La Vie
November & December 2021
Celebrate The Holidays The Royal Way!
A Message from the President Dear ROCC Members, Can you believe that the Holiday season is officially upon us? Where has the year gone! I hope everyone had the chance to attend our various fall events, including our Oktoberfest Membership Mixer. We had so many new faces join us and it was great to see all the new families that have become Members here at the Club and see them making new friends and memories. Our Membership sales are still going strong, and we can’t wait to continue to welcome new families into our Royal Oaks community! We’ve also extended our current Preview Program through January 30, 2022, so be sure to give our Membership team a call and find out all about the incentives and added bonus you can maximize on. I hope all of you were also able to attend our Halloween Party. We had such a great turnout and I enjoyed seeing so many creative costumes. As we wrap up Fall events and head straight into holiday mode, we have A LOT of exciting things happening at the Club. Our Bunker Renovation project is almost finished and I can’t say enough about how outstanding the bunkers look. If you haven’t had a chance to get out on the course to check them out, book a tee time and see what a difference they make. On top of finishing the Bunker Renovation, we are excited to announce the addition of the Club’s new Executive Chef, Olivier Burgos. He comes with a very extensive background that I know our members will be able to see and taste the creations he brings to the Club’s dining. As we look towards the end of 2021, I want to take the time to remind our Members to be sure to submit their vote by November 17th for our 2022 Board of Directors. We are looking forward to the turnout and appreciate our Members who have stepped up to run for such an important role here at the Club. We have also received many great applications for our committees for next year. Thank you to everyone who is willing and eager to participate! 2022 will be a great year, I’m sure of it! As always, we look forward to seeing you all at our upcoming holiday events! Sincerely, Dave McMahon Board of Directors, President
Dear Members,
WELCOME, CHEF!
We are pleased to report we have completed the search process for our new Executive Chef. We had a great response from the culinary community and after weeks of phone interviews and multiple in person interviews, we narrowed the field to three finalists. A committee of members was assembled to serve as the panel for the menu tasting and final interviews with our top three candidates. The Executive Chef Search Committee was composed of five Members and two staff members and they were: Tom Luby, Mark Clark, Karen Pitts, Rob Walsh and Patrick McCarthy. The candidates were also interviewed by our food and beverage team and then spent the day preparing for the menu tasting portion of the process. It was a rigorous exercise for all involved, however, at the end of the day, we had a very clear decision. We are pleased to introduce our new Executive Chef, Chef Olivier Burgos, CEC. Born and raised in Paris, France, Chef Olivier Burgos started in the kitchen of the prestigious 5-Star Hotel “Royal Monceau” next to the Les Champs-Élysées at the age of 15. His experience there gave him a passion for high-end cuisine and the quality products and food. As his career developed, he moved from restaurant to restaurant, Michelin Star Chef to Michelin Star Chef, within the Paris culinary scene. This progression was customary in Paris, done with the agreement of the chefs, to allow him to develop under multiple mentors and to inspire him to grow as a young chef to meet the highest standards of traditional French restaurants. By the age of 23, Chef Olivier had worked in six different 2-Star Michelin restaurants. He had also opened his first restaurant in Normandie. Olivier moved to England to run the kitchen of the prestigious restaurant and wine bar, La Capelle, on Denham Golf Course. The position was for two different restaurants including both fine dining with French cuisine and another for traditional pub fare. While on a vacation in Singapore, Olivier decided that to truly grow as a chef and a person, he needed to travel and experience other cultures. His decision triggered a culinary travel experience that sent him on his own Eastern pilgrimage, traveling to Hong-Kong, Ubud (Bali), Malay (Malaysia), Singapore, Shanghai, Bangkok (Thailand). He worked in each country as a cook. It was both an adventure and an eye-opening experience.
