THE TEE OFF
HOLSTON HILLS COUNTRY CLUB
YOUR CLUB
NOVEMBER&DECEMBERHOURSOFOPERATION
DONALDROSSDININGROOM
Monday | Closed
Tuesday | 11:00am-5:00pm(Baropenuntil6:00pm)
Wednesday | 11:00am-8:00pm
Thursday | 11:00am-8:00pm
Friday | 11:00am-8:00pm(Formaldinner5:00-8:00pm)
Saturday | 11:00am-6:00pm
Sunday | 11:00am-7:00pm
TURNSHACK
Monday | Closed
Tuesday-Friday | 8:30am-5:30pm
Saturday&Sunday | 8:30am-5:30pm
GOLFSHOP,GOLFCOURSE&PRACTICEFACILITY
Monday | Closed
Tuesday-Sunday
GolfShop | 8:00am-5:30pm GolfCourse | 9:00am-5:30pm PracticeTees | 8:30am-5:00pm
FITNESSCENTER
Monday | 5:00am-9:00pm(Keyfob)
Tuesday-Sunday | 6:30am-9:00pm KEYFOBHOURS~Tuesday-Sunday,5:00am-6:30am
POOL
Closedfortheseason!
HHCCCONTACTPHONENUMBERS
Clubhouse | 865.523.4119
GolfShop | 8655250626
Accounting/Billing | 8655234119x1233
DonaldRossDiningRoom | 8655234119x1234
Events&RoomRental | 8655234119x1231
Membership | 865.523.4119x1211
Tennis | 8655234131
SwimmingPool | 8652537815
CourseMaintenance | 865.523.7804
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28th GOLF
Shop will be closed Golf Course open to walkers, only after 12:00pm DONALD ROSS DINING
Open for Thanksgiving Buffet, 11:00am-2:00pm CLUB HOUSE
Closing at 2:00pm
FEATURED ON THE COVER HHCC Bunkers
*Find additional pictures, on page 8 & 9
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24th
The Golf Shop & Practice Tee will close at 2:00pm, all carts in DONALD ROSS DINING Closing at 2:00pm
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25th
ChrisDibble | cdibble@holstonhills com
GeneralManager&DirectorofGolf
RyanBlair | rblair@holstonhills com
CertifiedGolfCourseSuperintendent
DaraJenkins | djenkins@holstonhills.com
Membership&CommunicationsDirector
PatrickBudniewski | pbudniewski@holstonhills com
Food&BeverageDirector&ExecutiveChef
CynthiaBurrell | cburrell@holstonhills com RestaurantManager
DanielleHaas | dhaas@holstonhills com AccountingManager
JacobFuqua | jfuqua@holstonhills com TennisDirector
KarlissaKertchaval | activities@holstonhills com ActivitiesDirector
JazimenGordon | jgordon@holstonhills com FitnessTrainer
| cmelson@holstonhills.com DirectorofInstruction&ProgramDevelopment
JoeyBatuello | jbatuello@holstonhills com AssistantGolfProfessional
JoshDelorme | jdelorme@holstonhills
MEMBERSHIP UPDATES
November is the month that reminds us to be thankful for the many blessings in our lives Mine would be my family My husband, Chris, and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary at the end of August. We checked off a “Bucket List” trip and went to Vegas for 4-days, in September. It was fun, and saw things you would only see in Vegas I’m also so blessed to be the mother of two boys, Austin and Parker These days, it’s all about College visits, College applications, and FSA id’s Fingers crossed these next two months come with some acceptance letters, soccer offers,andsomegrantmoney!
On to membership, with our bunker project extending into October and the initiation fee increase, membership has definitely slowed down We welcomed 9 new (or returning) families over the past couple of months, to the Holston Hills CC and McConnell Golf families Out of those 9 families, 7 of them came from member referrals That is truly amazing! It makes me smile knowing that our members are proud of their club and wanttoshareitwithothers.
