#GolfClubHouston | golfclubofhouston.comSTAY CONNECTED GOLF CLUB OF HOUSTON SEPTEMBER 2022
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 dise Manager ofhouston.com Membership Accounting/Human Resource Janice Cruz jcruz@golfclubofhouston com 281 459 7852 Executive Chef Moses Cruz mcruz@golfclubofhouston com 281 459 7837 Director of Golf bofhouston com Director of Agronomy John Freeman jfreeman@golfclubofhouston.com 281 459 7869 Membership Engagement Coordinator Alicia Fuston afuston@golfclubofhouston.com GENERAL MANAGER MESSAGE August brought much needed rain after we finished our final aerification for both golf courses for the year John, Willie, and the rest of the maintenance team did a fantastic job with the second round of aerification, and we saw the greens bounce back very quickly The golf courses are in great condition as we head into the fall season The fall will once again be a busy time around the Ladies Member Guest, Club Championship, and Men’s Member Guest The Club House refresh continues to progress with nearly all the interior painting completed We will be moving onto flooring and counter tops as well as the main bar, Traditions Dining Room bar and Men’s Locker Room bar in September We appreciate all your positive comments about the changes coming to the Club and we cannot wait for everyone to see the final product! Reese McCall General Manager WELCOME MEET OUR TEAM
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September will find us working diligently to make sure fall pre emerge herbicides are applied to both golf courses These products are applied by sprayers or by rotary spreaders They are immediately irrigated off the leaf and down to the soil The molecules have an affinity to themselves They find each other and create a thin membrane resembling cellophane
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Millions of winter weeds will germinate that you and I will never see When the first leaf hits the (cellophane) layer of pre emerge herbicide, a small amount will be absorbed, and the plant will expire
Our goal is to have the right product and the right amount of product applied before these plants germinate We will make split apps to insure safe, effective control
The number one noxious weed in the entire world is poa annua, aka, annual bluegrass
September is also the time of year to apply fertilizer to the entire golf course Product of choi i controlled release form of Nitrogen and My choice for N come from carbon and coated products My choice for K is from coated potassium I choose not to apply because all our soil reports show up at elevated levels We apply calcium, mag copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum zinc, as needed, throughout the growin fertilizer is critical for turf to store up ca the stolons and rhizomes so that they w winter With these nutrients in place (s we will monitor soil moisture to make s doesn’t suffer from excessive or deficie Homeowner Tip for this time o Plant growth slows down and most pla little water to survive Too much water worse in landscape than too little Most with 15 18% soil moisture but will dro 35 40% soil moisture
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PRO SHOPGOLF RULES & TIPS Bob McHugh Tips for Improving Pace of Play Choose the Right Tee Players should play from a set of tees best suited to their driving distance. TEE IT FORWARD. Ready Golf When a player is at the ball and ready to play, they should go ahead and play Think Ahead As you walk or ride up to the next shot, start assessing the situation and get a feel for the shot, wind, and the yardage. Riding in a Cart Drop your partner off at their ball, then ride ahead to yours Switch drivers if necessary Playing Slow If your group is behind pace and a group playing behind you is playing quicker, please let that group play through. 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 GOLF PAGE 5 GOLF HOURS 1st Place: Carl Eaves & Sean Austin 2nd Place: Travis Barber & Dennis Boudreau 3rd Place: Andy Martin & Michael Cromwell 1st Place: Matt Brewer & Harold Thompson 2nd Place: Clayton Haynes & Rodney Singer 3rd Place: Mark Gladstein & Bill Burkett Member Course Flight Tournament Course Flight MEMBER / GUEST RESULTS ~ THURSDAY, JULY 28TH
Finding the right fit while exploring a Club Membership takes time, along with personal factors you will immediately recognize.
For Mr. Robert Wiseman, joining Golf Club of Houston in the late spring of last year had him searching for unique factors such as a diverse and inclusive Club, the opportunity to play different courses, and a well maintained course. He found all those in Golf Club of Houston. He mentioned that he enjoys the positive interactions with the staff and other Members every chance he has to get out and play a round of golf. There are always exciting events when you are playing golf and Mr. Wiseman reminisced about an eagle on Hole #9 on the Member Course, “...I drove off the tee to within 98 yards of the hole. Supposedly wind aided, however, I don't remember any wind!"
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INTRODUCING ROBERT WISEMAN
When the decision was made to convert the former First Tee building into a new Fitness Center, we immediately contacted Mr. Wiseman to complete the buildout. As a Member, Mr. Wiseman was excited to see the new amenity we were looking to add to the Club, and we were thrilled to work with him to make the dream a reality. In addition to his general contracting work, he runs a real estate investment and development firm. The firm focuses on developing superior build to rent properties across the Houston metro area. Over the past 12 months, the firm has been highly focused on buying and holding property; within that period, the company has acquired over 40 units, with a plan of targeting 100 units over the next 24 months. Along with a busy professional life, Mr. Wiseman has a strong passion for helping senior homeowners and volunteers with Rebuilding Together Houston. The organization assists elderly homeowners with needed home repairs.
FEATURED RECIPE Moses Cruz 12 ounces Sashimi Grade Ahi yellow or bluefin (cleaned and diced) 1 large avocado, diced 8 ounces baby heirloom tomatoes, diced 2 ounces finely chopped cilantro 1 ounce seeded and diced jalapeño 2 ounces finely diced pickled ginger 4 ounces Tamari soy sauce 1 ounce Asian sesame oil Ingredients: Steps: Mix all ingredients together season to taste, fold in the avocado last to retain its shape. PAGE 8 FOOD & BEVERAGE Avocado Ahi Tartar with Baby Heirloom Tomato Pico de Gallo
Are you entrusting your event to an experienced staff which consistently delivers a knock it out of the park presentation?
The challenge is to create an event with equal parts entertainment, client appreciation and relationship building components We often discuss what makes sense about a golf tournament and what can deliver the results they’re looking for And in the end, if they find themselves answering in the affirmative to the questions below the scales will always tip towards golf!
Are you able to strategically place your sales team and high level executives with your top clients?
Does the event provide the opportunity for quality relationship building?
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Does the host location you ’ ve selected reflect positively on you and your organization? Is the activity fun and can it be enjoyed by attendees with a variety of skill levels?
I received a warm thank you note from a new client who recently hosted a customer golf event, something they had never done before “Thanks Liz… GCOH was awesome, and all of our prospects and clients were raving about what a first class event it was. Several large prospects are now beginning to look at us as one of their vendors and we fully anticipate this event being a catalyst for fostering long term relationships with top notch talent. Thanks for everything, and we will certainly be hosting another event with you all soon.” J Alloco
Just about every day, I have conversations with corporate personnel about switching up their lineup of customer events They’re usually weighing their options between a golf tournament and some other networking function
In my 11 years here at the Club, there are few things as satisfying as hearing how we ’ ve been of service to our Members and clients It’s all about the fun and the results! How may we be of service to you? Liz Strong
