GCOH June Newsletter 2023

WELCOME

GENERAL MANAGER MESSAGE

June is here, and it's hard to believe we are almost halfway through the year May brought the end of a drought and left us with many days of severe rain The golf course is reacting well to the rain, and we

are happy we're now in full growing season With the growing season also comes that time of year for aerification This process began on the Member Course on Tuesday, May 30, lasting three days We will start the Tournament Course aerification on Tuesday, June 13 While aerification is every golfer's worst nightmare, it is a necessary process and gives us good greens to play on year-round I want to thank our Maintenance Team for their long hours and hard work during the aerification process

As many of you know, Bob McHugh, our Director of Golf, will begin his new endeavor as General Manager at Black Hawk Country Club on June 1 Again, I would like to thank Bob for everything he brought to the Golf Club of Houston over the past two years and wish him the best of luck in his new role We are nearly through the process of hiring Bob's replacement and are excited to make an announcement soon about our new Director of Golf

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 Golf

Bob McHugh

bmchugh@golfclubofhouston.com

281.459.7831

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

Director of Agronomy

John Freeman jfreeman@golfclubofhouston.com

281.459.7869

Fitness Director

Hanh Jones

hjones@golfclubofhouston com

281.459.7800

NEW MEMBERS

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

Nate Gumm

As you will see, membership continues moving in a very positive direction. Golf Club of Houston is known for having an incredible group of Members, so if you see a new face around the Club, please reach out to say, “Hello and Welcome to the Club!”

– THE QUIVER –

The Member Sponsor Appreciation Event (replacing Referral Rewards) is starting to take shape We will continue to share important details as the final touches come together For now, as mentioned in last month’s newsletter, our goal is to make THE QUIVER the “Can’t-Miss Event of the Year!” The only way to attend is by nominating and sponsoring a New Member to join the Club.

Sponsoring a new Golf Member will get you, and your plus one, into ALL the festivities for the day –Golf, After-Party, and a chance at all the incredible grand prizes.

Sponsoring multiple new Golf Members will get you additional chances for the grand prizes

Sponsoring a new Club Member (ArrowFit/Dining/Social) will qualify you, and your plus one, to attend the After-Party

Thank you in advance for all your support of the Club, and please let me know how I can be of service.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

CLUB MEMBER

Jerry & JocelynMendez

Anderson & Deloris Evans

Jose Madrigal

Khandaker Alam

Aman Raza

Allen & Kristi Strawn

Gary & Kaileigh Newman

Darren Miles

WEEKDAY GOLF

Dennis Pierce

Charles Reich

Jonathan Sanders

Walter DuBois

REFER REFER A A FRIEND FRIEND

DISCOVERY GOLF

Bryan Weir

Luke Engelken

FULL GOLF

Graham & Abby Winters

Bob & Geri House

John & Jamie Davis

Donald & Jonna Gibson

Josh & Kara Joines

John O'Connor

Joshua & Christina Martinez

Matt & Lezlie Hicks

MEMBER SPONSORS

Keith Standley

Danny An

Marc De Louw

Joe Lerma

Archie Lopez*

Jeremy Lawrence*

Brandon DuBois*

Joseph Tran*

John Hollowell*

*Golf Referral

QUIVER Sponsor Appreciation program

We will see you guys on March 2, 2024!

Nate

COURSE MAINTENANCE

John Freeman

The month of May was brutal as we received close to 10 inches of rain in 17 days Heavy downpours destroyed our bunkers on three different occasions Bunker restoration has taken a toll on our crew, but they are committed to full restoration This process begins with removing silt and debris Fortunately, we use bunker machines with hydraulic push blades to move sand from low areas back up the slopes We must then manually distribute the sand with hand rakes Mechanical rakes are used to break up and level the sand in all areas once the manual work is done around the top edges With our labor tracking system, we have found it takes approximately 500 manhours to restore bunkers on both courses We would much rather use this time to detail the property

June is a busy month for golf course maintenance here at Golf Club of Houston Greens aerification of all 47 greens will be our major focus Hopefully, we will have mild weather, no rain, and sunshine to make our job much easier, allowing for better results The process will include 3X vertical mowing at approximately 1/8 inch depth, mowing and blowing debris, aerifying with 7/16 inch coring tines, sweeping up cores, top dress heavy enough to fill 90% of the holes, brushing sand into holes (3X), blow off debris, apply gypsum and turn on the water Potentially follow up with light sanding to fill holes that settle out after irrigation And finally, apply long-chain carbon fertilizer (nitrogen plus potassium) to enhance recovery We will monitor the moisture in the root zone daily to ensure optimum moisture is available to enhance recovery

For the first time in over a year, Willie and I have an almost full staff. We are still looking for an Assistant Mechanic. We are spending many hours training the new employees, and most are doing OK. Guiding our staff and the weather are two of our biggest challenges. Fortunately, our equipment is dependable except for normal wear and tear. Please bear with us as we continue to push the crew to “aim for perfection” in every maintenance task.

PRO SHOP -

GOLF RULES & TIPS

Bob McHugh

Member-Member Stableford Results - Congratulations to the winners!

