September M C ALLEN COUNTRY CLUB
2021
Dear MCC Members, On behalf of our entire staff, I would like to send my sincerest thank you to Jorge Mendez and his family for his service to the MCC membership for 18+ years. May he rest in peace. Jeff
In Remembrance of
Jorge A. Mendez
Our deepest condolences to Jorge “George” Mendez’s family and friends. Jorge passed away, Monday, August 24, 2021 due to COVID complications. Jorge worked at McAllen Country Club for 18 years as a bartender; he was a valued member of the MCC Team and will truly be missed. Many members have asked how they can honor Jorge and help his family. If you would like to donate to his family, we can bill the donation to your member account. Please call 956-631-1103 to make arrangements.
NEW MEMBERS
Welcome Chris & Paty Coleman
Addison & Cassie Whetstone Mario Gonzalez & Olga Polanco Jason & Erica Garza Julissa Trevino & John Baxter Bruno & Ericka Lara Sohum & Dimple Desai Jorge Casquero & Fiorella Llanos
Sending our Deepest Condolences to the Brooks, Villarreal and Westphal Family
Thursday Chef Dinner Features
Saturday Chef Game Features
September 2nd
September 3rd
Lasagna Bolognese
Bacon Wrapped Venison
September 9th
September 10th
Short Ribs with Celeriac Puree
Elk with Blueberry & Mint Gastrique
September 16th
September 17th
Curry Glazed Cauliflower Steak
Nilgai Chicken Fried Steak September 24th
September 23rd Australian Lamb with Pomegranate Balsamic Reduction September 3oth Cassoulet Ragout of Cannellini Beans & Sausage with tender Duck
Wednesday Dinner Fried Chicken
Bone-in Bison
In order to provide our membership with the best dining experience , please call us in advance with parties of 8 or more
Winedown Wednesday Half Price Wine by the glass from 5 to 7pm
Friday Fish Dinner Feature
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Sept. 24th—26th, 2021 Two-Man Match Play Championship September 24th, 25th & 26th
Eligibility: Teams may be made up of members
Friday: Optional Practice Round
in good standing of McAllen Country Club and/ or their guests. Guests must have a USGA Handicap Index from other recognized USGA clubs. All handicaps are open for review and may be adjusted based on tournament committee recommendations and player’s tournament history.
Saturday: 9:00 AM Shotgun Sunday: 9:00 AM Shotgun Format: 2 person teams, 45 holes Saturday will consist of three 9-hole matches Sunday will consist of two 9-hole matches & a final match between flight winners
Flights: 6 flights of 6 teams or based on total entries. Flighted by lowest handicap on team. Partners USGA Handicaps must be within 8 strokes. Teams with a handicap spread greater than 8 will have the highest handicap reduced to 8 above the lower partner's handicap. Team may consist of all male, all female or male and female players.
Players' Pool: Optional $100 per team. Payout within flights
Entry Fee: $300 per team. Includes carts, range, tee prizes, hors d'oeuvres on first and last day, hole contests, and awards
Call MCC Golf Shop for details (956) 686-0923 Signup: Members of the McAllen Country Club in good standing may sign up on Sept. 1st. There will be a non-refundable charge in the amount of $50 per team at time of sign-up. Balance of entry fee will be charged week of event.
Field limited to first 36 teams
2021
September Connect with MCC for updates!
Follow MCC on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/McAllenCountryClubMembers Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday 1
Thursday 2
Fried Chicken Winedown Wednesday
5
6 Sunday Brunch
7 AquaFit
12
Labor Day Club Open
13
Winedown
Women’s Tennis League Begins
Wednesday After School Tennis Program Begins
Sunday Brunch
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15 AquaFit
Club Closed
Winedown
20 Sunday Brunch
21 Club Closed
AquaFit
Fried Chicken
9:30am
Winedown Wednesday
26 Sunday Brunch Two-Man Match Play Championship
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28 Club Closed
29 AquaFit 9:30am
Thursday Chef Dinner Feature
9:30am Thursday Chef Dinner Feature
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22
Winedown Wednesday
AquaFit 9:30am
Thursday Chef Dinner Feature
30
Fried Chicken
Fresh Fish Dinner Feature
10 Fresh Fish
AquaFit 9:30am
Thursday Chef Dinner Feature
Bacon Wrapped Venison
11
Dinner Feature
9:30am
Fried Chicken
Wednesday
19
AquaFit
Saturday 4
Thursday Chef Dinner Feature
16 AquaFit
9:30am
3
9:30am
8 Fried Chicken 9
9:30am
AquaFit
Friday
Elk
Whiskey, Whiffs, Winners Golf
18
17
Nilgai Fried Chicken
Fresh Fish Dinner Feature
24 Fresh Fish Dinner Feature Two-Man Match Play Championship
25
Bone-in Bison
Two-Man Match Play Championship
Winners
Whiskey
Nine Hole Tournament is BACK!! Beverages on the course Theme Drink—WHISKEY
September 10th 5:35pm Shotgun Start Two Person Scramble
Whiskey
Following play Dinner @ 7:30pm $30 player (inclusive) $25 non-player (inclusive) $45 non-member (inclusive)
Winners
2021 HOURS Monday: Closed for Maintenance
Tuesday - Thursday: Open swim hours, not staffed Friday, September 3rd : 5 to 9pm - Full Service* Saturday, September 4th: 11am – 9pm - Full Service* Sunday, September 5th: 11am – 9pm - Full Service* Monday, September 6th: 11am – 7pm - Full Service* *Lifeguards on duty, with food and beverage service All other times, as always - swim at your own risk.
