Club Life 9.13.24 by HarrelltoCrabtree

2/General Manager's Letter

Members:

ThankstoeveryonewhoplayedintheMen’s SeniorClubChampionship.Brent,Sethand theirteamsdoagreatjobhavingtheevent andcoursereadyforchampionshipgolf. Areminder,we’realmostdowntotwo weeksbeforepoolseasonends.With temperaturesforecastinthe90satleastfor anotherweek,bringthefamilyandstay cool.

Eventhoughit’snotuntilNov.2-3,wenow havedetailsontheWomen’sClub Championship,pleaseseepage34. Haveagreatweekend.

JerodBecton GeneralManager

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September 13: Happy Hour in the Pub/4

September 15: Sunday Brunch/5

September 19: Sip N’ Smoke/6

September 27: Happy Hour in the Pub/7

September Brunch

11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 15

Regency Room

BreakfastBar

Made-to-order Omelets

Crispy Bacon

Sausage Links

Potatoes

GrandBuffet

Carved Prime Rib of Beef

Pork Loin + Fig Balsamic Glaze

Rice Pilaf

Asparagus with Slab Bacon & Caramelized Onions

SweetEndings

Assorted Sweet Treats

GrandSaladBar

Chef’s Garden Salad with Assorted Toppings & Dressings

Pasta Salad + Shrimp Salad + Strawberries & Cream

Tomato & Cucumber Salad

Spinach Salad with Blue Cheese + Strawberries + Candied Pecans

International Cheese Display

Charcuterie Display

Fruit Display

Tomato Soup

Children’sBuffet

Chicken Tenders

Grilled Cheese

Macaroni & Cheese

$46 adults ages 13 & up

$43 seniors/65+

$18 kids/ages 5-12 no charge/4 & under

Chicken Tenders + Toasted Almonds + Green Apple + Mesclun + Honey Mustard + Garlic Herb Wrap

Bologna + Pimento Cheese + Caramelized Onions + Potato Bun

10/Cooking With Chef Ramos

SalsaMacha

Makes 2 cups

INGREDIENTS

1oz.guajillochile

1oz.anchochile

1½oz.peanuts

1tbsp sesameseeds

4garliccloves, halved

2cupsoliveoil

1tbsp cidervinegar

1tsp.salt

½tsp.driedoregano

DIRECTIONS

Stem the chiles. Break or cut them open and scrape, brush or let fall out most of the seeds; cut into 1/4-inch pieces

In a saucepan, combine the nuts, sesame seeds, garlic and oil. Set over medium-high heat and cook until garlic and sesame seeds are golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the chiles. Let cool 5 minutes. Add in the vinegar and salt. Stir to dissolve. Then add in the oregano When the mixture has cooled to room temperature, pour it into a blender or food processor and pulse until everything is finely chopped, but not pureed. Pour into a jar and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

EXECUTIVE CHEF/ HAROLD RAMOS

LeeSmith’sstrongSunday backninesparksSenior4-peat

Lee Smith won his fourth straight Senior Men’s Club Championship on a weekend all the golfers battled gusty north winds making everything from club selection to putting a bigger challenge.

Other winners were:

Dan Dibble: Age 50-plus Net Champion.

Robert Epps: Age 60-plus Gross Champion.

Jeff Bragg: Age 60-plus Net Champion.

Danny Brooks: Age 70-plus Gross Champion.

Jack Manning: Age 70-plus Net Champion.

Smith–aplus-0.2handicapper–shota75-70 overtheweekendtofinishsixstrokesaheadof DibbleandJeffreyDavis.

ButhestartedSunday’ssecondroundashot behindDavis.Andafteradoublebogeyonthefirst hole,hewasthreeback.

“Number1isahardhole,especiallyintoanorth wind,”saidSmith,whobirdiedthepar-5second

Lee Smith holes birdie putt on #15.

Continuedfrompage11 holetogetbackontrack. Smithalsobirdied#7tofinishthefrontwithan even-par36.Hedrovehisballontothegreenon thedriveable#7about10-to-12feetfromthepin butmissedtheeagleputt,settlingforbirdie.

DavisandDibbleshot38s,givingSmithaoneshotleadheadingintothebacknine.Smiththen shota34ontheback,withbirdieson12and15, wherehissecondshotendedjustshortofthe green.Hepitchedtofourfeetandmadethe

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birdieputt.

Smithcrediteddrivingtheballinthefairwayand hittingeverygreeninregulationontheback side.

