GCOH October Newsletter 2022

WELCOME

GENERAL MANAGER MESSAGE

As we head into October, the Club is full of activity and the golf courses are in fantastic shape October we will showcase our Club Championship and crown our 2022 Club Champions

At the end of September, we hosted the largest Ladies Member Guest to date. Thank you to all the ladies who joined us and a special congratulations to the winners!

Sörenstam Flight

1st Gross Shelbi Esparza, Pear Siriko, Chelsea Overhuls & Brooke Brasseaux

1st Net Belendia Hamilton, June Thompson, Megan May & Sandy Davenport

Lopez Flight

1st Gross Sherrilynn Kocurek, Patricia McKenna, Linda Taylor & Xuesong, Hollier

1st Net Ibis Reynolds, Connie Muscarella, Mary Lee Pyle & Zona Trahan

We are excited with the progress of the Clubhouse refresh The painters will now begin on the exterior of all buildings followed by new flooring, furniture, and fixtures We appreciate all your understanding and support while we continue to make welcomed improvements to the Club

MEET OUR TEAM

General Manager

Reese McCall

reese@golfclubofhouston com 281 459 7807

Membership Director

Nate Gumm

ngumm@golfclubofhouston,com 281 459 7854

Events Sales Director

Liz Strong lstrong@golfclubofhouston com 281 459 7839

Event Services Manager

Food & Beverage Director

Brandi Thorpe bthorpe@golfclubofhouston.com 281.459.7880

Regional Merchandise Manager

Savannah Bolden sbolden@golfclubofhouston.com 281.459.7844

Membership Engagement Coordinator

Alicia Fuston

afuston@golfclubofhouston com

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 ofhouston com

Director of Agronomy John Freeman jfreeman@golfclubofhouston com 281 459 7869

Fitness Director

Hanh Jones hjones@golfclubofhouston com

NEW MEMBERS

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

Nate Gumm

One of the many things to love about Houston, is the golf season never really “begins” or “ends”…it just keeps on going. That said, we do love the fall golf season and the slightly cooler temperatures it brings. We would like to welcome all the New Members that have joined since our last publication and say thank you again to those Members that have qualified for some Referral Reward POINTS by proactively introducing a candidate to membership to the Club

We would like to share and clarify the access to the new ArrowFit fitness center for our CURRENT Members

All Golf Members

~ You automatically have access to ArrowFit for no additional fee or dues If your membership is classified as a “Single/Individual” you will need to upgrade to “Family” for your spouse and dependents to have enjoy access

All Social Members

~ You will need to “upgrade” to Clubhouse Advantage to enjoy access to ArrowFit There is no additional initiation fee required, only a nominal increase in the monthly dues There is no food and beverage minimum spending requirement with the Clubhouse membership

If you have any questions about your specific situation, please feel free to contact me any time If you have a friend, neighbor or business associate that is interested in joining, please use the Referral Reward link or contact me directly

THANKS, and see you at the Club!

Nate 281 459 7854 (Office) ngumm@golfclubofhouston com

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

FULL GOLF

Brian Hoskins Tom & Pam Harris Patrick Garrett Adam Berg

DISCOVERY GOLF

Jorge Lechin

John Bergeron

David Cotten & Andria

Elkins

Harry Brookby

WEEKDAY GOLF

Michael Silver

CLUBHOUSE ADVANTAGE

Ryan & Rachael Merlet

James & Kathryn Harrison

Walter DuBois

Griffin & Britney McDonald

Ian & Kristen MacNaughton

Linda & Will Nguyen

Steve & Yanina Livlanich

John & Dannielle Saldi

Marc & Melinda De Louw

Dr. Frederic Santiago

Matthew & Brigitte Fiorillo

Juan Alberto Villarreal

Howon Kim

REFERRAL REWARD QUALIFIERS

Brandon DuBois

Cathy Hewitt

Chandler Jones

Daniel Falcone

David Wood

Ed Sabo

James Devlin

Jason Monroe

Jermon Malone

John McDonough

Keith Murray

Kevin Heath

Kody Ellis Lee Luthy

Mark Gladstein

Marubeni Corp

Rick Garcia

Roland Christensen Ron Dansby

William Harvey Zona Trahan

GOLF

HELP US WELCOME BRAD!

