodent.

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Legend has it that on this morning, if a groundhog can see its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If it cannot see its shadow, spring is on the way.

Speaking of Pennsylvania, “Punxsutawney, PA is home to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, the organization we associate with Groundhog Day due to their iconic tradition of getting dressed up in suits and tails for the annual prediction. Its first celebration was on February 2, 1887 on Gobbler’s Knob, a hill in the city where the prognostication has taken place every year since.  Early on it was just a small ceremony in Punxsutawney attended by locals. Now the prognosticating of their mascot, Punxsutawney Phil, is broadcast all over the world.”*

Bill Murray as he appeared in the movie "Groundhog Day"
Bill Murray as he appeared in the movie “Groundhog Day”

It’s impossible to talk about Groundhog Day without thinking of Bill Murray’s iconic movie entitled “Groundhog Day“.  Murray plays a weatherman out to cover the annual emergence of the groundhog from its hole in Punxsutawney PA.  He gets caught in a blizzard that he didn’t predict and finds himself trapped in a time warp living the same day over and over and over again until he gets it right.

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 He appears opposite the lovely Andi McDowell in the movie which I’m sure will be playing on all the movie channels tonight.

Andie McDowell as she appeared in "Groundhog Day"
Andie McDowell as she appeared in “Groundhog Day”

Living on the #Monterey Peninsula with the #AT&TProAmGolf Tournament about to begin in Pebble Beach, it’s impossible to think of past tournaments without thinking of Bill Murray and his antics on the course.  He was always the live wire who kept it fun for the spectators – from his crazy hats to his hilarious stunts.

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In fact, he was horsing around so much with one lady spectator one year she fell into the sand trap!

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 The fans all loved him.

As I look at the celebrity list of the 2016 golf participants I see Kenny G, Andy Garcia, Huey Lewis, Chris O’Donnell, Mark Wahlberg, Ray Romano (more about him in a future post), but NO #Bill Murray.  Perhaps another “character” will emerge from the line-up to take his place – but he is a hard act to follow.

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The #2016 AT&T Pro Am Golf Tournament will be played in Pebble Beach February 8-14 beginning with practice rounds on the 8th.  The actual tournament will be played from Feb 11th – 14th.  If you are not able to come to the tournament in person catch the televised Saturday play when all the celebrities will be playing on Pebble Beach Golf Links.  You’ll be able to not only see great golf, but you’ll get to experience the amazing views and what we that live here get to experience every day.  Who knows, it might even encourage you to move here!

AT&T Pro Am Golf Tournament ~ Pebble Beach Golf Links over looking Carmel Beach
AT&T Pro Am Golf Tournament ~ Pebble Beach Golf Links over looking Carmel Beach

#Best Buy in #Pebble Beach! Come enjoy the #Pebble Beach Lifestyle

1117 Sawmill Gulch, Pebble Beach, CA

Offered for sale $1,295,000

Open House Saturday January 9th 10:00am – 4:00pm

Open House Sunday January 10th Noon – 3:00pm

Stunning single level residence in the Country Club area of Pebble Beach
Stunning single level residence in the Country Club area of Pebble Beach

Why is the Country Club area of Pebble Beach the choice of so many that move to the Monterey Peninsula?  I’m sure there are many reasons . . . for one thing, you can take a short lovely stroll and end up at the beach listening to the surf and enjoying a picnic or an amazing sunset!

Spanish Bay Beach
Spanish Bay Beach

It’s a quiet and serene way to live close to nature, yet it’s easy and quick to get to shopping in Pacific Grove or to Highway One to visit the other Monterey Peninsula cities.

Pacific Grove Golf Links
Pacific Grove Golf Links

It is a mecca for golf with both public and private courses minutes away.  Pacific Grove Golf Links “offers the most affordable golf on or near the Pacific Ocean”  The back nine has breath-taking views of the coast and the course also offers a pro shop and restaurant.

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The famous Monterey Peninsula Country Club is a private club near by that hosts the AT&T Pro Am that will be taking place in early February 2016.  In addition to these courses there are many public courses in Pebble Beach as well as in the surrounding area.

Monterey Peninsula Country Club
Monterey Peninsula Country Club

The Country Club area is known for privacy as well as quiet.  The parcels are much larger than in nearby Pacific Grove.  For instance the lot size of the home at 1117 Sawmill Gulch Road is a quarter of an acre allowing space between neighbors.

Rear exterior view
Rear exterior view

Ok, back to why is this amazing home the Best Buy in Pebble Beach? I confess this is a bit subjective, but look at the facts.  It is priced at a reasonable $1,295,000 (just look at the prices of some of the others!) yet is beautifully remodeled.  The owners lovingly did extensive upgrades after they purchased the home updating the kitchen, baths, windows, flooring, fireplace, and installing new baseboards, crown moldings, French doors, skylights, and Casablanca fans.  They also upgraded the things you can ‘t see like the electrical, plumbing and outdoor drainage system.

