GCOH July Newsletter 2023

WELCOME

GENERAL MANAGER MESSAGE

We finished a busy June with both courses receiving their first of two aerifications. The area had several severe storms come through that made life a little more difficult for our Maintenance Team. Overall, we lost sixteen trees between both courses along with severe damage to multiple others. As we head into July, we are excited about the events around the Club and hope that you can join us if you are in town. 6 at 6 continues to gain momentum and is a wonderful way for you to get to know your fellow Members in a fun and friendly competition every Thursday through August We are looking forward to our One Day Member Guest on Wednesday, July 26 as well

The Clubhouse refresh is winding down with a couple of the on-course restrooms receiving additional upgrades and fresh paint. New signage has been installed across the Clubhouse and a new 90-ton chiller was finally delivered and installed. We have ordered new trash enclosures for the areas around the club and on course as well as new bag stands. We expect those to be here by the end of August as we continue to make improvements across the Club. The nominations for the Advisory Board are now closed and we are excited to introduce the new Advisory Board later this month. Thank you to everyone who volunteered or nominated a fellow Member. Thank you for being a member.

Reese McCall General Manager

MEET OUR TEAM

General Manager

Reese McCall

reese@golfclubofhouston.com

281.459.7807

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 Agronomy

John Freeman

jfreeman@golfclubofhouston com

281 459 7869

Regional Merchandise Manager

Savannah Bolden

sbolden@golfclubofhouston.com

281.459.7844

Membership Accounting/Human Resources

Janice Cruz

jcruz@golfclubofhouston com

281 459 7852

Membership Engagement Coordinator

Alicia Fuston

afuston@golfclubofhouston com

281 459 7803

Food & Beverage Director

Alex Sierra

asierra@golfclubofhouston com

281.459.7863

Event Services Manager

Sofia James

sjames@golfclubofhouston com

281 459 7880

Fitness Director Hanh Jones

hjones@golfclubofhouston.com

281.459.7861

NEW MEMBERS

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

Nate Gumm

The only thing hotter than Houston in the summertime…a membership at Golf Club of Houston!

I hope your Summer is going well so far And while it is hot outside, there is still no better time to join GCOH than NOW!

We have so many fun activities & events over the Summer – 6@6, Couple’s 9 & Dine, Devil’s Partner (Aug 26), Wednesday Burger Night, Thursday Taste of Italy, and Friday Steak Night with the all-new Steakhouse menu

there really is no reason to wait

If you have a friend or business colleague that has expressed interest, don’t let them wait encourage them to join! We have a very nice New Member Sponsor initiative (preferred offering) for the remainder of the Summer, then the fee to join will start going up Contact me if you or your friend have any questions I am always happy to be of service.

Nate

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

CLUB MEMBER

Eric & Eileen Lundquist

Rita Hanover

Chaundra Frank

John & Shaterica Fields

Ginia Ramos

Jeff & Krystal Tarver

Doug & Natalie Stanley

WEEKDAY GOLF

Bobby & Laila Owens

Travis Harper

Christopher & Amanda Porter

Tom Latimore

DISCOVERY GOLF

Jimmy Doan

Robert & Dawn Bishop

Brian & Angie Domingues

FULL GOLF

Deb Tummins & Abby Daniels

Keion Henderson

Cathy Easter & Lori Swann

Douglas & Maureen Hirsch

Rolando Rodriguez

Josh & Kara Joines

Mitsugu Kanematsu

Donald & Jonna Gibson

Jun Minamoto

Chris & Kristin Wallis

Michael & Annilee Miller

MEMBER SPONSORS

Timothy Sloan

Jim Horsch

Chree Boydstun

Wanna Hadnott

Michael Hanover

Richard Brooks

Lane Bailey

Archie Lopez

Jeremy Lawrence

Kelsey Witmer

Donald Rankin

QUIVER Sponsor Appreciation program We will see you guys on March 2, 2024!

