SSCC Newsletter MayJune 2024

Featured Article:

5 Healthy Items You Can Find on the Menu at SSCC This issue’s photo brought to you by Jami Birdsong

About this issue. Going into the third edition of our Member Newsletter, we are so excited to bring you more informative articles and updates to help you make the most of your Membership

Of course, there are departmental updates, information about upcoming Member events, and featured amenities and special events You’ll also find helpful golf tips from the Pro Shop, updates on our MGA & LGA, and an article about healthy options available in our ALL NEW SPRING/SUMMER MENU! For this edition, we’ve also included a recap spread of the total solar eclipse day here at SSCC

As the weather gets nicer, it’s more important than ever to make sure your email and phone information is up to date so that you can continue to get notifications from us about upcoming activities You can do this by updating your profile on the SSCC app! Now you can view the online version of the newsletters as well as extra articles and media at issuu com/sscc media

Don’t forget to send us your photos from member events, or just from around the club, for a chance to have YOUR photo featured on the cover of the next newsletter (email your submissions to media@sulphurspringscc com)

About the cover. Here at SSCC, we like to play not only where we love, but with our love! This edition’s cover photo is a member submission from Jami Birdsong of her daughter, Evey, and her boyfriend, Maverick Moore, out on the course during golden hour

A Note From Sue General Manager Update

Happy May and June!

It’s summertime. Crazy how time creeps up on us. Now that the course is at its finest, we trust that everyone is enjoying their best life at your club. SSCC is here for your enjoyment, whether that is relaxing at the pool, watching the littlest members play on the playground, enjoying a refreshing beverage on the deck, eating in our restaurants, or competing on the course with your golfing friends

Let us know if there is anything you want to see such as drink specials, food specials, menu changes and extended time under the lights on the range Let’s all enjoy the amenities before it gets too hot

If you are a serious golfer, sign up at the Pro Shop to better your game If you are a serious fitness junkie or driving for the beach body, talk to Emilie in the gym She has nutrition knowledge, strengthening sessions, core muscle sessions that can up your swing abilities for your golf game, or get you ready for the beach

Let’s celebrate the Gillis legacy with a great summer season!

Sue Little General Manager

Food for Thought

Food & Beverage Updates

Al Kunco, Executive Chef

The next couple of months are heavily focusing on the transition from spring to summer with a new menu and some traditional member events

Upcoming member dinners and events include the Prime of Your Life Celebrations on May 14th and June 11th, a monthly event we hold to celebrate member birthdays; our Mother’s and Father’s Day Brunches in

on May 12th (Moms) and June 16th (Dads); and a Diez de Mayo Celebration on May 10th with your favorite Tex-Mex specials Also, don’t forget that kids eat FREE on May 23rd and June 27th from 5PM-8PM at the Bar & Grill

The new menu features some crowd favorites like wings and chicken fried steak, as well as some to-go options like sandwiches and wraps the

that you can take with you out onto the course

As always, we love having you dine with us Come out to the Clubhouse and try our specials, posted daily to the Facebook and Instagram accounts, and come see us on the weekends for brunches in the 511 Chophouse

Cocktails with Chris Food & Beverage Updates

Chris Moore, Restaurant Manager

Some of you already know me, but, for the ones that do not, I would like to officially introduce myself. I am Chris Moore, the restaurant manager here at SSCC. Anytime you see me around the Club, don’t hesitate to say hello or come to me with any questions you may have

I worked here for around 8 years starting in 2012 in the old building, watching our clubhouse being built jlds

Even during the time that I was gone, this Club always held a special place in my heart. I could not be happier to be back serving the members of SSCC. Now that I am back, I would like to bring some things to the Club that will help create an even better experience for members We’ve already started happy hour specials Tuesday through Friday, from 2PM – 6PM Also, through the month of May, we will

will be running our happy hour specials anytime it’s raining at the Club. The specials include some cocktails, an arrangement of spirits, beer specials, and food specials.

I am also in the process of building a craft cocktail menu with our bartenders Craft cocktails are my passion, and I would like for our Club to experience that I am very privileged to work where I love

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HEALTHY MEAL OPTIONS

Al Kunco, Executive Chef & Emilie Kunco, Fitness Specialist

Sometimes it can feel really daunting to prioritize your health and fitness, and even more so when you are out with your friends playing around the Clubhouse. We’d like to introduce to you some information and guidance to help you be the healthiest you can be while still enjoying all that we have to offer around SSCC (featuring items from our all-new spring/summer menu).

Remember, implementing small changes and staying consistent are really what’s going to help you reach your goals When it comes to nutrition, here are a couple of things to keep in mind:

Eat from all the food groups. Your body needs a whole range of nutrients to function the way it’s supposed to, but more importantly, it’s about balance. Eat more of the foods that fuel you long term, like veggies and fiber, and less of the hard-to-process foods like prepackaged products (think chips) and concentrated sugar It’s also really important to know your body and what from each of the food groups will help you work towards your goals and keep you feeling good

Eat Mindfully.

