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HILLS COUNTRY CLUB
SEPTEMBER I OCTOBER 2023
HOLSTON
SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER HOURS
DONALD ROSS DINING ROOM
Monday I Closed
OF OPERATION
Tuesday I 11:00am-5:00pm (bar open until 7:00pm)
Wednesday I 11:00am-8:00pm
Thursday I 11:00am-8:00pm
Friday I 11:00am-8:30pm
Saturday I 11:00am-7:00pm
Sunday I 11:00am-8:00pm
TURN SHACK
Monday I Closed
Tuesday - Friday I 7:30am-6:00pm
Saturday & Sunday I 7:30am-5:30pm
FITNESS CENTER
Monday I 5:00am-9:00pm (Key fob)
Tuesday - Sunday I 6:30am-9:00pm
KEY FOB HOURS Tuesday - Sunday, 5:00am-6:30am
GOLF SHOP, GOLF COURSE & PRACTICE FACILITY
Monday I Closed
Tuesday - Sunday
Golf Shop I 8:00am-6:00pm
Golf Course I 8:00am-7:00pm / (9/19-10/31) 8:30am-7:00pm
Practice Tees I (Sept) 8:00am-6:30pm / (Oct) 8:00am-6:00pm
POOL
Back-to-School Hours thru Labor Day
Monday I Closed
Tuesday I 4:00-7:00pm
Wednesday I 4:00-7:00pm
Thursday I 4:00-7:00pm
Friday I 4:00-7:00pm
Saturday I 11:00am-7:00pm
Sunday I 11:00am-7:00pm
*Adult only lap swimming: Tues -Sun I 7:00am-4:00pm
HHCC CONTACT PHONE NUMBERS
Clubhouse I 865.523.4119
Golf Shop I 865 525 0626
Accounting/Billing I 865 523 4119 x1233
Donald Ross Dining Room I 865.523.4119 x1234
Events I 865 523 4119 x1231
Membership I 865 523 4119 x 1211
Tennis I 865.523.4131
Swimming Pool I 865 253 7815
Course Maintenance I 865 523 7804
FEATURED ON THE COVER
Pictures from the HHCC Ladies Academy
Andrea Fisher, Mayra Clark, Dana O'Kelley & Carole Gary
Photos taken by: Taylor Watts
HOLSTON HILLS COUNTRY CLUB STAFF
Chris Dibble I cdibble@holstonhills com
General Manager & Director of Golf
Jim Disney I jimdisney@holstonhills com
Clubhouse Manager & Events
Dara Jenkins I djenkins@holstonhills.com
Membership & Communications Director
Ryan Blair I rblair@holstonhills com
Certified Golf Course Superintendent
Patrick Budniewski I pbudniewski@holstonhills com
Executive Chef
Danielle Haas I dhaas@holstonhills.com
Accounting & Administrative Manager
Cynthia Burrell I cburrell@holstonhills com
Asst Clubhouse Manager
Jacob Fuqua I jfuqua@holstonhills com
Tennis Director & Pool
Carrie Pittenger I activities@holstonhills com
Activities Director
Joey Batuello I jbatuello@holstonhills com
Assistant Golf Professional
Taylor Watts I trwatts@holstonhills.com
Assistant Golf Professional
Christian Melson I cmelson@holstonhills com
Assistant Golf Professional
Tom Seymour I tseymour@holstonhills com
Golf Operations IN THIS ISSUE THE TEE OFF PAGE 2
Your Club 2 Membership............................................................3 HHCC Buzz 4 Letter from Chef 5 Food & Beverage..................................................6 Monthly Happenings 7-8 Tee It Up 9-10 Club Championships........................................11 McConnell Golf News 12 Turk Talk................................................................13 Tennis 14 Fitness 15 Kids Club.........................................…..........….……...16 Photo Gallery 17-18 Monthly Calendars 19 Cookies of the Month........................................20
YOUR CLUB
MEMBERSHIP
"There is a time in the last few days of Summer when the ripeness of Autumn fills the air And time is quiet and mellow" Who am I kidding? Not in Knoxville, Tennessee, it's FOOTBALL time! You are wearing orange at least two days a week! With Rocky Top playing daily on the radio.It'strulythebesttimeoftheyear.Ontopoffootball,thereisstillalotofgolftobeplayedouthereatHolstonHillsCountryClub.