Olivier was later appointed as Executive Chef for “Loose Box” in Australia which was considered to be famous in the international culinary world and was owned by Alain Fabregues MOF. With Chef Oliver at the helm of Loose Box, it was awarded a 2-Star Michelin rating. After seven years, Chef Olivier left Loose Box and opened a fine dining restaurant named Champagne in the city of the Gold Coast, Australia. He implemented his artisan vision, developed through decades of work in France, Asia, and Australia. Champagne was awarded the best French Restaurant multiple times. Olivier traveled to the US for the first time and his travels convinced him to make the move to experience the American way of life. Since 2017, he has been at The Culinary Institute Lenotre here in Houston. He was initially in charge of managing and cooking for the on-site restaurant or bistro. He was soon promoted to Head Chef and Program Director of the Culinary Arts department. Lenotre has been rated the “Best Culinary College” in the United States for three straight years. While Chef Olivier has mastered cuisine from around the world, he is most looking forward to providing members with their favorite dishes and improving the menu offerings. He is thrilled to be joining the Royal Oaks team and is eager to get to know the membership. On a personal note, Chef Olivier is a proud father of four adult children. He and his wife, Skye, a native to Australia, now call Houston home and are happy to be placing down roots in Texas. Chef Olivier will be onboard starting December 6. Welcome Chef Olivier!
CLUB CONTACTS General Questions/Club Reservations: Concierge 281-899-3200 | concierge@royaloakscc.com
Membership:
Membership Director - Meghan Smith 281-899-3207 | msmith@royaloakscc.com Membership Assistant - Lizz Barber 281-272-6665 | lbarber@royaloakscc.com Member Statement/Accounts Receivable 281-899-3253 | ar@royaloakscc.com
Dining:
Clubhouse Manager - Gregory Constantinou gconstantinou@royaloakscc.com Pick-Up/To-Go Orders The Bistro: 281-899-3230 The Turn: 281-899-3227
Events:
Catering & Events Director - Allyson Brown 281-899-3293 | abrown@royaloakscc.com Catering Coordinator - Lauren Davis 281-899-3290 | ldavis@royaloakscc.com
Welcome New Members November & December Andy & Colleen Gold Javier & Lisa Marcos Creighton & Lindsie Lemburg Tyler Xing Doris Thomas Eduardo Cue Mitchell Howard Nicolas Rojas & Paula Pedemonte Bob Smith Cole & Aubrey Paxson Bill & Meredith Coursey Scott Turner & Mia Coffey Fraser & Sydnee O’Connor Landon & Brenna Gabaldon Christopher & Ana Mayer Eric & Lauren Israel Doug & Maribel Wilson Robert Gondo & Jaewon Kang
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Front Desk 281-899-3250 | sportsclub@royaloakscc.com Fitness Director - Pam Owens 281-899-3236 | powens@royaloakscc.com Tennis Director - Peter Farrell 281-899-3219 | pfarrell@royaloakscc.com
Golf:
Golf Shop 281-899-3270 Head Golf Professional - James Brown 281-899-3205 | jbrown@royaloakscc.com Director of Instruction - Derek Hooper 281-899-3217 | dhooper@royaloakscc.com
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A MESSAGE FROM MEMBERSHIP Dearest Members, It was a challenging year, to say the least, but I am very excited about the future and the growth we are seeing again. Most specifically in the Young Professional category which will set up the Club for years to come. (5) of these are aging up to 40 in the next year adding to that Equity Golf Category as we continue to grow. Also, the Legacy category is starting to get some traction with current Member’s children coming of age to join on their own. The future is bright and you can feel the positive energy in all these new members as they get engaged in the club.
Membership engagement continues to be a key focus for the teams as we build on the sales momentum. We all look forward to seeing our around the club for all the holiday festivities and making memories with your friends and family. We are so happy that so many of you were able to manage the pandemic with your membership and we are excited to see where this next year takes us!
