CLUB DIRECTORY
General Manager
Mike Barrett, CGCS
Membership Director
Trish Flora
Head Golf Professional
Andrew Blockinger, PGA
Director of Instruction
Craig Balsinger
Executive Chef
Daniel Storm
Course & Grounds Superintendent
Dan Wildeman, GCS
Director of Food & Beverage
Susie Yost
Events Manager
Christine Quiambao
Controller
Michele Poulos
Marketing Manager
Katherine Lukaszewicz
As the crisp air of fall settles in and winter begins to whisper through bare branches, I find myself savoring the comforting rhythm of the colder months especially through the food they inspire. There’s something deeply satisfying about slow-cooked meals that warm both body and soul. Nothing embodies that feeling better than one of the new selections from our new Fall/Winter Club Menu, the Braised Lamb Shank Rich, aromatic, and tender, it’s the kind of dish that feels like a celebration of the season itself Paired with root vegetables and a splash of red wine, it’s perfect for a quiet evening spent indoors. I invite you to try it next time you’re at the Club
HOURS
DINING
Monday Club Closed Grill
Tuesday: 11am-4pm
Wednesday-Saturday: 11am-8pm
Sunday: Turn only 9am-2pm Lounge
Tuesday: 4pm-8pm
Wednesday-Friday: 4pm-9pm
Saturday-Sunday: 11am-8pm
GOLF
Monday Club Closed
Tuesday-Sunday Golf Shop
8:30am-6pm Tee Times, Range & Practice Facilities
9am-5pm Simulator 9am-6pm
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
Tuesday-Friday: 8am-4pm
THANKSGIVING HOURS
Club will be open 10am-12pm for Thanksgiving To Go Pickups only on Thursday, 11/27.
CHRISTMAS HOURS
12/24: 11am-4pm Lounge Club and Course will be closed 12/25
NEW YEAR’S EVE HOURS
12/31: Regular hours 11am-9pm Grill: 11am-8pm Lounge: 4pm-9pm
Club will be closed 1/1-1/7 and reopen with regular hours 1/8 at 11am.
BRAISED LAMB SHANK
Comfort of a Slow Cooked Meal
INGREDIENTS
Lamb foreshanks or hind shanks
1 onion
1 carrot
2 stalks of celery
1 cup of red wine
Thyme & Rosemary
Water or beef broth to cover
DIRECTIONS
Roast lamb in a 450-degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until brown on outside
Meanwhile sauté onions, carrots, celery in a large roasting pan.
Once the vegetables are browned, add the red wine and herbs and reduce by half. Add water or beef broth to pot and bring to a boil
Add lamb shanks and cover with parchment paper and foil or a lid if you have one Place into a 325-degree oven and cook for 3-35 hours or until tender.
Daniel Storm, Executive Chef
FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER
Mike Barrett,CGCS
Dear Member,
Fall has arrived and the fall weather continues to be kind The golf course is in outstanding shape providing firm and fast playing conditions. The fall color is still amazing and the trees are dropping their leaves at an accelerated rate The Course & Grounds team is working hard to keep the course leaf free so you can make your putts and find your balls.
Construction has wrapped up on the golf course and all the newly renovated areas are healing beautifully. #6 green has been opened for play and will continue to smooth out with aerification and topdressing applications through the winter and next spring The new irrigation on holes #2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 tee is working great and we now have the ability to irrigate areas of the course that have never been watered before. Tree pruning and removals continue to open up the views and improve playability along with creating a better growing environment for the turfgrass
The Course & Grounds team is working hard to improve the quality of our rough around the course again this fall Over 6,000 pounds of Tall Fescue seed has been sewn into thin areas around the property. Please be sure to obey the roped off areas and signs to ensure the seed has time to germinate through the fall and winter months Fairways have also been overseeded with Ryegrass seed and have filled in and look fantastic
As temperatures continue to fall, if you have an early tee time, please check with the golf shop to be sure there isn’t any frost before heading onto the practice areas Walking and riding on frost covered turf can cause unsightly damage that may also kill the plants.