Spacious living room with vaulted ceilings.
Spacious living room with vaulted ceilings.

Why do I love this home?  I love it’s flow. It’s all single level with one room easily flowing into the next.  Also, the vaulted ceilings in the living room give it a very spacious feel – you have a sense it is much larger than the 2123 SF it actually is.

And the gourmet kitchen is amazing!

Kitchen with Cambria Quartz counters, maple cabinets, and dual fuel Wolf range.
Kitchen with Cambria Quartz counters, and maple cabinets.

Wolfgang Puck . . .  look out!

Dual fuel Wolf range
Dual fuel Wolf range

I love to kick-back and the family room is my kind of place to do just that.  Numerous windows and skylights make it a bright, light room.

Family room with slate flooring for easy indoor/outdoor ease.
Family room with slate flooring for easy indoor/outdoor ease.

The 2-car garage is extra roomy with room for storage and a work bench even with 2 cars inside.  That would make my husband very happy :)

If I have peaked your curiosity Take a Complete Tour along with a video if you hang in there.  The floor plan and Feature list is also included with the Virtual tour.  Or . . . just come by one of the Open Houses this weekend and see for yourself!!  Of course, I am always available to give you a private tour.

For a private showing contact the listing agent at Alain Pinel Realtors,  Susan Clark 831-320-6801.

Susan Clark, Realtor
Susan Clark, Realtor

 

 

Country Club West, Pebble Beach CA ~ Stop the Car and Look at this View!

 

YOU ARE INVITED

TO AN OPEN HOUSE AT 3044 CORMORANT ROAD, PEBBLE BEACH ~ OFFERED FOR SALE FOR $4,800,000

Listed by Alain Pinel Realtors

Open House Saturday Jan 9th/Sunday Jan 10th 1:00 – 4:00pm

Views from 3044 Cormorant Road, Pebble Beach CA

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Experience panoramic ocean and golf course views from this fabulous *Mark Mills mid-century modern design on a premium front line Pebble Beach location in Country Club West.  Enjoy it as it is or create your own dream home in this amazing location.

Living room with fireplace.
Three bedrooms, three baths 2,558 square feet.  2-car garage  ~~ Lot size  9,400 SF

Golf course and ocean views.
Golf course and ocean views.

Country Club West in Pebble Beach  is known for its exquisite ocean views and  sprawling greens delighting golfers, ocean lovers, runners, cyclists, surfers, and dog walkers.  The seemingly endless coastline is level and great for long strolls smelling the sea air and listening to the crashing surf.  And the sunsets are . . . AWESOME.

Monterey Peninsula Shore course
Monterey Peninsula Country Club Shore course
Aerial view!
Aerial view!

Come by my Open House this weekend to view this amazing property or Call Susan to set up a special showing at 831-320-6801.  I love finding the perfect home for my clients in Pebble Beach so call me and we’ll find your dream home!

View from 3044 Cormorant Road, Pebble Beach CA
View from 3044 Cormorant Road, Pebble Beach CA

*Mark Mills was an American architect who worked during the latter half of the 20th century. He apprenticed for Frank Lloyd Wright at Taliesin West from 1944-1948. Wikipedia

Memories of the 2013 AT&T Pro Am Golf Tournament-Pebble Beach ~ February 4th – 8th

Brandt Snedecker reading the green

The AT&T Pro Am Golf Tournament is in full swing on the Monterey Peninsula. Practice rounds began on Monday. A Charity Shootout between the San Francisco Giants and the San Francisco 49ers attracted crowds on Tuesday ending in another indignity for the 49ers. On Wednesday golf enthusiasts could view the 3M Celebrity Challenge with the likes of Andy Garcia, Huey Luis, and Ray Romano vying to support their chosen charities. (More about Ray Romano in my next entry.) The actual tournament began on Thursday morning and takes place through Sunday (Feb 8th) in Pebble Beach on three golf courses – Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill, and the newly redesigned Monterey Peninsula Country Club Shore Course. It’s on the latter course that I ended up with a front row seat to view thet tournament play today!

As Alain Pine realtors we are lucky to represent many of the finest luxury properties on the Monterey Peninsula. Currently listed by one of my associates is a dramatically positioned home on Cormorant Road front and center on the Shore Course 7th green with wide open views of the golf course and crashing surf beyond. A group of us gathered to watch the play not more than 10 feet from the sand trap where a number of golfers balls landed. First group up after I sat down included Brandt Snediker, a pro, and Heidi Ueberroth, one of the few women playing the tournament, who is president of global marketing partnerships and international business operations at the NBA (National Basketball Association). She is also the daughter of Peter Ueberroth, ex-commissioner of Major League Baseball and one of the owners of the Pebble Beach Company. Watching this group play out the hole was uneventful, but the next group was quite entertaining.

Note: Little did I know as I watched Brandt Snediker that he would become the winner of the tournament taking home the big prize on Sunday.