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Carol Blackmar etches name on Women’s Club Championship trophy again Please see story, photos, pages 16-19
Priest wins Women’s Senior title Please see story, photos, page 20
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2/General Manager's Letter Members: We have a fun scheduled this weekend with the annual Family Fall Fest, Member/Member tournament and Clay Court Challenge. We also have cooler weather and rain next week. Looking forward to all of our holiday events coming up. Please follow us on social media as well as Club Life for everything coming up over the next two months. Lots of exciting things happening at your Club.
Jerod Becton General Manager
Please connect with new social media Facebook: Please search for Corpus Christi CC (see photo below) and like or follow the page. LinkedIn: Please search for CC Country Club (smaller photo) and follow.
Family Fall Fest Saturday, Oct. 28, 4-7 p.m.
MAY WE PLEASE HAVE YOUR ATTENTION Here’s what’s open & closed day of our Family Fall Fest Jackson Hole, Men’s 19th, Ladies 19th open regular hours all day Pub & Grill will open at 11 a.m. and close at 2 p.m. for the Fall Festival
Food & fun for everyonE hayride, bounce houses, pumpkin painting, carnival-style games Adults/$30, 13 & older Kids/$22, 5-12 years old, four & younger, free please rsvp
4/Catering to you
UPCOMING EVENTS
Members:
(page number where you can find more details about event listed after event name)
What fun hosting a Spooky Movie Night Party! Behind the “wall of witches” were comfy places for guests to enjoy the movie (see page to right)!
Oct. 28: Family Fall Fest/page 3 Nov. 3: Surf & Turf/page 6 Nov. 10: Happy Hour in Pub/page 7 Thanksgiving-To-Go details/page 8 Nov. 23: Thanksgiving Brunch/ page 9 Nov. 26: Sunday Brunch/page 10 Dec. 10: Santa Dinner/page 12
Ida Maldonado, Private Events Director 361.991.2811x109 cateringsales @cccountryclub.com
Catering to you/5
SURF & TURF
Smoked Ham with Pineapple Chutney Fried Shrimp + Lemons + Tartar Sauce + Cocktail Sauce Sweet Potatoes Green Beans Chef’s Salad Bar Carrot Cake
Friday, Nov. 3 6 p.m. $32 per person Please call Grill for reservations.
Join us for ...
HAPPY HOUR IN THE PUB FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 5:30-7:30 P.M. Located in Pub & Pub Patio Complimentary Appetizer $2.50 Domestic Beer $3 House Wine $5 Specialty Cocktail
Thanksgiving To Go! More details to come, but to help with your planning, here are some key dates and info: Orders turned in no later than Friday, Nov. 17th by noon. Pick-up date Nov. 23rd. Orders will be ready for pick-up in Pub/Boardroom between 10 a.m. and noon. Orders for pick-up at other times must be received at least seven days in advance and may be picked-up during regular business hours.
Bar Breakfast melets
rder O Made-to-o acon Crispy B inks Sausage L otatoes O’ Brien P ntz Cheese Bli
Grand Salad Bar
Chefs Garden Salad with Assorted Toppings & Dressings Arugula + Melon with Prosciutto & Honey Gem Lettuce + Goat Cheese + Pomegranate + Beets Mixed Greens + Spanish Chorizo + Green Olives + Roasted Peppers + Manchego Grand Buffet Shrimp Salad Carvery: Strawberries & Cream Herb Roasted Turkey with Gravy & Cranberry Relish Waldorf Salad Bourbon Glazed Ham with Apple Chutney Spinach with Onions + Bacon & Egg Broiled Halibut with Lemon & Caper Sauce International Cheese Display Supreme of Chicken with Mushrooms & Leeks Charcuterie Display Mashed Potatoes Fruit Display Cornbread Stuffing Seafood Raw Bar Fall Squash Gratin Green Bean Casserole Roasted Brussel Sprouts & Root Vegetables
Buffet s ’ n e r d l Chi Sliders
ger Hambur ried Chicken hicken F Crispy C led Cheese Gril heese Mac & C s t Tater To
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Endi Assort ed Pies ngs & Past ries Sunda e Bar Assort ed Min i Desse rts
Thursday, Nov. 23, 11 a.m-2 p.m Prices: $46 adults/ages 13 & up, $43 seniors/65+, $18 kids/ages 5-12, no charge/4 & under RSVPs: Due Nov. 17 (email cateringasst@cccountryclub.com) & will be confirmed Nov. 21 Cancellation policy: 50% if canceled after Nov. 17 or 100% charge if no show at brunch.
