CORPUS CHRISTI COUNTRY CLUB
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Set your golf calendars! Dates set for 2024 golf season Please see page 16 for details
F E B RUARY 2, 20 2 4
W W W .CCCOUN T R Y C L U B . C O M
2/General Manager's Letter Members: What a great start to February, with great weather. Just a reminder ... the information requested at the Town Hall meeting is on the member home page you see when you log in to our website. Brent will officially receive his Golf Professional of the Year for South Texas on Monday in Austin. Congratulations again. Tonight we will host the Corpus Christi Tennis Association dinner honoring Ron Woods. Mr. Woods has done so much for the tennis community and the Club over the years. It’s a great week at your Club.
Jerod Becton General Manager
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Save The Dates/3
FEBRUARY
APRIL
2/11 Super Bowl To-Go
4/11 Wine tasting
2/13 Fat TuesdayMardi Gras
4/19-22 Burke Cup
2/14 Valentine's Dinner
MAY
MARCH 3/17 St. Patrick's Day Party
5/5 Cinco de Mayo
3/29 Good Friday Seafood Buffet 3/30 Easter Festival 3/31 Easter Sunday Brunch
5/12 Mother's Day Brunch 5/27 Memorial Day Pool Party
4/Save The Dates
JUNE
AUGUST 6/16 Father's Day Buffet
8/23 Loteria Mexican Bingo
SEPTEMBER JULY 7/4 Fourth of July Pool Party
9/1 Labor Day Pool Party 9/19 Sip & Smoke Whiskey Tasting & Cigars
Save The Dates/5
DECEMBER OCTOBER 10/11 Oktoberfest 10/26 Family Fall Fest
12/1 Gingerbread House Building Party 12/8 Dinner with Santa
NOVEMBER 11/28 Thanksgiving Brunch
12/12 Members' Christmas Party 12/15 Brunch with Santa BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE ... Every first Friday, Surf & Turf buffet Every second Friday, Happy Hour Social in the Pub Every third Sunday, Brunch
6/Catering to you
UPCOMING EVENTS
Members:
(page number where you can find more details about event listed after event name)
This small, classy, intimate dinner party is another example of how we can handle any size event.
Feb. 9: Valentine’s-themed Happy Hour in the Pub/page 8 Feb. 13: Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras in the Pub/page 9 Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day Dinner/page 10 Feb. 18: Sunday Brunch/page 11
Ida Maldonado, Private Events Director 361.991.2811x109 cateringsales @cccountryclub.com
SUPERTO-GOBOWL LVIII ORDERS READY FOR THE BIG GAME BUT NOT A BIG MESS? LET YOUR CLUB TAKE CARE OF THE FOOD! Place your orders with Alexis at 361.991.2811x108 by Wednesday, Feb. 7 at noon. Pick up will be Sunday, Feb. 11 between 2-4 p.m. in the Pub. Applicable tax & gratuity will be applied.
Bring your sweetie! Friday, Feb. 9 from 5-7 p.m. featuring libations like ...
ALSO: $2 domestic beer $3 classic margaritas $10 Glenlivet (Valen-tinis are $5) & Complimentary Apps
fat tuesday
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 5-7 P.M.
Located in Pub & Pub Patio Complimentary Appetizer $2.50 Domestic Beer $3 House Wine $5 Specialty Cocktail
Valentine’s Day
Dinner& Dancing
SPECIAL MENU AMUSE BOUCHE
$85 per person
FIRST COURSE
Reservations from 6:30-10 p.m.
SECOND COURSE
Gift for Ladies with dinner
Matagorda Pearl Oyster, Wakame & Ginger Mignonette
Ahi Tuna Tar Tar, Champagne Tomato Gelée, Shaved Fennel Akaushi Strip Steak Crispy Crab Croquette Fondant Potato Charred Cauliflower Puree Bone Marrow Herb Butter
DESSERT
Triple Chocolate Cake
Just want to dance & grab a drink? Join us at 8
There will be no substitutions to this menu.
RSVPs: Due Feb. 8 (email cateringasst@cccountryclub.com) & will be confirmed Feb. 9. You can also RSVP on our website. Find the dinner on our calendar and follow the steps. Cancellation policy: 50% if canceled after Feb. 8 or 100% charge if no show for event.
