CORPUS CHRISTI COUNTRY CLUB
CLUBLIFE
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PARTY PEOPLE The annual Members Christmas Party was a lot of formal fun Please see photos on pages 6-8
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W W W .CCCOUN T R Y C L U B . C O M
2/General Manager's Letter
Members: We’ve had a very good holiday season. I wanted to celebrate our Employee of the Year, Raul Irujo. Raul is our House Maintenance Director and does an incredible job keeping the club running and everything in working order. He does so much behind-thescenes work that he truly deserves the award. We presented it to him at the Employee Appreciation Party Monday, December 11th. We have so many great staff members and greatly appreciate all their efforts. We also paid out the Employee Christmas Fund yesterday, contributed to by the Members. Congratulations again to Raul and thank you to all of the staff who make Corpus Christi Country Club special.
Jerod Becton General Manager
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Congratulations!
Ruben Trevino
Jay Perkins
CCCC September Employee of the Month
CCCC October Employee of the Month
“Whenever you enter the kitchen Ruben will be one of the first people to greet you with a smile,” said Chef Harold Ramos. “He is always available to help and has proven to all what hard work and dedication amounts to. In a short period of time he has risen up the ranks to lead sauté cook.”
“Jay has been with us for more than two years now,” said Course Superintendent Seth Smith. “He quickly developed a passion for the golf course and presenting the best product for the members. Whenever you see Jay, he is quick to give you a smile and warm welcome to lighten up your day.”
4/Club Life
Congratulations! Ruby Alfaro Ten years of service “We congratulate Ruby for ten years of service,” said Carlos Mendez, Food & Beverage Supervisor. “Ruby shows great leadership skills, high energy, never hesitates to go above and beyond expectations. When you feel times are a bit rough, visit her at our Pub Bar, she’s a great listener and problem solver. We enjoy having her as a co-worker, friend and a mother figure for some of our younger staff. We thank her for all her hard work!
Catering to you/5
UPCOMING EVENTS
Members:
(page number where you can find more details about event listed after event name)
We had a great time setting a festive look and feel for the Member Christmas Party!
Dec. 17: Santa Brunch/page 10
Ida Maldonado, Private Events Director 361.991.2811x109 cateringsales @cccountryclub.com
6/Club Life
A jolly Member Christmas Party
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8/Club Life
Brunch with ... Dec. 17 ... 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Grand Salad Bar Chefs Garden Salad with Assorted Toppings & Dressings Pasta Salad + Shrimp Salad + Strawberries & Cream Spinach + Pine Nuts + Manchego + Balsamic Vinaigrette Mesclun + Green Apple + Almonds + Cheddar + Dijon Vinaigrette International Cheese Display Charcuterie Display Childre r a B Fruit Display n’s Buf st a f k a s fet t e Peanut ele Br Tortilla Soup m O r B utter & Marshm -orde n o t e d a llow Sa Ma Baco e y p ndwich s i r M C g i a n s i C u Grand Buffet o a rn Dog ast S Ham & f s k s e a o e t r a B t C h o e P e e Carved Prime Rib with se S Chicke styl n Tend liders Home ts & Gravy Au Jus & Horseradish Sauce French ers with Biscui Fries Roasted Salmon with Pecan & Scallion Cream Sweet Ending Supreme of Chicken with s Sunda Lemon & Artichokes e Bar Assort e dP Apricot Rice Pilaf & Mini ies, Cakes Desser Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes ts Maple Bacon Haricot Vert Vegetable Medley Prices: $46 adults/ages 13 & up, $43 seniors/65+, $18 kids/ages 5-12, no charge/4 & under RSVPs: Due Dec. 14 (email cateringasst@cccountryclub.com) & will be confirmed Dec. 15 You can also RSVP on our website. Find the Brunch on our calendar and follow steps. Cancellation policy: 50% if canceled after Dec. 14 or 100% charge if no show at brunch.