A big thankyou, to you the members, for all the member referrals! Over the past two months (July and August), we have welcomed 16 new members,totheHolstonHillsCountryClubandMcConnellGolffamilies AMAZING!
Just a friendly reminder, please don't forget to check the HHCC Weekly Happenings email that going out every Tuesday afternoon for upcoming events and important information for each department, as well as the Holston Hills website calendar It's a great way to stay connectedtotheclub Ifyouhaveanyquestionsand/orissuesmakingareservation,pleasedon'thesitatetoreachouttous!
~DaraJenkins,Membership&CommunicationsDirector
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:
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Alan&AlysGrissom,ResidentGolf
Alex&ErinGreen, ResidentGolf
Charles&AnnWall,ResidentGolf
JohnGoddard,NationalGolf
Jay&AshleyMoneyhun,ResidentGolf
ChrisKleiser&MarkZalesky,ResidentGolf
Ken&LunyHayes,NationalGolf
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Kevin & Chris McShay , Sport Members
Steve & Andrea Spears, Sport Members
Jake Duncan & Abigail Burleson , utive I Golf
Paul Michael & Jill Peeler , Sport Members
Joe & Emily Crozier , Sport Members
Ben Decker, National Golf
Mike & Rayanne Gregory , Resident Golf
Andrew & Laura Campbell, Sport Members
Jordan Steve Lee, National Golf
Scott & Beth Bell, McConnell Resident National Golf
HHCC buzz
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Been a minute.
Great day supporting the Patricia Neal Golf Classic! Finished 3rd and had an awesome time with our clients.
10 in a row! And this year, both Walshes are champions! Now back to playing on weekends and trying to stay cool
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Kayla Wilkinson
LETTER FROM CHEF
We are entering what is, I believe the best time of the year Football kicks-off, the weather gets cooler, the leaves start to change and the fall flavors of food are my absolute favorite! We have a busy upcoming two months planned here at the club, with events, new dinner specials and tasty cookies of the month It’s a great time to be here at Holston Hills Country Club!
Our annual Member Social might sound and be held at a different time of the year, then in years past, but we are excited to put a new spin on a member favorite. If you don’t already have reservations, join us on Sunday, September 3rd from 6:00-9:00pm, for a “Brews & BBQ” themed night. With LIVE music from the Tennessee Sheiks. We will be pouring local Knoxville Craft Beer including offerings from Next Level and Xul Brewing Co. One of the beers we were able to get is the 2022 World Beer Cup winning Juicy IPA, Rhymes Like Dimes. I believe, Knoxville has some of the best beers in the world and I’m excited about having the opportunity to share some with you.
Looking ahead to October, we will be offering our last Friday Night LIVE Music on the patio on October 6th We are also finalizing plans for a NEW event, called the Masquerade Ball, on Friday, October 20th It’s a sophisticated black-tie attire with a festive costume twist! Look for a menu posted towards the end of September
Keeping in the theme of our featured September event, this month’s recipe is a Stout BBQ Sauce. This sauce will go great on BBQ ribs, grilled chicken or a base for a flatbread ENJOY!