Nov. 26
Sunday
Brunch
11 a.m.-2 p.m./regency room BREAKFAST BAR Made-to-order Omelets Crispy Bacon Breakfast Sausage Breakfast Potatoes
GRAND SALAD BAR
Chefs Garden Salad with Assorted Toppings & Dressings Pasta Salad, Shrimp Salad, Strawberries &Cream Baby Greens, Spiced Pear, Grapefruit, Champagne Vinaigrette Curry Turkey Salad with Grapes & Almonds Meat & Cheese Display Fruit Display Chicken Tortilla Soup
GRAND BUFFET Carved Cranberry Glazed Pork Loin Turkey Pot Pie Mushroom Rice Pilaf Maple Bacon Green Beans
CHILDREN’S BUFFET Mini Hot Dogs Chicken Bites Macaroni & Cheese
SWEET ENDINGS Assorted Treats From Chef Dawn
e h t e v a S s e t a D NOV. 30 GOLF PRO SHOP UGLY SWEATER PARTY
DEC. 3: GINGERBREAD HOUSE-BUILDING PARTY DEC. 7: MEMBERS CHRISTMAS PARTY DEC. 17: BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Santa Dinner SUNDAY/ DECEMBER 10TH / 5-8 P.M. Prices: $46 adults/ages 13 & up, $43 seniors/65+, $18 kids/ages 5-12, no charge/4 & under RSVPs: Due Dec. 6 (email cateringasst@cccountryclub.com) & will be confirmed Dec. 8 Cancellation policy: 50% if canceled after Dec. 6 or 100% charge if no show at brunch.
Cooking With
Chef Ramos/13
Basic turkey brine INGREDIENTS 4 gallons water 4 cups kosher salt 2 cups sugar 4 tbsp. mustard seed 5 tbsp. coriander seed 5 tbsp. black peppercorn 4 lemons sliced 3 oranges sliced 1 bunch of fresh thyme 1 bunch of fresh rosemary ½ bunch of fresh sage 1 cup peeled garlic cloves
DIRECTIONS Combine ingredients and bring to a boil to dissolve the salt and sugar. Cool the brine and totally submerge bird. Allow to sit overnight in the refrigerator. The next day remove from brine and rinse the bird. Place it on a rack and refrigerate uncovered for a day. The following day prepare the bird according to your recipe. No more salt is needed on the outside of turkey.