We love this one here at the Club because it’s all about taking the time to actually enjoy your meals Eliminating distractions and making a conscious effort helps you not only savor the flavor of your meal, but also in listening to your hunger and fullness cues

Something that we also see often is people wanting to make healthier choices, but then we get distracted by all of the other delicious choices on the menu.

Our hope here is to provide you with some options that are already on the menu here, and to give you an understanding of what it is about these meals that make them a better alternative

Head over to the 511 Chophouse or the Five Eleven Bar & Grill and try one of these out today! See you soon!

1. Hummus & Fresh Vegetables

Let’s start with an easy and delicious appetizer! Our house-made hummus, paired with fresh vegetables & olive oil are a great way to add some of that color into your meal. For an even healthier alternative, ask to skip the naan bread

The hummus is good for you because it contains protein, fiber, and minerals, but there are definitely some natural fats involved, so you should be aware if you are watching your fat intake Otherwise this is a great healthy start to any meal!

2. Chef Salad

A salad might be an obvious choice, but that doesn’t mean it has to be a boring one! This salad already comes with ham, turkey, shredded cheese, cherry tomato, red onion, a hardboiled egg, and avocado for $12.

Get your greens, protein, and good fat goals met with one meal! Ask for a light option to switch your dressing from the house special to olive oil with a lemon wedge and salt & pepper, or ask for dressing on the side to control the portions yourself Now you have a healthy option without skipping on flavor.

3. Cali Chicken Club

This is a great grab-and-go option for those times you’re here on the course and want to still make your choice a healthy one. This club comes with chicken breast, smoked mayo, avocado, lettuce, tomato, bacon, and cheddar for $13

Ask for a light option to swap out your bread with a lettuce wrap, your mayo with a lighter dressing, and the option to take out the cheese You’ll still have a delicious sandwich wrap that’s filling and helping you reach your goals

*This is good place to note that cheese itself is not BAD, but you should know your body’s limits and whether the cheese will help count towards or against your goals.

4. Blackened Salmon

Salmon is SO good for you, and delicious too! Our blackened salmon comes with green beans and rice pilaf for $25

The rice pilaf is rich in fiber and helps promote healthy digestion It is a touch high in calories and fat, but it also contains protein and essential carbs, so it’s a well-balanced side. The salmon itself has good Omega 3's that can help reduce systemic inflammation and chronic pain in your body! Salmon is also an excellent source of vitamins that your body needs for producing energy and protecting heart and brain health You won’t regret grabbing a bite of this delicious healthy meal in the Chophouse

5. Hanger Steak & Summer Squash

We couldn’t give you this list without including a beef option for our meat-lovers. Our delicious hanger steak is cooked to your preference and served with roasted fingerlings and summer squash for $27

Hanger steak contains important vitamins and minerals like Vitamin B12, phosphorus for bone formation, and a little zinc for tissue repair, energy and metabolism, and antioxidant activity You can substitute the fingerlings with green beans or a side salad for an even healthier option

Tee Talk Golf Opportunities

Kendall Motes, Head Golf Pro

March and April came with lots of rain, and random cold fronts, but we had enough good golf weather to get in a lot of events! We hosted the 3A District (Mt Vernon/Winnsboro) tournament, as well as the 6A District (Rockwall/Tyler) for the first time. We received so much amazing feedback from the players, parents, and coaches, raving about our course and new facilities. So thank you for sharing your course for those days!

Special Congratulations to our Lady Cat and Wildcat golf teams of Sulphur Springs for making it to regionals again this year. We are proud to be your home course and watch all of your success!

We had a great turnout for the St. Paddy’s Day scramble, but the weather had other plans. About 2 holes in, Alex and I rushed to get everyone off the course before the flood came. The simulators and pub came in handy during the rain! So, still a good day

We have new merchandise coming in for the summer! Ladies’ Foot Joy, Men’s Straight Down, etc We can’t wait for you to see what we can add to your closets for summer Did you know you can come do a personalized shopping experience with me? We can look through the catalogs and find outfits specifically for you that other members don’t have

For May and June, if you come shop our Fall 2024 catalogs and buy 2 or more items, we will give you 20% off the whole order! Just email kearp@sulphurspringscc com to set up a time

We have a lot to look forward to in May and June Here are some highlights:

May 3rd

Chamber of Commerce Scramble

This tournament is always a crowd favorite The chamber does such an amazing job putting on this event; we look forward to it every year.

May 18-19th

Gillis Invitational

This tournament has become a can’t miss all over East Texas. We are honored to host this event honoring Mr. Gillis. His love for this place had no end.

June 4-7 & 18-21

Junior Golf Camps

When Johnny hired me, he said he wanted me to focus on getting juniors out here and getting them excited about golf The camps are always a huge hit with the kiddos, introducing golf to them in a fun way, while still learning the basics We just want them to fall in love with the game like we all have

June 15th

Parent/Child Tournament

Last year was the first year we hosted this event, and it was a huge hit! Our goal here is to bring families together for father’s day weekend for a fun and competitive tournament We’ve formatted it to where parents can both play with their own children, as well as bring their parent out here to compete We allow members to bring their parents and children to participate even if they aren’t members

Don’t forget we have our regular monthly Stomp and Couples Scramble events.

May 1 & June 2 | 5:30PM Stomp

ABCD Scramble, $20 per person

May 5 & June 5 | 4:00PM

Couples Scramble

9-Hole Scramble, $20 per couple

May 15 & June 19 | 5:30PM/7:00PM

Simulator Scramble

2-Person Teams, $20 per player

6 slots available for each start time

Fairway Faring Golf Course Updates

Billy Huckabee, Golf Course Superintendent

The golf course is coming out of winter in good shape overall We’ve got a little damage to green collars, but other than that all looks really good

We will be applying our main fertilizer application the first week of May and doing our Dryject application on May 28th. Rainfall has been plentiful this spring so we’re looking forward to a great year on the course.

Please do your part and help with ball marks, divots and driving carts in a respectful manner

Longer back swing for a slower swing.

y g p equipment in our gym is the modular frame with the cable crossover! This unit was decided upon because it offers effective resistance training and has the multi-grip chin bar. With that being said, did you know that the weakest muscle most golfers have is their core? A movement to help strengthen your core while using the multi-jungle is kneeling eccentric rotations or a cable reverse wood chop If both sides of unit are being used, you can also perform these movements with a medicine ball or dumbbell If you’d like some help setting up for these exercises, see me and I’d be happy to assist you!

Summer is getting close and most of us are trying to lose those “last few pounds” we put on during the winter. I’ve been asked about natural ways to boost your metabolism This is something that I coach clients through with my nutrition program that will become available to our members sometime in the month of May

Natural ways to boost your metabolism are: reducing stress, drinking enough water, eating plenty of protein, exercising (duh!), and limiting processed foods Let’s schedule a consultation and

e e c s g s s a l e o call “Active Rest and Recovery” (which is one of the classes that I host!)

Active recovery is simply as it sounds: staying active but still allowing your body to rest For example, if you simply lift or do a mix of cardio, strength, and resistance training-- perhaps on a day off-- go to the park and simply go for a walk. Soak up some sunshine and a good

ClassScheduleforMay:

e so al a g y pe so al a g services are available as a membercharge option to your membership:

$45 / 30 minutes

$90 / 1 hour Contact me at (903) 885-4748 ext 114 or email fitness@sulphurspringscc com

ActiveRestandRecovery: 5/6 & 5/20 @ 10:00AM

StepAerobics(Simulators): Tuesdays (Except 5/28) and Thursdays @ 10:00AM

StrengthTraining: Wednesdays (Except 5/22) @ 5:30PM & Fridays @ 10:30AM

ClassScheduleforJune:

ActiveRestandRecovery: 6/3 & 6/17 @ 10:00AM

StepAerobics(Simulators): Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 10:00AM

StrengthTraining: Wednesdays @ 5:30PM & Fridays @ 10:30AM

*These times are subject to change, but you can contact me for more information

**Unlimited fitness classes are now included with ALL memberships!

Mother’s DayBrunch

Celebrating the Women Who Deserve It All.

Saturday, May 12, 2024

11:00AM - 2:00PM

$40 per adult

$15 per kid <13

Reservations Required

Call (903) 885-4748 to make your reservation by Thursday, May 9 at 12PM

Schedule of Events.

May 12

Mother’s Day Brunch 11AM-2PM | $40 per adult

“There is a special place in our hearts for the Gillis Invitational.” - SSCC Management & Staff -

Saturday, May 18, 2024 - Sunday, May 19, 2024

Day 1 - Shotgun Start at 12:00PM

Day 2 - Tee Times Starting at 8:00AM

2-Person Best Ball | $500/team

$10K added to the prize pool

Day

Pool Opens at SSCC

Join us for some poolside fun at the Clubhouse!

Saturday, May 25, 2024

Water Slide, Music, Water Volleyball, and More!

Pool Hours: 11AM-7PM

May/June 2024

May 14

Prime of Your Life Celebration 6PM-8PM | 511 Chophouse

May 15

Simulator Scramble 5:30PM-6:30PM | Simulators

May 16

Bingo Night 6:30PM | $10 a card

May 18-19

Gillis Invitational 2-person best ball | $500 a team

May 23

Kids Eat Free 5PM-8PM | Bar & Grill

May 25

Splash Day - Pool Opens

May 27 & 28

Clubhouse OPEN for Memorial Day CLOSED for Greens Aeration on May 28

June 1

Bourbon/Whiskey Dinner

6PM | Clubhouse

June 4-7

Junior Golf Camp

9AM-12PM | Ages 6-12 | $200/player

June 6

Trivia Night

6:30PM | North Ballroom

June 11

Prime of Your Life Celebration

6PM-8PM | 511 Chophouse

June 15

Parent/Child Golf Tournament

9-Hole: $20/player | 18-Hole: $40/player

June 16

Father’s Day Brunch

11AM-2PM | Ballroom

June 18-21

Junior Golf Camp

9AM-12PM | Ages 6-12 | $200/player

June 20

Bingo Night

6:30PM | $10 a card

June 27

Kids Eat Free

5PM-8PM | Bar & Grill

GOLF

JUNE 4-7 | JUNE 18-21

9AM-12PM | $200 PER PLAYER

Let our PGA Head Golf Professional, Kendall Motes, and her enthusiastic staff of golfers introduce the kids you love to a game they’ll love. These camps are all about making golf fun while teaching Junior Golfers the basics of this GREAT game!

All Junior Golf Members ages 6-12 are eligible to attend

Each Intro Camp ends on Friday with a Pizza Party at the Pool!

Camp sizes are limited, so call the Pro Shop at (903) 885-4861 to enroll your Junior Golfer today

Call early if you want to attend both weeks.

Parent/Child Parent/Child Golf Tournament Golf Tournament

Saturday, June 15, 2024

Division 1: Parent + Child <14 ($20/player)

9 Hole Scramble, Flights based on child’s age

Division 2: Parent + Child 15-18 ($40/player)

18 Hole Best Ball

Division 3: Parent + Child 18+ ($40/player)

18 Hole Best Ball, GHIN handicap applied

Adults with children & wanting to play with their parents can play in multiple divisions

Cart fees apply

Father’s Day

Sunday, June 16, 2024

10AM-2PM | 511 Chophouse

$5 off dad’s brunch price (includes menu orders, waffle bar, and made-to-order omelets), plus pour him a complimentary Bloody Mary or Mimosa

Kids in PJs and Dads with bed head welcome! Reserve at (903) 885-4748 or vhammer@sulphurspringscc com

A solar eclipse happens when the Sun, the Moon, and the Earth are aligned. On April 8th, 2024, Sulphur Springs, TX was in the path of the umbral shadow, with a near 100% view of the total solar eclipse.

Story

Alex Melton, Media & Marketing Specialist

Monday, April 8, 2024 - What an unforgettable day for SSCC! We absolutely loved seeing all of you out here enjoying the food, golf, simulators, and all that the Club has to offer Between the 14 teams who competed in the morning scramble and the dozens of families who stopped by to eat lunch and play around the Clubhouse, this place was FULL of life and full of joy!

As we all got in for work that morning, a subtle worry crept up about the clouds in the sky, but those fears were quickly resolved when so many of you came in for the 4-person Eclipse Scramble I grabbed a friend and rode out on a golf cart to try and capture some of the teams in action and, to my surprise, the sun decided to show! Then we stopped back at the Clubhouse to try and get a few littles playing on the bounce house and in the simulators, and I enjoyed watching families try their hand at simulator baseball. After cooling off, I made my way to the Bar & Grill to find so many of our Members had stopped in for food and drink specials ahead of the eclipse.

When it was time to view the eclipse, I made my way out to the lawn where many of our Members had gathered. There was laughter and cheers as people took their places out on the patio, in the grass, and on the greens, and the sun began to slowly disappear behind the moon. Everyone donned a pair of goofy glasses or held a piece of welder’s glass and took a minute to quiet down and stare at the sky.

What an eerie thing to witness- darkness in the middle of the day- even the animals changed their behavior for just a brief moment And then, nearly four and a half minutes later, the world was back and life continued on More games of Jenga were played, a golf shootout filled the course again, and the Clubhouse eventually reached that brief sigh before evening meals began

In all, it was such a special and unique experience for all who were able to bear witness, and I am honored to have shared the event with all of you

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Congratulations to the winners of the Eclipse Scramble:

1st Flight

1st Place - Zach Blackmon, Garrett Landers, Cort Walker, Brody Blackmon

2nd Place - Zach Burney, Nick Burney, Randy White, Luke White.

2nd Flight

1st Place - Cannon Earp, Mallory Earp, LJ Earp, Trent Easley

2nd Place - Wes Cooper, Robert Langhoff, