GOLF CLUB OF HOUSTON MAY 2022
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WELCOME GENERAL MANAGER MESSAGE It is hard to believe that May is already here. The first four months of 2022 have brought some exciting times for Golf Club of Houston. We are excited in the direction that we are headed with several updates to better serve our Members. Construction at ArrowFit, our new fitness center, is going well and all new state of the art fitness equipment has been ordered. We are pleased to welcome Alicia Ritzenthaler to the team as our new Membership Engagement Coordinator to better serve and communicate with our Members. We are currently receiving bids to begin the Clubhouse refresh that we communicated at the beginning of the year and anticipate that project to begin shortly. It is a great time to be at the Club and we thank you for being a Member.
MEET OUR TEAM
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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
NEW MEMBERS MEMBERSHIP UPDATE Nate Gumm
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Mike Austin
Sponsored by: Daniel Falcone
I am excited to kick off our new monthly newsletter with a warm welcome to ALL our New Members that have joined 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, Clubhouse Advantage and Discovery Golf Members.
Morris Cordes
Sponsored by: David Wood
Ryan Gregory
Sponsored by: James Thompson
We have also had several Members already qualify for the Referral Rewards program this year. If you have any friends, family, neighbors, or business associates that you think will make a nice addition to the Club, we can extend an invitation on your behalf. Simply contact me, Nate Gumm, at 281.459.7854 or ngumm@golfclubofhouston.com to discuss the opportunities that are currently available.
Joseph Harden
Terry Anderson
Sponsored by: Jason Monroe
Jessie McMahon
Sponsored by: John McDonough Sponsored by: Keith Murray
Drew Sims
Sponsored by: William Harvey
Jill Nimblett
Sponsored by: Zona Trahan
Mike McNeil
Sponsored by: Ron Dansby
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GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE John Freeman
We have begun the process of reclaiming some of the green surface on #18 Member Course. Check out the pictures from the early 2000s compared to now. We’ll mow the grass at lower and lower heights throughout the weekend and continue our cultivation practices through next week. Hopefully, we’ll be able to add some new pin locations in May if the turf transitions how we want it. You’ll start seeing similar markings on tees, approaches, and fairways in the coming weeks as we look to reestablish mow lines on areas that have been altered by the mowers over the last year.
Superintendent advice for the week: Struggling with weeds? Try raising the mowing height of your lawn mower to the highest setting. This will put the least amount of physical stress on your grass and help it outcompete weeds for sunlight. In closing, we are sending out a TEXAS SIZED thank you to our former Director of Agronomy, Brian Buckner, for his time at the Golf Club of Houston and wishing him the best of luck moving forward at Bentwater Country Club.
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GOLF PRO SHOP GOLF RULES & TIPS Bob McHugh Golf Tips of the Month For better course management (and to speed up play), swing mechanics, putting stroke and short game techniques are often the focus of honing a golfer’s game. While these are important aspects to the game, many players forget that golf ultimately requires good course management in addition to a strong skill set. Get the Ball on the Ground Near the Putting Green Putt when you can, chip when you can not putt, pitch the ball only if you have to. Tee the Ball Up on the Correct Side of the Tee Box A right-handed player who fades the ball (left to right ball flight) should tee the ball up on the far-right side of the tee box. This will open the fairway, creating a larger area to play your tee shot. A player who plays a draw (right to left ball flight) would benefit from playing from the left side of the tee box. If You Are in Trouble, Get Out When you find yourself in trouble, the smartest play is often the safest one. We’ve all tried to be the hero by trying that spectacular shot through the trees to make a miraculous birdie or par. Often, your ball ends up hitting the tree and winds up in an even worse position. Instead of trying an impossible shot, play the ball in a way that will help you recover, saving more strokes during your round. Don’t Always Hit the Driver Too many golfers automatically grab the driver on a par 4 or 5, which may not always be the best decision for their game. Instead, I recommend playing the hole backwards. Try picturing your shot into the green and work forward to that point. For example, if you are not going to go for the green on a par 5 in two strokes, hit a club off the tee that makes it easier to lay up to a preferred yardage for hitting into the green. Even the best players in the world have bad days. Learning how to properly manage those bad days will help keep your scores in balance, and your experience positive. All players are required to pair up in golf carts!
GOLF EVENTS May 3rd Senioritis & Margaritas May 5th Ping Fit Day May 14th Member / Member Best Ball May 20th Couples Nine & Dine
GOLF HOURS Golf Shop: Monday- Sunday 6:30am – 6:00pm Golf Practice Facilities are open 30 minutes after sunrise and close 30 minutes before sunset. Practice facilities will close at 3:00pm on Mondays (Weather Permitting)
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT At Golf Club of Houston, we would like to begin our beautiful Spring season by recognizing and offering a warm welcome to the newest additions to our membership family. Dave and Lucy Krueger welcomed their second daughter, Avery Helene, on December 29. In addition to baby Avery, Dave and Lucy are also proud parents to big sister Kennedy, two and half years old. Congratulations to the family! Sarah Branfman and Steve Bond welcomed their first child, Theodore, on March 14. Theodore is beginning his golf lifestyle already and is rocking the golf-style look at his young age. We are excited to greet him on his first visit to the club. Congratulations to the family! Thank you to both families for sharing the beautiful pictures!