CE John Freeman

Timely rain and cooler weather have been a welcome surprise as we transition into Fall here at Golf Club of Houston The 2” of rain we received over Labor Day weekend really went a long way in helping push growth for our grasses and helped some of our drought stricken areas heal even more, especially in roughs

If your lie in the roughs seems a bit more difficult lately, it’s not because we ’ ve adjusted the height of cut, it’s remained the same all year long but because the grass is just that much denser This is a great thing heading into October as the Bermuda grass slows down its growth due to shorter days and lower soil temperatures

We’ll make some additional fertilizer applications in the coming weeks to try and heal in other weaker areas around the property and capitalize on what good growing days we have left

GOLF

PRO SHOPGOLF RULES & TIPS

Bob McHugh

DEVIL’S PARTNER RESULTS - SATURDAY, AUGUST 27

Demon Flight

1st Gross: Tyson Roth & Alex Herko

1st Net: Robin Ellis & Erick Erwin

2nd Net: Rusty Woolley & Charles Ebbs

3rd Net: Mike Lopez & Lupe Lopez

Dragon Flight

1st Gross: Robert Gefers & John Pruitt

1st Net: Jason Conley & Gary Hartman

Beast Flight

1st Gross: Charles Scott & Clayton Haynes

1st Net: Jesse Serna & Matt Shaw

2nd Net: Geoff Houlton & Nick Festino

3rd Net: Mike Westrum & Tammie Westrum

2nd Net: James Shevchek & William Probe

3rd Net: Kelvin Nolen & Darryl Armstrong

GOLF HOURS

Pro Shop: Monday Sunday 6:30 AM 6:30 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

WE HAD OUR LARGEST TURNOUT OF THE YEAR FOR DEVIL'S PARTNER! CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS!

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

INTRODUCING OTIS & LINDA TAYLOR

For the month of October, we would like to take a moment and share a little bit about Mr Otis Taylor The Taylor family made Fall Creek their home in 2007 They were impressed by the beauty of both golf courses, the opportunity to be part of a premier golf community, and the benefit of being nearby. Golf Club of Houston not only allowed for golf but also provided a fabulous dining facility that the whole family could enjoy.

Mr. Taylor has been in the pharmaceutical industry for the past 22 years, and his profession has allowed him to help improve people's lives and create healthier communities. Currently, Otis is a Regional Sales Manager for Tris Pharma. He mentioned that he enjoys the coaching aspect of his job, along with helping his team members achieve their personal and professional goals.

The love for the game of golf allows for many unforgettable moments. However, memorable golf shots are not always your own; occasionally, you might be a spectator who gets to watch a special moment. Otis was proud to share his experience seeing his wife Linda do just that. A few months ago, Linda made her first hole in one on # 16 while playing the El Cardonal Course at Diamante, a moment that they both will cherish.

Linda and Otis regularly participate in the Couples 9 & Dine events. Being active Members for the past 15 years has allowed them to create lifelong friendships with other Members. Over the years, those friendships have provided the joy of traveling, dinners, and celebrations together. Otis stated that the Club truly has a family feel and is thankful for the camaraderie and the support.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

FEATURED RECIPE

Moses Cruz

CARAMEL APPLE BREAD PUDDING

Ingredients:

5oz brioche (crust removed) cut into large cubes

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup half & half

1 tsp ground ginger

8 oz. caramel apples

Caramel Apples Ingredients:

8 oz Sugar

4 oz Water

2 oz Butter

8 oz apples peeled, cored & sliced

Steps for Caramel Apples:

