BLACK HAWK MAY 2022
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WELCOME GENERAL MANAGER MESSAGE It is my pleasure to announce that Jim Wallace will be promoted to the Director of Agronomy position at Shadow Hawk Golf Club and Black Hawk Country Club. Jim previously held the position of Superintendent for the property. Jim was selected due his effective leadership and development of the maintenance team since starting in the spring of 2019. He has shown incredible passion, pride, and dedication as our golf course Superintendent. Jim has the respect of the entire maintenance team and with his strong work ethic and understanding of the courses will coordinate with the team to drive the performance, playability, and quality of all golf areas. Jim earned his Bachelor of Science from Sam Houston State University and while in enrolled in the Master Program at Rutgers University he earned his Certificate of Science in Plant Pathology with an emphasis on turf management. He started his golf course career and worked at The Raven in Phoenix, Arizona. Jim eventually became the Superintendent at Whisper Rock Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona and held that position for seven years. Whisper Rock is an exclusive private club of only three hundred members twenty of those being PGA Tour Golf Professionals. Whisper Rock is ranked as one of the top courses in Arizona and currently ranked as the third best golf course in Arizona by Golf Digest. Jim, his wife Ashley and their two children live in Southwest Houston. We are excited to have Jim in this new role. Please help us in congratulating Jim on his new position when you see him around the clubs. You will find some new faces and key contacts below. We are staffing up for the summer and looking forward to having a great May and summer season. Please read on, RSVP for the future events at Your Club and enjoy the updates from the department heads as well. We appreciate the support of our Black Hawk Membership!
MEET OUR TEAM
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MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Karie Rogers krogers@bhawkcc.com 281-340-7266
DIRECTOR OF TENNIS Brian Cosma bcosma@bhawkcc.com 281-340-7265
MEMBERSHIP MANAGER & PRIVATE EVENTS Christina Castro ccastro@bhawkcc.com 281-340-7247
HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL Trent Peddy tpeddy@bhawkcc.com 281-340-7238
MEMBER ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR Emily McKenna emckenna@bhawkcc.com
FIRST ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL Nicki Oesch noesch@bhawkcc.com 281-340-7260
FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR Roberto Horta rhorta@bhawkcc.com 281-340-7280
DIRECTOR OF AGRONOMY Jim Wallace jwallace@bhawkcc.com 281-340-7228 EXECUTIVE CHEF Ben Arcizo barcizo@bhawkcc.com 281-340-7278
GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE Jim Wallace
So far, spring green-up is going well. It is unseasonably dry with high winds, so it seems as though we are greening up a little slower than years past. However, looking at some pictures and our fertilization & chemical records, I would say we are a little ahead. It was good to get some needed rain this week. The golf course is shaping up nicely and with more warm afternoons on the way the Poa will be dying off more rapidly. We are planning for a different application of fall pre-emergent for a better greens transition into 2023. We were able to complete bulkhead and bridge projects over the first four months and we plan to continue with course improvements in the months to come.