Quick membership reminders:
1 ) Changing Passwords, please be aware that you are not allowed to reuse any of your previous passwords When setting up your new password, ensure it meets the following requirements: it must be at least 7 characters long, include at least one lowercase letter, one uppercase letter, and one number
2.) Address, phone & email, if you have an updated address, phone number and/or email address, please make sure you let us know so we can updated our system
Please don’t forget to check the HHCC Weekly Happenings email that goes out every Tuesday afternoon for upcoming events and important information, as well as the Holston Hills website and calendar We have a busy November and December planned for you and your family We look forward to seeing you at the Club! CHEERS to the holidays!
~DaraJenkins,Membership&CommunicationsDirector
Please help me in welcoming our newest Holston Hills Country Club members.
Monica Bane sident Golf
Wesley & Katlin Steese Resident Golf
Keebler & Stacey Williams Resident Golf
HH buzz
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Nykky Harper What a fun night with great women!
FOOD & BEVERAGE
LETTER FROM THE CHEF
Autumn is here and Winter is right around the corner This is my favorite time of the year; we get a nice chill in the air One of the best times for sports with College Football, NFL, NHL, MLB Playoffs Then you have holidays and the Fall foods, of course Speaking of sports, if you have not utilized our Tailgate-To-Go option for you Game Day parties, you’re missing out Make sure to look at our menu on the Holston Hills Website under the Dining Tab
On November 1st, we are kicking off the month with a Wine Pairing Dinner with J Lohr. Our Wine dinners have always been a big hit, with a limited number of reservations available, making it a more intimate setting My team and I, are very excited about the showcasing the four courses, with the different wines.
Closing out the year, we will also be hosting our popular New Year’s Eve Wine Dinner Make plans to join us, the first course with start at 6:00pm We are in the process of curating a delightful evening through our food creations and pairings This will also have a limited number of reservations
Thank you to everyone that has booked their Holiday Party, with us. We are almost completely booked up for December, with only a few weekdays open The HHCC team, are looking forward to hosting these events.
With the hustle and bustle of the Holidays, don’t forget about Birthday Night at the club, for November’s birthdays, come on out the 6th and the 20th. For December’s birthdays, come celebrate with us on December 4th and 18th
Finally, as the weather changes, I highly recommend stopping by the Club to warm up with one of our Soups We offer a variation of Chili’s to Chowders and Bisques; we always have something fresh available
For this editions recipe we are going to go with our most popular soup. It’s great for the cooler months and always a crowd pleaser Sous Chef Frankie’s Cheeseburger Soup Recipe
PatrickBudniewski,ExecutiveChef|Food&BeverageDirector
Frankie’sCheeseburgerSoup
INGREDIENTS:
1½ lbs Ground Beef (80/20)
¾ cup Small Diced White Onion
¾ cup Shredded Carrots
¾ cup Small Diced Celery
1 tsp Dried Basil
1 tsp Dried Parsley Flakes
4 tbsp Butter, Divided
3 cups Chicken Broth
METHOD OF PREPARATION:
4 cups Russet Potatoes, peeled and diced
¼ cup All Purpose Flour
2 cups Velveeta Cheese, Cubed
2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1½ cups Milk, 2%
¾ tsp Kosher Salt
½ tsp Ground Black Pepper
½ cup Sour Cream
Brown ground beef in heavy bottomed soup pot, drain and set aside
Over medium heat in same soup pot, melt 1 tbsp of butter and sauté
Onions, celery, Carrots for 2-3 minutes
Add Basil and Parsley, stir
Add chicken broth, milk and potato and bring to a boil
Immediately reduce heat and simmer with a cover for 10 min
In a small skillet, melt remaining butter and mix with flour to form a roux
Cook roux for 3 minutes while stirring, then cool slightly
Stir roux into soup and bring soup back up to boil and cook while stirring for 3 minutes
Reduce heat to low, and add ground beef mixture back in.