Thank you to everyone who completed the 2025 Member Survey We received 170 responses, which gives the Management Team important feedback on how we are doing and what you would like to see improved The survey is a great tool that we use to develop action plans to enhance your experience at Holly Hills
We have added some great new events to the calendar for the winter months including Karaoke Night, Mixology Class, Black Friday Specials, Interactive Kids Movie Night, DIY Swag Night, and the Kids New Years Eve Countdown Other great classic events include Live Music, Thanksgiving To Go, Yoga, Santa Brunches, Ugly Sweater Contest and Gingerbread House Making
A special thank you to everyone who came out to the Divot Filling Gatherings this summer; we always have a great time. Our last event had over 50 members who came out to help keep our course beautiful while enjoying complimentary beverages, great conversations and meeting new people It was great to see so many members taking pride in protecting their course.
We are working on the capital improvement list for 2026 and will continue to invest in all of our facilities including the pool, racquet courts and golf course. I will keep you updated as decisions are made.
This is the perfect time to refer a friend to join the Club We have a great referral program called The Champions of Growth. Referral awards include guest passes, an invitation to the year-end grand celebration and the opportunity to win 6-months free dues in the year-end raffle As you see new faces around the Club, please be sure to welcome them to the Holly Hills Family. Please reach out to our Membership Director, Trish Flora for additional information at tflora@hollyhillsgolfcom
I look forward to seeing you around the club
Mike Barrett, CGCS General Manager
FOOD & BEVERAGE NEWS
Susie Yost Director, Food & Beverage
Fall Specialty Cocktails
11/7-9: Apple Sangria
Apple Fireball | Apple Cider | Cinnamon | Prosecco
11/14-16: Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini Grind | Espresso Shot | Crème de Cacao Pumpkin Rumchatta
11/21-23: Apple Crumble Bourbon
Bourbon | Apple Cider | Butterscotch Schnapps Whistle Pig Maple Syrup Black Walnut Bitters | Lemonade
11/28-30: Black Friday Weekend Specials
All 3 Specialty Cocktails available all day, all weekend, for 5 each
UPCOMING EVENTS
NOVEMBER
11/4 New Menu Release
11/7 Karaoke Night
11/13 Mixology Class
11/15 Live Music at the Club
11/15 Oysters 3 ways
11/16 Kids Interactive Movie Night
11/19 Wine Pairing
11/27 Thanksgiving To-Go
11/28-11/30 Black Friday Specials All Day
11/30 Yoga
DECEMBER
12/3 DIY Swag Night
12/7 Gingerbread House Making
12/10 Wine Pairing
12/12 Pro Shop Sip n’ Shop
12/14 Santa Brunch
12/19 Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest 12/21 Santa Brunch
12/23 Butcher Block Night
12/28 Yoga
12/31 Kids New Year’s Eve Countdown
KIDS BIRTHDAY!
Celebrate your child’s special day with a fun and stress-free party at Holly Hills!
