SHADOW HAWK MAY 2022
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WELCOME GENERAL MANAGER MESSAGE It is my pleasure to announce that Jim Wallace will be promoted to the Director of Agronomy position at Shadow Hawk Golf Club and Black Hawk Country Club. Jim previously held the position of Superintendent for the property. Jim was selected due his effective leadership and development of the maintenance team since starting in the spring of 2019. He has shown incredible passion, pride, and dedication as our golf course Superintendent. Jim has the respect of the entire maintenance team and with his strong work ethic and understanding of the courses will coordinate with the team to drive the performance, playability, and quality of all golf areas. Jim earned his Bachelor of Science from Sam Houston State University and while in enrolled in the Master Program at Rutgers University he earned his Certificate of Science in Plant Pathology with an emphasis on turf management. He started his golf course career and worked at The Raven in Phoenix, Arizona. Jim eventually became the Superintendent at Whisper Rock Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona and held that position for seven years. Whisper Rock is an exclusive private club of only three hundred members twenty of those being PGA Tour Golf Professionals. Whisper Rock is ranked as one of the top courses in Arizona and currently ranked as the third best golf course in Arizona by Golf Digest. Jim, his wife Ashley and their two children live in Southwest Houston. We are excited to have Jim in this new role. Please help us in congratulating Jim on his new position when you see him around the clubs.
MEET OUR TEAM MEMBER DIRECTOR Karie Rogers krogers@shadowhawkgolfclub.com 281-340-7266
DIRECTOR OF TENNIS Brian Cosma bcosma@bhawkcc.com 281-340-7265
GOLF PROFESSIONAL Justin Engel jengel@shadowhawkgolfclub.com 281-340-7209
EXECUTIVE CHEF Ben Arcizo barcizo@bhawkcc.com 281-340-7278
MEMBER ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR Emily McKenna emckenna@bhawkcc.com
DIRECTOR OF AGRONOMY Jim Wallace jwallace@bhawkcc.com 281-340-7228
FOOD & BEVERAGE, PRIVATE EVENTS DIRECTOR Alex Kelly akelly@shadowhawkgolfclub.com
JONES BAR & GRILL HOURS Monday: Club Closed Tuesday - Sunday: 8:00am-8:00pm 4100 Shadow Hawk Drive Richmond, TX 77407 @shadowhawkgolfclub | shadowhawkgolfclub.com
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GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE Jim Wallace
Greetings Golfers, The course is starting to come alive as a little more moisture moves into the area. We’ve gotten a good fertilizer application down in the fairways and we’ve already seen a positive response so far. We will continue spraying nitrogen around the greens and tees complexes until our rough application next week. Also, next week we will continue with the fairway verticut, as well as tee and collar aerification. We will also select a few spots to begin sodding within the scoring zone.
Bunker sand has been back-ordered since last month. I have been assured that the pit is producing again after several floods, and that we are on a short list for delivery. This is the white sand from Arkansas. Also, regarding raking of the bunkers we are trying other options to protect the bunker edges. Handraking and tamping down the sand edges are 2 possible solutions. However, ultimately, we will need to use the heavier machine with deep tines to stir the sand a couple times per week. Otherwise, we will create a hardpacked layer that I’m sure a few of you played through last week. Hope to see you out there, Jim Wallace
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GOLF UPCOMING GOLF EVENTS Justin Engel
Pecan Shaker Member-Member Event - May 13th and 14th. The second event for Wooden Fence qualification is fast approaching! Our inaugural member-member will be held on May 13th and 14th. The format of play is two-man, best-ball match play. Flights of six, with each team playing five 9-hole matches. 27 holes will be played on Friday with a 9:00am shotgun. 18 holes will be played Saturday at 9:00am with a Championship shootout following the conclusion of play. Dinner after play on Saturday with spouses encouraged to attend. Cost is $350 per player (spouses attending dinner included). Couples 1-2-3 Best Ball – May 21st 1:00 Shotgun Our annual couples best ball event is around the corner! The format of play is four person teams best ball event. We will be counting 1 best ball on par 3’s, 2 best balls on par 5’s and 3 best balls on par 4’s. Couples may form their own team. Dinner and awards following play. Cost is $100 per couple.