Patrick Budniewski, Executive Chef
StoutBBQSauce
INGREDIENTS:
1TBSPOliveOil(orneutralflavored oil)
6ozTomatoPaste
2TBSPAppleCiderVinegar
4Each(Minced)GarlicCloves
¼CupSoySauce
2TBSPWorcestershireSauce
2TSPSrirachaSauce
METHOD OF PREPARATION:
2 TSP Smoked Paprika
1/3 Cup Light Brown Sugar
2 TBSP (minced) Yellow Onion
1 Cup Stout (Guinness)
*If you don’t like stout try a Brown ale
1 TSP Granulated Onion
½ TSP Kosher salt
¼ TSP Ground Black Pepper
In a heavy bottomed, medium sized sauce pot heat the oil over medium-low heat
Add the onion and sweat to soften but not add color. After 3 min add garlic and stir and cook for 3 more minutes
Add remaining ingredients and bring to simmer, stirring frequently Once at a simmer cook until thickened, stirring occasionally. Should be about 10 min
Cool and store in refrigerator in air tight container for up to 7 days
SOMEDELICIOUSDISHESFROMSUMMER MixedBerryTart
SummerLobsterRavioli
*ServedasadinnerspecialonAugust11th
*ServedasthedessertattheHHCCMixedDoublesTennis ClubChampionshipdinner
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withShrimp,peas,asparagus,tomato,&onion inabasilcreamsauce
withaheavywhippingcream,
FOOD & BEVERAGE
HHCC19thHOLECOMINGSOON
The Food & Beverage team is working closely with the McConnell Golf corporate team to finalize all the plans We are excited to offer something new to our membership, watch for the GRAND OPENING date to be released later in September. As well as the hours of operations for the HHCC 19th Hole Below is a sample menu of what we are hoping to be able to offer, as well as drinks.
a Brews and BBQ theme With LIVE music on the patio by the Tennessee Sheiks band, featuring two local Knoxville Breweries: Next LevelandXulBrewingCo
Menu includes: Smoked and Grilled Baby Back Ribs, Chesapeake Style Beer Shrimp Action Station, Smoked BBQ Pork Walking Taco’s, Elote Style Street Corn and much more!
*Adultonlyevent!Reservationsrequired!
Hamburgers, Grilled Sausages, Potato Salad, Pasta Salad, Fresh Fruit Salad, Watermelon and Dessert.
*Reservationsareencouraged!
MEMBER DINNER
Calling all members that have a birthday in September or October, come have a complementary birthday dinner & dessert on us!
Simply make a reservation any time within your Birthday month and comment "It's my Birthday!"
We can't wait to celebrate with you!
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 & OCTOBER 18 | 6:30pm (start) $3/card
Bring the Family out for a FUN night at the club! BINGOreturns, get as many cards as you would like, and join us in 6 rounds of BINGO for your shot to win prizes!
*FullAll-daymenuisavailable!
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MONTHLY HAPPENINGS
HHCCLADIESNIGHT
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER13 | 6:30pm (start)
$20
Join other ladies from the club for a WINEsday in the Holston Room at 6:30 for a glass of wine and hors d'oeuvres Tennis options is available, starting at 5:00pm.
HHCC POOL CLOSING PARTY & THE DOG DAYS OFSUMMER
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 | 1:00-5:00pm
The pool is closing & we are going out with a BANG! Join us for poolside fun, an inflatable waterslide, games, and more as we celebrate the last day of the pool season for 2023! The dogs can come join us from 4:00-5:00pm for the last hour of TheDogDaysofSummer!
*PopsiclesforkidsandDogtreatsfordogs
FALLFESTIVAL&HALLOWEENHAYRIDE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 | 5:30-8:30 PM
$5
Dress in your Halloween best and join us for a costume contest, games, pumpkin decorating, crafts, sweet treats, and a hayride to trick or treat! The fall festival is $5 to participate in the booths, crafts, costume contest and the hayride!
*Trick-or-TreatingisFREE!
MEMBERMIXOLOGY
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 I 6:30-8:00pm
$45person/$80apair
Experience hands on mixology under the expertise of a guest bartender Spice up your home bartending skills by learning to craft three drinks using Angels Envy bourbon Indulge in food pairings in between pours while enjoying the company of other members. A perfect date night or outing with a friend!
*Adultonlyevent,childcareisavailablefor$10(perkid)
FRIDAYNIGHTLIVEMUSIC
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 I 5:30-8:00pm Free
Come out for our last of the season, Friday Night LIVE Music on the patio! Featuring local artist, ADAM T He is a solo acoustic singer that sings cover songs from the 70s, 80s, 90s & today! Check out his Facebook page at AdamT.