Your 15 per person party package includes: Buffet of chicken tenders & tater tots OR hot dogs & tater tots and includes beverage station (water, iced tea & lemonade)
Colored linens provided Room rental up to four hours Up to 40 guests
Photos: Binh Nguyen
Appetizers
Crab Dip* 12 16 Tenders & Fries
Buffalo | Sweet Chili | Old Bay | BBQ
Quesadilla
Peppers & Onions
Add Chicken 8 | Add Steak 12
Soft Pretzel
Beer Mustard
Add Crab Dip 10
Brussels Sprouts*
NewClub
Sandwiches
The Eagle
French Dip* 8 14 12
Jalapeno Vinaigrette | Bacon
Parmesan Cheese
Steak & Cheese Empanadas
Pickled Onions | Jalapeno Aioli
Jumbo Chicken Wings* 14 12 15 7 14 14
Fried Chicken | Lettuce | Pickle | Hot Honey 15 CaramelizedOnion|ProvoloneCheese HoagieRoll|AuJus
ChipotleChickenWrap
FriedChicken|PepperJack|Lettuce Tomato|Onion|ChipotleRanch
TheClub* Ham|Turkey|Lettuce|Tomato AmericanCheese|Mayo
CrabCake*
TartarSauce|Lettuce|Tomato
BeyondBurger*
Lettuce|Tomato|Onion
12
ChickenSalad* ChoppedChicken|Mayo|Celery RedOnion|ChoiceofBread 14 14 18 14
Weekly Specials
Slider of the Week
Seasonal Soup
Flatbread Pizza
Build
a
Smash Burger
Single Patty or Double Patty* 14 |16
American | Pepper Jack | Provolone | Cheddar | Swiss Choice of Toppings
Lettuce | Tomato | Red Onion | Pickles | Mushrooms | Red Peppers | Caramelized Onions
Bacon | Pickled Onion | Pickled Jalapenos Choice of Cheese
Bread Choices
White | Wheat | Flour Tortilla | Brioche Bun | Hoagie Roll | Gluten Free Bun
Sides
Hand Cut Fries* | Side House* | Caesar Salad* | Fruit Cup* | Apple Sauce*
Sweet Potato Fries* or Truffle Fries* or Onion Rings 1 Upcharge
Salads
Caesar*
Parmesan | Hard Boiled Egg | Marinated Tomato | Croutons
Hilltop*
Blue Cheese | Red Onion | Apples | Candied Walnuts | Crispy Prosciutto | Dried Cranberry House*
Hard Boiled Egg | Cucumber | Marinated Tomato | Cheddar Cheese | Bacon
Roasted Beet*
Apples | Goat Cheese | Red Onion | Balsamic Glaze
Salad Additions
Grilled Chicken 8 | Chicken Tenders 8 | Steak 12 | Salmon 14
Dressings: Balsamic | Honey Mustard | Blue Cheese | Ranch | Caesar | Herbed Vinaigrette | Chipotle Ranch
All Day Entrées Dinner Entrées
Moules & Frites*
Mussels | White Wine Butter | Garlic
Steak Frites* Side Truffle Fries
Butternut "Filet"* 18
Roasted Mushrooms | Spinach
Brown Butter
Mushroom Ravioli
Brussel Sprouts | Beets | Spinach
White Wine Butter
Salmon*
Fingerling Potato
Brussels Sprouts
Onion Marmalade
Scallops*
Red Quinoa | Pickled Butternut
Green Beans | Confit Onion
20% Service Charge Goes To Paying
Butternut Puree | Asparagus
Fingerling Potato | Demi Glace
Country Fried Steak
Ground Beef & Bacon | Mashed Potato
Green Beans | Country Gravy
Braised Lamb Shank*
Mashed Potato Two Mustard Cabbage
Green Peppercorn Demi Glace
Pork Tenderloin*
Risotto | Brussels Sprouts
Asparagus | Apple Walnut Chutney
Crab Cake*
Butternut Puree | Green Beans
Mushrooms | Fingerling Potato
Tartar Sauce
SUPERINTENDENT’S UPDATE
Dan Wildeman, GCS Course & Grounds Superintendent
PREPARING FOR WINTER
As the growing season is coming to an end, we are excited to have another phase of the golf course improvement plan completed The new irrigation installation on holes #2-7, and #8 tee complex has already made a big difference in turf quality. This corner of the golf course in my experience has always been extremely dry because of the soil types, tree root competition, and the lack of coverage from the original irrigation system We will now be able to establish turf and keep it alive in areas that have generally been void of grass due to drought conditions The new bunkers and the upgraded green surrounds on these holes also look fantastic, as the sod has knitted together nicely We continue to train the new grass down to the proper height of cut, which for the rough is 225” and for the fairways and approaches is 05” Our newly contoured and sodded green on #6 is also looking strong and pushing down new roots each day.