. EXECUTIVE CHEF/ HAROLD RAMOS
14/Lunch Specials/Oct. 31-NOV. 4
TUE/KOREAN PORK BELLY TACOS/$13 3 Tender Pork Belly Tacos + Gochujang Sauce. + Pear Slaw
WED/CRISPY SOFT SHELL CRAB SANDWICH/$20 Tempura Soft Shell Crab + Butter Lettuce + Tomato + Remoulade + Brioche Bun
THU/PHILLY CHEESE STEAK/$16 Shaved Ribeye + Sautéed Onions & Peppers + Provolone Cheese
FRI/GRILLED CHICKEN GRAIN BOWL/$15 6-oz. Chicken Breast + Quinoa + Feta Cheese + Kalamata Olives + Tomatoes + Shaved Red Onion + Pepperoncini + Mesclun
SAT/STUFFED POBLANO BURGER/$15 8-oz. Patty + Roasted Poblano + Cheddar + Brioche Bun
Dinner specials/OCT. 31-NOV.4/PG. 15
TUE/CRISPY SOFT SHELL CRAB/$45 2 Jumbo Soft Shell Crab + Petite Salad + Remoulade
WED/SPANISH CHORIZO & SAFFRON SOFRITO MUSSELS/$22 PEI Mussels + Chorizo Sofrito Broth + Grilled Sourdough
THU/GUAJILLO-RUBBED N.Y. AKAUSHI STRIP LOIN/$38 12-oz. Akaushi Strip Loin + Sweet Guajillo Rub
FRI/PRIME RIB & FRIED SHRIMP/$36 12-oz. Slow-Roasted Ribeye + 3 Jumbo Fried Gulf Shrimp + Au Jus + Horseradish + Choice of Two Sides
SAT/CRAB & CORN RISOTTO/$26 Jumbo Lump Crab + Sweet Summer Corn + Arborio Rice + Fresh Mint & Pine Nuts
16/Golf
Photo by Gerry Maingot
Golf/17 Blackmar returns after shoulder injury for first championship since 2011 Carol Blackmar returned from a months-long injury layoff to capture another WGA Women’s Club Championship with a pair of 4&2 wins Saturday and Sunday. Blackmar won 15 straight titles from 1997-2011 and now has added her Sweet Sixteenth a dozen years after her last title. Blackmar defeated Kristie Robson on Saturday and Alisa Kennedy on Sunday. Kennedy beat Suzanne Priest 5&3 Saturday to make it to the final against Blackmar. “It’s been a while since I played competitively and since I won the championship so it was exciting to win again. Just to be on the course after messing up my shoulder was pretty cool,” she said. Blackmar stood on the 16th tee box both days 3-up. On Sunday, she hit 3-wood off the tee, leaving her a 9-iron from
Please see next page
Pro Brent presents trophy to Carol Blackmar.
Continued from previous page
18/Golf
103 yards and dropped it 15 feet from the flag. Her two putt closed out the match. Blackmar got up early in her match with Kennedy, who won a hole to make it closer, but Blackmar got it back to 3up heading into #16. The day before, she pushed her drive on #16 to the right. She had to hit a punch shot because of trees. It got on the green, but came off to the left. “I had a pretty challenging chip, the pin was back center,” she said, adding the chip had to go up a ridge and over, settling 8 feet from the hole. She made the putt to close the match. “I was hitting the ball better against Kristie, but my short game failed me,” Please see next page
Carol Blackmar and Alisa Kennedy.
Carol Blackmar, left, Alisa Kennedy, right, tee off during Sunday’s final round.
Golf/19
In the Net Match, Paige Sciantarelli, right, defeated Pam Morin, 3 & 1.
In Sunday’s Consolation Match, Suzanne Priest, right, defeated Kristie Robson 1 up in 19 holes.
Continued from previous page through the weekend, she said, with the exception of Saturday’s chip on #16. “My short game and putting have always been a strength – it takes pressure off your approach shots – but it wasn’t the case this week,” Blackmar said. Blackmar said her husband Phil gave her some tips on the driving range before the tournament. “He’s such a good teacher,” she said of her husband, who captured five professional wins on the PGA and Champions tours. After her win, Blackmar said her husband told her, “now we can hit the short-game area and work on your chipping.” Blackmar is also happy to see the club’s WGA growing. “It’s nice to see women on the golf course, learning to play and feeling comfortable,” she said.
20/Golf
New member Suzanne Priest wins Women’s Senior title Three days after she won the Colsolation Match of the WGA Women’s Club Championship, Suzanne Priest won her first CCCC title, capturing the Women’s Senior Club Championship Wednesday. Priest, Paige Sciantarelli and Nancy Rubinstein battled strong winds during Tuesday’s first round and shot better scores on Wednesday. “The winds were lighter and we were hitting Suzanne Priest and championship trophy. the ball great,” Priest said. She finished the final hole on the final round splitting the fairway with a 250-yard drive, getting on the 18th green in regulation and two-putting for a par. “It was a great way to finish on a tricky hole,” she said. “Paige, Nancy and I really had a good time playing together. We encouraged each other,” Priest added. She’s only been a member a few months and was very excited to win her first Club title. Priest complimented Pros Brent and Kellsey and the WGA’s Alisa Kennedy and Carol Blackmar for “making it all happen.” From left, Nancy Rubinstein, Suzanne Priest, Paige Sciantarelli
Golf/21
Congratulations to Jeff Krams for Hole-In-One! Jeff recorded his second career ace, hitting a pitching wedge from 100 yards on #4. It was witnessed by David Krams.
