SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 WWW.CCCOUNTRYCLUB.COM Lee Smith captures third-straight Senior Club Championship
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HopefullyyousawMr.Stockseth’se-mail earlierintheweek.We’reexcitedtobemoving quicklyonthecartbarnandthechillerunitfor theClub.Keepwatchingformoreupdatesover thenextfewweeks.Evenmoreexcitingnewsis coming.
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WelcometoHughes, Schultz,Rolandfamilies
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Above: Jen Roland with Addison and Trae, who will soon deploy with the National Guard.
Left: Rachel and Cas Hughes with Braxton and Brooklyn. Right: Eric and Amy Schultz with Jaxon, Reed and Clay.
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Sept.17:SundayBrunch/page5
Sept.22:Whiskey&Cigars/page6
Oct.6:Surf&Turf/page7
Oct.13:OktoberfestHappyHourin
thePub/page8
Oct.15:SundayBrunch/page9
Oct.28:FamilyFallFest/page10
UPCOMINGEVENTS
A fundraising event allowed us to show off some nice decorations and some really cool and tasty food stations.
Members:
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Ida Maldonado, Private Events Director 361.991.2811x109 cateringsales @cccountryclub.com
to You
Sept.17...11a.m.-2p.m.
Adults/$35 Seniors/$30 Children (5-12 years) $13
Children 4 & under free
BreakfastBar
Made-to-order Omelets
Crispy Bacon
Sausage Links
Potatoes O’Brien
GrandSaladBar
Chefs Garden Salad with Assorted Toppings & Dressings
Pasta Salad, Shrimp Salad, Peaches & Cream
Waldorf Salad
Spinach Salad with Blue Cheese, Strawberries, Candied Pecans
International Cheese Display
Charcuterie Display
Fruit Display
Tomato Soup
GrandBuffet
Carved Prime Rib of Beef
Chicken Francese
Potatoes Dauphinoise
Asparagus with Slab Bacon & Sweet Onions
Children’sBuffet
Chicken Tenders
Tater Tots
Macaroni & Cheese
SweetEndings
Sundae Bar
Chef Dawn’s Assorted Desserts
FRIDAY SEPT. 22 6:30-9 p.m. $49.95 per person Open to fi members/g SIP & SIP & SMOKE SMOKE LIVE MUSIC & FUN SELECTED WHISKEYS, BOURBONS & CIGARS RSVP: ALEXIS JONES 361.991.2811 x108 cateringasst@cccountryclub.com Or go to our calendar, click on event for Sept. 22, put in party size and hit save! Event will cancel if RSVPs are under 20 by Tuesday before event. Guestspeakerwill discussdifferentflavor profilesoffollowing spirits: WoodfordReserveDoubleAged JeffersonOcean SRabbitHole agamoreRye GCigar:OliviaSerieVToro uitaristMichaelMoore
SURF & TURF
Austrian Beef Cheek Goulash
Fried Shrimp, Lemons, Tartar Sauce, Cocktail Sauce
House-made Spätzle
Cider-Glazed Baby Carrots
Chef’s Salad Bar
Apple Struedel
Friday, Oct. 6 6 p.m.
$32 per person
Please call Grill for reservations.
OKTOBERFESTTHEMED HAPPY HOUR INTHE PUB
Join us for ...
MOREDETAILSTOFOLLOW FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13 5:30-7:30 P.M.
LocatedinPub&PubPatio ComplimentaryAppetizer $2.50DomesticBeer $3HouseWine $5SpecialtyCocktail
Sunday Brunch
October 15, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
BreakfastBar
Made-to-orderOmelets
CrispyBacon
BreakfastSausage
HomestyleNewPotatoes
BreakfastBar
GrandSaladBar
Made-to-orderOmelets
CrispyBacon
ChefsGardenSaladwithAssortedToppings&Dressings
BreakfastSausage
PastaSalad+ShrimpSalad+Strawberries&Cream
HomestyleNewPotatoes
Chicken&PecanSalad
SpinachSaladwithCandiedPecans+BlueCheese+Strawberries
GrandSaladBar
ChefsGardenSaladwithAssortedToppingsandDressings
InternationalCheeseDisplay
PastaSalad,ShrimpSalad,StrawberriesandCream
CharcuterieDisplay
ChickenandPecanSalad
SpinachSaladwithCandiedPecans,BlueCheese,Strawberries
FruitDisplay
ButternutSquash&HamSoup
InternationalCheeseDisplay
CharcuterieDisplay
GrandBuffet
FruitDisplay
ButternutSquashandHamSoup
CarvedPrimeRibofBeef
GrandBuffet
AppleCider-GlazedChicken
MapleSweetPotatoes
CarvedPrimeRibofBeef
AppleCiderGlazedChicken
RoastedBrusselSproutswithBacon&Parmesan
MapleSweetPotatoes
RoastedBrusselSproutswithBaconandParmesan
Children’sBuffet
CrispyChickenSliders
Children’sBuffet
CrispyChickenSliders
MiniCheesePizza
MiniCheesePizza
Macaroni&Cheese
MacaroniandCheese
SweetEndings
SweetEndings
ChefDawn’sAssortedDesserts
ChefDawn’sAssortedDesserts
Adults/$35...Seniors/$30...Children(5-12years)/$13
Children4&underfree
Family Fall Fest
Saturday, Oct. 28, 4-7 p.m.