Our end of season maintenance activities are going smoothly We continue to put seed in the ground wherever necessary, including some tee and fairway spots, along with any areas in the rough as needed. So far, we have put over 4,000 pounds of tall fescue seed in the ground, and much of it has germinated so far We have already aerified and topdressed all of the tees and will have completed our greens aeration by the time this newsletter is released. All of our fall processes, including aeration, topdressing, and fertilization will help us prepare the golf course for a successful spring and summer next year
Technology is getting better in all types of business, including golf course management. We currently have an autonomous (robot) mower that is being trialed here on our property These robots are gaining popularity among golf courses because of the current labor shortage, the increasing cost of large area mowers, higher fuel costs, and overall high quality of these new mowers Although the mower is small, it can operate at all hours of the day and/or night It has a rechargeable battery and will find its way back to its charging dock when the battery starts to get low. I do believe at some point soon that these robots will be an important part of this industry going forward
I hope everyone is enjoying some beautiful fall weather, and I look forward to seeing you out on the golf course
Dan Wildeman, GCS Course & Grounds Superintendent
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Robotic mower trial
Assistant Superintendent, Susie Bowie, aerating the greens
MEMBERSHIP SPOTLIGHT
Trish Flora, Membership Director
CHAMPIONS OF GROWTH: CELEBRATING THE AMBASSADORS OF OUR CLU
There’s something truly special about the way ou members share the joy of club life with friend family, and colleagues It’s that warm sense community and genuine excitement that continue to make our club thrive
Recognizing Our Ambassadors
Through our Champions of Growth referral program we proudly celebrate the members who help ou community flourish When you introduce a potenti member and they join the club, you’ll receiv immediate rewards, and as a Club Ambassado you’ll be invited to our annual Champions of Growt Celebration this January.
An Evening to Remember
This marquee event is one of the most anticipated evenings of the year A night filled with great company, exceptional dining, and a few surprises And, of course, one lucky winner will walk away with six months of complimentary dues, our heartfelt thank-you for helping shape the future of the club.
Your Invitation to Grow with Us
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible celebration! Whether it’s a golfing buddy, business associate, or neighbor who’s been curious about membership, your introduction could make all the difference
Let’s grow together, and maybe this January, your name will be called
Cheers, Trish
For more information, please contact Trish Flora, Membership Director at tflora@hollyhillsgolf.com.
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Alorin Harris
Mark and Pamela Muhler
Josh and Julianna VerStandig
Michael and Burgess Pilch
Wayne and Susan Hunley
Blake and Ashley Wise
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Kevin and Sandra Carl
Carey Tubbs
Mark and Lauren Westcott
Billy and Nadia Biddle
G O L F U P D A T E
Andrew Blockinger, PGA
Head Golf Professional
Dear Member,
As we settle into the fall season here at Holly Hills Country Club, we hope you’re taking the time to enjoy the beautiful weather, changing leaves, and another great stretch of golf to close out the year It’s been an incredible 2025 season filled with fun events, great participation, and plenty of memorable moments on the course. Thank you to all our members for your continued enthusiasm and support throughout the year, it truly makes Holly Hills a special place.
With the busy holiday season right around the corner, we encourage you to stop by the Golf Shop for all your gift and equipment needs. The shop is fully stocked with new apparel, shoes, and equipment from your favorite brands, perfect for both on and off the course Whether you’re shopping for yourself or looking for a thoughtful gift, our team is happy to help you find the right fit
To make your holiday shopping even easier, the Golf Shop offers complimentary gift wrapping on all purchases Take advantage of this convenient service to make your gift giving simple and stress-free this season.