COURSE MAINTENANCE

John Freeman

June and July are when the turf on greens, tees, and fairways become tough Ed keeps all cutting units ground and adjusts for the best possible cut quality As we recover from greens aerification, we see that the Calcium Sulfate is working as anticipated Nutrients chemically bound to the soil are being released, and the plant is taking it up As a result, growth rates are accelerated We are careful to increase plant growth regulator rates due to naturally occurring bronzing Our biggest hurdle is controlling the off-type grass growth in the Tif Eagle on the Member Course In normal conditions, we can see the puffed-up areas of off type Now, we see scalping of the off type in many places on the Member Course We will constantly top dress lightly to raise the canopy in the scalped areas Some of the worst areas are on the center-left #1, middle #6, most of #11, and most of #15

We will continue to verticut fairways on both courses into mid-July We also plan to continue to solid tine aerify all fairways on both courses We will focus on high-traffic areas with additional fertilization and aerification The weaker areas on both courses are from grass other than the TifSport, which was initially planted The weakest turf is likely to be common Bermuda brought in as sod after one of the many Houston Opens Additional fertilizer is applied every 3-4 weeks throughout the growing season to enhance turf quality Growth regulators are applied every 21 days to shorten the distance between the nodes and leaf length

Summertime irrigation management should be better than in 2022 Last year at this time, our effluent water transfer pump went down The drought had also been going on since the end of March We did receive a new transfer pump allowing us to get back to a normal irrigation practice Our goal during this time of year is to irrigate moderately early in the week and then pull cycles down to enhance playing conditions from Thursday through Sunday The goal is Firm and Fast with no mud on the ball

Tournament Course bunker sand update: The Arkansas sand company has been sold to new owners We are in line for 100 tons as soon as production is available

GOLF

PRO SHOP INFORMATION

Reese McCall

Member-Member Scotch - Congratulations to the winners!

CONGRATULATIONS TO JOHN PRUITT FOR HIS HOLE-IN-ONE ON #4!

1st Flight

1st Gross: Esparza & Overhuls 69

1st Net: Albanese & Sawnson 66

2nd Net: Festino & Laurenzo 67

3rd Net: Irelan & Maharaj 67

2nd Flight

1st Gross: Jones & Shields 68

1st Net: Broadwater & Sanchez 65

2nd Net: Gefers & Pruitt 68

3rd Net: Garcia & Weaver 70

Ladies Flight

1st Gross: Oddo & Broderick 88

2nd Net: Hamilton & Pyle 74

SAVE THE DATE - UPCOMING EVENTS

July Events

21st: Couples Nine & Dine

26th: One Day Member / Guest

August Events

18th: Couples Nine & Dine

26th: Devils Partner

6 AT 6 - EVERY THURSDAY DURING SUMMER

July

6th: Member Course

13th: Member Course

20th: Member Course

27th: Member Course

GOLF HOURS

August

3rd: Tournament Course

10th: Member Course

17th: Member Course

MEMBER GOLF SHOP IS OPEN TUESDAY - SUNDAY 6:30AM – 6:00PM

TOURNAMENT GOLF SHOP: MONDAY - SUNDAY 6:30 AM - 7:00 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

FOOD & BEVERAGE

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Alex Sierra

JOIN US FOR WEEKLY TRADTIONS & UPCOMING EVENTS!

In June we introduced upgrades to our weekly traditions. Wednesday Burger Night received added menu options, Thursday is now our Taste of Italy - with weekly Chef Inspired entree, salads & desserts along with a live-action pasta station and for Friday Steak Night we introduced our all-new Steakhouse menu just intime for Father's Day. If you have not had a moment to stop in on one of our weekly tradition nights, be sure to make a dining reservation on the website or Member only app. We have something for everyone and look forward to seeing you at the Club soon!

Alex

SAT - TUES 1-4 MEMBER HALFWAY HOUSE BACKYARD BBQ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Grilled to order menu in Celebration of Fourth of July! 13

6 AT 6 6:00 PM

Every Thursday through Summer 6 - Hole Scramble with an optional 1 - Hole Skins Game following

FRIDAY

06

6 AT 6 6:00 PM

Every Thursday through Summer. 6 - Hole Scramble with an optional 1 - Hole Skins Game following.

SATURDAY

15

MOVIE NIGHT 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

FamilyfriendlyMovieNight&Dinner Buffet Bringyourblankets,pillowsor squishmallow&inviteallyourfriends!

WEDNESDAY

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COUPLES 9 & DINE 4:30 PM SHOTGUN

ONE DAY MEMBER - GUEST 1:00 PM SHOTGUN

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For more information call 281.459.7817

THURSDAY 20

6 AT 6 6:00 PM

Every Thursday through Summer 6 - Hole Scramble with an optional 1 - Hole Skins Game following

THURSDAY

THURSDAY 26

THURSDAY 20

6 AT 6 6:00 PM

Every Thursday through Summer 6 - Hole Scramble with an optional 1 - Hole Skins Game following

TUESDAY - SUNDAY: Happy Hour 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

