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Forecasts showed Hurricane Beryl heading straight for Corpus Christi, forcing a change of plans for the annual Firecracker. One of the 72 players who teed it up Saturday hits his drive on #1.
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Hurricane concerns change two-day Firecracker into Hurricane Beryl Two-Man Best Ball ... won by Brian and Kevin Smith
Pro Brent just before shotgun began. He said the field was roughly double the field for a regular TwoMan Best Ball because not everyone had to leave due to hurricane concerns.
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The first step of the scorecard playoff? Back-nine scores. The next step was the final six holes. Kevin Smith’s eagle on #15 was key to a better score on the final half-dozen holes, but they needed pars on the last three holes to finish tied – including an eightfoot putt Brian made on 18.
The brothers said they made of mess of 18 after hitting what they called perfect drives but left approach shots short of the pin on the front of the green.
Kevin three putted, leaving Brian to make his par save.
Because the tournament had a shotgun start to give people time to deal with the impending hurricane, Brian had no idea how big the putt would be.
“I kind of had a feeling and I said, ‘I think this means something.’” It did.
Daniel and Trey rode an eagle on #2 and seven birdies to their 64.
Daniel hit a pitching wedge from 148 yards on #2 after his drive ended up in the left rough. He made a 20-foot putt for the eagle.
“We brother-in-lawed it well,” Daniel said. If he was having a bad hole, Trey did well and vice-versa.
Daniel had four birdies and Trey three – one of them on #2, which was bested by his teammate’s eagle.
Kevin Smith also eagled #5, chipping in from pin high left of the green. He birdied 3, 7 and 9 on the front.
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“I was bad on the front,” said Brian. After the turn, if one Smith was struggling on a hole, the other stepped up.
Brian birdied #13 after an approach from the right trees left him with a 25foot putt he holed.
After a par on 14, Kevin hit a hybrid from 235 yards on the par-5 15th to about ten feet then made the eagle putt.
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Texas A&M college buddies Craig Kondoff and Miles Fabian won the First Flight Net with a 64.
Fabian came down from Houston to pair with Kondoff.
“It was supposed to be me preparing for the hurricane,” said Kondoff of Pleaseseefollowingpage
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earlier reports Corpus Christi would take the brunt of the storm, but it turned north and Houston took the biggest hit.
The pair shot a 69 gross with five birdies but a double bogey on #6 after shots into the trees and water.
“We figured it would take four or five under to win. We were surprised we won,” said Kondoff, who said his Aggie pal carried the team with some key up and downs.
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If the Firecracker had been played and there was no hurricane threat, the playoff would have been on the course.
The Smiths and Sciantarelli/Crain went back out to the course Saturday for an unofficial playoff.
Kevin made an easy par on #1 after Brian said he played the hole like “an absolute dog.”
Daniel and Trey both made pars to extend the playoff. Then Brian got up and down on #2 for the only birdie of the four golfers and the “unofficial” win.
Upper left: Players warm up. Upper right: Post tournament spread.
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Final results
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1.64-Kevin Smith/Brian Smith *$580/team, **$400/team
The hot and dry weather allowed us to proceed with aerification week as planned. The greens were verticut, core aerified, heavily topdressed, and the Dryject service was performed last on Wednesday. These processes relieve compaction, remove unwanted thatch (old stems), allow healthy oxygen exchange, create many new channels for water infiltration, and promote new vigorous growth. The fairways and approaches were verticut and de-thatched to rid of old stems and promote new growth. Recovery will take place over the next couple of weeks with the addition of extra water and fertilizer to expedite the process.
GOLF TENNIS SWIM SUMMER CAMP
9 A.M.-2 P.M. TUES-FRI
JUNE 4-14
JUNE 18-28
JULY 9-19
JULY 23-AUG 2
AUG 6-9 KIDS 5-11 IN AGE GROUPS 5-6, 7-8, 9-11 MAY REQUEST A BUDDY
ONE-WEEK CAMP $165 MEMBER, $215 NON-MEMBER APPLICATIONS IN TENNIS SHOP
Step1: 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.
Step3: Fill out the form, click on Make Reservation
Step2: Go to the day you want, find the court and time you want, then click on it.
Ontheapp: 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.
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Aquatics Director
Cristian Toren is a Corpus Christi native. His experience in Aquatics spans eight years, seven of which has been in management. Cristian is an American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor as well as a Certified Pool Operator. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys all Texas has to offer. When not at work, you’ll find him enjoying time with his family, hunting and fishing.
Pool Manager
Lori Berger has been in aquatics for more than 15 years, swam competitively and enjoys swimming to this day. Having been born and raised in the Corpus area, she loves spending time with her family at the beach and also along the bay. Lori is excited to meet everyone and looks forward to working with and having fun with your kids this summer.
Private Swim Lessons
Private Swim Lessons are available for all ages six months and above. Private lessons are scheduled based on instructor availability. The cost for a private lesson is $35 per half hour per swimmer. To schedule a private swim lesson please contact Lori Berger at 361.424.0901.
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Pool Parties
Looking to throw a memorable pool party this summer? Look no further than your own Club! Our poolside venue is the perfect location to host your upcoming event. Let our experienced banquet department take care of the details while you relax and enjoy the festivities. From set-up to clean-up, we've got you covered. To book your party, simply call our office at 361.991.2811 and ask for Ida (x109) or Alexis (x108). Please note there is a pool guest fee of $5 per person. So come and celebrate with us and make some unforgettable memories with your family and friends.
Pool Hours
July
Monday:Closed
Tuesday-Saturday:10a.m.-8p.m.
Sunday:Noon-8p.m.
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Food & Beverage Service
We're excited to invite you and your families to join us for a unique dining experience poolside. Our poolside bar offers a wide range of amazing beverages perfect for sipping while the kids splash in the pool. To make your visit even more enjoyable, we're pleased to offer food and beverage service during the same hours the pool is open. Take a break from the routine and treat yourself and your loved ones to a fun-filled day out at the pool. Our friendly staff will be more than happy to assist you in making your experience unforgettable.