The Chart below shows year over year sales and we are already beating the average of both 2019 & 2020 as of October 1st and look forward to finishing out strong with 3 full months of sales left to tally. Here are some of the positive highlights I would like to share over this last year: • Usage is up in all departments which is a great sign!! • We had about 60 people come out for our Octoberfest Membership Mixer which we have decided will be a yearly event for tenured and new members! These mixers will be held (4) times a year with the next one scheduled for January 13th. • Our first Young Professional Brunch and golf was held on Halloween and had about 30 attendees with (4) groups heading out to golf after– They all raved about it and we look forward to continuing this format. Long standing Members were also able to partake in the Bloody Mary/Mimosa bar and remarked about the energy the Young Professional Members are bringing to the Club. • The Wednesdays After Work will pick back up in the Summer when we have more daylight and this was a great way for new and existing golf Members to meet each other in a relaxed setting. • New Residents to the neighborhood are receiving full welcome packets at their orientations and the new HOA President has been proactive in partnering with the club to maximize on the “Lifestyle Play,” of living in the community and being a member of the country club.
Membership Director - Meghan Smith msmith@royaloakscc.com
SHHHHH... The pace has picked up again and our ROCCLA All of that post advertising for our September 28th activities have increased as we begin to get back to our Movie Night by our adorable “nuns”, Mary Alice and Susan, along with Jan portraying Maria, paid normal routines. off. We had more than 40 mostly pajama clad ladies Our monthly Happy Hour on the last Wednesday of comfortably seated in arm chairs, complete with food each month is always a great opportunity to spend trays to be able to eat our salad, popcorn and a great time with friends both old and new as we sip on the variety of movie candy to choose from. Chef Eva monthly themed beverage and join in on the theme and her staff did an outstanding job at the salad bar. of the month. Always be sure to check on the Club Anything you could imagine putting into a salad was Calendar to see what activities you may want to join in. there to choose from. Chef Eva will be sorely missed If you’re not a member yet, we would love for you to as she leaves us to enjoy her family time. The specialty cocktail for the evening was a “Do-Re-Mi”. Sing A join us! Contact the club concierge for details. Long books were given to all attendees. A few of the In recent months, we’ve been able to add several other ladies stopped by early to decorate and help the staff activities as well. The Ladies only Bingo in September darken the windows to create an inviting atmosphere. was great fun made more interesting by Julie Gray’s The Executive Committee, knowing it would be very dark, brought their special light up reading glasses for clever catch phrases when calling out the numbers. an extra chuckle. Lunch Bunch on the third Monday of each month is a wonderful way to get to know each other in a more Julie Gray was so organized in planning “The Women intimate setting. Seven of us gathered at Shabu Zone of Glenwood” tour on October 12th. Sixteen of the on October 9th for an interesting way to dine by first ladies carpooled to historic Glenwood Cemetery on choosing your ingredients at the buffet and heating it Washington Ave. We were treated to an interesting in your own bowl at the table in your choice of broth insight by a member of Preservation Houston to some bases. ALICE Blue on West 19th is our next gathering of Houston’s leading women involved in women’s spot for Lunch Bunch. We sure to check the club suffrage to the early movies of our times. A delightful lunch followed just down the street at BB Lemon. calendar and join us. September’s Happy Hour was a Back to School Tailgate theme. Weather prevented us from being outdoors as planned but none of the 40 or so ladies seemed concerned. As they proudly represented their favorite sports team, lots of chatter filled the room. The themed cocktail was “The Birdie” It’s so convenient for many of the ladies who join in each month for Book Club on the last Thursday in the ladies locker room to come upstairs to join in the monthly Happy Hour. A large group gathered to discuss “The Four Winds” by Kristen Hannah. They will meet next on October 27th to discuss “The Last Thing He Told Me” by Laura Dave. Pop in to join in the discussion.
