Black Hawk February Newsletter

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BLACKHAWK

WELCOME

GENERAL MANAGER MESSAGE

The year is off to a good start with one cold month down and we actually had a pleasant January I hope everyone had a great month as we all got back into the swing of things after the holidays and start to the new year The course greened up a bit after the December freeze The Agronomy Team continues push the turf where possible while getting it ready for the growing season ahead We are closing in on launching our new Member website and will provide more information as soon as possible There are many great upcoming events and fun happenings at the club in February Enjoy your month and the updates in this month’s newsletter We look forward to seeing you around the club and if I can be of any assistance, please let me know

Mike Shoelen General Manager, PGA

MEETOURTEAM

MEMBER DIRECTOR

Karie Rogers krogers@bhawkcc com

281-340-7266

MEMBER ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR

Emily Knode

eknode@bhawkcc com

281-340-7218

PRIVATE EVENTS DIRECTOR

Christina Castro ccastro@bhawkcc com

281-340-7247

FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR

Marsha Greer mgreer@bhawkcc com

281-340-7280

HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL

Trent Peddy

tpeddy@bhawkcc.com

281-340-7238

DIRECTOR OF TENNIS

Brian Cosma bcosma@bhawkcc com

281-340-7265

MEMBER ACCOUNTANT

Toni Young tyoung@escalantegolf com

281-340-7287

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Ben Arcizo barcizo@bhawkcc com

281-340-7278

SUPERINTENDENT

Ben Kozlovsky

bkozlovsky@bhawkcc com

DINING ROOM HOURS

Sunday - Saturday*: 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

*Tuesday*: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

12610 FM 1464 Richmond, TX 77407

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NEWMEMBERS

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

Karie Rogers

Hello Black Hawk Members!

Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, We'd love to have a new member just like YOU!

Refer your friends and family to the best Club in Houston! Thank you for being an amazing Member at Black Hawk

XOXO, Karie Rogers

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COURSE MAINTENANCE

Ben Kozlovsky

ring the preventative maintenance schedule for the approaching the spring and summer season of golf The most important item we have to schedule is the aerification of the greens I know that just the mere mention of the word “aerification” will make most golfers cringe Aerification of the greens is an extremely important cultural practice that helps the overall health of the turf Aerification achieves three important objectives It will reduce soil compaction, it allows air and gas exchange to occur in the soil and it reduces thatch accumulation When soil becomes compacted, the air pockets on which the roots depend are crushed, and the roots are essentially left gasping for air Without oxygen, the turf will become weaker and will eventually lead to weak areas covered in algae

The Aerification process creates more air space in the soil and promotes deeper rooting In most cases, it’s done by removing ½-inch cores from the compacted soil, allowing for an infusion of air and water The spaces are then filled with sand that helps the soil retain air space and makes it easier for roots to grow downward

Thatch is an accumulation of dead stems, leaf blades and roots A little organic matter makes for a resilient green, but too much invites diseases and insects Aerification and topdressing can prevent thatch buildup Aerification is one of the best ways to reduce an existing thatch layer and prevent one from becoming established

Aerification is an integral part of successful golf course management program and I hope that the aerifications scheduled for this year will be viewed as a short-term disruption that has long-term benefits for the course Thank you for your patience with the Agronomy Team as we tackle the upcoming season

Thank You,

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IN THE KNOW WITH THE PRO

Trent Peddy

Members,

Our first event out of the year was a huge success Thank you to everyone that participated in the Polar Bear Classic Our next MGA Member Event is on February 4th and it is the ScramSham. The Front nine will be scramble and the back nine will be Shamble. 25% of the total combined handicap will be used for the scramble portion and 80% of the handicap will be used on the shamble portion of the event. Make sure to get yourself registered today.

The Sweetheart Scramble has been moved to Saturday, February 11th Entry Fee will be $125 per person This will include a breakfast tacos and Bloody Mary Bar, lunch after the round, and credit book pay outs We will spilt the tournament into flights, and award prizes for first in each flight, best dressed couple, best decorated cart, and closest to the pin Please contact our 1st Assistant Adam Schmitt for any questions as he is the lead golf pro on this event.

Spring is approaching which means its fitting season! We will have four vendors that will be on the range for fitting days. These vendors are Callaway, Titleist, Taylormade, and PXG. The first event will be Friday, February 3rd with Titleist, the link will be on our Calendar online

On the Callaway days you will have a special treat of having your Head Golf Professional who is a Callaway Master Club Fitter out on the range fitting members himself along with the expert tech reps from Callaway Be on the lookout for the links to book your appointment for all upcoming fitting days.

GOLF

As we prepare for the arrival of the Travis Mathew shoe line of Cuater we will be moving through all Ecco shoes in the shop. All ecco shoes will be 50% off for the month of February. So come get yours before they are gone.

GOLF EVENTS

February 3

Titleist Fitting

February 4

The ScramSham

February 11

Sweetheart Scramble

Trent Peddy

tpeddy@bhawkcc com

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GOLFLESSONSANDCLINICS

Black Hawk 2023 Spring League

April 6th - May 25th

Ages 4-13

1 practice per week

4-6 matches

Registration is now open!

Ladies "Break 100" Clinic

First Saturday of every month starting

February 4th

Guests of Members are welcome! $25 per person

Tom O’Brien Jr., PGA

tommy@tommyogolf.com 832-567-4076

Ladies’ Clinic

Thursdays 9:00am - 10:30am

Feb. 16: New Class **5:30pm - 6:30pm** $175 per month

Junior Golf Clinic

Tuesdays 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Saturdays 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Men's Clinic

Wednesdays

Starting February 15 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Kevin Odom, PGA

kodom@shadowhawkgolfclub.com

832-492-0844

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FOOD&BEVERAGE

FEBRUARY EVENTS

Marsha Greer

February is the month of Love and Wine! We will begin our 3 month Napa Wine Dinner Series! starting with the Orin Swift Winery | February 24

Trinchero Family Estates | March 24

Caymus Vineyards | April 21

Thank you to everyone who has been enjoying our Sunday Brunch! Chef has created a Menu with traditional dishes as well as featured items that will change biweekly. There will also be drink specials including Mimosas for only $3 and Bloody Marys for $5, and the Black Hawk Ultimate Bloody Mary for $24!