22/Golf
Ladies Academy Operation 36 event Congratulations to Sara Longoria (33), Katharina Leopold (34) and Kay Hoffman (36) for graduating to the next yardage in the program.
From left: Laura Hunt, Katharina Leopold, Holly Thomas.
From left: Sara Longoria, Roxi Quintanilla, Brie Peterson.
Golf/23
Upper left, from left: Amy Clubb, Kay Hoffman, Jessica Cain. Upper right, from left: Penny Maingot, Gayle Neessen, Tracey Barre. At left: Scores
24/Golf
Junior Operation 36 Academy Congratulations to Ethan Goff (36), Annalise Ley (36), Eva Lucia Gonzales (35) on graduating to the next level! Players start at 25 yards from green, if they shoot 36 or less, they graduate to the next yardage ... 50, 100, 150, etc.
Golf/25
Two-person golf teams ... Member & prospective member $100 per player includes carts ... Includes tee gift & lunch complimentary water/gatorade/soda on course Limited to first 40 players ... Registration deadline: Nov. 1
After Golf: Heavy hors de oeuvres
A complimentary Tennis Clinic will be held for the spouse of the prospective member who’s playing golf. The Tennis Clinic will be held within the same time frame as the golf tournament.
Click here to sign up
Golf Tip of the Week/31
Using Linked-Divot or 3-Divot drill to get left for better contact BRENT BLACKBURN/GOLF PRO
Click to see this week's video
See archive of Brent's tips on our website Click here to go to the website page with recent weekly tips organized by Full Swing, Short Game and Miscellaneous.
34/Golf Course UpdatE
SETH SMITH/ GROUNDS SUPERINTENDENT More Traqmatz was installed at the fairway exit on hole #3. It will remain roped off to cart traffic for a couple of weeks to allow the grass to establish. The driving range tee was reopened for usage this morning after successful establishment of the overseed.
Tennis/35
Here's how to make online court reservations using our website or app Step 1: Login to the Club's website. You'll come to the member home page. Put your cursor on tennis and the drop-down menu will appear. Click on Tennis Reservations.
Step 3: Fill out the form, click on Make Reservation.
Step 2: Go to the day you want, find the court and time you want, then click on it.
On the app: Open our app, click on Tennis Reservations, find your date, court, fill out the info and click on Make Reservations. You'll get a notification on the app confirming your reservation.
Questions? Issues? Call the Tennis Shop at 361.991.7561.
JUNIOR
TENNIS & PIZZA PLAYDAY
JOIN YOUR FAVORITE PROS $15 PER JUNIOR PIZZA, COOKIES & JUICE BOXES
6 P.M. FRIDAY | OCT. 27 6 P.M. FRIDAY | DEC. 1
SIGN UP IN THE TENNIS SHOP TODAY!
Saturday, October 28 Open to first 8 men to register Starts at 9 a.m. Fee: $15 per player Includes drinks & “bragging rights”
Polar Bear
JUNIOR TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Boys & Girls Dec. 9-10
Play starts Saturday at 1 p.m Register by Dec. 6 at midnight
$20 each player each event Times available Online Dec. 8
How to sign up: www.stpta.topdoglive.com, create account and register for POLAR BEAR
SINGLES: 10, 12, 14, 16-18 DOUBLES: 14, 16-18 10 years & younger plays with green-dot ball Players limited to one singles & one doubles event.