Food & fun for everyonE hayride, bounce houses, pumpkin painting, carnival-style games Adults/$30,13&older Kids/$22,5-12yearsold, four&younger,free pleasersvp
Cooking With Chef Ramos/11
Aji Verde sauce
INGREDIENTS
2 green Serrano peppers, seeded
3 cups loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
3 small garlic cloves
3 green onions, chopped
3 tbsp. ground aji amarillo (Peruvian yellow chili pepper)
3 tbsp. fresh lime juice
3 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 cups mayonnaise
DIRECTIONS
Combine ingredients except the mayonnaise. Process in a blender until smooth and vibrant green. Combine the puree with the mayonnaise.
makes1quart
EXECUTIVE CHEF/
RAMOS
HAROLD
TUE/GRILLEDCHICKENWRAP/$13
HerbGrilledChicken+JalapenoAvocadoCreamCheese+Lettuce+Tomato+Bacon WED/MEATLOAF/$16
Meatloaf+MashedPotatoes+Gravy
THU/LONNIE’SPOBOY/$15
Salami+CornedBeef+Ham+Swiss+American+GambinoRoll
FRI/SALMONBLT/$17
6-oz.GrilledSalmon+BibbLettuce+Tomato+Bacon+LemonDillAioli+Toasted BriocheBun
SAT/ZAPATABURGER/$15
8-oz.BeefPatty+RefriedBeans+Pico+Queso+BriocheBun
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TUE/CORIANDERCRUSTEDMAHIMAHI/$26
6-oz.GrilledMahiMahi+Ginger+LemongrassButter
WED/FILETOSCAR/$40
6-oz.FiletMignon+JumboLumpCrab+Asparagus+Hollandaise
THU/CRISPYSOFT-SHELLCRABS/$45
2JumboSoft-ShellCrabs+BaconMisoRemoulade+PetiteSalad
FRI/PRIMERIB&FRIEDSHRIMP/$36
12-oz.Slow-roastedRibeye+3JumboFriedGulfShrimp+AuJus+Horseradish+ ChoiceofTwoSides
SAT/CRAB&CORNFRITTERS/$18
5Fritters+BaconBearnaiseAioli
Dinner Features/Sept. 19-23/Pg. 13
Back-to-back-to-back SeniortitlesforLeeSmith
LeeSmithwonhisthird-straight SeniorClubChampionshipshooting 74-73tofinishtwoshotsaheadof JeffreyDavisandfourclearofDr. MichaelFuentesandJohnWallace. FuentesandWallacesharedtheNet title.
HamRogers,who'swontheSenior ClubtitleandtheClub Championshipmultipletimes,shot onestrokebetterthanhisagewitha Saturday74.Rogershasshothisage ahandfuloftimes.
SmithdidsomescramblingSunday.
“Ididn’thittheballthatwell,but myshortgamesavedme,”said Smith,whoshot35-38onSunday’s finalroundofthetwo-day tournamentplayedundertoasty temperaturestoppingoutat99 degrees.
SmithstartedSundayfourstrokes behindDavis,whoseSaturday70 wastheonlyunder-parroundofthe weekend.
FuentesshotaSaturday73,one aheadofSmith,whose74tiedhim withRogers.
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Pleaseseenextpage
LeeSmithholdingSeniorClubChampionship Trophy.
Continuedfrompreviouspage AttheturnSunday,Smith trailedDavisbyone,but Davisbirdied#10and#11 tograbathree-shotlead duringthefinalnine.But Davishitabadpatchover thefinalfiveholes,which Smithplayedinevenparto securethewin.
“Jeffisaveryconsistent anddarngoodplayer,”said Smith,whowashappyto win,butfeltempathyfor hisfriend.
Smithaddedheenjoyed playingwithDavis,Fuentes andRogersoverthe weekend.
“Ilikeplayingwiththose guys,”hesaid.
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From left: Jeffrey Davis, Lee Smith, Dr. Michael Fuentes.