“Imissedonefairway.Ialsomadeallmy3-to5-footputtsafterthefirstholeandthatwas hugeinkeepingmomentum,”hesaid.

“Theconditionsweretough.Windsweregusting to20-24milesperhour–aswirling north/northeastwindmakingclubselection

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difficult.Thegreenswerefastandthe windaffectedputts.Andthere’spretty thickroughoutthererightnow.Itwas harderthanaverage,”hesaid.

Asmuchasheenjoyedwinning,Smith pointedoutheenjoyedplayingwith Davis,Dibbleandothers.

“We’reallfriends.We’revery competitive,butattheendeverybody wascomplimentary.It’sgoodtoplay withthem,”hesaid.

Age50-plusNet

Dibblemoveduptotheblueteesas opposedtothegoldteesheusually plays.

“Theblueteesaremorefun,”saidthe 3.8handicapper.

ASundayeagleon#11helpedhimtoa 50-plusNetwin,hittinga4hybrid from210yardsoutinsidethreefeet.

“Itworkedoutprettynice.Itlanded20 feetshortofthehole–couldn’thave drawnitupanybetter,”hesaid. DibblehasfinishedsecondintheClub Championshiptwice,onceinaplayoff.

“Ihittheballgreatallweekend,but didn’tmakeenough10-15-footputtsto pressLee.Heplayedgreatanddeserved towin,”Dibblesaid.

Above: Jeffrey Davis tees off. Below: John Wallace hits his driver.

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60-plusGross

SaturdaywasthefirsttimeRobertEppsplayedfrom thewhiteteesandhadtomakesomeadjustments beforeSunday’ssecondround.

“Igotintroubledrivingthroughthefairway,”said Epps,whoshotan83-77towinbytenstrokes. Sunday–insteadofhisnormalpowerfade–the7handicapperhittheballstraighterwithalittle draw.

“Myshortgamewasalotbetterandmyputting wasbetter,”EppssaidofSunday’sround.

“NextyearIhopetobeplayingbetterandhopeto competewiththe50-year-olds.TellLeeI’m gunningforhim,”Eppssaid,joking.

70-plusGross

Brooksshotan87-84tofinish13strokesaheadof EmmettHarris,whowonthecategorylastyear–thefirsttimeitwasoffered,saidBrooks.

“Wegrewtheflightfromlastyear,”hesaid. LikeSmith,Brookstalkedaboutthewindchallenge outofthenorth.

“Thegreenswereingreatcondition,realfast,”he saidandwhencoupledwiththegustingwindsmade puttingtougher.

“IhadsixthreeputtsonSaturdayandfouron Sunday,”Brookssaid. Ononeround,hehitnineortengreensin regulation.

“Whenyoudothat,youshouldshootinthe70s,” headded.

Above: David Krams tees off. Below:PaulHatridgeteesoff.

Jeff Davis makes

Lee Smith makes birdie on #12.

34/Golf Course UpdatE

SETHSMITH/ GROUNDS

SUPERINTENDENT

All thin areas on the greens were handtopdressed and fertilized this week to continue promoting recovery. Oleanders were planted along the edge of the new cart barn facility with new irrigation installed.

TeamCCCCatUSPTATexas JuniorStateTeamChampionships

LADIES GRAND SLAM TEAM CHALLENGE

TENNIS & LUNCH

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

LEVEL OF PLAY:

LADIES 3.0, 3.5 AND 4.0

PLAYERS SIGN UP INDIVIDUALLY –YOU’LL BE DRAFTED ON TO A TEAM.

9 A.M.: PLAY STARTS NOON: LUNCH SERVED Fee: $35 per player

6 P.M. FRIDAY, SEPT. 27 6 P.M. FRIDAY, OCT. 25

H O P T O D A Y ! JOIN YOUR FAVORITE PROS $15 PER JUNIOR PIZZA, COOKIES & JUICE BOXES

I G N U P I N

H E T E N N I S

P.M. FRIDAY, NOV. 22

42/Tennis

Here'showtomakeonlinecourt reservationsusingourwebsiteorapp

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.

CCCC 2024 Swim Program/43

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.

Kids enjoying water balloon toss at Sunday’s Labor Day Pool Celebration.

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.

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

September

Monday-Thursday:Closed

Friday:4p.m.-8p.m.

Saturday:10a.m.-8p.m.

Sunday:Noon-8p.m.

Lastdaypoolisopen:Sept.29

Poolside

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.