WEDNESDAY: Burger Night 5:00 pm

THURSDAY: Taste of Italy Night 5:00 pm

MONTHLY EVENTSJuly WEEKLY TRADITIONS

FRIDAY: Steakhouse Night 5:00 pm

CHEF'S CORNER

FEATURED RECIPE

Moses Cruz

Grilled Romaine-Shrimp Salad with Corn and Avocado

INGREDIENTS:

4 romaine hearts, cut in half lengthwise olive oil for brushing (or use olive oil spray)

2 ear corn, shucked

2 lemons (cut in half)

1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined tossed in olive oil and herbs

2 avocados diced

2 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half

fresh chopped Italian parsley

Lemon Dressing:

8 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoon lemon juice

2 teaspoon honey or agave

1 teaspoon salt

2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

Preheat grill to med high. Whisk dressing ingredients together and set aside. Brush or spray romaine with olive oil, and season with salt, then grill each side briefly (leave lid open) until good grill marks appear, but not so long that lettuce loses its crunch. Set these on a platter, large cutting board or sheet pan

Grill the lemon (cut side down), corn on the cob, and shrimp (about 3mins per side) over medium heat

Cut the kernels off the corn and divide Add the diced avocado and halved cherry tomatoes and shrimp,

Squeeze the lemon over salad and spoon a little dressing over top. Sprinkle with fresh herbs.

PRIVATE EVENTS

PRIVATE EVENTS

Liz Strong

McMyler Wins the Women’s Southern Golf Association’s Amateur; Nunn Makes History in the Mid-Amateur

Our Club had the opportunity to host the Women’s Southern Golf Association--one of the longest running women ’ s amateur organizations in the country The second week of June brought both the 2023 WSGA Amateur & Mid-Amateur Championships played simultaneously on the Tournament Course The action started with a one-day qualifier for seeding into championship and secondary flights, and the next three days featured Match Play to determine the winner of both marquee events. The competition was fierce and by the end of the last day of competition, the two champions were crowned Our Members will remember a familiar name Emma McMyler, who claimed victory in the 101st Women’s Texas Amateur a mere eleven months ago It took 19 holes to defeat Grace Jin, the tournament’s number one seed who fired a staggering 64 in the qualifying round Lucy Nunn captured the Mid-Amateur title with her victory over Dawn Woodard in a 5 & 3 margin

Connie Bousquet, WSGA President complimented our entire team for their hosting role “On behalf of the WSGA , I just wanted to thank you and your staff for the wonderful first class Championships GCOH afforded us! The course was in great shape and enjoyed by all, the food was perfect, a true taste of Texas! The service always prompt, efficient and with a smile! I have received many compliments from players saying all of this. Your expertise was outstanding and so very helpful to make this one of Southern's BEST Championships

Thank you!”

Kudos to our entire team for a great job!

WELLNESS

ARROWFIT

Hanh Jones

Rest is Best

Sometimes we get busy, and our self-care takes a backseat Irregular sleep patterns or poor sleep quality can significantly impact your physical and mental health There are consequences to poor sleep, but there are ways to manage it

Impaired cognitive function: Sleep plays a crucial role in cognitive processes such as attention, concentration, problemsolving, and memory formation Lack of proper sleep can impair these functions, leading to decreased productivity and difficulty learning and retaining information

Weakened immune system: Sleep deprivation can compromise the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to infections, viruses, and chronic illnesses

Cardiovascular problems: Chronic sleep deprivation or poor sleep quality has been linked to an increased risk of hypertension (high blood pressure), heart disease, stroke, and irregular heartbeat

Weight gain and metabolic issues: Poor sleep patterns disrupt the balance of hormones that regulate appetite, increasing the likelihood of overeating and weight gain It can also lead to insulin resistance, diabetes, and other metabolic disturbances

Increased risk of chronic conditions: Irregular or inadequate sleep has been associated with a higher risk of developing chronic conditions such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer

Accelerated aging: Chronic sleep problems have been linked to premature aging, including developing wrinkles, fine lines, and a dull complexion

Improving sleep quality involves adopting healthy sleep habits and creating an environment conducive to good sleep Here are three ways to quickly enhance sleep quality:

Avoid using electronic devices close to bedtime The blue light emitted by these devices can significantly interfere with the production of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep.

Enjoy regular physical activity during the day but try to finish exercising at least a few hours before bedtime. Exercise promotes better sleep, but intense physical activity too close to bedtime can have a stimulating effect.

Magnesium plays a vital role in promoting relaxation and sleep. Low magnesium levels are associated with difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakenings during the night, and poor sleep quality. Good food sources of magnesium include green leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and legumes.