From left: Tim Spear, Doug Peterson, Bryan Grove.
Fromleft:EdwinMitchell,KyleSmith.
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From left: Henry LeMaire, Robert Epps, Darel Blohm. From left: Butch Wisehart, Robert DeLeon.
Golf/17
From left: Ham Rogers, Larry Aduddell, John Wallace Photo at right: Philip Boehk, left, winner of Wise Flight Net and Emmett Harris, right, winner of Wise Flight Gross.
LearninggolfwithOp.36 7-10yearolds&BirdieBasics
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20/Golf Tip of the Week
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 Whyyouwantyour griptobetight,not loosewhenputting
BRENT BLACKBURN/GOLF PRO
SETHSMITH/ GROUNDSSUPERINTENDENT
With a full summer for the new grasses to mature, we were able to slightly lower the mowing heights in tees, fairways, and approaches this week. This will help promote an even tighter and more dense surface for playability.
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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 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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7 P.M., WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20
JOIN US FOR A TENNIS SOCIAL & TOAST OUR USTA OUTSTANDING TENNIS FACILITY HONOR!
Complimentary hors’d oeuvres & drinks
Come play with your tennis pros, social mixed-up doubles Call Tennis Shop to RSVP
6 P.M. FRIDAY | SEPT. 22 6 P.M. FRIDAY | OCT. 27 6 P.M. FRIDAY | DEC. 1 S I G N U P I N T H E T E N N I S S H O P T O D A Y ! JOIN YOUR FAVORITE PROS $15 PER JUNIOR PIZZA, COOKIES & JUICE BOXES T E N N I S & P I Z Z A JUNIOR PLAYDAY
MEN'S & WOMEN'S
SINGLES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
SEPT. 30-OCT. 1
$35 PER PLAYER, ALL LEVELS
CCCC
Saturday,October28
Opentofirst8mentoregister Startsat9a.m.
Fee:$15perplayer Includesdrinks&“braggingrights”
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
SUMMER
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-8p.m.
June2nd-August6th
Tuesday-Saturday:10a.m.-8p.m.
Sunday:Noon-8p.m.
August11th-September24th
Tuesday-Thursday:Closed Friday:4-8pm
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.
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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.
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Surf&Turf LaborDay PartyatthePool GolfCourse open GolfCourse& Clubclosed HappyHour inthePub SeniorClub Championship SeniorClub Championship BucDays TexasA&M AlumniTennis Match MGAYoung vs.Old MGAYoung vs.Old Sunday Brunch Lastpoolweekend untilnextyear WhiskeyTasting &Cigars JuniorTennis& PizzaPlayday Lastpoolweekend untilnextyear Lastpoolweekend untilnextyear Portof CorpusChristi CCCCMen's& Women's SinglesClub Championships CCCCMen's& Women's SinglesClub Championships 7 6 5 10 16 15 14 13 12 11 17 22 21 20 19 18 SEPTEMBER 2023 23 "September is the other January." — Gretchen Rubin 9 a.m. WGA Play 8 9 2 3 4 1 Check our calendar at cccountryclub.com for more details and to see future months 24 28 9a.m. WGAPlay Tennissocialto celebrateUTSA Outstanding FaciltyAward 9 a.m. WGA Play 29 30 Oct 1 Women'sInner City 25 26 27
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday CCCCMen's& Women's SinglesClub Championships Driscoll MGA Member-Guest Surf&Turf JamesRagen, TexasLegends JuniorTour JamesRagen, TexasLegends JuniorTour Oktoberfestthemed HappyHour inthePub USTACOMBO LeagueSectionals USTACOMBO LeagueSectionals Sunday Brunch ChristusSpohn JuniorPizza TennisPlayday FamilyFallFest FallMember-Member Men’s ClayCourt Challenge Fall Member-Member 7 6 5 14 13 12 11 10 9 15 20 19 18 17 16 CT BER 2023 21 "Octoberwasalwaystheleastdependableof months...fullofghostsandshadows." JoyFielding 9 a.m. WGA Play 8 2 3 4 1 Check our calendar at cccountryclub.com for more details and to see future months 22 26 9a.m. WGAPlay 9 a.m. WGA Play 27 28 9a.m. WGAPlay 23 24 25 29 30 31
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
Pro
361.500.9192 Course Superintendent Seth
O: 361.991.3634 C: 870.270.9963 www.cccountryclub.com 361.991.2811 Follow us on Social Media @CCCountryClub
Tennis
Gerry Maingot O: 361.991.7561 C: 361.815.5979 Golf Pro Brent Blackburn O: 361.991.7870 C:
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361.991.2811
Monday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
O 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
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.
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