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We'vehadabusyweekattheClub. Aerificationwentverywell,Sethandhis crewspentMonday,Tuesdayand Wednesdaygettingeverythingdone. WealsohavethePelotonrecallpartson theway.Accordingtothetracking numberthey'llbeherebyMondaythe 17th,sothosewillbebackinservice.

Thepoolalsoremainsbusyandit'sgreat toseeeveryoneout. Hardtobelievewearealreadylookingat backtoschoolbutitwillbeheresoon. WewillhaveaLuauattheendofJuly,see page15(moredetailstofollow)andhope everyonecanmakeit.

JerodBecton GeneralManager

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ClubbandEdwards families

At left: James and Kyle Edwards, with sons Kase (5), Brooks (4) and Cole (2).

Above: Isaac and Amy Clubb with daughter Blair.

Golfmediahasravereviews forClub'srenovatedcourse

GolfmediaplayedtheClub’srenovatedcourseatlastmonth’sMediaDay andcameawaywithravereviewsoftheChetWilliamsdesignchanges.

Aboutadozenmediaplayedthecourseandpulledouttheirrecordersfora chatwithWilliamsinaninformal“pressconference.”

Reactionstotherenovationwere“superpositive,”saidProBrent.

Mediamemberswhoplayedthecoursewereimpressedby:

TheWilliamssignatureofnotwoholeslookingalike.

Workingthecanalintothedesign.

From left: Pro Brent, Mike Bailey, Pat Wheeler and Robert DeLeon.

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Coursecondition.

Lookandqualityofthegreens. Thefairwaybunkerand“falsefront”onthepar-4third. Thedriveablepar-4#7.

Williams’weetipoftheTamO’ShantertoSt.Andrewson#18.

“Iplayalotofcountryclubcoursesandthisisareallygoodcountryclub course.Themembersshouldbeveryproud,”saidSteveHabel,ownerand publisherofgolfdaily.com.

Here’smoreofwhatthevisitorshadtosay:

AlanHolt

TheChiefMeteorologistatCorpusChristi’sKIII-TVstationstartedplaying golfeightyearsago,butit’sbecomeapassionforthesingle-digithandicap. He’splayedthecourseanumberoftimesincharitytournamentssince joiningthestationin2012.

Chet Williams talks with golf media on Media Day with longtime member Hamilton Rogers, who help spearhead the renovation project, listening in.

“Ithadasimilarfeel,someholeslonger, someshorter.Itcanaccommodateawide varietyofplayers.Mywifecouldhavefun andareallygoodgolfercanplayit different,”Holtsaid.

“It’sthemostmanicuredandnicecoursein theareabyfar,”hesaid,specifically mentioningareasoffthegreens.“It’sreally funtochipwithgoodaction.”

Eventhoughtherenovatedgreenshave moreundulation,it’sareasonablechange, Holtsaid.

“It’snotlikeDonaldRoss,”hesaidofthe legendarydesignerofPinehurst#2and manyothercourseswho’sknownfor extremeundulations.

“Thiswasundulationwithbroad,sweeping slopes.Therewasn’taspotwhereIfeltI couldn’taccessthepin,”Holtsaid. Holtcalledthe7th“newandfun,”as driveablepar4sarebecomingmore popularwithgolfcoursedesigners.

“Thefalsefronton#3makesitlooklike you’recloser,butyou’renot,”hesaid.

“Overall,thebunkersaredeeper,the greensrolledtrue,thepar-5saregettable andwellbunkered,”saidHolt,whoshotin themid-70s.

Hebirdied#1,sayinghedidn’tmissthebig eucalyptustreeleftoftheteebox.Allthe eucalyptustreeswerelostduringthe2021 freeze.

Links to media coverage

CorpusChristiCaller-Times: Read full version of Rey Castillo's story (snippets are on page 9, Must be a subscriber to have access.

KIII-TV:Media Day video coverage.

Club+ResortBusiness: See their story that heavily quotes Caller-Times story.

Legendary golf course designer Donald Ross, known for his severe undulating greens.

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HoltcalledittheDikembeMutombotree,aftertheformerNBAstarbecause itknockeddownsomanyshots.

“Thattreewasnasty,”Holtsaid.

MikeBailey

“It’sbeen30yearssinceIplayedit.Theoldcoursewasn’tthatmemorable–thisis,”saidBailey,whowritesforOntheLinksMagazineandGolfMonthly intheUnitedKingdom.

