GCOH April Newsletter 2023

WELCOME

GENERAL MANAGER MESSAGE

Thank you to everyone who played in the Team Match Play Congratulations to all our winners Hopefully, Mother Nature will settle down for the Spring, and we will have more consistent temperatures to enjoy golf with It has been an up-and-down couple of months, but our Maintenance team has done a great job managing what they can control to give us the best conditions April continues to be a busy month at the Club with Easter Brunch, one-day Member Guest, the first couples' event of the year, and many other activities

Also, a quick reminder that starting this month, if you choose to pay by credit card for your statement or any transactions at the Club, a 3% convenience fee applies. The Club does not collect this fee - it is paid directly to our third-party credit card processor.

We hope to see you at the Club soon

Reese McCall General Manager

MEET OUR TEAM

General Manager

Reese McCall reese@golfclubofhouston com

281 459 7807

Membership Director

Nate Gumm ngumm@golfclubofhouston,com

281.459.7854

Membership Engagement Coordinator

Alicia Fuston afuston@golfclubofhouston com

281.459.7800

Events Sales Director

Liz Strong

lstrong@golfclubofhouston.com

281.459.7839

Food & Beverage Director

Alex Sierra asierra@golfclubofhouston com

281 459 7863

Membership Accounting/Human Resources

Janice Cruz jcruz@golfclubofhouston.com

281.459.7852

Executive Chef

Moses Cruz mcruz@golfclubofhouston com

281 459 7837

Director of Golf

Bob McHugh bmchugh@golfclubofhouston com

281 459 7831

Regional Merchandise Manager

Savannah Bolden sbolden@golfclubofhouston.com

281.459.7844

Director of Agronomy

John Freeman

jfreeman@golfclubofhouston com

281 459 7869

Fitness Director

Hanh Jones hjones@golfclubofhouston com

281 459 7800

NEW MEMBERS

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

Nate Gumm

We are excited to announce the introduction of our New Member Sponsorship program!

THE QUIVER

The Quiver will be the “don’t miss event” of the year for Members, and the only way to attend is by nominating and sponsoring a New Member to join the Club between now and December 31, 2023

Sponsoring a New Golf Member will automatically qualify you and your plus one to attend ALL the activities for the day – a unique afternoon on the golf course, along with a fun-filled evening party

Sponsoring a New Club (ArrowFit) Member will qualify you for the evening party.

There will be thank-you gifts and numerous prizes, including opportunities to play Escalante properties around the country and complimentary carts for a year

So, mark your calendar for Saturday, March 2, 2024, and make plans to attend the first annual QUIVER sponsor appreciation event by sponsoring a New Member to join the fun

Best regards and see you at the Club!

Nate

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

CLUBHOUSE ADVANTAGE

Tyler Pieper

Lawrence Potier

Susan Thibodeaux

Vickie Beauchamp

Wendy Crane

Ricardo Villarreal

Michelle Quezada

Greg Percival

Karina Franco

Jason Clark

David Pittman

Richard Brooks

WEEKDAY GOLF

Andy & Lynn Reed

Andre Lewis

Oniel Mendenhall

DISCOVERY GOLF

Jeffrey & Krystal Tarver

Dilipkumar Asthagiri

Douglas Hirsch

Doug Stanley

Tom Latimore

Christopher Porter

FULL GOLF

Aggie Foster & Steve Simon

David & Wendy Boyle

Masa Wada

Masatoshi Nishi

Stephen Pickett

REFERRAL REWARDS SPONSORS

Michael Hatfield

Denis Blindauer

Richard Martinez

Dr Lane Bailey

Richard Brooks

Lauren Clark

Dwight Boykins

Jim Horsch

COURSE MAINTENANCE

John Freeman

I am positive that the weather over the past 75 days has been brutal regarding plant and turf health The continuous cold would not have been bad; however, the combination of extreme cold followed by extremely warm/hot is unsuitable for our grasses The third time this happened, our carbohydrate reserves were meager Add 20-plus straight days with no sunshine, and plants have limited energy to recover As a result, areas of some putting greens thinned out The most impacted areas were around the edges and lower areas prone to compaction and excessive moisture Nothing good happens fast with turf; only bad happens fast We need warm temperatures and lots of sunshine to provide the energy that drives the plants

Update on Bunker Sand

We have 100 tons of California White bunker sand on order, and the manufacturer has not given us an anticipated delivery date California white sand is the sand we use in our Member Course bunkers, and we will place it in the highest-priority bunkers as soon as it arrives We also have 100 tons of Arkansas White bunker sand on order, used in our Tournament Course bunkers We expect partial delivery of this product before the delivery from California

Bunker Maintenance

Please respect the person(s) behind you and groom the bunker after play

Golf Course Maintenance needs your help!

Traffic control due to 4 golf carts for 4 or 5 players is taking a toll on areas where access to turf is limited Dormant turf does not heal during months from October through April Please look for healthy turf before leaving the cart path Ball marks do not heal unless repaired immediately Please promptly locate and repair ball marks to keep the putting surfaces from looking like a “ war zone ”

Installation of Irrigation Water pump

Heavy Equipment hydraulic repair

Dead tree removal

Bunker detail crew beginning daily course set up before dawn

Needle tine compacted areas on greens to enhance turf quality

GOLF

PRO SHOP -

GOLF RULES & TIPS

Bob McHugh

TEAM MATCH PLAY | MARCH 2023

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PLAYED & CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS!