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CALENDAR FRIDAY
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May Events
MONTHLY HAPPY HOUR 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Located in Member Dining Join us the First Friday of every month. Beer specials, Wine specials, Mixed drink specials Dinner specials & complimentary Hors d'oeuvres
MOTHER'S EVENT NAME DAY BRUNCH TIME AM & 12:30 PM SEATINGS 10:00 Reservations Required. Adults $49.95++ Kids $15.95 (4 yrs & younger are Free) RSVP to socialrsvps@golfclubofhouston.com
SATURDAY
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WEEKLY TRADITIONS For more information call 281.459.7880 555.555.5555
SUNDAY
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MEMBER-MEMBER EVENT NAME Shotgun start at 8:30 AM TIME 2 PERSON TEAMS - 18 Holes Best Ball valde iaceo similis quibus lobortis dolus letatio minim. pretium Golf Club of Houston Members Only brevitas aptent bis litora metuo fermentum indoles ne erat $60.00 Per Person + Cart Fee sollicitudin justo tempus vulpes dolus. platea pneum blandit Breakfast from 7:00 AM habitasse phasellus. Lunch & Awards following play
MONDAYS: Burger & Brews, 5 - 8pm TUESDAYS: Street Taco Tuesday, 6 - 9 pm WEDNESDAYS: Burger Wine Wednesday, Night, 5 - 8pm 50% off bottles THURSDAYS: Classic Cocktail Happy Hour, 7 pm FRIDAY: Steak Night , 6 - 10 pm
FOOD & BEVERAGE FEATURED RECIPIE Moses Cruz Shrimp Salad with Avocado Green Goddess Dressing Ingredients 10-12 anchovy fillets 1 garlic clove crushed 1 green onion, chopped fine 1/2 cup minced parsley 2 tablespoons minced tarragon 2 cups prepared mayonnaise (I recommend Hellman’s) 1/4 cup tarragon vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon Cholula hot sauce 1 large ripe avocado cubed 8 cups spring mix 12 ounces cooked extra-large shrimp peeled and deveined 1/2 English cucumber, sliced 1 cup heirloom grape tomatoes split 1 cup chickpeas, rinsed 1 cup quartered artichoke hearts Steps Put anchovies, green onion, tarragon, garlic, parsley, tarragon vinegar in blender, blend for 1 minute. Add mayonnaise, avocado, lemon juice and Cholula blend till smooth. If too thick add buttermilk to thin out. With the abundance of fresh produce available this time of year, this dressing will be a distinctive flavor change for your salad or cold seafood choice.
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RETAIL RETAIL UPDATE Savannah Bolden Please stop by the Golf Shop to check out the new merchandise for May. For ladies, we have Peter Millar and Adidas. For men we have Peter Millar, Greyson and Adidas. With Mother's Day being right around the corner there will be a promotion running in the Golf Shop from April 30-May 8. For every $250 you spend, you will receive one guest pass. Please stop by and take advantage. The promotion only applies to merchandise in stock. In honor of Mother's Day, any lady that comes out to play either Saturday, May 7 or Sunday, May 8 will be entered into a raffle to win a gift basket. Good luck! We hope to see you all.
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As always thank you for your continued support of the Golf Club of Houston Pro Shop.
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WELLNESS ARROW FIT- FITNESS UPDATE We have exciting news to report on ArrowFit, the Club’s new Fitness Center. Progress in ArrowFit is moving quickly, and equipment is scheduled to arrive by early Fall. During this time, we will be offering preferred Membership pricing for all new Members – Golf and Clubhouse Advantage. The Clubhouse Advantage Membership will be limited, so we encourage you to refer your friends and family by reaching out to Nate Gumm: ngumm@golfclubofhouston.com | 281.459.7854 Here is some of the major construction work that has taken place: Opened the floor space to create a stretch zone and a free weight zone. Redesigned existing space for a Group Exercise Studio for instructor hosted classes – Spin, Yoga, Mat Pilates, and more.
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Other Additions: Group Ex Studio will also have Wellbeats Virtual Fitness, a premier on-demand fitness program that delivers fitness classes, workout plans, and fitness assessments anytime ArrowFit is open. Added an area for the future Lifestyle Shop. Installed new ceiling and insulation. Fully renovated the restrooms including new tile, countertops, and privacy stalls Added a security door lock system called Open Path that will allow Members only to have access to the Center. All new state of the art equipment has been ordered – Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, Troy Bars and Barbells, and more. All Cardio equipment includes 21” screen for TV and fitness on demand programs. BeaverFit outdoor “shred shed” for the ultimate boot camp in box. Prepped for the installation of new fitness specific flooring throughout the center.
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