GOLF CLUB OF HOUSTON JUNE 2022
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WELCOME GENERAL MANAGER MESSAGE June is the official kick off to summer, and we are excited for all the activities planned for the next couple of months. June marks the return of 6 at 6, continued Couples 9 and Dines, and additional social events. It is also historically the time of year for the first round of aerification for both courses. We have slightly modified our aerification schedule and will be punching the Member Course first, starting on May 31. This will give us more time between aerifications and provide better overall putting surfaces throughout the summer. Aerification is the necessary evil that we must deal with twice per year to have great, healthy greens all year long. We appreciate your continued support and hope to see you at the Club soon. Thanks for being a Member, Reese McCall General Manager
MEET OUR TEAM General Manager Reese McCall reese@golfclubofhouston.com 281.459.7807
Membership Accounting/Human Resource Janice Cruz jcruz@golfclubofhouston.com 281.459.7852
Membership Director Nate Gumm ngumm@golfclubofhouston,com 281.459.7854
Executive Chef Moses Cruz mcruz@golfclubofhouston.com 281.459.7837
Events Sales Director Liz Strong lstrong@golfclubofhouston.com 281.459.7839
Director of Golf Bob McHugh bmchugh@golfclubofhouston.com 281.459.7831
Event Sales Manager Food & Beverage Director Brandi Thorpe bthorpe@golfclubofhouston.com 281.459.7880
Superintendent John Freeman jfreeman@golfclubofhouston.com 281.459.7869
Membership Engagement Coordinator Alicia Ritzenthaler aritzenthaler@golfclubofhouston.com
Regional Merchandise Manager Savannah Bolden sbolden@golfclubofhouston.com 281.459.7844
MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP UPDATE Nate Gumm In May, the very first issue of the new monthly newsletter, we extended a warm welcome to a group of New Members and Referral Reward Sponsors. This month, we would like to say, “Hello and Welcome” to ALL who have joined the Club since January 1, 2022. As you will see, we have started the year with an incredible group of Full Golf (Charter, Corporate & Junior Executive), Weekday Golf, and Clubhouse Advantage Members. We will continue to recognize and thank the Referral Rewards Qualifiers in future issues. Please feel free to invite all your friends, family, neighbors, or business associates to join the fun! Simply contact me, Nate Gumm, at (281)459-7854 or ngumm@golfclubofhouston.com to discuss the opportunities that are currently available.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Weekday Golf Jair Vasquez Rex & Keiko Valentine Johnny Palmer Don & Stacy Stran Chad & Amy Larson Michael McNeil Lee & Leslie Entsminger Clubhouse Advantage Vincent Paten Jermon & Jaclyn Malone Ron & Carolyn Dansby Steve & Suzanne Alex Chandler & Rachel Jones
Full Golf JD Ring David Bailey Ricardo & Brenda Bellera Jill Nimblett & Lynne Hoyt Cynthia & Jody Putnam Ravat Bhutani Peter & Janis Burke Mike Autin Ted Vincent David Aaronson Terry Anderson Morris & Sharon Cordes Karlos & Marianelly Cepeda Yusuke Matsubara
Full Golf Fumikazu Nishiyama Yuichiro Akamatsu Drew Sims Landon & Jill Hale Stephen Allan Joseph & Elizabeth Harden Jorge & Erica Ybarra Simon Walder Ryan Gregory Christopher Lee Clinton Werth Daisuke Takauchi Eric Poole Brandon DuBois
Full Golf Tony West Jessie & Dayna McMahon Patrick Hicks Jason Martinez James Devlin Kosuke Ushijima Hiroshi Ono Justin Schmidt Sam Simon Sunao Okamoto Takeshi Kono Tanner Patterson Tatsuya Hara
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GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE John Freeman We’ve seen just over an inch of rain so far this month and it looks like we’re due for another dry week ahead. We’ve been doing our best running the irrigation at night to keep up with the water demand for the grass and we’ll supplement in the mornings before play to try and stay ahead of any dry areas that emerge. In the meantime, if Mother Nature intends for the courses to be firm and fast so be it, enjoy the extra 20 - 30 yards of rollout on your drives. We’re happy with how the new putting surface on #18 is handling being mowed at lower heights and we’ll continue to fine tune that area until it matches the existing putting surface on that hole.
New sod work was done on #5 Member Course in April. We eliminated the former tree beds on the right side of the hole and plan on continuing the sod work at the end of May, when we will have some more sod delivered. Please stay out of that area while the grass takes root. Superintendent Tip of the Week: For those who have an automatic irrigation system at home, try and pick a morning or evening to run it manually and inspect it for leaks or broken heads. We do this leading into the heavy irrigation season to make sure we don’t have any issues that could lead to bigger problems. PAGE 4
GOLF PRO SHOP GOLF RULES & TIPS Bob McHugh Tuesday, June 7, 2022, is Women's Golf Day: In honor of Women’s Golf Day, we will provide complimentary guest fees for female guests on this day. Cart fee will still apply. Golf Tip of the Month Focus on these 5 fundamentals to stay sharp: 1) Grip 'V' formed by thumb & index finger points to right shoulder Hold clubs in the fingers Light grip pressure 2) Stance Posture Athletic stance, feel weight in thighs Proper alignment Ball positioned slightly forward of center of stance 3) One Piece Takeaway Take club away with trail shoulder Keep the 'V' formed by arms for as long as possible Take club away straight and low 4) Steady Head Head stays relatively stable (picture keeping your head within a circle) 5) Acceleration Swing through the ball, not at it *All players are required to pair up in golf carts
GOLF HOURS
GOLF EVENTS
Golf shop: Monday - Sunday 6:30am – 6:30pm
June 7th Señoritas & Margaritas
Golf Practice Facilities are open 30 minutes after sunrise and close 30 minutes before sunset.