GOLF EVENTS May 13-14 | 9:00am Pecan Shaker Member-Member May 21 | 1:00pm Shotgun Couples 1-2-3 Best Ball May 23 | All day Course closed for Maintenance
Justin Engel jengel@shadowhawkgolfclub.com 281-340-7209
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GOLF GOLF ETIQUETTE Justin Engel
Now that we are in the growing season there are some practices we would like to revisit while you and your guests are enjoying the golf course. Here are a few things that while simple will help the experience for both you and your fellow members. It is everyone’s responsibility to do these things to help maintain the course conditions. As a reminder, you are also responsible for your guest’s actions on the golf course. We thank you in advance for your help with these maintenance practices to ensure the golf course remains in the best condition possible. Ball Mark Repair: Did you know that an unrepaired ball mark on a green takes 3 WEEKS to heal!! While a properly repaired ball mark will recover within 2 to 3 days. The practice of repairing ball marks is one of the most important things a membership can do for the greens. The proper way to repair a ball mark is to use your tool and push in from all sides and then tap down with your putter to ensure a smooth surface. Placing your tool under the ball mark and lifting can cause damage to the root structure causing more damage than the ball mark itself. Please try to repair two ball marks on every green.
Cart Traffic: We ask that carts remain on the paths around all tee boxes and greens as well as on all par 3’s. Please also respect returning the carts to the path when you are within 30 yards of the green. This will help ensure the areas around tees and greens stay healthy. Constant traffic in these areas will mat down the grass and even worse, the wear will cause the grass to die. Bunkers / Rake Placement: Please be sure to rake all disturbed areas when you enter and hit a bunker shot. This will ensure that your fellow players will be afforded the same lie that you were presented. Please make sure to not only rake the bunker, but to make the disturbed areas as smooth as possible. This practice will ensure that all players are presented with the opportunity to be able to play a successful shot. The second part of the equation is placement of the rake itself. We do not want to put the whole rake inside the bunker, nor do we want to place the whole rake outside the bunker. We would like for the rake to be placed halfway in and halfway out. Please look at the photos to view proper rake placement versus non. In conclusion, the golf staff would like to thank everyone for their help in keeping these thoughts in mind and helping to maintain the golf course at its highest level. We all take pride as Shadow Hawk being “our” club and we should treat it as such. If there is anything that the golf staff can do to help or any questions that we can answer, please reach out to us at any time.
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MONTHLY EVENTS
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THURSDAY
FIESTA AT THE HAWK Featuring Chris' famous margaritas and fresh to order parrilladas for the family.
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PECAN SHAKER MEMBER/MEMBER Two-man, best-ball match play. 27 holes played Friday with a 9:00am shotgun.
SUNDAY
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PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT Bring a friend and compete against other teams. $20 per team. Prizes will be awared.
WEEKLY TRADITIONS For more information email akelly@shadowhawkgolfclub.com
SATURDAY
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DINKS & DRINKS Join Pickleball Players for a great evening of play, snacks, and drinks! $10/per player.
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SATURDAY PECAN SHAKER MEMBER/MEMBER 18 holes played Saturday at 9:00am with a Championship shootout to follow.
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SUNDAY MOTHERS DAY BRUNCH Treat the Mother in your life to a delicious brunch at the club.
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SATURDAY COUPLE'S 1-2-3 BEST BALL Four person teams. 1:00pm shotgun start, with dinner and drinks following play.
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MONDAY MEMORIAL DAY GRILL OUT Club opens at 8:00am with full services. Meet Chef Clayton at the grill for a delicious meal.