HHCCMASQUERADEBALL
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 | 6:30-9:30 PM
$70++or$525++(atable)
Join us for out first-ever Masquerade Ball! Don your most sophisticated black tie attire with a festive costume twist! See the full flyer on page 8.
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HHCC Kid
WinningTeam"KickingBass"&"SamtheBoat"won
LongestFloat!
Photos by: Carrie Pittenger
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LABOR DAY SHOTGUN
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 I 10:00am (shotgun)
$20 (optional event)
Sign-up for a FUN Labor Day event Make your own groups!
WINNERS for: Blind draw teams, Low Net, & Low Gross
HHCC COUPLES GOLF - GUEST NIGHT!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 I 5:30pm (shotgun)
$25 (per couple)
There's been a murder at the brand-new Holston Hills Country Club and it's up to you and your guests to figure out who done it! Dress in your best 1920's attire and play a fun 6-hole par three course with all the potential suspects to interrogate and find the murderer
Join us for live music by Haley Label on the patio after play!
NEXT ROUND CLUB TRADE-IN EVENT
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 I 10:00am-4:00pm
Get ready to turn those extra clubs you have lying around into credit for the pro shop, and finally get that new club, shirt, shoes, or anything else you've been eying up. Bring your old clubs in and let's get to shopping!
The team from Next Round is coming to HHCC to evaluate your equipment, and offer quotes on-site that will transfer to Shop Credit!
HHCC MEN'S ONE DAY MEMBER-GUEST
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
$225 (per team)
This event is a 27-hole Member-Guest played on September 22, with 3 different formats for each 9-holes Teams will be flighted by their combined low 12-month handicap indexes There will be breakfast before play, lunch during play, afternoon snack, and apps at the awards ceremony following play
*The event is limited to 40 teams, is currently FULL! With a waiting list
MEN'S SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8 (Rescheduled Dates)
$50
Format: 36-HoleStrokePlay
There will be two divisions: Championship and Regular Championship Division will play from the Orange Tees and determine the Senior Club Championship The Regular Division will be in flights
THE BIG ONE
THRUSDAY, OCTOBER 19 I 12:00pm
The grand finale of the Dogfight season open to those who have played in 8 or more Dogfights throughout the season!
HHCC Ladies Golf
HHCC LADIES 18 HOLE LEAGUE
APRIL - OCTOBER
$30 (annually)
The Holston Hills Ladies 18 Hole League, plays each Wednesday morning Contact Cindy Landon at cpdlandon@gmail com to sign-up!
Upcoming events for SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER:
September 6th - Big Orange Squeeze
September 20th - 18 Hole Ladies Member-Guest
October 25th - 18 Hole Ladies Trick or Treat Scramble
LADIES SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8
$20
The Red and Family tees will be available to play, but the Ladies Sr Club Champion will be low gross from the Red tees There will be gross and net divisions
HHCC Women’s Golf Academy 9-Hole Play Days
HHCC WOMEN'S GOLF ACADEMY
HHCC Women’s Golf Academy with Operation 36 is the fastest growing golfer development model being integrated in coaching programs around the world Students start close to the green and work their way to longer distances through the program The Academy is a fun way to improve your game, regardless of skill level, while connecting with fellow lady golfers
HHCC Women’s Golf Academy – FALL Semester
THURSDAYS I 10:00am-11:00am, 4:00-5:00pm & 5:00pm-6:00pm
September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 26 & November 2 & 9
Playing Events SUNDAY Afternoons
Tee Times Announced Week of Event
September 17, October 1 & 15, and November 5
$340 per semester
$35 drop in clinic / $15 drop in play day
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Photos by: Taylor Watts
"BEAUTIFUL SIGHT"
Photo by: Adair Allen, view from 17, across 16
HHCC Junior Golf HHCC Instructional Coaching
JUNIORCLUBCHAMPIONSHIP-NEWDATE!!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 I 2:00pm (Tee Times)
$15
Join us for the Junior Club Championship by testing your skills against your age division! 1-Hole, 3-Hole, 6-Hole and 9-Hole divisions will be based on participation in addition to the 18-Hole Championship division Those competing in the Championship division must not have entered their Freshman year of college and will walk
Register via the HHCC Calendar
HHCCJUNIORGOLFACADEMY
Join Assistant PGA Professional, Taylor Watts, for Wednesday afternoon or Saturday morning HHCC Junior Golf Academy classes!
