SHADOW HAWK JUNE 2022
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WELCOME GENERAL MANAGER MESSAGE Greg Nielson BETTY JENKINS Employee of the month April 2022 Betty Jenkins needs no introduction. She is one of our top service performers since the club opened in October 1999. Betty enjoys taking care of our membership and guests in the Women’s locker Room and helps with setting-up and working most of our events. She has an eye for service details and is friendly, personable and makes everyone she meets feel special. Thank you, Betty, for everything you do for the club, and we appreciate all your years of service at Shadow Hawk!
MEET OUR TEAM MEMBER DIRECTOR Karie Rogers krogers@shadowhawkgolfclub.com 281-340-7266
DIRECTOR OF TENNIS Brian Cosma bcosma@bhawkcc.com 281-340-7265
GOLF PROFESSIONAL Justin Engel jengel@shadowhawkgolfclub.com 281-340-7209
EXECUTIVE CHEF Ben Arcizo barcizo@bhawkcc.com 281-340-7278
MEMBER ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR Emily McKenna emckenna@bhawkcc.com
DIRECTOR OF AGRONOMY Jim Wallace jwallace@bhawkcc.com 281-340-7228
FOOD & BEVERAGE, EVENT SALES DIRECTOR Alex Kelly akelly@shadowhawkgolfclub.com
MEMBER ACCOUNTANT Toni Young tyoung@escalantegolf.com 281-340-7287 MEN'S LOCKER ROOM MANAGER Benito Roman broman@shadowhawkgolfclub.com
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MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP UPDATE Karie Rogers Hello Shadow Hawk Members! Summer is a time when many of our Shadow Hawk Members spend time traveling and golfing across the country or even internationally! You may spend a lot of time and resources planning that special golf trip. But did you know that through our Icon Golf Membership option, you would have access to sister properties across the country as well as the ability to attend luxurious golf excursions at the most sought after courses in the world? YES! With Icon Golf you can play sister properties like Kingsmill Resort, Pumpkin Ridge, Black Diamond Ranch and more. Plus, with Icon Golf, you can partake in expertly curated golf quests and experiences. Play the world’s greatest golf venues while you cultivate new friendships around the game you love.
The camaraderie with other golfers, the amazing golf experiences and of course fine dining for the foodies will create a golf experience unlike any other. Icon Golf has hosted trips overseas like Scotland, Bahamas, New Zealand and US bound Golf excursions like Pebble Beach, Pinehurst and many more. I would love to share with you all you can discover with Icon Golf and how, as a Shadow Hawk Member, you can become a part of this exclusive golf and travel club. For preferred pricing as a Shadow Hawk member, contact me directly at 281-340-7266. Let me share with you the exciting 2022-2023 Icon Quests and discuss the portfolio of Icon clubs that you can add to your Shadow Hawk membership! I look forward to seeing you at the club! Thank you for being a member. - Karie
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GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE Jim Wallace May was a busy month for our Agronomy team. We’ve covered many bases from major tree work to expanding approaches with a lower height-of-cut, added sand to bunkers, improved irrigation. We’ve made our first 2 Primo applications to fairways & tees (that was the bronzing effect), as well as our Pre- & Post-Emergent herbicides on all short grass (the yellowing effect). The green grass will spring right back, especially with a dose of rain. We are looking ahead to sod and more cultivating, topdressing and aerifiying, fertilizing the rough, mulch & color changeout in flower beds, and lots of grass mowing. See you out there on the course Jim Wallace Director of Agronomy
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GOLF PECAN SHAKER RESULTS Justin Engel
The Pecan Shaker, our inaugural Member-Member event was a huge success and a lot of fun! We had a total of 20 teams comprising four different flights for the event. Two teams from every flight advanced to the shootout which was alternate shot played on holes 10,11,18 and from the seventh tee box to 18 green. The teams of Bill Dodd and Jeff Alvarez and Don James and Joe Dryer survived the first three holes of the shootout to have a chance at the overall title! The shootout did not disappoint providing plenty of drama and even forced an extra hole. On the second playoff hole Bill Dodd was able to chip in for birdie to clinch the title! We would like to congratulate the team of Bill Dodd and Jeff Alvarez on their victory as the overall champion as well as all the flight winners.