The events keep on going. A personal and Home Safety Class on October 13th was informative and helpful with lots of great ideas on keeping us safer in todays society. The MahJongg group has picked up with more joining in for the fun on Thursday afternoons. A few of the ladies play Mexican Train in the morning, sat for lunch and then join us at MahJongg. Both the Tuesday 10am and the first, third and fifth Friday 9:30am Bridge groups remain active.
LADIES ONLY Our Spooktacular Happy Hour is set for October 27th in the Fleur de Lis room. Remember to don your witch’s hat for that one. Our big even of the year is just around the corner. The Annual Member Luncheon and Meeting is on Tuesday, November 2nd. The vendor showcase opens at 10:320am and lunch is at 11:30 in the Versailles Room. A complimentary welcome drink and three course lunch will be served. You won’t want to miss out on this one. Please RSVP no later than October 29th. As always, be sure to check the Club Calendar to see what activities you may want to attend. Not a member yet? No problem. We always have a welcoming atmosphere and would love you to become a part of this active group of women. Contact the club concierge for more information or stop by at one of our events and introduce yourself !
KITCHEN NEWS
Hello Members,
We have certainly had an interesting and busy season in the kitchen! Our private event bookings have quickly increased, our member-focused events have grown considerably, and the Bistro kitchen has been humming along throughout the week. Change can be difficult, however, I could not be more proud of everyone on our team for how we have come together. We view this transition as an opportunity for growth and we are already seeing the benefits. Everyone has eagerly taken on more responsibility to ensure we are all striving to better the member experience in every way. From our team to your family we thank you for your ongoing support and encouragement. We’ve heard from many of you and your kind words have meant a great deal to us. We look forward to more great things ahead. I would personally like to assure our membership that our team is in great spirits and excited for the holiday season ahead of us. Our primary focus at the moment is to ensure consistency in all we do on a daily basis. We are working very hard to ensure that all we do is the same from one dining experience to the next. In addition, we have mapped out our schedule of activities for the remainder of the year and we can’t wait to provide you with a fantastic holiday season. We hope everyone has a very safe and healthy holiday season. Most importantly get ready for a lot of turkey and stuffing!!! To start you off on the right foot, I have included our simple yet helpful brine and turkey recipe to prepare a moist and delicious turkey for your Thanksgiving meal. Morgan Heneghan Executive Sous Chef
SOCIAL LIFE IN 2021 It’s the most wonderful time of the year! After the past couple of years we’ve had, I hope this year you have some fun celebrations planned with your friends and family! Our calendar is almost full, but if you are still looking for a date to host a holiday party, we do have a few spots available. As you know, the Club is decorated beautifully for the holiday season, and this year we are bringing in a fresh, new feel with shades of champagne, gold, cream, and accents of blue, which is sure to impress your guests. This new décor will also blend well with any holiday party, wedding, or other celebration hosted at the Club. If you plan to celebrate from home, we are offering our To-Go Catering Menus once again. These menus are currently being revamped by our amazing culinary team! All orders must be placed 72 hours in advance and are for pick-up only. If you are interested in this option, please give me a call and we can discuss your order in further detail.
Catering & Events Director - Allyson Brown abrown@royaloakscc.com
I know many members are wondering about the Annual Member Holiday Party, as well as the New Year’s Eve Gala, and these are both planned to take place in person this year! The Annual Member Holiday Party will be on Tuesday, December 7th, and more details are coming soon! The New Year’s Eve Gala will be on Friday, December 31st, and the theme this year is “Midnight in Monte Carlo.” Formal invitations will be sent in the coming weeks. We’re also bringing back a few of our new favorites from last year, such as our Ladies Holiday Tea, Gingerbread House Decorating, Family Christmas Dinner, and Golf Cart Caroling!
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UPCOMING EVENTS...