The Junior Academy (ages 7 & up) is a fun way for juniors to improve their game, regardless of skill level, while connecting with fellow junior golfers on and off the course
The Future Birdies class is for ages 3-6. Coach Taylor uses the Birdie Basics curriculum A fun way for our future junior golfers to learn some basics golf rules & etiquette
Register via the HHCC Calendar. Please contact Taylor Watts at trwatts@holstonhills com with any questions *Open to all membership types!
HHCCJuniorGolfAcademy–FallSemester
$225persemesterFutureBirdies
$340persemesterJuniors
$35dropinclinic/$15dropinplayday
Future Birdies (ages 3-6) I 9:00-9:45am
Juniors (ages 7+) I 10:00-11:00am
SATURDAYS
WEDNESDAYS
August 19, 26, September 2, 16, 23, & October 7, 21, 28
Playing Events SUNDAY Afternoons
*Tee Times Announced Week of Event
August 20, September 17 & October 1, 15
Future Birdies (ages 3-6) I 4:00-4:45pm
Juniors (ages 7+) I 4:45-5:30pm
August 23, 30, September 6, 13, 20, 27, & October 4, 11
Playing Events SUNDAY Afternoons
*Tee Times Announced Week of Event
August 20 September 17 & Oct b 1 15
PRIVATEINSTRUCTION
Sharpen your skills this fall by purchasing a Fall Lesson Package with Assistant PGA Professionals Christian Melson or Taylor Watts
Available for purchase September 1 – October 31, 2023, with a one-year expiration
Email Christian at cmelson@holstonhills.com or Taylor at trwatts@holstonhills com to commit to improving today!
FallLessonPackage
3 LESSON PACKAGE $225 ($30 discount) 0 discount) 35 discount)
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HHCC Junior Golf Academy
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C F & TENNIS
2023 Holston Hills Country Club Ladies Club Champion, Melissa Walsh! Making this number 10 in a row for Melissa!
Congratulations to Lauren Huston & Michael Johnson!
Paul Michael Peeler HHCC Men's Tennis Club Champion THE TEE OFF PAGE 11
Lauren Huston HHCC Women's Tennis Club Champion
MEN'S CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP - Flight Winners
2023 Holston Hills Country Club Men's Club Champion, Matt Doty! Doty with back-to-back 67’s for a winning score of -10
Blue Tee #1 Flight Winner MIKE COFER
Blue Tee #2 Flight Winner NICK WALSH
White/Green Flight Winner MARK DONALDSON
HHCC TENNIS CLUB CHAMPIONS
SEPT 10th I Junior Golf Club Championship OCT 7th & 8th I Men's Senior Golf Club Championship OCT 8th I Ladies Senior Golf Club Championship OCT 21st & 22nd I Men's & Women's Tennis Doubles Club Championship UPCOMING
HHCC MIXED DOUBLE TENNIS CLUB CHAMPIONS
THE COUNTRY CLUB AT WAKEFIELD PLANTATION 2023 MCCONNELL GOLF SOLHEIM CUP CHAMPIONS
Congratulations to The Country Club at Wakefield Plantation on their come from behind victory in the 2023 Women's Solheim Cup! They entered the final round trailing Treyburn Country Club by five points and played great to beat them by four points with The Water's Edge Country Club finishing third. This is Wakefield's second Solheim Cup after winning this even
MCCONNELL GOLF, THE MAGAZINE
Hitting your mailbox soon, be on the lookout in early October for the Fall/Winter edition of McConnell Golf, The Magazine From continuing to celebrate McConnell Golf's 20th Anniversary, to recapping another Wyndham Championship, this edition is shaping up to include many interesting stories from across our portfolio of clubs
MCG RYDER CUP I NOVEMBER 16-18
Looking to defend their 2022 McConnell Golf Ryder Cup title, The Reserve Golf Club plays host to this year's event in Pawleys Island, South Carolina from November 16th through the 18th The inaugural McConnell Golf Ryder Cup event was played in 2008 at Musgrove Mill Golf Club between the four McConnell Golf clubs at that time Musgrove Mill, Raleigh Country Club, The Cardinal by Pete Dye, and Treyburn
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design, installation, and preparation every year