We will continue spraying urea on tees and around greens' complexes. Aerification and verticutting of tees will begin Tuesday, April 26th. You can expect to see areas sanded and cultivated where we want rapid movement, as well as areas prepped for sod. Thank you all for you patience and support for our efforts improving the golf course for the best playing conditions! Have fun, Jim Wallace
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MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP TEAM! Karie Rogers & Christina Castro Hello from your Black Hawk Membership Team! If you haven't met us yet, swing by the office, we love getting to know all of our awesome Members! Golf is in full swing and what a perfect time to invite a friend to Black Hawk! As you may know, we offer a variety of different memberships, including a Social Membership with Pool and Fitness access, so even your non golfer friends could join you at the club! Please reach out us if you have a friend, family member, or colleague that would love Black Hawk as much as you! What makes Black Hawk a special place is when friends invite friends to join the club! We look forward to seeing you soon! krogers@bhawkcc.com | 281-340-7266 ccastro@bhawkcc.com | 281-340-7247
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Meet Reed Rodriguez! Reed is 9 years old, and has quite the resume! If you see this rockstar practicing at Black Hawk, be sure to say hello. Here are just a few of his accomplishments: Won 53 golf tournaments Lowest Tournament Round (9 holes): 32 Lowest Tournament Round (18 holes):67 2021-2nd place in the Kid's US Open World Championship: Pinehurst, NC. 2021-1st place STPGA Fall Champion (Horseshoe Bay, TX). 2020- 1st place US Kids Texas State Open
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GOLF MAY GOLF EVENTS Trent Peddy Thank you for making me feel so welcome my first few days on property. I look forward to meeting everyone as I am very excited to be leading the charge in the golf department. As we look ahead into May we are going to revamp the Member Event Schedule. Most of the event dates will stay the same however we will add some flair to the events. So, let’s take the time to talk about our upcoming May events. Our match play event will become a Match Play Qualifier that will take place on May 14th for $50.00. There will be a morning wave and afternoon wave of tee times. You may select what group you want to be in when you register. Lunch will be provided either before or after the round depending on which wave you choose. The field will be cut into three brackets: the championship, the net, and the senior bracket. The senior division bracket will be for players 56 and older and will use 80% of your handicap. The championship bracket will be straight up and no handicap will be used. The net bracket will use 80% of your handicap. Based on the number of players in each flight we will determine how many qualifiers we will have for each bracket. Once the brackets are formed you will then have two weeks to complete your match with your opponent. This process will continue until we have a champion in each division. The next event in May will be on May 20th and it will be the Member Guest PGA Championship partner with a pro. This will be a 1pm shotgun start. This will be a two-person best ball format. At the conclusion of the round, we will randomly draw a pro to partner with you for the duration of the event. The teams final score will consist of your gross score, net score, and pros score on the final two days of the major. We will split the field into two flights based on total team handicap index.
GOLF EVENTS May 6 | Appointment Only Ball Fitting with Titleist May 14 | 7:00 am TT / 12:00 pm TT Match Play Qualifier May 20 | 1:00 pm shotgun Member Guest PGA Championship: Partner with a Pro May 21 | 8:30 am-11:30 am Clubs for Credits: Trade in with Golf Roots May 28 | 11 am-3 pm Callaway Fitting: Featuring the Trade In Trade Up Program Trent Peddy tpeddy@bhawkcc.com 281-340-7238
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GOLF LESSONS | SPRING CLINICS
Ladies Break 100 Clinic First three Saturdays of every month 11:00am-12:00pm Couples Golf Clinic First Friday of every month 5:00pm-6:00pm Spring PGA Junior League Thursday & Saturday April-May To sign up, or if you have any questions regarding these clinics, please reach out to me! Tom O’Brien Jr., PGA tommy@tommyogolf.com 832-567-4076
May 6th | 6pm-7:30pm Beginners Clinic | 8 Spots | $75 pp May 20th | 6pm-7:30pm Full Swing Clinic | 8 Spots | $75 pp
Kevin Odom, PGA kodom@shadowhawkgolfclub.com 832-492-0844
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MONTHLY EVENTS
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SATURDAY
DINKS & DRINKS Join Pickleball Players for a great evening of play, snacks, and drinks! $10/per player.
THURSDAY WINE DINNER
Duckhorn Winery will be at Black Hawk showcasing their wine.
WEDNESDAY
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LADIES MONTHLY GAME Ladies golf game starting at 9:00am tee times. $10 per player.
SUNDAY MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH
Treat the Motherly figure in your life to a brunch she will never forget.
FRIDAY
MEMBER GUEST PGA CHAMPIONSHIP Partner with a Pro! 1:00pm Shotgun start.
SATURDAY
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FAMILY BINGO NIGHT
Start the summer off right and play a fun game of Bingo with the whole family!
WEEKLY TRADITIONS For more information call 281-340-7241
SATURDAY MATCH PLAY TOURNAMENT
Participate in the morning or afternoon wave of tee times.