Stir in Cheeses and cook, while stirring, until cheese is melted and then add sour cream
FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER SPECIAL: Coffee and Chili
Crusted Pork Chop with Apple Risotto and Fall Vegetables
Photo by: Patrick Budniewski
MONTHLY HAPPENINGS
WINEPAIRINGDINNER
FRIDAY,NOVEMBER1 | 6:00pm
$55++perperson
Join us for a Wine Pairing Dinner with J Lohr First course, served at 6:30pm
1stcourse:JLohrMerlotpairedwithTrioofCrostini’s
2nd Course: J Lohr Chardonnay Paired with Apple Risotto and Halibut
3rd Course: J Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon Paired with Braised Beef ShortRib
4th Course: J Lohr Riesling Paired with Pearl Sugared Waffles, Berries,andDarkChocolate.
Thisisanadultonlyevent,withalimitednumberofreservations.
*Reservationsarerequired Witha72hourcancellationpolicy
HHCCBIRTHDAYNIGHT
WEDNESDAY,NOVEMBER6andWEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER20
WEDNESDAY,DECEMBER4andWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER18
Calling all members that have a birthday in November and December. Come celebrate your birthday with us at the Club, and enjoy a complementary Entrée and Cookie Sundae! Simply make a reservation on one of the scheduled Birthday Nights
HOLIDAYMIXOLOGY
THURSDAY,NOVEMBER14|6:00-7:30pm
$85++Couple|$45++Single|$30++Non-Drinking
Enjoy the evening as our staff leads you through the creation of three crafted Holiday Cocktails. Each Cocktail will be paired with an appetizer from our Culinary Team This is a perfect time for a Date NightoraNightoutwithFriends.
Thisisanadultonlyevent,withalimitof28reservations
*Reservationsarerequired 72hourcancelationpolicy
LIVE MUSIC ~ the 25th Hour
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 | 6:00pm (start) Free
Featuring an acoustic duo that performs original and popular covers, from artists such as: Tom Petty, Bob Dylan and Jim Croce.
For dinner crowds, they will do more laidback vibe with just a guitar, piano and vocals.
Check out their Facebook page: @The25thHour
LADIES NIGHT ~ SIP, CRAFT & CELEBRATE!
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 | 6:00-7:30pm $40
Come sip, craft, and celebrate the season with us! Embrace the festive season as you craft your very own beautiful wreaths, perfect for decorating your home. No crafting experience is necessary; just bring your creativity and a festive spirit.
Cotton Blossom Decor, will provided all the materials: fresh greenery, decorative elements, and tools Come sip, craft, and celebrate the season with us!
*Included: 2 mini wreaths and a glass of wine Website Link: Cotton Blossom Decor
SANTA BREAKFAST
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 | 9:00am
$16 95++ Adults | $11 95++ Children
Join us as we kick off the holiday season here at the Club! Enjoy a festive morning filled with delicious breakfast treats, a performance from the Holston Middle School Show Chorus, and holiday crafts The children will have the chance to meet Santa Claus, share their wish lists, and get a photo with the jolly old elf!
*The menu includes: a Waffle Bar, Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Fruit and Pastries
MONTHLY HAPPENINGS
BUCKY’S BIKES
SUNDAY,DECEMBER8 | 1:00-4:00pm(drop-off)
Join us for our annual Bucky’s Bikes bike drive for the Mission of Hope. Holston Hills CC will be accepting new bicycles, bike helmets and monetary donations to purchase bicycles and helmets Monetary donations can be done via check or on your member account Call Jim Disney at 865 523 4119 x1231, for more information We will have light refreshments, a silent auction and Bike drop off onSunday,December8th
Bucky Jones, a former HHCC employee, believed that every child should have a Christmas present. For years, he would donate a bike to Mission of Hope in your name for your gift from him each year Family and friends wanted to keep up the tradition after Bucky passed away. Last year we collected over 350 Bikes to donatetoMissionofHope
UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER FAMILY
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 | 6:00pm (start)
BINGO!