As much as I rake and repair bunkers on a daily basis, I can assure you that I, just like you, know they need a lot of work. My staff and I spend more time working in bunkers than we do in any other area of the course Heavy rains are the number one enemy as they will commonly wash and flood the bunkers erasing days of work in minutes A heavy rainstorm which washes the bunkers will also require multiple days for the staff to repair Repairing over one hundred bunkers is no easy task and very time-consuming. Currently we find ourselves with bunkers that are continuing to deteriorate, and we are starting to see more and more bunker faces collapse When this happens the sand slowly changes from the original bright white color to the brown colors you see today As silt and mud wash into the bunkers the sand also becomes contaminated This causes the sand to hold moisture longer and longer and greatly reduces the drainage capacity of the sand. As the faces erode, we are also forced to push more and more sand to the perimeter of the bunker causing the bunker floor to become very shallow in sand depth It is just a natural weathering process that happens over the years. The question we face now is how do we repair the bunkers? To better understand everything that is involved in a project of this magnitude we just need to look back to 2006 when we last rebuilt all the course bunkers
In 2006 all the course bunkers were rebuilt over a three-month prior in the months of May, June, and July This three-month long project was completed while keeping the course open for play by closing a couple holes each day when we were working. This was a large undertaking involving an outside contractor along with a course architect We worked 7 days a week during the project The project Architect was Bruce Hepner with Renaissance Design, Tom Doak’s Design company at the time Our contractor was McCurrach Golf Construction out of Jacksonville Florida All 103 bunkers were dug out and the faces were reshaped. New drain lines were installed, and new sod was laid around each bunker. At the time hard liners had yet to be introduced to the market and fabric liners were just becoming popular A liner is a material installed between the soil base of the bunker and the sand to help with drainage and prevent soil contamination of the sand Our bunkers were built as a basic hole in the ground with the sand added on top of the soil. For the sand we chose a very expensive sand for the time, SP-55 sand from Spruce Pine North Carolina. This sand was picked due to its angular make up giving it a high capability to pack extremely firmly It was also bright white with a very high percolation rate allowing for very fast drainage This sand is still the sand that Augusta National uses in their bunkers and is made by crushing felspar rock When completed the grass faces came all the way to bunker floors and the sand was deliberately designed to be perfectly flat in the bunkers. For years we had no issues with sand moving in the bunker floors or with any type of sand wash from rain events The total cost at the time was close to $750,000 spent on the project when it was all completed.
Our bunkers are now 17 years old and in need of complete renovation. We have been working on a project to renovate the course bunkers, but this is no easy process In today's market, with the cost of everything continuing to rise, we project the cost of the project to be in the $1 5 to $2 million dollar range to fully renovate the bunkers to today's players’ standards. I am not sure when we will be able to complete such a project, but I can assure you the subject is constantly discussed Over the past few years, the same type of bunker renovation projects have been completed at Raleigh CC, Old North State, Wakefield Plantation, Country Club of Asheville, Providence, Porters Neck, and the Cardinal Club There is no easy fix to properly repair our bunkers and I assure you my staff and I are doing all we can to maintain the bunkers daily. If you would like to learn more about a possible bunker project and some of the planning involved, you can look on the Clubs web page under the Superintendents Corner
RyanBlair,CGCSICourseSuperintendent
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MESSAGE FROM OUR TENNIS DIRECTOR...
Hello Holton Hills CC Members!
I want to start by saying what an awesome Summer we have had here on the courts at Holston Hills CC. We had a fantastic camp season, some great events, and a lot of new faces joining in our tennis group! I would like to give a special shout out to Paul Michael Peeler, and Lauren Huston These individuals came out and played some great tennis and were named our 2023 club champions. If you see them around the club, give them a congrats!