Flight Winners First Flight – Zane Warren & Jennings Goodman Second Flight – Erik Kingshill & Robert Macchi Third Flight – Tony Fox & Ryan Lance Fourth Flight – Don James & Joe Dryer We would like to thank all the teams who participated in the event to make our first Member-Member a truly special event!
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GOLF UPCOMING EVENTS & GOLF COURSE ETIQUETTE Justin Engel
Summer Send Off The Summer Send Off will also be a new event for us this year. It will be held on July 9th at 1:00pm. The format for the event will be two-man teams playing a shamble. After play we will be having a steak dinner along with stogies and a scotch tasting. This event will have points towards qualifying you for the Wooden Fence Tournament. If you would like to sign up, please contact Allen McDermott at amcdermott@shadowhawkgolfclub.com or by calling the golf shop at (281) 340-7205. July Closure July 11th - July 31st The golf course and practice facilities will be closed starting on July 11th for our 3-week general maintenance. The golf course will experience aerification, verticutting, circle mowing and top dressing among other things. The golf course and practice facilities will re-open on Monday August 1st at 12:00pm.
Driving Range Etiquette Divot patterns are an extremely intracule practice when you are hitting golf balls on the range. Divot patterns should be one continuous straight line with a space of grass between them followed by another straight line. Big patches or “random” divots are not in the best interest of allowing the grass to recover as quickly as possible. Straight lines with spaces between allow the grass to recover significantly quicker due to the fact of how Bermuda grasses grow. Please try to make your divot patters this way so the grass can recover faster allowing it to be more enjoyable for our membership. Please see the example photos below on the proper way to make divots as well as some examples on what not to do.
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FITNESS Group Exercise is an amazing way to commit and adhere to your fitness goals!! We’re not talking just being in the gym with a group of people, but attending a scheduled class lead by great instructors! Benefits of working out in a group exercise class format includes enhancing consistency, duration, motivation, conversation, and inspiration! Wow—these are bonuses on top of getting a great total body workout! Studies show that participants who committed to group exercise were 75% more successful in meeting fitness goals than only 40% of those who went at it on their own! We all have an innate ‘competitive streak’ in us, and Group Fitness is a great place to unleash that energy and passion for getting healthier! Our classes at Black Hawk provide: Motivation and Accountability Variety & Fun Cueing, Technique and Safety Structure and Creativity Increased Confidence Meeting new Friends For more information on the group exercise classes, please contact Jennifer Ramsey at jramsey@bhawkcc.com
Barbell: Total body strength class utilizing barbells and plates for a high rep weight workout. Boot Camp: Incorporating a variety of equipment of strength , cardio and martial arts, this class packs a "punch" to the entire body. CSI: A fun and intense class that combines intervals of cardio and strength utilizing a variety of equipment. Cycle/HIIT: A 30-minute powerful ride followed by strength and cardio High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). Cycle/Circuits: Cycling drills alternating with circuit stations on and off the bike, a great combination of cardio and resistance training. Tri-Fecta: 20 minutes each of cycle, strength and stretch.
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Yoga: Combination of many practices of yoga taking you through a full body workout.
PICKLEBALL | JUNIOR GOLF CAMP PICKLEBALL Jennifer Ramsey
Congratulations to the winners of our First Annual Pickleball Member Guest Tournament. The winners are: Ladies Doubles: Lesli Rowell Jayme Partridge Mens Doubles: Kelly Roberts Hugh Zhang Mixed Doubles: Lesli Rowell Hugh Zhang
It's time for Junior Golf Camp! Kevin Odom is offering four sessions of Golf Camp this summer. Be sure to sign your child and their friends up for camp! Session 1: June 6-9 Session 2: June 13-16 Session 3: June 20-23 Session 4: June 27-30 $325 Member Price $350 Non-Member Price Email Kevin for more information at kodom@shadowhawkgolfclub.com. We look forward to helping your child's golf game!
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FOOD & BEVERAGE AQUANADE Alex Kelly
Ingredients 2 ounces of of Gin 1 ounce of Organic Agave 1/4 ounce Blue Curacao 1/2 ounce Lemon Juice 4 ounces Topo Chico Ice Garnish with Lemon Wheel Method In a mixing cup, pour in Gin of your choice, agave, citrus juices, Blue Curacao, and ice. Shake, shake, shake! Strain into a glass, and top off your cocktail with Topo Chico and Garnish with your lemon wheel and mint if you desire. You have created the best summer porch drink!
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