Bring the family out for an Ugly Christmas Sweater BINGO night! Wear a Christmas sweater for a special treat during BINGO! We will play six rounds with FUN family friendly prizes
ADULT GINGERBREAD NIGHT
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 | 6:30pm (start)
NEW YEAR’S EVE WINE DINNER
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31 | 6:00pm (start)
$70++ per person
Join us for our popular New Year’s Eve Four Course Wine Pairing Dinner Make plans to join us and celebrate New Years A full menu will be released soon
This is an adult only event, with a limited number of reservations.
*Reservations are required With a 72 hour cancellation policy
$35++ (pair)
Grab a friend or spouse and join us for a night of competing for the title of best gingerbread house! We will provide the supplies; you bring a team of two and your best building skills. Whether you’re a gingerbread expert or just starting out, this event will be full of fun and competition you won’t want to miss! Come create some sweet holiday memories with us!
*Includes: Gingerbread house supplies and appetizers Menu service will be available for those who wish to eat or drink.
Taylor Watts
TURF TALK
Dear Members,
As I sit and write this update the first frost of the year is in the forecast for tomorr morning. It is hard to believe the season is coming to a close and another year h gone by. The project this summer took longer than I thought it originally wou but I am excited with the finished product. As we worked our way through t summer months, our focus was not only on our normal day to day task, but mai on getting all the bunker construction completed before the first frost of t season. As the contractors pack up and we are finally done with construction I lo forward to getting back to a more normal daily operations schedule.
I am very happy with the finished bunkers in both functionality and in regard architectural intent. From a functionality standpoint there are absolutely comparisons between the old bunkers and the new ones. Kris Spence and his
team did an amazing job working to make sure surface water was diverted around the bunkers while at the same time remaining true to their original design The addition of the Capillary Flow to the bunker floors has also created a bunker that has a tremendous drainage potential During construction it was amazing to watch as we would flood the bunkers while watering the sod and we still could not make them hold water The construction method was put to the test at the end of September when we received close to 6 inches of rain with no washout or standing water of any kind We were able to go out and hand rake the bunkers the following day
From an architectural standpoint, minimal changes were made to the course. I am a big history enthusiast and can assure you I have spent many hours researching the history of the Club and the course I really wanted us to stay as true to our past as possible but I also realize change is part of life. There have been a lot of changes in the game of golf over the past ninety years and not too many changes to our course. Is it exactly the way Ross built the course or would he make changes today if he was still alive? These are all questions everyone has their own opinions about, but I am confident we have done everything in our power to preserve and promote Donald Ross and his architecture I also know this would not have been possible without Kris Spence, Jim Harbin, and their team so for that I am th
Now that the bunker project is completed we can finally start to work at maintaining and preparing the bunkers on a daily basis In a staff meeting with my team the other morning, I made the comment that bunkers are now almost more important than the putting surfaces themselves I never thought I would say that, but that is just how the game has changed This winter the grass on the bunker faces was left intentionally taller to provide insulation for the new sod over the winter months
Next spring we will be returning the faces to a shorter height of cut so balls do not remain lodged up in the grass We will also be mowing down some of the sod we installed around the bunkers where we had to repair some rather large areas For example, the sod in the fairway around the 1st fairway bunker at the start of the 12th hole, or the sod in the front of the 18th green complex We will also be packing the sand again with a plate compactor to help firm up the bunkers The construction crew packed each bunker as they were built, but as the sand settles we will pack them again to promote a firm surface as possible
Lastly we will be working on the sand edge right up against the bunker face to promote a ball rolling away from the face
Thank you to everyone for enduring the months of construction It was a long summer for sure but it will all be worth it now that we can maintain our new bunkers at a much higher level and will not be tasked with constant repairs from rainstorms
~ Ryan Blair, CGCS I CourseSuperintendent
Hole 6
Photo by: Ryan Blair
Long look down 5 Fairway
Photo by: Ryan Blair
BUNKER RENOVATION PROJECT
Here are some BEFORE and AFTER pictures, from the Bunker Project.