WEDNESDAYS: Wine Down Wednesday, 3pm-6pm THURSDAYS: Bourbon, Burgers & Brews, 3pm-close FRIDAYS: Happier Hour, Date Night with Chef's Features 3pm-close SATURDAYS: Family Night & Small Bites, 3pm-close SUNDAYS: Gameday, 12pm-6pm
FOOD & BEVERAGE SHADOW HAWK OLD FASHIONED RECIPE Alex Kelly
Ingredients Four Roses Bourbon Organic Agave Bitters Baudoux Maraschino Cherries Steps Pour 2 ounces of Four Roses Bourbon into shaker Add half of an ounce of Organic Agave Two dashes of Bitters One small splash of water Stir ingredients until ingredients are combined, then pour your perfect Old Fashioned over a large ice cube, and garnish with cherries.
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TENNIS & RETAIL SUMMER KIDS ACTIVITIES & TENNISCAMP Brian Cosma
As anticipated, we have another fun filled summer of afternoon activities for kids 7 and up! Each activity is three hours long and fully staffed. We start at 1:00pm and run until 4:00pm. Some of the summer activities we have scheduled thus far include a Nerf Gun Battle, Archery Tag, Cooking Class, Kids Game Show, and Reptile and Animal shows. We can guarantee that your kids will have a great time, and they can bring their friends with them! If you have any questions, or would like more details about this camp, please call the Wellness Area at 281-340-7200 or email bcosma@bhawkcc.com
I am very excited about the upcoming tennis camp schedule! I am offering 8 weeks of junior tennis camp. We keep the classes small to make sure your child can learn and enjoy the game. Their friends are always welcome to come with them. If you have any questions, or would like more details about this camp, please call the Wellness Area at 281-340-7200 or email bcosma@bhawkcc.com
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FITNESS TIPS FROM JENNIFER RAMSEY Looking for something new to add to your workout routine? Come in and try out the POWER PLATE! Benefits of the Power Plate are gaining a lot of attention on social media these days! Lucky for you, we have one at Black Hawk! The Power Plate vibrates the body and engages most of the muscle fibers all at once. Multiple studies have shown improvement in bone density, posture, balance, and lean muscle! It has also been shown to improve circulation which is great for the heart, skin, and joints. Most regular exercises and stretches can be done on the power plate: Strength Exercises: Squats Slow high knee marches Push ups Rows with a resistance band Curls with a resistance band
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Stretching: Hamstrings Quads Foam Rolling Chest and Back Hips
WELLNESS PICKLEBALL SCHEDULE Jennifer Ramsey
Dinks & Drinks: Saturday, May 7th from 5:00pm8:00pm. Join Pickleball Players of ALL LEVELS for a great evening of play, snacks, and drinks! $10/per player. Pickleball Member/Guest Tournament: Sunday, May 22nd from 1:00pm-4:00pm. Invite a friend to join you in one of these categories (men's doubles, ladies doubles, or mixed doubles) and compete against other teams. $20 per team, and prizes will be awarded for each division. If you have any questions, please contact the Wellness Area at 281-340-7200 or email jramsey@bawkcc.com or bcosma@bhawkcc.com Swim Lessons We are excited to have our Grand Opening of the Pool & Oasis Memorial Day weekend! We are offering swim lessons starting June 6th. OSAS Swim Academy will be providing their premium learn-to-swim program at our facility! Their programs will feature professional and certified instructor-led courses that cover all swim skill levels from introduction, advanced, and even elite level skills. The curriculum has been developed over the combined 30 years of experience in competitive swimming, coaching, and fundamental swimming instruction. For more information, or to pre-register, please contact Emily Thomas at thomas.osas1@gmail.com.
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GOLF LESSONS | SPRING CLINICS
Ladies Break 100 Clinic First three Saturdays of every month | 11:00am-12:00pm Couples Golf Clinic First Friday of every month | 5:00pm-6:00pm Spring PGA Junior League Thursday & Saturday April-May
To sign up, or if you have any questions regarding these clinics, please reach out to me!
Tom O’Brien Jr., PGA tommy@tommyogolf.com 832-567-4076
May 6th | 6pm-7:30pm Beginners Clinic | 8 Spots | $75 pp May 20th | 6pm-7:30pm Full Swing Clinic | 8 Spots | $75 pp
Kevin Odom, PGA kodom@shadowhawkgolfclub.com 832-492-0844
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