We had our first annual Breakfast at Wimbledon with everyone dressed in all white! The breakfast was tasty, the tennis play was fun and the champagne toast was definitely a bonus. I look forward to having it again next year.
Pizza With the Pro has been another great event. I love having the kids out for some fun tennis and lots of pizza. These will continue year-round!
Lastly, our Ladies' Nights on the courts have been well received. I have seen more and more faces at each event, and we are continuing to grow this program in the best way possible Of course the WINE might be the true reason why the ladies are coming out!
Fall is just around the corner! I look forward to a great Fall tennis season We have some upcoming events for September and October, that I hope I will see you on the courts! As always, if you have any questions or are looking to get into some clinics or lessons, please reach out to me. I am looking forward to a fantastic Fall, and I will see you all out on the courts!
Jacob Fuqua USPTA I Director of Tennis
Cell: 828 808 3122 I Tennis Shop: 865 523 4131
Email: jfuqua@holstonhills coms
SEPTEMBER
September 14th I 4:30-7:00pm I PIZZA with the PRO (ages: 5-12)
September 22nd - 24th I Asheville CC Ladies Weekend
OCTOBER
October 12th I 4:30-7:00pm I PIZZA with the PRO (ages: 5-12)
October 21st & 22nd I Men's & Women's Doubles Club Championships
October 29th I Try Tennis Day
October 31st I Halloween Costume Cardio
HHCCTENNIS-PIZZAWITHTHEPRO
THRUSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 & OCTOBER 12 | 4:30-7:00pm
Ages: 5-12
$30/Kid
Join Coach Jacob for some FUN on the courts, then relax courtside with a pizza dinner Join your friends and get to know your favorite Tennis Pro! *Includespizzadinnerandasportsdrink
HHCC Tennis Camp ~ Juniors&Tots
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Photos by: Carrie Pittenger
TENNIS
MEMBER TESTIMONIAL
We love when we are able to help our members ac their Fitness goals. We wanted to share a testimonial our personal Trainer, Jaz Gordon, who helped Mr & Jones be able to continue their active lifestyle during recent trip to Norway!
"We're not young but we've decided not to be old With Jaz's help we have continued to do active thing hike this trail in Norway for a 360 view of the fjord belo even better than that she helps us stay in shape to each day's challenges."
Jimmie and Debbie Jones
GROUPTRAININGwithJAZ
SEMI-PRIVATE: $40 (per person)
TRIO: $30 (per person)
Buddy pass group training focuses on total body workouts Workouts can be tailored to different aspects such as strength, endurance, or cardiovascular training. Workouts will include machine work, bands, dumbbells, and body weight exercises
Contact Jaz Gordon today to schedule your group training session with her. Call 865.237.1975 or email: Jazimeng1@gmail.com.
HHCCKIDSGROUPWORKOUT
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 | 5:00-6:00pm Ages: 5-12
$12/Kid
Join our very own personal trainer Jaz Gordon, ISSA as we have a special group workout dedicated to kids! Move your body, learn agility, and how to be a team player in this group workout class
HHCCYOGAWHEELCLASS
TUESDAYS I 6:00pm
$10 per class
Yoga Wheel Class is now official at HHCC! Explore all the wonderful ways to use this fascia-breaking tool for back pain, shoulder opening and an overall body workout The class is good for everyone whether you're new to yoga or have been practicing for years Students have commented on how great they felt after class, especially the next day, and how they noticed marked improvement in their golf swing!