We have had a lot of materials moving around since June.
We have put down 27 truckloads of sod, roughly 5 acers of sod installed.
We have put out 81 trucks of capillary flow concrete.
Above: The front greenside bunker on the 6th hole before and after Below: Bunker on front of the 15th before and after
Over a hundred truckloads of sand was delivered.
TEE IT UP
PARENT CHILD GOLF TOURNAMENT
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 | 3:00pm (shotgun start)
$25 per person
Format: 9-Hole Scramble
Limited to 4 person teams. There will be a cookout and prizes following -
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 | TBA (Afternoon Tee Times)
$10perperson
Holston Hills Country Club is excited to host the 2024 Junior Club Championship! Due to the bunker project, this Fall installment of our classic annual junior golf competition will be accompanied by Fall foliage and cooler temperatures, but will have the same spirited golf played on the grounds
If you have any questions, such as, in what division your junior should compete, please reach out to Christian Melson at CMelson@HolstonHills com No junior is "too new" to compete in one of the lower (6- or 3-Hole) divisions!
Register one, or all, of your junior golfers in the recommended divisions listed below Divisions:
18-Hole Championship Division (OPEN,U19&havenotyetenteredfreshmanyearofcollege)
9-Hole Division (Middle School, Grades 6-8)
6-Hole Division (Elementary School, Grades 3-5)
3-Hole Division (K-2)
1-Hole Division (Future Birdies)
TURKEY FIGHT
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 | Tee Times
$20 entry
Join us for our annual Turkey Fight, the day after Thanksgiving Sign-up by making your own Tee Times It will be a Blind Draw teams (Drop the Turkey)!
HHCC Ladies Golf
HHCC LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION
APRIL - OCTOBER
The HHCC Ladies Golf Association had a great turn out for the BIG Orange Squeeze event at the beginning of September They are wrapping up their season with the Ladies Halloween Scramble on October 30th
HHCC LADIES INTERCLUB
Players included: Adair Allen, Lisa Anderson, Andrea Fisher, Betty Key Huskisson, Kim Jackson, Cindy Landon, Ginny Leete, Susan Novinger, and Jolene Owen
Congratulations, to the HHCC ladies Interclub team! They won the handicap portion of the final play date today And they also won the accumulated handicap points for the year The HHCC ladies are repeat winners from last year !
Our brave HHCC team who played Interclub Field Day on October 16th, 2024, and brought the plaque home to Holston Hills CC Cindy Landon, Ginny Leete, Betty Kay Huskisson and Andrea Fisher
HHCC GOLF ACADEMY
Dear Operation36 Family,
As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to each of you Your dedication, enthusiasm, and growth have made this year truly special It’s been incredible to witness your progress on and off the course Your hard work and passion inspire us every day, and we’re excited to see how far you’ll go in the coming year.
Thank you for being a part of our community We can’t wait to continue this journey together in the new year! Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season!
Warm regards, The Operation36 Coaches ChristianMelson,JoshDelorme andTaylorWatts
Fall Break ~ Jr Golf Camp
Photos by: Karlissa Kertchaval
MCCONNELL GOLF, THE MAGAZINE
Hot off the press! The second edition of our 2024 magazine lineup has arrived! This Fall/Winter edition features highlights from the 2024 Wyndham Championship, as well as stories from our members and employees, and updates on clubhouse interior projects We also invite you to share your member experiences for our upcoming 2025 publications To submit your story idea, visit bit ly/mcconnellgolfmagazinestories and complete the form, or email Faith Inman at finman@mcconnellgolf.com Thank you for helping us make this publication a success!
HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF
As we recover from Hurricane Helene, we offer our heartfelt support to everyone affected by its devastation If you would like to help out in some way, please consider donating to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund, which supports disaster survivors, or Mountain Pet Rescue, which aids displaced animals You can make a donation to either of these worthy causes by visiting the links below
North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund: bit.ly/ncdisasterrelieffund
Mountain Pet Rescue: bit.ly/mountainpetrescue
THE HOLIDAYS ARE ALMOST HERE—SHOP & SAVE!
