SH February Newsletter

#shadowhawkgolfclub | shadowhawkgolfclub.com STAY CONNECTED SHADOWHAWK FEBRUARY 2023

WELCOME

GENERAL MANAGER MESSAGE

Greg Nielson

LAUREN BRIDGES

Employee of the Month - January 2022

Lauren has been a star employee at Shadow Hawk since she started in July 2022 She brings a positive attitude and a smile to work, day in and day out Furthermore, Lauren is selfmotivated and routinely finds ways to be productive throughout the day She always maintains a clean workspace for her coworkers and a welcoming environment for members and guests. When she is not in school, she invariably picks up extra shifts to help the team when needed. She has a bright future, and we are blessed to have her on our team.

MEETOURTEAM

MEMBER DIRECTOR

Karie Rogers

krogers@shadowhawkgolfclub com

281-340-7266

MEMBER ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR

Emily Knode

eknode@bhawkcc com

281-340-7218

PRIVATE EVENTS DIRECTOR / FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR

Alex Sierra asierra@shadowhawkgolfclub com

HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL

Justin Engel

jengel@shadowhawkgolfclub com

281-340-7209

SUPERINTENDENT

George Manuel

281-340-7228

MEN'S LOCKER ROOM MANAGER

Benito Roman broman@shadowhawkgolfclub com

281-451-8079

MEMBER ACCOUNTANT

Toni Young tyoung@escalantegolf com

281-340-7287

JONES BAR & GRILL HOURS

Sun - Wed: 7am-5pm

Thurs - Sat: 7am-7pm

MEN'S LOCKER ROOM HOURS

7:00am-7pm

4100 Shadow Hawk Dr Richmond, TX 77407 @shadowhawkgolfclub | www shadowhawkgolfclub com

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NEWMEMBERS

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

Karie Rogers

Hello Shadow Hawk Members!

Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, We'd love to have a new member just like YOU!

Refer your friends and family to the best Club in Houston! Thank you for being an amazing Member at Shadow Hawk

XOXO, Karie Rogers

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COURSE MAINTENANCE

George Manuel

We are preparing the preventative maintenance schedule for the approaching spring and summer season of golf The most important item we have to schedule is the aerification of the greens I know that just the mere mention of the word “aerification” will make most golfers cringe Aerification of the greens is an extremely important cultural practice that helps the overall health of the turf Aerification achieves three important objectives It will reduce soil compaction, it allows air and gas exchange to occur in the soil and it reduces thatch accumulation When soil becomes compacted, the air pockets on which the roots depend on are crushed, and the roots are essentially left gasping for air Without oxygen, the turf will become weaker and will eventually lead to weak areas covered in algae

The Aerification process creates more air space in the soil and promotes deeper rooting In most cases, it’s done by removing ½-inch cores from the compacted soil, allowing for an infusion of air and water The spaces are then filled with sand that helps the soil retain air space and makes it easier for roots to grow downward Thatch is an accumulation of dead stems, leaf blades and roots A little organic matter makes for a resilient green, but too much invites diseases and insects Aerification and topdressing can prevent thatch buildup Aerification is one of the best ways to reduce an existing thatch layer and prevent one from becoming established Aerification is an integral part of successful golf course management program and I hope that the aerifications scheduled for this year will be viewed as a short-term disruption that has long-term benefits for the course Thank you for your patience with the Agronomy Team as we tackle the upcoming season

Thank you,

Golf Course Superintendent

George Manuel

GOLF

UPCOMING GOLF EVENTS

Justin Engel

February 4th – Two-Man Scramble

Our tournament schedule will start this year with a two-man scramble. Teams will be formed on your own for this event. The tournament will be net based on USGA recommendations and will be flighted based on the number of entries received. The tournament will be a 9:00am shotgun with lunch and drinks and following play. Entry fee for the event will be $75 per player. If you would like to sign up please contact the golf shop at 281-340-7205 or by emailing Allan McDermott and amcdermott@shadowhawkgolfclub.com.

February 11th

Couples Sweetheart Shamble

We will be hosting our annual Couples Sweetheart Shamble on Saturday February 11th and will be a 1:00pm shotgun. The format will be a two-person team playing a shamble. If you have a specific request on who you would like to be paired with please contact the golf shop You may sign up by contacting the golf shop at 281-340-7205 or by emailing Allan McDermott at amcdermott@shadowhawkgolfclub com Dinner and drink following play The entry fee for the event will be $125 per couple

Driving Range Etiquette

As we continue to move through the winter and into spring, I would like to bring to everyone ’ s attention to proper divot patterns when using the practice facilities The proper way to hit balls is to form a straight line with your divots leaving a 4 inch space in between lines. Creating a square or using the “random” technique of hitting golf balls from different locations takes the turf significantly longer to recover. Please see the photo below for the proper divot pattern as well as the USGA explanation as to what happens to the turf:

A scattered divot pattern removes the most amount of turf because a full divot is removed with every swing. Scattering divots results in the most turf loss and uses up the largest area of a tee stall. This forces the golf facility to rotate tee stalls most frequently and often results in an inefficient use of the tee.

A concentrated divot pattern removes all turf in a given area. While this approach does not necessarily result in a full-sized divot removed with every swing, by creating a large void in the turf canopy there is little opportunity for timely turf recovery.

The linear divot pattern involves placing each shot directly behind the previous divot. In so doing, a linear pattern is created and only a small amount of turf is removed with each swing. This can usually be done for 15 to 20 shots before moving sideways to create a new line of divots. So long as a minimum of 4 inches of live turf is preserved between strips of divots, the turf will recover quickly. Because this divot pattern removes the least amount of turf and promotes quick recovery, it is the preferred method.

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GOLF

GOLFLESSONSANDCLINICS

Black Hawk 2023 Spring League

April 6th - May 25th

Ages 4-13

1 practice per week

4-6 matches

Registration is now open!

Ladies "Break 100" Clinic

First Saturday of every month starting

February 4th

Guests of Members are welcome! $25 per person

Tom O’Brien Jr., PGA

tommy@tommyogolf.com

832-567-4076

Ladies’ Clinic

Thursdays 9:00am - 10:30am

Feb. 16: New Class **5:30pm - 6:30pm**

$175 per month

Junior Golf Clinic

Tuesdays 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Saturdays 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Men's Clinic

Wednesdays

Starting February 15 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Kevin Odom

kodom@shadowhawkgolfclub.com

832-492-0844

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FOOD&BEVERAGE

WINE PROGRAM & EVENTS

Alex Sierra

Dear Shadow Hawk Members,

Thank you for your loyal participation at Friday and Saturday night Chef's Features The Team and I have enjoyed hosting you and your families at the Club!

I encourage you to attend our Valentine's Dinner at Shadow Hawk This event will be a romantic dinner, ambient music and a delicious 4-course meal for you and your significant other We wish to see you all there to make this year's Valentine's Day one to remember

The gentlemen photographed below are the heart and soul of the Men's Locker Room! They are eagerly ready to provide you with a remarkable experience when dining at Shadow Hawk

Thank you, Alex Sierra