SUNDAY
MEMBER GUEST PICKLEBALL
Invite a friend to join you and compete against other teams.
MONDAY
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MEMORIAL DAY POOL PARTY
Family day at the pool! Enjoy soaking up the sun, waterslide for the kiddos, and eating delicious bites from the Oasis Grille.
MONDAYS, THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS: Open play Pickleball 7am-9am & 1pm-3pm WEDNESDAYS: Ladies Play Day - 9am TT, Wedge Works with Nicki Oesch 5pm-6pm FRIDAY-SATURDAYS: Chef's Features SUNDAYS: Open play Pickleball 1pm-3pm
FOOD & BEVERAGE SAVE THE DATE Roberto Horta
May 8 | 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm Mother's Day Brunch May 19 | 6:00pm Wine Dinner: Duckhorn Winery May 28 | 5:30pm Family Bingo Night May 30 | 11:00am Memorial Day Pool Party
Roberto Horta rhorta@bhawkcc.com 281-340-7280
MAIN DINING ROOM HOURS: Sunday - Thursday: 7:00 am - 8:00 pm Tuesday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Friday & Saturday: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
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TENNIS SUMMER KIDS ACTIVITIES & TENNIS CAMP Brian Cosma As anticipated, we have another fun filled summer of afternoon activities for kids 7 and up! Each activity is three hours long and fully staffed. We start at 1:00pm and run until 4:00pm. Some of the summer activities we have scheduled thus far include a Nerf Gun Battle, Archery Tag, Cooking Class, Kids Game Show, and Reptile and Animal shows. We can guarantee that your kids will have a great time, and they can bring their friends with them! If you have any questions, or would like more details about this camp, please call the Wellness Area at 281-340-7200 or email bcosma@bhawkcc.com
I am very excited about the upcoming tennis camp schedule! I am offering 8 weeks of junior tennis camp. We keep the classes small to make sure your child can learn and enjoy the game. Their friends are always welcome to come with them. If you have any questions, or would like more details about this camp, please call the Wellness Area at 281-340-7200 or email bcosma@bhawkcc.com
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FITNESS TIPS FROM JENNIFER RAMSEY Looking for something new to add to your workout routine? Come in and try out the POWER PLATE! Benefits of the Power Plate are gaining a lot of attention on social media these days! Lucky for you, we have one at Black Hawk! The Power Plate vibrates the body and engages most of the muscle fibers all at once. Multiple studies have shown improvement in bone density, posture, balance, and lean muscle! It has also been shown to improve circulation which is great for the heart, skin, and joints. Most regular exercises and stretches can be done on the power plate: Strength Exercises: Squats Slow high knee marches Push ups Rows with a resistance band Curls with a resistance band
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Stretching: Hamstrings Quads Foam Rolling Chest and Back Hips
WELLNESS PICKLEBALL SCHEDULE Jennifer Ramsey
Dinks & Drinks: Saturday, May 7th from 5:00pm8:00pm. Join Pickleball Players of ALL LEVELS for a great evening of play, snacks, and drinks! $10/per player. Pickleball Member/Guest Tournament: Sunday, May 22nd from 1:00pm-4:00pm. Invite a friend to join you in one of these categories (men's doubles, ladies doubles, or mixed doubles) and compete against other teams. $20 per team, and prizes will be awarded for each division. If you have any questions, please contact the Wellness Area at 281-340-7200 or email jramsey@bawkcc.com or bcosma@bhawkcc.com
Swim Lessons We are excited to have our Grand Opening of the Pool & Oasis Memorial Day weekend! We are offering swim lessons starting June 6th. OSAS Swim Academy will be providing their premium learn-to-swim program at our facility! Their programs will feature professional and certified instructor-led courses that cover all swim skill levels from introduction, advanced, and even elite level skills. The curriculum has been developed over the combined 30 years of experience in competitive swimming, coaching, and fundamental swimming instruction. For more information, or to pre-register, please contact Emily Thomas at thomas.osas1@gmail.com.
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