Enjoy our “Best of ’24” sale with exclusive deals on this year’s top picks:
Peter Millar College Game Day Package
Discounted Stache 40oz "Stanley" Tumblers
Peter Millar x McConnell Golf Property Belt
Don’t miss our Black Friday Sale from Nov 27 - Dec 2 for even more great offers! To share the holiday spirit, 20% of all sales through mcconnellgolf.shop will be donated to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund through 2024 Merry Christmas & God bless! Keep an eye on your inbox for more details from onlineorders@mcconnellgolf com
TENNIS
McConnell Golf’s Ladies Tennis Weekend Clubs in attendance: CC of Asheville, Holston Hills CC, Sedgefield CC and CC of Wakefield
Photo by: Kyle Thortsen
MESSAGE FROM OUR TENNIS DIRECTOR
Hello Holston Hills Membership!
Fall is here and Winter is on the way! I want to thank everyone who has made this Summer a great one There has been so many new faces out on the courts with new events and a lot of great tennis. It is now that time of year to bundle up in the mornings, and shed layers in the afternoons!
The Fall weather is perfect for some tennis. I look forward to running clinics through the end of the year and offering private lessons year-round as well. Please also keep the 3 and Me in mind! This is a great way to grab 2 friends and come out for some high intensity match play and games with me.
HHCC TENNIS CLINIC - 3 AND ME!
FLEXIBLE on the day | 1:00-3:30pm
3 and Me!, grab two friends and come out for some high intensity games and match play with our pro, Jacob Fuqua Reach out directly to Jacob at Jfuqua@holstonhills com
HHCC ADULT CARDIO TENNIS CLINIC
SATURDAYS | 9:30-11:00am
$21 per person
All levels welcome! Come out and get moving in some cardio tennis! This clinic consists of drills and games to keep you moving as much as possible
*Drop in only, no registration required!
I also want to highlight one of our events we held in October, “The Beat the Pro” for NC Disaster Relief This was such a great day, and while I will probably be sore until New Years, I would do it again in a heartbeat! Thank you to all the people who came out to play and donate!
I look forward to a great Fall of tennis here at Holston Hills CC See you all on the courts!
Jacob Fuqua USPTA I Director of Tennis Cell: 828 808 3122 I Tennis Shop: 865 523 4131 Email: jfuqua@holstonhills.com
TRY TENNIS DAYS
Are you new to tennis? Would like to learn? Or are you new HHCC member? Contact me directly for a TRY TENNIS�� DAY! We would love to get you out on the courts!
BEAT the PRO Event
Photos by: Jacob Fuqua
FITNESS
FUNCTIONALTRAININGCLASSES
WEDNESDAYS: November 6, 20 & 27 and December 4, 11 & 18 | 5:15pm (start)
$15perclass
Join Jazz for a group Functional training sessions, in the Fitness Center. The classes emphasize building and maintaining components of strength, endurance, and mobility Targeting total body with a combination of weighted and body weight exercises. Meeting you at your fitness level is Jazz’s goal focusing on a functional foundation!
Register on the HHCC Calendar Questions, contact Jazz at 865.237.1975 or email: Jgordon@holstonhills.com
YOGACLASS
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS | 6:00-7:00pm
Holston Room or Fitness Center
$10perclass
An introductory yoga class that is accessible to most people, this class follows an Iyenger-style format that is focused on form, detail, precision, and alignment Class generally moves at a slower pace with controlled movements and stretches that align with the breath. You can expect an emphasis on simplicity, repetition, and ease of movement
Check the HHCC calendar to make a reservation. Contact Suzanne Dismukes at 865 256 8903 with any questions or concerns
*No yoga, on November 26th & 28th and on December 31st
FITNESSCENTERKEYFOBS
Free | Replacementfobsare$25
TURKEY TROT
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28 | 8:00am Free
Kick-off Thanksgiving, with our Turkey Trot - 5K Run & 1 mile Fun Run! Meet outside the Golf Shop for a warm-up and quick directions. The 5K will be mapped out on the Back-9, cart path only!