*You can find several choices of yoga wheels on Amazon or Dick's Sporting Goods. The most important feature is that it has a 500 lb. weight limit so you can trust that it is super strong and sturdy Also, a 12" diameter seems to be the best size for most everyone We do use our blocks and straps as well so you'll want to bring them and your mat
HATHAYOGACLASS
THURSDAYS I 6:00-7:00pm & SATURDAYS I 10:00-11:00am
$10perclass
An introductory yoga class that is accessible to most people, this class follows an Iyenger-style format which is focused on form, detail, precision, and alignment
Suzanne teaches basic postures to help strengthen muscle and bone, improve balance and promote flexibility in the body. The 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 This is a foundational class that will help develop any beginner’s yoga practice while pose modifications can be instructed to create a more challenging practice for intermediate yogis Every class is different and we will sometimes explore intermediate poses when students are ready
If you have any other questions or concerns, feel free to contact Suzanne at 865-256-8903
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FITNESS
HHCC Yoga Wheel Class with Suzanne
Photos by: Suzanne Dismukes
KIDS
CLUB
I hope this message finds you and your little ones in great spirits! As we transition into the vibrant months of September and October, we're thrilled to bring you a delightful array of activities, learning experiences, and social moments in the Kids Club! This a fun-filled Fall you won’t want to miss!
As always, if you have any fun ideas you would like us to try, send me an email at activities@holstonhills com!
~ Carrie Pittenger, Activities Director
KNO:NERFNIGHT
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 I 5:00-8:30pm
Ages: 6-12
$35
Darts and Blasters are returning with a night that will be a BLAST! Join the activities staff for Nerf wars, dinner, dessert, and the movie The Great Muppet Caper
*Includes dinner and a dessert
**Time adjusted to accommodate Couples Golf
KNO:CAMPINGNIGHT
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 I 5:30-8:30pm
Ages: 4-10
$20
We are celebrating Fall with the best of the season, including Hot dogs, smores in a bag, DIY mini tents, and camping gear Weather permitting we will watch Brother Bear outside under the stars!
*Dinner, dessert, and craft included
KNO:DINONIGHT
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 | 5:00-8:30pm
Ages: 4-10
$25/ Kid
A night full of Dino dreams! We will start the night as paleontologists, using our skills to dig up Dino fossils and reassemble them into different types of dinosaurs We will then play some Dino games, learn some Dino facts, and eat some Dino nuggets while we watch "The Good Dinosaur "
*Dinner included
MESSAGE FROM OUR ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR THE TEE OFF
Greetings From the Kids Club!
PHOTO GALLERY
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HHCC Tennis ~ Breakfast at Wimbledon
Photos by: Jacob Fuqua
HHCC Kids Club ~ H20 Camp
Photos by: Carrie Pittenger
PHOTO GALLERY
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HHCC Fitness ~ Mom & Me Yoga
Photos by: Carrie Pittenger
HHCC Tennis Mixed Double Championship
Photos by: Jacob Fuqua
HHCC Solheim Cup Team played at Treyburn Country Club
Photos by: Joey Batuello
Holston Hills Country Club
5200 Holston Hills Rd.
Knoxville, TN 37914
SEPTEMBER
FRUIT&NUTCOOKIE RECIPE
BYGREGLYONS,EXECUTIVESOUS CHEFATWAKEFIELDCC
View the recipe at https://bit.ly/sept-fruitnut
Ingredients:
3/4 Cup Sugar
2 Eggs
1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter
2 Cups All-Purpose Flour, sifted
1/4 TSP Salt
COOKIES OF THE MONTH
1 TSP Baking Soda, dissolved in
1/4 Cup Warm Water
1 Cup Pecans or Walnuts, chopped lightly
1 Cup Candied Cherries, red and/or green, chopped
1 Cup Candied Pineapple, chopped
1/2 LB Raisins, regular or golden
1/2 TSP Cinnamon
1/4 TSP Cloves
Zested Lemon & Juice of 1/2
Lemon
2 TBSP Flour to dredge onto Fruit Shot Glass of Wine
OCTOBER
PUMPKINORANGE COOKIERECIPE
BYSEANO'NEILL,EXECUTIVE CHEFATTREYBURNCC
View the recipe at https://bit.ly/octpumpkinorange
Ingredients:
2 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour
1/2 TSP Baking Soda
1/2 TSP Salt
1 Cup Butter
1 Cup Granulated Sugar
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
1 Can 15oz Pumpkin
1 Large Egg
5 TBSP Orange Juice, divided
1 1/2 TSP Orange Zest, divided
1/2 Cup Almonds, chopped
1 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar, sifted