Cooking With
Chef Ramos/11
Coquito — Puerto Rican Eggnog Coquito (little coconut) is a holiday tradition in Puerto Rico. Similar to egg nog, but with sweet coconut & rum, this recipe is straightforward & delicious. It does not require eggs. It’s a holiday favorite in my family & hopefully it will be one in yours. Yields about 50 ounces.
INGREDIENTS 15-oz. can coconut cream 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk 12-oz. can evaporated milk 12-oz. white rum or to taste 1 tsp. coconut or vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg Ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon or cinnamon sticks for garnish
DIRECTIONS Combine all ingredients — minus the garnish — into a blender & process until smooth. Refrigerate & allow the flavors to develop for an hour or more. Serve chilled & garnish with the nutmeg or cinnamon. Keeps in refrigerator for at least 5 days.
EXECUTIVE CHEF/ HAROLD RAMOS
12/Lunch Specials/DEC. 19-23
TUE/MATAGORDA PEARL OYSTERS/$12/$23 ½-dozen or 1-dozen fresh-shucked oysters + Wakame vinegar
WED/GRILLED CHICKEN TORTA/$14 Grilled Chicken Breast + Shredded Lettuce + Avocado + Tomato + Chipotle Sour Cream + Toasted Gambino Roll
THU/BACON-WRAPPED SHRIMP/$18
3 Jumbo Gulf Shrimp + Orange Sambal Glaze + Grilled Pineapple
FRI/CLOSED FOR EVENT/ Back next week
SAT/HOT CHICKEN SANDWICH/$13 Crispy Chicken +Bacon Fat Hot Paste + Pickles + Lettuce + Tomato + Brioche Bun
Dinner Specials/DEC. 19-23/PG.13
TUE/ MOULE FRITES /$22 Steamed Mussels + Hand-Cut Fries + White Wine Parsley Butter
WED/AKAUSHI STRIP STEAK/$38 12-oz. Cut +Sweet Ancho Rub
THU/STUFFED CHICKEN/$22 10-oz. Supreme Chicken Breast+ Spanish Chorizo & Manchego Stuffing + Roast Chicken Demi-glace
FRI/CLOSED FOR EVENT/ Back next week
SAT/PRIME RIB & FRIED SHRIMP/$36 12-oz Slow Roasted Ribeye + 3 Jumbo Fried Gulf Shrimp + Au Jus + Horseradish + Choice of Two Sides
14/Golf
PGA Junior Golf League
Golf/15
16/Golf
Ladies Operation 36 Congratulations to Tracey Barre, shooting the low score of 33 on the day!
Above left, Tracey Barre, Kay Hoffman. Above right, Laura Hunt, Amy Clubb, Katharina Leopold.
Golf/17
Left: Meridith Carter.. Above: Jessica Cain and Brie Peterson.
18/Golf Tip of the Week
What to do with Abnormal Course Condition in bunker 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.
Golf Course UpdatE/25
SETH SMITH/ GROUNDS SUPERINTENDENT More Traqmatz was installed at the fairway exit of Hole #1 this past week. It will remain roped off to allow the sod to establish. Many other Traqmatz areas around the course have now established and the rope has been removed to allow for cart traffic.
26/Tennis
Action from Polar Bear Junior Tennis Tournament
Tennis/27
28/Tennis
Tennis/29
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.
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
DECEMBER Monday
Tuesday
“Every time we love, every time we give, it’s Christmas.” – Dale Evans
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday 1
Saturday 2
Sunday 3
Tennis & PIzza Playday
Gingerbread House Workshop
Surf & Turf
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6 9 a.m. WGA Play
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9
8 Members’ Christmas Party
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10
PXG Fit Day
Scotty Cameron Putter Trial
Happy Hour in the Pub
Polar Bear Junior Tennis Tournament
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Merry Christmas! Club closed
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17 XXIO Fit Day
9 a.m. WGA Play
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Santa Dinner
Titleist Fit Day
9 a.m. WGA Play
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Polar Bear Junior Tennis Tournament
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Brunch with Santa
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DePineda (club closed event)
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9 a.m. WGA Play
Check our calendar at cccountryclub.com for more details and to see future months
Christmas Eve Club Closed
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34/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/35 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.