Heat sugar and water in a pot over medium heat. Once sugar has turned amber in color, reduce heat, and stir in butter. Add apples and cook 3 to 5 minutes

Steps for Caramel Apple Bread Pudding:

Dry brioche for at least 1 hour in oven at 150 degrees Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl

Add brioche and caramel apples to the bowl with remaining ingredients and reserve to soak for at least 4 hours or overnight Scoop mixture into ramekins and bake 30 minutes at 300 degrees F

PRIVATE EVENTS

PRIVATE EVENTS

Liz Strong

The 2022 Holiday Season is just around the corner so if your company is searching for the perfect location to host an end of year celebration, please reach out We have a few evening prime spots still available and we are also offering lunchtime gatherings with wonderful menu items such as Burgundy Braised Short Ribs with Roasted Leeks, Rosemary Roasted Pork Loin with Apple Compote and Marinated Grilled Ribeye Steak topped with Caramelized Balsamic Onion Marmalade Executive Chef Moses Cruz has created a fantastic Holiday Menu, offering both plated and buffet options for you! And don’t forget, he is an expert at customizing any meal to include your favorite items

In the meantime, I wanted to share pictures of a couple of marquee golf events hosted this summer on the Tournament Course We were blown away by the presentation of Steph Curry’s Underrated Golf Tour, a new initiative embracing young golfers from underserved communities And what an honor it was to host the 101st Women’s Texas Open It was a hard fought battle, but in the end, Emma McMyler became a two time back to back Women’s Texas Amateur champion following her 3 & 2 victory

We look forward to all the great events we have planned for the fall, including a few hosted by our very own Members

WELLNESS

ARROWFIT Hanh Jones INTRODUCING HANH JONES - FITNESS DIRECTOR

After leaving a career in energy consulting, Hanh Jones pursued his lifelong passion for fitness as an entrepreneur, which led him to co found Washington Gym This boutique training facility was located in Houston's Sixth ward Hanh's prior knowledge in sales and finance, coupled with his years of personal training and nutritional coaching, resulted in a successful business built on lifelong relationships and client transformations

While operating Washington Gym for over a decade, Hanh developed and led his team to deliver specialized programming for their clients With the goals of enhancing strength, improving body composition, and postural corrections Consistent results and satisfaction of his clients led Hanh's facility to be named 'Best Gym' by the Houston Chronicle in 2015, 2016, and 2019 and nationally recognized as the best personal training gym by Men's Fitness in 2017

Hanh believes that fitness is highly unique as everyone has different lifestyles With his extensive expertise in both the physical and the psychological aspects of training, he loves creating solutions where fitness is a conduit to experience optimal health and excellent quality of life

CLUB CLUB

C H A M P I O N S H I P

36-HOLE INDIVIDUAL MEDAL PLAY. CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT WILL BE GROSS ONLY. ALL OTHER FLIGHTS WILL BE PLAYED FOR BOTH GROSS AND NET SCORES. PLAYER HANDICAPS WILL BE BASED ON THEIR 6-MONTH LOW INDEX

Men's Championship Flight

Players must "Elect" to play in this Division

Combination of Black & Gold Tees

The winner will be added to the Championship Wall!

Senior Men's Championship Flight 55+

Players must "Elect" to play in this Division

Combination of Blue & White Tees

The winner will be added to the Championship Wall!

Women's ChampionshipFlight

Flighted by Index Red Tees

The winner will be added to the Championship Wall!

Men's Regular Flight

Flighted by Index

Combo Tee- First Flight

Blue Tees- All other Flights

Senior Men's Regular Flight 55+

Flighted by Index

Combo Tee- First Flight White Tees- All other Flights

FULL GOLF MEMBERS ONLY $100.00 PER PERSON + CART FEE ENTRY FEE INCLUDES: BREAKFAST & LUNCH BOTH DAYS & CREDIT BOOK