Two sets with a match tie-breaker decides third set. No-Ad scoring
SUMMER
PICKLEBALL PROGRAMS PICKLEBALL 101 Mondays 7-8 p.m. Intro to Pickleball including rules, drills & matchplay Daily fee/$18 member/$23 guest OPEN PICKLEBALL MATCHPLAY Mondays 6-7 p.m. 1 hour of round robin matchplay Daily Fee $10 MEN'S BEER LEAGUE Tuesdays 7-8 p.m. 6-week social league including 2 beers and one hour of pickleball play Daily fee $15
2023
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Monday
Tuesday
"October was always the least dependable of months ... full of ghosts and shadows." — Joy Fielding
Wednesday
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Friday
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Driscoll
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James Ragan, Texas Legends Junior Tour
Surf & Turf
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James Ragan, Texas Legends Junior Tour
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9 a.m. WGA Play
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Oktoberfestthemed Happy Hour in the Pub
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USTA COMBO League Sectionals
Sunday Brunch
USTA COMBO League Sectionals
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9 a.m. WGA Play
Christus Spohn
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Women’s Club Championship
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WGA Women’s WGA Women’s Junior Pizza Senior Club Senior Club Tennis Playday Championship Championship
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Women’s Club Championship
29 Family Fall Fest
Fall Member-Member
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Check our calendar at cccountryclub.com for more details and to see future months
Men’s Clay Court Challenge
Fall Member-Member
“Don't wait until the fourth Thurs November, to sit with family and thanks. Make every day a day of T — Charmaine J. Forde
2023
NOVEMBER Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday 1
Thursday 2
Friday 3
Club Life Classic
9 a.m. WGA Play
Saturday
Sunday 5
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Texas Trophy
Surf & Turf
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Texas Trophy
Texas Trophy
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Happy Hour in the Pub
12 Hwy 77 Matches
Hwy 77 Matches
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9 a.m. WGA Play
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22 9 a.m. WGA Play
STPGA Junior Tour
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Thanksgiving Brunch
30 9 a.m. WGA Play
Golf Pro Shop Ugly Sweater Party
Check our calendar at cccountryclub.com for more details and to see future months
Sunday Brunch
44/Our Staff General Manager Jerod Becton O: ext. 102 C: 361.500.9053 Executive Assistant & Membership Director Ester Bregman O: ext. 104 C: 361.500.2011 Controller Sylvia Mendez ext. 105 Accounts Payable Jessica Gutierrez
www.cccountryclub.com 361.991.2811 Follow us on Social Media @CCCountryClub
Tennis Pro Gerry Maingot O: 361.991.7561 C: 361.815.5979
Golf Pro Brent Blackburn O: 361.991.7870 C: 361.500.9192
ext. 107
Course Superintendent Seth Smith
Food & Beverage Director Carlos Mendez O: ext. 103 C: 361.500.9127
O: 361.991.3634 C: 870.270.9963
Private Events Director Ida Maldonado O: ext. 109 C: 832.477.2150 Receptionist ext. 100
Hours of Operation/45 OFFICE
DRIVING RANGE
361.991.2811
Monday: Closed Tuesday-Saturday: 7 a.m. to dusk Sunday: 7 a.m. to *3 hours before dusk
Monday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: Closed
DINING 361.991.2811 EXT. 112
Monday: Closed Tuesday-Saturday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
*CLEAN PICK MUST BE DONE ON SUNDAY NIGHTS
JACKSON HOLE C: 361.500.9185
Monday: Closed Tuesday-Thursdayday: 10 a.m. to dusk Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 8 a.m. to dusk
GOLF SHOP 361.991.7870
Monday: Closed Tuesday-Friday: 7:30 a.m. Saturday & Sunday: 7 a.m. GOLF COURSE AND RANGE CLOSES AT DUSK.
GYM Monday: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
BURKE ROOM 361.991.2811 EXT. 125
Monday: Closed Tuesday-Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
TENNIS SHOP 361.991.7561
Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: Noon-5 p.m. COURT LIGHTS STAY ON UNTIL 10:30 P.M.