*All ages welcome!
WINTER SOLSTICE YOGA
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20 | 6:00-8:00pm
$12 per person
DRESS: comfortable & warm clothes - think “cozy casual”
BRING: your mat, blocks, straps, blankets, pillows, eye masks, thick socks and a bolster (or two) if you have them
SOCIAL HOUR: 6:00-6:45pm in the HHCC Ballroom
Contact Suzanne Dismukes at 865 256 8903 with any questions or concerns
KIDS CLUB
MESSAGE FROM OUR ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR
This is my favorite time of the year! Thank you all for your continued participation and support here at HHCC. A huge thank you as well to everyone who donated to the Food Drive this fall; we received over 200 food items!
As we wrap up 2024, join us for events from Movie Night in the Ballroom to Santa Breakfast to our famous Adult Gingerbread House Night! Keep an eye out for more Drop-in Plays during the upcoming Holiday school breaks and for pop-up events.
The Activities team looks forward to seeing everyone at the Club over the next couple of months!
Karlissa Kertchaval, Activities Director
DROP-IN PLAY
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS | 9:00am-12:00pm
Ages: 3-6
$15
Drop-in play will be available in the Kids Club. This will be an open play day with crafts, activities, and games. Kids must be registered at least 24 hours in advance of the Drop-in day, due to staffing. Lunch can be ordered from the Donald Ross Dining Room or kids can also bring a packed lunch from home.
*Snacks included Children must be bathroom independent
MOVIE NIGHT IN THE BALLROOM
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 | 6:30pm Free
Come out for a cozy movie nigh in the ballroom with your friends and family in the featuring a 20foot movie screen Blankets and sleeping bags are welcomed!
The food menu will be released at a later date!
KNO: PIE NIGHT
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 | 5:00-8:00pm
Ages: 6-12
$30
Our Young Chefs will have the chance to create their very own personalized pizzas, and apple pie for dessert Choose from a variety of toppings and sauces We’ll provide all the ingredients, along with guidance on how to craft the perfect pies Don’t miss this tasty night of fun!
*Chef hat, and apron included to take home.
DROP-INPLAY:ELECTIONDAY
FRIDAY,NOVEMBER5 | 9:00am-3:00pm
Ages:5-12
$25
The Kid’s Club will be open for drop-in play for Election Day. This will be an open play day with crafts, activities, and games Kids must be registered at least 24-hours in advance of the Drop-inday,duetostaffing
Lunch can be ordered from the Donald Ross Dining Room or kidscanalsobringapackedlunchfromhome
KNO: SANTA’S WORKSHOP
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 | 5:00-8:00pm
Ages: 5-12
$30
Looking for Santa’s helpers! Join us in the Kid’s Club to build your own snow globe, decorate cookies, and design ornaments to hang on your tree as we wait for Santa’s arrival!
*Dinner and snacks included.
KIDS DAY OUT
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20 | 2:00-6:00pm
Ages: 5-12
$20
School is out early! Finish up your last-minute shopping while we prepare for Santa’s arrival in the Kid’s Club We’ll have crafts, a classic Christmas movie, and hot chocolate to enjoy!