“It’sbeautifulandaestheticallypleasing.ChetWilliamsisabrilliant architect.Eachholenowhaslotsofoptions.Thegreensarewaymore interesting.Heincorporatedthecanalthatrunsthroughtheproperty,” Baileysaid.

“Number18isreallycool.ThefrontpartofthegreenisliketheRoadHole (#17)atSt.AndrewsandthebackisliketheValleyofSin(theareainfrontof St.Andrews’18thgreen),”Baileysaid.

“It'sfascinatingthatarchitectsaregoingbacktogetinspirationfromallthe greatcourses,”hesaid,pairingthoseideaswithmoderngrasses.

Habelenjoyedthedesigner’sSt.Andrews-influence,joking,“Eventhough there’snohoteltohitover”foundonthefamedOldCourse’s17thtee.

Baileyalsopraisedthedrivingrangeandshort-gamearea.

“They’refabulous.Whenredoingcourses,morepeopleareputtingthought intotherangeandshort-gameareas,”hesaid.

Dan MacDonald chips from the 18th hole "Valley of Sin" during the recent Firecracker tournament.

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ArtStricklin

ThepresidentoftheTexasGolfWriters,whoknowsBrentfromhisdaysin Metroplex,wasalsoimpressed.

“Ithinkit’sverycreativeandthat’swhatyougetwithaChetWilliamscourse. Ithinkhe’ssupertalented,”Stricklinsaid.“IfChethasasignaturehedoesn’t wanttwoholestolookthesame.”

Stricklinbelievestherenovationwillattractmorestatetournamentstocome totheCoastalBend.,sayingiftheTexasGolfAssociationwantstoplayaround thewholestate,theyhaveanewandimprovedoptioninCorpusChristi.

StricklinalsopraisedtheClub’slonghistory.

“JimmyBurkebroughttheClubintoanewera–itwasalreadyahistoricclub. LookatthepicturesintheBurkeRoom.PeopleknowaboutPhilBlackmar,but therewas80yearsofhistorybeforePhil,”Stricklinsaid.

Art Stricklin, during his Media Day visit to the Club, mentioned Jimmy Burke's impact at CCCC.

ReyCastillo

The Corpus Christi Caller-Times sports reporter did not play the course, but came out the same day and wrote a story for his newspaper. He was impressed by how many courses Williams has done around the world and how fast he did the Club’s renovation. “He did it in less than a year and that’s so impressive because of what they did,” he said.

Snippets from Rey Castillo's Caller-Times story

“Chet has helped us bring things up to current standards," Corpus Christi Country Club head professional Brent Blackburn said. "Not only with conditioning with new turf grass, but also to make the golf course more fun and with more variety and more playable. Before, all the greens were the same and now there's more variety and every hole is different."

"I remember early on, the first thing I noticed was many of the greens on the course were very similar and repetitive. A lot of them were low in the front and high in the back," Williams said. "What I try to do is design 18 different greens and not have any that are alike. I wanted to create as much variety as I could with the greens. That's why it's a different look and a different challenge. Trying to create different situations for the golfer."

Blackburn said the renovations to the course also gives players a chance to play on a state-of-the-art golf course close to home instead of having to travel to Houston, San Antonio or Dallas. The Corpus Christi Country Club has already been approached by the Texas Golf Association and the Golf Course Superintendents Association to host a statewide tournament in November and next summer.

Blackburn said there has already been a push of new members and more tournaments being scheduled at the Club because of the renovations.

"The conditioning is excellent and there's nothing like it in the area," Blackburn said. "The good news is that people know the excellent job Chet Williams does. They want to play on a Chet Williams Golf Course. This is the place to be."

Golfpodcasterplayswithhisdad whocaddiedatClubdecadesago

The Club’s Media Day was a chance for Corpus Christi native Andy Torres to see the renovation but have a special outing with his Vietnam veteran dad who caddied at the Club decades ago at the current site and earlier on the Up River Road site. Torres is now a coach and teacher in San Antonio. He has a South Texas golf podcast called nothingisob and Pro Brent’s been a guest on the podcast.

“My dad and I had a rocky relationship when I was growing up,” said Torres. His dad started playing golf, Torres said, and it "saved his life." Golf also repaired their relationship When his son started playing.