Save The Dates... Lynmar Wine Tasting November 21st
Thanksgiving Brunch November 25th
Breakfast With Santa December 4th
Nine, Wine & Dine December 5th
Annual Member Holiday Party December 7th
Ladies Holiday Tea December 12th
Family Christmas Dinner December 19th
Gingerbread House Decorating December 19th
Golft Cart Caroling December 21st
New Year’s Eve “Midnight in Monte Carlo” December 31st
PROTECT YOUR BACK
Throughout daily life, our backs already move into many positions in a wide variety of directions. Then Published in Lone Star Golf when we reach for something on the floor and injure July 2021 Edition for Texas Golf Association ourselves, we conclude that the movement caused the Despite industry efforts to explore safer swings and injury. Thus we move even less. I believe the takeaway fitness initiatives, too many golfers suffer from back is not to restrict movement or loads, but to add more injuries or chronic back pain. The sedentary lifestyle non-loaded movement and progressively build loads combined with over-exertion and high repetitive forces in a variety of angles and motions as the spine was designed to do. When you prioritize building capacity prove to be too much load for certain segments and strength in all ranges you are less likely to get of the spine on many players. injured in golf and in random daily motions. And by contrast treating your back as if it’s fragile or over-protecting your back by always remaining in “neutral posture” can make you weaker and even more vulnerable to injuries. So what is a golfer to do? In my opinion, we are missing the mark on back health due to a lack of knowledge about what humans need. The over focus on remaining in neutral posture throughout the day combined with the lack of daily, intentional spine movement and the lack of safe, progressive loading contribute to a weaker core that can’t bear the load of repetitive powerful swings. Back pain is a powerful motivator and should be diagnosed and treated by medical. My goal in this article; however, is to reach golfers before your back becomes a limiting factor. So by using good logic and training principles, we can protect the back.
Fitness Director - Pam Owens powens@royaloakscc.com
Let’s look at these 4 facts; 1. The spine is designed to move in many directions including flexion, extension, lateral bending and rotation 2. Many golfers are sedentary throughout the days/week except when playing golf 3. Spines (just like all joints) have a limited capacity for load and forces 4. Spines (just like all joints) are able to build more capacity with progressive overloading.
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EXERCISES TO TRY AT HOME Segmented Cat/Cow Begin in all fours or quadruped position with knees under hips and wrists under shoulders. Begin by tucking the tailbone under to flex the lowest part of the lumbar spine, then gradually flex each segment moving up through the thoracic spine and cervical spine. In this flexed-spine position your anterior core will be “short” and posterior core will be “long” or open. Then begin to lift the tailbone and extend the lower back continuing to extend to the upper back and neck to make the back “short” and the front of your trunk “long.” Focus on contracting the shortening side while stretching the opening side of the spine. Perform 2 or more repetitions daily.
Core-Loaded Dead Bugs This higher-tension version of dead bugs, a move I learned from Jon Rahm’s workout, builds the anterior core which can protect the lumbar spine from over-arching and losing posture. Begin on your back with both legs in the air and position your low back down into the floor. Press your club across your thighs while simultaneously pushing your legs into the club. Alternate sliding each leg out and back and maintain your core brace with as much pressure as possible. If you notice your back lifting up then elevate your hips with a towel to keep your legs above your hips. If you still have difficulty with core stability keep one foot on the ground and do leg slides without the club.
LEG DAY Thursday, Nov 25 8 - 8:45 am CYCLE 8:55 - 9:40 am CSI 9:45 - 10:45 am YOGA
Huff & Puff After the Stuff!
Friday ATES PIL T MA am 0 8 - 8:5 ES SCL MU am 00 9 - 10: BA ZUM am 05 10:10 - 11:
Saturday 8 - 8:50 am POWER CYCLE 9 - 9:50 am CSI 10 - 11 am YOGA 11:10 - 12:10 pm YOGA
All levels welcome!
DON’T FORGET... Join us for our Annual LEG DAY! Don’t miss out on a chance to huff & puff after the stuff on Thanksgiving!
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WHAT’S UP IN TENNIS?
WHAT IS PICKLEBALL? What is pickleball? How do you dink?