*Dinner and snacks included
BREWS & BBQ ~ Member Social
HHCC MEMBER TRIP TO SCOTLAND
A group from Holston Hill CC traveled to play golf in Scotland in August! The trip organized by Brian Donaldson, was 11 consecutive rounds playing: Prestwick St. Nicholas, Dundonald, Glasgow Gailes, Western Gailes, Gullane No. 2, North Berwick, and Dunbar. The trip ended in St Andrews, playing: Elie, Dumbarnie, the Jubilee and New
Other than many fabulous rounds of golf, the group had a wonderful dinner with drinks, jokes, and more drinks, held in the New Clubhouse along the 18th fairway of the Old Course The dinner was graciously hosted by New Club Captain, Andy White, and past Captains, Graham Dalton and Ronnie Dinnie. The group survived the long evening without an incident
The trip included Holston Hills CC members: Paul Gary, Bruce Hill, Ray Kielarowski, Jody Rood, Mac Stalcup, John Stiles, and current TGA President, Kevin Teeters.
Sunset in St Andrews overlooking 18th fairway from the New Clubhouse
The infamous North Berwick 13th hole known as the Pit
The Elie par 3 third, with the town in the left background
Dumbarnie
Road Hole 17, at St Andrews
Some Favorite Pictures from the trip
Dunbar GC, 7th hole
KidsClub:Drop-InPlayElectionDay!
KidsClub:Drop-InPlay
GOLF: HHCCFour-BallChampionship
KidsClub:Drop-InPlay
Fitness:FUNctionalTraining
F&B:BirthdayNight
Fitness:FUNctionalTraining
F&B:BirthdayNight
KidsClub:Drop-InPlay
Fitness:FUNctionalTraining
F&B:WinePairingDinner
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GOOD NEWS
SHARING GOOD NEWS
For members and staff, Holston Hills Country Club wants to share your good news with everyone. Have you won an award? Or has someone in your family won an award? Did you get a Hole in one? Welcome a new baby? Say your “I do’s”? Send your good news to Djenkins@holstonhills.com. Please include a high resolution photo when possible and a short write-up about your good news.
Brian Donaldson Hole 8, with a 8 iron from 122
Congratulations, Isabella Coughlin! CAK Golf Team, TSSAA Sate Champions, Division II, Class A Isabella finished 3rd overall!
Congratulations, to Mr. & Mrs. Doty! September, 2024
Congratulations, to Mr. & Mrs. Hanson! October, 2024
CongratulationsJoeyBatuello!
Proud parents, Andrew & Sophie King September, 2024
Joey will finally be able to join his wife Emily in North Carolina after landing the Assistant Golf Professional position at CC at Wakefield Plantation in Raleigh, NC Wakefield is a McConnell Golf property so we are thrilled Joey is able to remain in the family
We will miss Joey greatly at Holston Hills Country Club We have watched him mature over the last 8 years as a part of our Holston Hills family Joey has excelled in Tournament Operations and was named the 2021 TNPGA Assistant Golf Professional of the Year
Joey is also best known for his massive contributions to Folds of Honor, playing several golf marathons and raising well over $100,000 for that tremendous cause.
Joey’s last day at Holston Hills will be Sunday November 17, so please stop by the golf shop to say congratulations when you can
Welcome, Sloan Margaret King!
Welcome, Mae Russell McCreary! Proud parents, Dr Gentry & Jordan McCreary October, 2024
Holston Hills Country Club
5200 Holston Hills Rd.
Knoxville, TN 37914
COOKIES OF THE MONTH
MCCONNELL GOLF’S COOKIES OF THE MONTH
NOVEMBER
BROWNBUTTERCHOCOLATECHIPCOOKIES RECIPE
BY:IRISANDERSON,EXECUTIVE CHEFATTHERESERVEGOLF CLUB
View the recipe at https://bit.ly/nov-chocolate-chip
Ingredients:
2 cups of all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons of baking soda
3/4 cup of browned butter
1 cup brown sugar, light or dark
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
3 cups of assorted chocolate chips
Sea salt - optional
DECEMBER
WHITECHOCOLATE& CRANBERRYCOOKIESRECIPE
BY:KENRICHUNT,EXECUTIVE
CHEFATBROOKVALLEY COUNTRYCLUB
View the recipe at https://bit.ly/dec-chocolatecranberry
Ingredients:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
1 tablespoon brandy
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup white chocolate chips