Labor Day Hours
Monday, September 6, 2021 Office - Closed Hickory - 7:30am - 7:00pm (Kitchen closes at 5:00pm) Robber’s Roost - 7:30am - 7:00pm (Kitchen closes at 5:00pm)
Aqua- FIT Aqua Fit is a low impact workout that takes pressure off your bones, joints, and muscles along with enhancing balance and coordination. The water is used as resistance to strengthen and tone your muscles.
Fitness Center - 5:00am - 7:00pm Golf Course - Open Normal Hours Golf Shop - 7:30am - 7:00pm Bag Room - Normal Hours Tennis Shop - 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday & Thursday
Pool - 11:00am - 7:00pm
9:30am
(Kitchen closes at 6:30pm)
$10– per session
TENNIS AT MCC Dear Members, With the summer coming to an end and the kids going back to school, we are looking forward to the Fall season and the beginning of adult leagues. Our MCC Women’s League will begin on Tuesday, September 7th 2021 at 8:15am. All you ladies out there, if you are interested in playing in our MCC Women’s League or our USTA Leagues please contact the Tennis Pro shop at 956-682-3459 for further information. Our after school program for kids begins on Wednesday, September 8th. 1 star Clinics will be held on Mondays & Wednesdays from 4:30-5:00pm, Ages 4-7, $10.00. 3 star Clinics will be held on Mondays & Wednesdays from 5:00-6:00pm Ages 7-14, $20.00 Applications can be picked up at the Tennis Pro Shop. Due to the current situation, non-members will not be permitted to participate in our kids group activities. Mark this date in your calendar: Saturday, 25th September 2021 MCC will host it’s Wimbledon Men’s and Women’s Doubles Championships. If you are interested in playing, please contact the Tennis Pro Shop at 956-682-3459, and give us your doubles partners name and Phone numbers. Entry deadline is Friday, September 17, 2021 at 12 Noon. Attention to all Pickleballers: Court 7 nearest to the Parking Lot, now has permanent Pickleball lines painted in yellow on the court. I hope you all come out and try Pickleball. I know you will enjoy the game and have fun while exercising outdoors. See you all on the courts, Rudi
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Save the Date
Annual Member Christmas Party Celebrating our
75th Anniversary Saturday, December 4th 21006D
Members Only Complimentary Event
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Save the Date Fall Festival Movie Night Friday, October 29th Open at 6:30pm Movie at Sunset
Board of Directors
President Ben D. Smith
Staff General Manager Jeff Lowder, CCM 956-631-1103 jeff@mcallencountryclub.com
Vice-President Jason Leal
Jeff Grossman
Treasurer
Dining
956-631-1103
Tuesday
Monday - Friday
9:00am - 7:00pm
8:00am - 5:00pm
(Kitchen closes at 5:00pm)
Golf Pro Shop
Wednesday –Friday
956-686-0923
9:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday - Saturday
Saturday
7:30am - 7:00pm
7:30am - 10:00pm
Golf Course
Sunday
Executive Chef
Tuesday - Sunday
7:30am - 7:00pm
Temoshi Kitamura
7:30am - 7:00pm
(Kitchen closes at 5:00pm)
PGA Golf Professional
Mike Perez 956-843-0522
Secretary
Office
mike@mcallencountryclub.com
956-631-1103
Roost
Golf Driving Range
Tuesday - Friday
Tuesday - Saturday
9:00am - 7:00pm
7:30am - 7:00pm
(Kitchen closes at 5:00pm)
Tammie Risica
Sunday
Saturday
Providence Boneta
956-843-0512
7:30am - 6:45pm
7:30am - 7:00pm
Dale Fielder
membership@mcallencountryclub.com
Tennis Shop
(Kitchen closes at 5:00pm)
956-682-3459
Sunday
Monday - Saturday
7:30am - 7:00pm
8:00am - 8:00pm
(Kitchen closes at 5:00pm)
Sunday
Members Lounge
8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday –Saturday
George Pitchford
Directors at Large
temoshi@mcallencountryclub.com
Director of Membership/ Marketing
Courtney Forthuber Alfredo Montanaro Jennifer ThompsonSzutz
Director of Member Services Veronica Turrubiates veronica@mcallencountryclub.com
Director of Tennis
Ex-Officio Thomas Davidson
Rudi Hilpert 956-843-0520
(Tennis shop closes Friday/Saturday at 5:00pm, Sunday at Noon)
rudi@mcallencountryclub.com PRESORTED
Director of Fitness
Michael Puig 956-843-0523 michael@mcallencountryclub.com
Golf Course Superintendent Patrick Affolder 956-843-0525 Patrick@mcallencountryclub.com
Club Controller Gary Lenz
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