1st Flight

1st ~ Nick Festino & Geoff Houlton 77

2nd ~ Byron Olson & Troy Toner 72

3rd ~ Brad Irelan & Tim Johnson 70

4th ~ Eric Swanson & Ryan Tippy70

5th ~ Brett Lalor & Brian Barrett 69

2nd Flight

1st ~ Clay Broadwater & Carlos Sanchez 75

2nd ~ Mike Carulli & Lucas Cowen 75

3rd ~ Earl Childress & Tom Laurenzo 73

4th ~ Anuar Garcia & Jorge Lechin 69

5th ~ Mike Maharaj & Liam Maharaj 69

SAVE THE DATE - UPCOMING EVENTS

June Events

13th: Señoritas & Margaritas

16th: Couples Nine & Dine 24th: Member / Member Chapman Scotch

6 AT 6 - EVERY THURSDAY

July Events

21st: Couples Nine & Dine

27th: One Day Member / Guest

DURING SUMMER

GOLF HOURS

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 OUR VIP TEAM FOR OUR UPCOMING REMARKABLE EVENTS!

We are excited for so many fun upcoming activities beginning in June From Member Golf events, Señoritas & Margaritas, the launch of our NEW Menus to Bingo and Fireworks on the Fairway Golf Club of Houston will be ending the spring season and kicking off summer with a bang! Be sure to register online or in the mobile app for all of our upcoming Social Events We look forward to seeing you at the Club soon

-Alex

CHEF'S CORNER

FEATURED RECIPE

Moses Cruz

Avocado Gazpacho

INGREDIENTS:

2 1/2 cups tomato-vegetable juice

cocktail (such as V8®)

2 1/2 cups vegetable broth

3 large tomatoes, diced

3 large avocados - peeled, pitted, and cut into bite-sized pieces

1 cup diced cucumber

1 (8 ounce) can chopped tomatoes with juice

1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper

1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

3 green onions, thinly sliced

1 lemon, juiced, or more to taste

2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Cholula®), or more to taste

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Mix tomato-vegetable juice, vegetable broth, tomatoes, avocados, cucumber, canned tomatoes with juice, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, olive oil, green onions, lemon juice, cilantro, vinegar, hot pepper sauce, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl

Cover and chill for at least 3 hours before serving to allow flavors to blend

PRIVATE EVENTS

PRIVATE EVENTS

Liz Strong

Our staff was thrilled to welcome PGA TOUR Champions player David Toms back for the Mitsubishi Electric Invitational Series hosted on Monday, April 24, 2023 Toms, a native of Monroe, Louisiana put his stamp on the Tournament Course, serving as the player consultant along with course designer Rees Jones So it was a welcome home of sorts for Toms, who has racked up two wins this year The Galleri Classic at Rancho Mirage, California and the Cologuard Classic in Tuscon, Arizona. Both wins and stellar play this year have catapulted Toms into second place in the Schwab Cup Rankings

Toms conducted an entertaining clinic for the select participants of the private event hosted on the Member Course and then treated the players to his shot-making skills on Hole #12 throughout the day. During the clinic, Toms answered questions on a range of topics, including proper ball positioning, the basics of hitting fades and draws consistently, and the top errors of most amateur players He was gracious in answering every question and even stayed to take pictures with our team members

ARROWFIT

Hanh

Jones

Muscle Power: Unlocking Longevity and Optimal Health

Muscle mass is often associated with physical strength and aesthetic appeal, but its significance shows more profound health benefits Emerging research over the past decade has highlighted the numerous benefits of maintaining and building muscle mass for overall longevity and health

Protection Against Aging and Disease-

Maintaining muscle mass is crucial for healthy aging and disease prevention A 2018 study published in the American Journal of Medicine found that individuals with higher muscle mass had a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and all-cause mortality Additionally, the study highlighted that muscle mass was inversely associated with metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions linked to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes

Increased Metabolic Health-

Muscle tissue is metabolically active, meaning it requires energy to function As such, having a higher proportion of muscle mass in the body can enhance metabolic health Research published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism in 2016 demonstrated that increased muscle mass was associated with improved insulin sensitivity and better glucose control, which are essential factors in preventing the onset of type 2 diabetes Moreover, a higher muscle mass-to-fat mass ratio has been shown to boost resting metabolic rate, facilitating weight management and reducing the risk of obesity

Enhanced Bone Health-

Muscle and bone health are intricately linked, and maintaining muscle mass plays a pivotal role in preserving bone density Studies published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research in 2012 and 2017 revealed that higher muscle mass was associated with greater bone mineral density and reduced risk of fractures, particularly in postmenopausal women Resistance training, which helps build muscle mass, has been shown to stimulate bone formation and improve bone mineral density

Learn More-

The accumulating body of evidence suggests that muscle mass plays a vital role in promoting longevity and optimal health Building muscle mass through resistance training exercises has been shown to protect against aging and promote overall longevity Do you want to learn how to incorporate strength training into your lifestyle? Reach out to the training team at ArrowFit for a complimentary assessment

GOLF CLUB OF HOUSTON & FALL CREEK PRESENTS

FIREWORKS

ONTHE FAIRWAY

FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2023 FESTIVITIES BEGIN AT 6:30 PM

AT 9:00 PM