If you are interested in trading-in old clubs, contact the Professional Team and receive Golf shop credit for your trade-in. Shop credit can be used towards any hard or soft goods purchases in the shop this season
A friendly reminder, Golf Shop credit will expire on December 31, 2025. We encourage everyone to check their balances and use any remaining credit before the end of the year It’s the perfect excuse to treat yourself or get ahead on some holiday shopping!
As we look ahead to 2026, our Professional Team is already planning an exciting tournament calendar filled with great events and opportunities to play. More information will be shared early in the new year, but we can’t wait to build on the momentum from another fantastic season at Holly Hills.
Thank you again for your support and participation throughout 2025 We wish you and your families a joyful holiday season, and we look forward to seeing you around the Club and out on the course soon!
Jim Draper Hole in One Team
CONGRATULATIONS!
2025HOLLYHILLSTOURNAMENTCHAMPIONS
MEN’STOURNAMENTCHAMPIONS
Men’sOpeningDay
1977Cup
Men’sTwilightLeague
FoundersCup
DerbyDay
BillyDodd,JamesWillet, TimStoltz,JasonPaar
SteveGregory&WillKerrigan
SeanMcGilloway(Captain), PatBarnes,MattBumgardner, JeffThomas,SteveGregory, DarrellGuyton,andShive Gowda
DavidKing& BillyWisniewski
ChrisDelauter
KingoftheHills PatCrowley
SRClubChampionship PaulMacArthur
Men’sMember-Guest DarrellGuyton&RobTuggle
StrokePlayChampionship WadeNewman
Men’sClubChampionship WadeNewman
CaptainsCup TeamBalsinger
Men’sMember-Member RobTuggleandFrankFerrari
GrossWinner:BillyWisniewski
WOMEN’STOURNAMENTCHAMPIONS
BlackEyedSusan
GrossWinners:Shannon Doody/LisaPatrican NetWinners:Kathy O’Keefe/SusanSchulman
9-HolePar3 JennBullock/AmandaJones
LadiesFlagDay JennBullock
Women’sClub Championship ColleenRice
LadiesTripleClassic
GrossWinners:Cara Stuart/CarolineKlos NetWinners:TinaCole/ ChristineJohnson
Ladies2Player Scramble LoriWillett&CindyWarner
Women’sClosing Day
GrossWinners:AngelaChase& KrisGuyton NetWinners:AshleyRoberts& MeganHasenzahl
JUNIORTOURNAMENTCHAMPIONS
Parent-Child Tournament
HollyInvitational
Men’sClosingDay
NetWinners:TJSocks& SteveGregory
GrossWinners:Wade Newman&GarretWalther NetWinners:ChrisSmith& DavidLarrick
Junior Club Championship
Boys:AdultDivision(18Holes): Tiedfor1st--Matt&LiamMcGreevy Tiedfor1st)David&HeathDetterline Boys:Ages10-14(9Holes): 1st)RonRoberts&AJ Roberts 2nd)DavidStearle&AnthonyStearle Boys:Ages7-9(6Holes) Tiedfor1st.)Walter&GeorgeHasenzahl Tiedfor1st)Daniel&MilesWilliamson Girls:Ages10-12(9Holes) 1st)Scott&BrookeHammonds Girls:Ages7-9(6Holes) 1st)TJ Socks&CharlieSocks 2nd)WillKerrigan&ZoeyKerrigan
8UGirlsDivision(6Holes):AidaFoley 8UBoysDivision(6Holes):MilesWilliamson 11UBoysDivision(9Holes):AJRoberts 14UBoysDivision(9Holes):AnthonyStearle
Men’s Champion of the Year
WadeNewman Men’sClub&StrokePlay Champion
AidaFoley JuniorGirls ClubChampion
DavidKing& BillyWisniewski FoundersCupChampions
DarrellGuyton&RobTuggle Men’sMember-Guest Champions
ColleenRice Women’sClubChampion
BillyWisniewski
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