Why do you need to stay out of the kitchen? If you want to play one of the fastest growing sports in the US and Canada then you want to learn these skills! What has made pickleball so popular? It’s a fun and social game played as doubles or singles and is enjoyed by people of all ages.
Royal Oaks has eight pickleball courts played on retrofitted tennis courts. The paddle is similar to a ping pong paddle but larger, and the ball is similar to a whiffle ball. The Sport’s Club has a few paddles and balls for members to check out. For safety and club requirements, you do need proper tennis court shoes to play.
The best way to learn the sport is to take lessons with one of our tennis/ pickleball instructors. Contact head tennis coach Peter Ferrell at 832-722-8030 pferrell@ Royal Oaks Country Club member Susan Nelsen says, royaloakscc.com, Assistant coach Nealie Kaplan at “I am completely addicted to PB, not only for the fun 781-864-9659 nkaplan@royaloakscc.com or Assistant of playing but also the camaraderie with other players. coach Adam Ewing at 281-389-3846 aewing@ Almost nothing takes precedence over game days”. royaloakscc.com The sport, created in 1965, was named after the dog of one of the three dads who created the game for their bored kids. It combines the techniques of tennis, badminton, and ping pong.
Once you learn the basic rules and techniques, come join the many players for open social play on Monday and Thursday beginning at 5:30 pm and Sunday at 9:00 am. Not sure you’re ready to join the regular players? Then book a court with friends, go practice and most important, have fun!
LONGING FOR WINTER WEATHER... We will be focusing on improving the drainage around the property by ensuring water does not hold on cart paths and basins are allowed to drain in a timely manner. Drainage improvements do not only center around the basins themselves but also the drainage It seems we have experienced some days lately that of the greens. Many greens continue to suffer from a more closely resemble those of early September than “collar dam” on their lower edges. “Collar dam” is the that of late October but with this warmer trend the buildup of soil where the green meets the fringe cut. turf has been allowed to maintain its summer growth Removal of this buildup is an ongoing process that habits a few weeks longer. The golf course is looking requires attention annually to maintain the positive great and in a fantastic position to enter into the winter surface drainage off of the green. months. We have a busy winter ahead of us and will complete The most notable project we have addressed this year is as many different projects as possible before the spring the bunker renovation around the course. This project mowing season begins again. I look forward to seeing has been long overdue but very welcomed and we have you out there and feel free to ask about our progress already started to experience the benefits of having any time! improved drainage, liner and sand in the bunkers. The bunkers have performed extremely well in the rainfalls we have received so far and require minimal manhours to return them to playable condition compared to what we have been plagued with in the past. We are excited to take advantage of this savings and tackle some of the winter projects that we develop throughout the year. Last year this article was written at nearly the same time as the first real cold front of the year. As I sit here today, I long for that coming cold front this year which seems to be more elusive than ever.
Golf Course Superintendent - Cody Alexander calexander@royaloakscc.com
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HOW DID YOU PLAY IN 2021? The end of the 2021 season is just around the corner, and this year we returned to something closer to normal on the golf course. I hope you were able to find time this year to play more golf and that you will be looking back on your golf year as one full of memorable rounds, with fun people, on amazing courses and many rounds of low scores.
Registration will Open for 2022 Winter Operation 36 Program late November 2021. Classes for Juniors, Ladies and Men will begin at the end of January.
Our Operation 36 program continues to be very popular it is always wonderful to see so many students from the program, on the range and putting green each day working on their game. Winter 2022 will mark the start of our fifth year of this program and it has been extremely well supported Sometimes I have members who are unfamiliar with the with over 1,300 players having joined a class to become program, ask if this program is right for them. They part our OP36. question whether their skills are beyond these classes. The reality is that everyone can improve their scoring Dates, pricing and program packages will be emailed by learning the skills delivered through Operation 36. to the membership in late November 2021, and will We have had players with an index as low as scratch as also be available on the ROCC website at that time. well as several single figure index players join us, with them seeing their scoring improve due to the added The 2022 Winter Semester will begin at the end of attention to their short game and course management January and registration will be done by emailing skills. Director of Instruction, Derek Hooper at With the new year just around the corner, I am sure you are thinking back over your golf experiences during 2021. I hope you are looking back fondly and remembering many memorable moments of great shots and low scores. If you are looking for a way to continue that great play or make a change to your current skills, in a fun and inviting environment, then I hope you will consider becoming part of our Operation 36 Community in 2022.