“Dad was telling me how he picked up balls from the drainage area, pointed out where the caddyshack and caddy master were. He’d get clubs for this judge, or this lawyer and get a dollar when he carried the bags,” Torres said. Williams rode with Torres and his dad Edward for a number of holes during the outing.

“Dad loved everything about the renovation – and older guys don’t usually like change,” Torres said.

Torres praised Williams' renovation and Course Superintendent Seth Smith forthe course’s conditions. “It’s in great condition,” Torres said. A number of the media players said the renovations should help the Club host some future tournaments.

“Brent, Chet and Seth have checked all the boxes to host events. Chet is a big name and brings credibility. I’d love to see a Mid-Am here,” Torres said.

From left: Andy Torres, Edward Torres, Tim Schmitt, Art Stricklin.

MoreSummerCampandSummerfun!

UPCOMINGEVENTS

(page number where you can find more details about event listed after event name)

July14:HappyHourinthe

Pub/page13

July16:Sundaybrunch/page14

July28:Luau/page15

August4:Surf&Turf/page16

August11:HappyHourinthe

Pub/page17

Members:

We recently hosted a fun and festive 50th anniversary party. We love making your vision for your special event come to life!

JULY BRUNCH

Sunday July 16 ... 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Prices: $35 adults/ages 13 & up, $30 for seniors 65+, $13 kids/ages 5-12, no charge/4 & under

BreakfastBar

Made-to-orderOmelets

CrispyBacon

GrandBuffet

CarvedPrimeRibofBeef

GrilledChickenCaprese+Pesto+Tomato+Mozzarella

RoastedNewPotatoeswithLemon&Dill

HaricotVertwithRoastedPeppers&RedOnions

SweetEndings

SundaeBar

BourbonPecanPie

CoconutCreamPie

ButtermilkPie

Children’sBuffet ChickenTenders

TaterTots

Macaroni&Cheese

SaltedChocolateGanacheCake

SURF & TURF

Lonnie’s Meatloaf

Fried Shrimp, Lemons, Tartar Sauce, Cocktail Sauce

Mashed Potatoes

Buttered Green Beans

Chef’s Salad Bar

Upside-Down Pecan Apple Pie

Friday, August 4 6 p.m.

$32 per person

Please call Grill for reservations.

TUE/GRILLEDCHICKENGRAINBOWL/$15

6-oz.ChickenBreast+Quinoa+FetaCheese+NiçoiseOlives+Tomatoes+ShavedRed Onion+Pepperoncini+Mesclun

WED/

ITALIANGRINDER/$14

Salami+Capicola+Pepperoni+Provolone+ShavedLettuce+Tomato+VO+Hoagie Bun

THU/PHILLYCHEESESTEAK/$15

ThinlyShavedRibeye+SautéedPeppers&Onions+ProvoloneCheese+HoagieRoll

FRI/BRISKETTACOS/$13

3ChoppedBrisketTacos+DicedOnions&Cilantro+SalsaVerde+QuesoFresco

SAT/PATTYMELT/$13

8-oz.Patty+GrilledOnions&Mushrooms+SwissCheese+SecretSauce

TUE/SHORTRIBMACARONI&CHEESE/$28

BraisedShortRib+Cheddar+Cavatappi+BaconDemi

WED/FIREGRILLEDSHRIMPPASTA/$24

5JumboGulfShrimp+CharredTomatoArrabiata+Basil&Peas+Linguini

THU/HEARTBRANDAKAUSHISTRIPSTEAK/$38

12-oz.N.Y.Strip

FRI/PRIMERIB&FRIEDSHRIMP/$36

12-oz.Slow-RoastedRibeye+3JumboFriedGulfShrimp+AuJus+Horseradish+ ChoiceofTwoSides

SAT/FILETOSCAR/$40

6-ozFiletMignon+JumboLumpCrab+Asparagus+Hollandaise

ChargrilledOysters-18onhalfshell

INGREDIENTS

4 ounces (1/2 cup) softened unsalted butter

2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese, reserve half

1 ounce grated Pecorino

Romano cheese, reserve half

2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley

1 lemon, juice & zest

18 large oysters, freshly shucked on the half shell

DIRECTIONS

Heat grill to high, lump charcoal is preferred. Combine softened butter with garlic, pepper, half of the parmesan, half of the pecorino, chopped parsley, lemon juice & zest Season with salt Reserve Place oysters shell side down on the grill grate directly over the fire. Place a 1- 2 teaspoons of butter onto each oyster Cook for 5 minutes. Top the oysters with the remaining cheese. Serve piping hot with some grilled lemons and a crusty baguette.