FLIGHT 1

FIRST ~ SHELBI ESPARZA & ASHLEY FREEMAN

SECOND ~ BRETT LALOR & RUSS PAINE

FLIGHT 2

FIRST ~ CHARLES RUSSO & TOM LAURENZO

SECOND ~ TED NATALUK & PATRICK BOURGOYNE

FLIGHT 3

FIRST ~ BRETT BUZBEE & DAVE KRUEGER

SECOND ~ CODY STONE & STUART AUTRY

FLIGHT 4

FIRST ~ DANIEL JONES & JARED PHILLIPS

SECOND ~ OTIS TAYLOR & RONNIE SHIELDS

FLIGHT 5

FIRST ~ MATT ALBANESE & GEOFF HOULTON

SECOND ~ JOSEPH LERMA & TYSON ROTH

FLIGHT 6

FIRST ~ RON COKER & JONATHAN HARRIS

SECOND ~ ED SABO & DAVID BAILEY

LADIES FLIGHT

FIRST ~ TERRY MERWIN & KATHY LINKER

SECOND ~ TIFFANY SABO & LINDA TAYLOR

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ONE DAY MEMBER GUEST

GOLF HOURS

GOLF SHOP: MONDAY - SUNDAY 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM

GOLF PRACTICE FACILITIES ARE OPEN 30 MINUTES AFTER SUNRISE AND CLOSE 30 MINUTES BEFORE SUNSET

PRACTICE FACILITIES WILL CLOSE AT 3:00 PM ON MONDAYS

FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Alex Sierra

Welcome Alex Sierra!

Alex is a native of Colombia who was raised in New York and Texas. Alex attended the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. Upon graduation in 2008, she joined the Fellowship program at the Culinary Institute of America getting certified as Sommelier II, Mixologist, Executive Chef and trained in specific cuisines such as Southeast Asia, India, and the Mediterranean.

Alex began her career as the Maitre’d and Executive Catering Chef at Troutbeck Inn in New York and was then given the opportunity to work at the Equinox Golf Resort & Spa in Vermont. Followed by an apprentice at the London Hotel, Per Se and Le Bernadin in NYC, NY. Alex has been in the Private Club business for the last 20 years creating extraordinary moments for member through, wine dinners, cooking classes, chef’s tables and more.

Recently she held the role as Food & Beverage Director at Shadow Hawk and joined Golf Club of Houston in March of 2023. If you have not had the chance to meet Alex, please be sure to stop by and say "Hello" next time you are at the Club.

CHEFS' CORNER

FEATURED RECIPE

Moses Cruz

Meatloaf Club Sandwich

Ingredients:

10 slices of bacon, 2 slices coarsely chopped

2 garlic cloves

3 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs

3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

3 tablespoons milk

1 large egg

1/2 teaspoon thyme

1/4 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary

1/2 teaspoon hot sauce

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

3/4-pound lean ground sirloin

12 slices white or sourdough bread

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, stemmed and chopped

2 beefsteak tomatoes, thinly sliced

4 Bibb or romaine lettuce leaves

Cornichons and mustard, for serving

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375°. Line a baking sheet with a wire rack. In a food processor, pulse the chopped bacon with the garlic cloves until minced. Add the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, milk, egg, thyme, rosemary and hot sauce, season generously with salt and pepper and process to a paste. Transfer the paste to a medium bowl and knead in the ground sirloin.

Preheat a griddle or grill pan. Spread the meat mixture evenly on 4 slices of the white bread. Top with another 4 slices of bread and brush both sides of the sandwiches with olive oil. Brush the remaining 4 slices of white bread lightly with olive oil and set aside. Place the sandwiches on the griddle and top with a heavy skillet. Cook over moderate heat, turning the sandwiches once, until they are golden, about 6 minutes total. Transfer the sandwiches to the rack and bake until the meat is cooked through, about 8 minutes longer.

Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, cook the remaining 8 slices of bacon until crisp, about 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Toast the remaining 4 slices of white bread on the griddle until golden, about 2 minutes per side.

In a small bowl, blend the mayonnaise with the chopped chipotle chile Spread the mayonnaise on the meatloaf sandwiches and top with the bacon, tomatoes, lettuce and toasted bread Cut each sandwich in half Secure each half with a toothpick and serve with cornichons and mustard

PRIVATE EVENTS

PRIVATE EVENTS

Liz Strong

A snapshot of some of the wonderful events hosted at our Club!

From Quinceañeras, Weddings Birthday Parties and Family Reunions to Corporate Golf Tournaments... we are here to make your special occasions Remarkable!

Contact Liz Strong at lstrong@golfclubofhouston.com for more information on booking your special occasion.

ARROWFIT

Hanh Jones

At ArrowFit, we are here to help. We have answers to your cardio questions!

We are full swing into Spring; there is no better time to be outside and kickstart your new cardio routine. Not all cardio is the same – if fact, there are three categories of cardio. Which is right for you?

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

This consists of alternating between bursts of activity and timed rest periods Exercises include plyometrics or explosive strength training movements Think sprints, push-ups, and jump rope HIIT has become popular since you can build and preserve muscle while getting cardio at the same time These workouts do not take much time but will require more recovery

Moderate-Intensity Steady State (MISS)

This is the most popular type of cardio and includes any activity that keeps your heart rate in the 140-160 bpm range for a period of time Jogging, elliptical, rowing, and cycling are just a few activities that fit this category These activities can burn a lot of calories but carry a risk of burning muscle tissue for fuel

Low-Intensity Steady State (LISS)

This type of cardio keeps your heart rate in the 100-130 bpm range and has the highest potential for fat burning It does not tax the nervous system, helps to reduce stress, and requires little recovery time

All types of cardio have excellent benefits for your overall health. To determine which is best for you, you need to begin with the end in mind. If someone ’ s goal is to complete a triathlon vs. wanting to lose weight, there will be different approaches to cardio. Remember that a cardio routine is not a standalone training program. Cardio should be part of a comprehensive strength training program that supports your lifestyle and gets you closer to your goal.