June 17th Couples 9 & Dine
Practice Facilities will close at 3:00pm on Mondays
June 25th Member / Member Best Ball Every Thursday in June 6 AT 6
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Mr. John Pruitt is the feature Member for our June Spotlight. Mr. Pruitt joined the Golf Club of Houston in September 2011 after being convinced by an existing Member and friend, Monte Tinkham, to come and check out the Club. Mr. Pruitt is the reigning Tournament of Champions winner from 2021. After a weather delayed finale, he battled down to the final shot and was able to earn the title of the 2021 overall Champion. Mr. Pruitt generously donated his free golf cart for the year, by auctioning off that privilege and donating the proceeds to the annual employee holiday fund. When asked what his most memorable shot or round played has been, he responded, "during a Club Championship, on Hole 13 (5th flight, of course), I made an eight on day one, and a two on day two—nice bogey average!" He also added, “The Best personal experience is the friendships and acquaintances that are made at GCOH.” Mr. Pruitt has made a positive impact on his peers and the entire team at the Golf Club of Houston.
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MONTHLY EVENTS
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6 AT 6 6:00 PM
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Señoritas& Margaritas 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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FRIDAY
6 AT 6 6:00 PM
Couples 9 & Dine 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Ladies group instructional on golf basics, including snacks, drinks & play!
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6 AT 6 6:00 PM
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6 AT 6 6:00 PM
Monthly Happy Hour 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Beer, Wine & Cocktails Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres
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TUESDAY
03 07
02
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Couples Play 9 Holes Dinner following Play
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Member - Member Best Ball
6 AT 6 6:00 PM
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WEEKLY TRADITIONS For more information call 281.459.7880
8:30 AM Shotgun 2 Player Combined Stableford Net Points
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WEDNESDAYS: Burger Night, 5pm - 8pm Dine in or carryout available
FOOD & BEVERAGE FEATURED RECIPE Moses Cruz Basted Egg Tartines with Creamed Mustard Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sour cream 1 1/2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, divided 2 (1/3-inch-thick) rustic bread slices, toasted 1 cup fresh baby mustard greens Kosher salt, to taste Black pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 large eggs 1/3 cup hot water
Steps: Whisk together sour cream, whole-grain mustard, Dijon mustard, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice in a small bowl. Spread mixture evenly on one side of toast slices. Toss together mustard greens and remaining 1 teaspoon lemon juice in a separate bowl; season to taste with salt and pepper. Mound greens evenly on toasts. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Crack eggs into skillet, spacing at least 1 inch apart; cook until whites just start to change color, about 30 seconds. Add 1/3 cup hot water to skillet; cook, basting eggs with water, until whites are just set, and yolks are still runny, about 2 minutes. Place 1 egg on each prepared toast. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
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PRIVATE EVENTS & RETAIL PRIVATE EVENTS Liz Strong It’s an honor to host some of the most prestigious corporate and charity events at our Club. The ones that are near and dear to our hearts are those we host on behalf of our Members. Today, we’ll spotlight one of our top fall fundraising events— the 12th Annual Frank Billingsley Golf Classic, scheduled on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 on the Tournament Course. Chree Boydstun, supported by a stellar group of Members, have strengthened the event into a fantastic day of golf and a hugely successful one—they set a new record in 2021 with nearly $190,000 raised. The proceeds from this year’s tournament will benefit Legacy’s School Based Health Care program, which provides affordable health care services to students at partner schools including KIPP public charter schools, YES Prep and Galena Park ISD. Frank makes it a point to play every year—and does an excellent job keeping those rain clouds away! To become a sponsor or sign-up, please contact Tim Martinez, tjmartinez@legacycommunityhelath.org or (713) 203-7221.
RETAIL Savannah Bolden As a part of my new regional role, Michelle Kempe, our National Director of Merchandise, and I were invited out to Carlsbad, California to pre-line the Adidas Golf Spring/Summer 2023 line. We spent an entire day with the Adidas team in meetings previewing both men’s and women’s shoes, apparel, and accessories. We provided input on items and discussed what is working/not working in our shops as well as different trends we are seeing. There were other customers there, as well as Adidas reps from across the country. We had an opportunity to sit together as a group to discuss what everyone is noticing across the board. I love getting to hear feedback from others. After the meetings were over, we were able to merchandise collections together for our shops. It’s always so nice to be able to see, touch and feel the items in person. I’m looking forward to sharing the new collection with everyone in 2023. PAGE 9