EXECUTIVE CHEF/

RAMOS

BRENT BLACKBURN/GOLF PRO

32/Golf Course Update

SETHSMITH/ GROUNDSSUPERINTENDENT

With the course closure Monday through Wednesday, the grounds team was able to complete many needed cultural practices on the golf course. The putting greens were aerified, verticut and heavily topdressed. Fairways and approaches were verticut and de-thatched and the tees were aerified. These proactive practices will keep our surfaces healthy and promote great playability in the future.

Sand drag on #4 green

Golf Course Update/33

Aerifying #16 green.

Thatch removal on #3 fairway

Trimax mower on #7 fairway

Thatch removal on #1 fairway.

Fairway mowers on #3.

SharkTennisAcademy

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.

Step2:Go to the day you want, find the court and time you want, then click on it.

Step3:Fill out the form, click on Make Reservation Ontheapp:Open our app, click on Tennis Reservations, find your date, court, fill out the info and click on Make Reservations.

Questions?Issues? Call the Tennis Shop at 361.991.7561.

Summer Tennis Programs 2023

Summer Tennis Programs 2023

PICKLEBALL

P R O G R A M S

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

Lifeguardsconstantlytraining

Once a week our dedicated lifeguards come together for Inservice and put their skills to the test. They practice everything from basic rescues to CPR and spinal injury response. The lifeguard staff trains regularly and rigorously to ensure they are always ready to respond to any situation that they may be presented with. In addition to honing their skills, the guards also perform minor maintenance on the pool. Scrubbing tile, vacuuming, and brushing are just a few of the things the staff does to keep the pool sparkling. We hope you come out to enjoy the pool, swim safely, and say hi to our amazing lifeguard staff!

POOLPARTIES

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.

POOLHOURS

May12th-June2

Tuesday-Thursday:Closed

Friday:4-8p.m.

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

Sunday:Noon-8pm

June2nd-August6th

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

Sunday:Noon-8p.m.

August11th-September24th

Tuesday-Thursday:Closed Friday-Saturday:10a.m.-8p.m.

Sunday:Noon-8p.m.

PoolclosesforseasononSeptember24th

POOLSIDE FOOD& BEVERAGESERVICE

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.

AQUATICSDIRECTOR

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.

POOLMANAGER

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.

LEARNTOSWIM

GroupSwimLessonswillbeofferedat 8a.m.and8:30a.m.Tuesday-Friday beginningJune6th.Thegrouplessons areforchildrenages3andup.Each sessionwillincludeeight30-minute lessonswithafeeof$50perchildper session.Toregisterforgrouplessons pleasecontactLoriBergerat 361.424.0901.

SessionSchedule:

June6-16

June20-30

July11-21

July25-August4

PRIVATESWIMLESSONS

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.

GOLF TENNIS SWIM SUMMER CAMP

9 A.M.-2 P.M. TUES-FRI

JUNE 6-16

JUNE 20-30

JULY 11-21

JULY 25-AUG 4

AUG 8-11

KIDS 5-11

IN AGE GROUPS

5-6, 7-8, 9-11

MAY REQUEST A BUDDY

APPLICATIONS IN TENNIS SHOP

TWO-WEEK CAMPS: $295 MEMBER, $395 NON-MEMBER

ONE-WEEK CAMP $165 MEMBER, $215 NON-MEMBER

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

Hours of Operation

361.991.2811

Monday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday: Closed

F F I C E D I N I N G

Monday: Closed

Tuesday-Saturday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Monday: Closed

Tuesday-Saturday: 7 a.m. to dusk

Sunday: 7 a.m. to *3 hours before dusk *CLEAN PICK MUST BE DONE

Monday: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Tuesday-Sunday: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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.

Monday: Closed

Tuesday-Friday: 7 a.m. to dusk

Saturday & Sunday: 7 a.m. to dusk

361.991.7870

Monday: Closed

Tuesday-Friday: 7:30 a.m.

Saturday & Sunday: 7 a.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.

GOLF COURSE AND RANGE CLOSES AT DUSK.