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Director of Instruction - Derek Hooper dhooper@royaloakscc.com
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HOLIDAY GOLF HAPPENINGS It is hard to believe that 2021 is almost gone. It seems as we just received notice that a pandemic, in March 2020, is altering our daily lives and normalcy is so far in the distance that we are not sure when we will get back.
Operation 36 continues to be one of the most successful instructional programs here at the Club. As we are completing another Semester, please plan early for the 2022 Operation 36 schedule as classes fill-up quickly. Also, do not let your golf game go into hibernation during the cooler months, keep your game in top shape. The Holiday Season is beginning, and the Golf Staff Contact the Instructional Staff to help you improve would like to take this opportunity to say Thank You your golf games, find more fairways, hit more greens to ALL of our Members and their Guests for your and make more putts…book your lesson today. continued support and patience during all we have been through. Please remember to visit the website for the upcoming events around the Club and upcoming MGA and WGA We have transitioned from walkers and single cart tournaments. riders to a bunker renovation project. The project is nearing completion mid-November and we all look forward to the new look of our course and more playability. We are nearing the completion of our MGA and WGA tournaments as they have been rescheduled and squeezed into fewer months this year and we want to Congratulate all of our winners and thank everyone for participating throughout this year. Later in November the full schedule for 2022 will be finalized and release so be on the lookout for another calendar full of fun and competitive events. It is that time of year that we all enjoy traveling and visiting family, remember to also invite family and friends out to the Club for a round of golf or to participate in some of the other many activities that are scheduled for the Holidays. And as always, please travel safe! Please visit the website to view all upcoming activities at the Club. Remember to mark your calendar for the Golf Shop Balloon Sale scheduled for Saturday, December 4th. Come early, get the perfect gift, and pop a balloon for major savings.
Head Golf Professional - James D. Brown jbrown@royaloakscc.com
HOLIDAY SEASON IS HERE! Happy Holidays!! Where has the year gone?! I feel like we were so busy wishing away 2020 and all the craziness is brought that 2021 came and went in the blink of an eye. Being a new mom, the importance of celebrating every milestone and life event has become so important to me, so I’m trying to make the rest of the year count and I challenge all of our members to do the same! While the year is coming to an end, there is still time to make lasting memories here at the Club! What is a memory you cherish from this year at the Club? Was it attending one of our wine dinners with greast friends, or seeing your kids all dressed up at our Halloween Party? Whatever moment you hold dear, we hope that we could make your year a great a memorable one!
Communications Manager - Hannah Vines hvines@royaloakscc.com
SHARE YOUR MOMENTS WITH US! Share life milestone’s with us! Birth announcements, engagements, or even retirements. We want to celebrate with you! @RoyalOaksHTX
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Mission Statement
Royal Oaks Country Club provides an environment of enjoyment to all members and their families by offering exceptional golf, fitness, recreational sports, social and dining experiences.
Vision Statement
To be recognized as the private club of choice for Houston families by offering a convenient and relaxed lifestyle with superior amenities and facilities. -
Values
Members Members are our most important asset Membership is a privilege through a thoughtful selection process Amenities First class golf and recreational sports experience Remarkable social experiences promoted by members Employees Attract staff who are high performers and outstanding in their field Uphold fiscal responsibility through effective Club governance Community Promote fellowship in a welcoming social environment Adhere to the Golden Rule...treat others as you want to be treated
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