Sunday Brunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, February 18 in the Regency Room Prices: $35 adults/ages 13 & up, $30 for seniors 65+, $13 kids/ages 5-12, no charge/4 & under
Bar t s a f k Brea melets
order O o t e d Ma acon Crispy B inks eL Sausag tatoes st Po Breakfa
fet f u B s ’ n Childrecken Bites
Chi ots Tater T heese ni & C Macaro arshmallow aM Nutell dwiches San
Grand Salad Bar Chef’s Garden Salad with Assorted Toppings & Dressings Pasta Salad Shrimp Salad Strawberries & Cream Chicken & Pecan Salad Spinach + Chopped Egg + Almonds + Red Onion + Bacon Blue + Cheese Dressing Cheese & Charcuterie Board Fruit Display Tomato Soup
Grand Buffet gs n i d n E Sweet rts & Sweet Treats
Desse d e t r o Ass
Carved Prime Rib of Beef Grilled Mahi Mahi + Pineapple Salsa Cilantro Lime Rice Squash Medley
12/Lunch Specials/feb. 6-10
TUE/JUMBO SOFT SHELL CRAB SANDWICH /$23 Crispy Soft Shell Crab + Lettuce + Tomato + Pickle + Remoulade + Brioche Bun
WED/SHORT RIB GRILLED CHEESE/$17 Tender Short Rib + Caramelized Onions + Fontina Cheese + Sourdough Bread
THU/ITALIAN GRINDER/$14 Salami + Capicola + Pepperoni + Provolone + Shaved Lettuce + Tomato + VO + Hoagie Bun
FRI/ PATTY MELT/$12 Griddled 8-oz. Patty + Mushrooms + Onions + Jack Cheese + Steak Mayo + Brioche
SAT/GRILLED STEAK WRAP/$15 Steak + Sautéed Onions & Mushrooms + Mesclun Greens + Fried Onions + BBQ Sauce
Dinner Specials/FEB. 6-10/PG.13
TUE/CHILI LIME-SEARED DIVER SCALLOPS/$36 5 U10 Scallops + Salsa Vera Cruz + Cilantro Pesto
WED/CRAB & CORN RISOTTO/$32 Jumbo Lump Crab + Creamy Corn Risotto + Lemon Caper Brown Butter
THU/SHRIMP SCAMPI FETTICINE/$27 5 Gulf Shrimp + White Wine Scampi Sauce + Garlic Parsley Bread Crumbs + Fettucine
FRI/PRIME RIB & FRIED SHRIMP /$36 12-oz. Slow Roasted Ribeye + 3 Jumbo Fried Gulf Shrimp + Au Jus + Horseradish + Choice of Two Sides
SAT/MOULES FRITES/$22 PEI Mussels + Roasted Shallot & Garlic Broth + Hand-Cut Fries + Dijon Mayonnaise
14/Cooking With
Chef Ramos
Moules Frites...serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1 bag of frozen fries 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 4 tbsp. unsalted butter (2 oz.) 1 large shallot, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp. kosher salt 2 cups dry white wine 3 pounds mussels, frozen or fresh 2 tbsp. parsley, roughly chopped 2 lemons, juiced
DIRECTIONS Cook French fries according to package instructions. Combine mayonnaise & Dijon mustard & set aside. Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add shallots, garlic & kosher salt. Cook until softened & translucent, about 3 minutes. Add wine & bring to a simmer. Add mussels & stir to coat in aromatics. Cover pot & cook until mussels just begin to open, about 5 minutes. Taste cooking liquid & add lemon juice & salt as needed. Top mussels with parsley. Serve alongside French fries & Dijon mayonnaise dipping sauce.
EXECUTIVE CHEF/ HAROLD RAMOS
Golf Tip of the Week/15
Use this two-ball drill to keep from coming over the top 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.
22/Golf Course UpdatE
SETH SMITH/ GROUNDS SUPERINTENDENT
The grounds team was able to install drainage in three more areas this week: #2 fairway near the approach, # 5 fairway, and on #7 near the fairway entrance.
Saturday, February 17 Open to first 8 women to register Starts at 9:30 a.m. Fee: $15 per player Includes drinks & “bragging rights”
JUNIOR
TENNIS & PIZZA PLAYDAY
JOIN YOUR FAVORITE PROS $15 PER JUNIOR PIZZA, COOKIES & JUICE BOXES
6 P.M. FRIDAY FEB. 23
SIGN UP IN THE TENNIS SHOP TODAY!
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
28/Tennis
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.
2024
FEBRUARY Monday
Tuesday
“If January is the month of change, February is the month of lasting change. January is for dreamers… February is for doers.” — Marc Parent
Wednesday
Thursday 1
Friday 2
Saturday
Sunday
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10
11
Ping Fit Day
5
7
6
8
9 XXIO Fit Day
9 a.m. WGA Play
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13
14 Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras in the Pub
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15
27
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17
18
9 a.m. WGA Play
Sunday Brunch
Valentine’s Dinner/Dance
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23
24 Taylor Made Fit Day
9 a.m. WGA Play
26
Titleist Fit Day
Valentine’s Happy Hour in the Pub
Tennis & Pizza Playday
29
28 9 a.m. WGA Play
MGA Opening Putting Party
Check our calendar at cccountryclub.com for more details and to see future months
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30/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 ext. 107 Food & Beverage Director Carlos Mendez O: ext. 103 C: 361.500.9127 Private Events Director Ida Maldonado O: ext. 109 C: 832.477.2150 Receptionist ext. 100
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
Course Superintendent Seth Smith O: 361.991.3634 C: 870.270.9963
Hours of Operation/31 OFFICE
DRIVING RANGE
361.991.2811 Monday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed Tuesday-Saturday: 7 a.m. to dusk Sunday: 7 a.m. to *3 hours before dusk
DINING 361.991.2811 EXT. 112 Monday: Cloxsed 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-Thursday: 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
TENNI S SHOP
361.991.2811 EXT. 125
361.991.7561
Monday: Closed Tuesday-Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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.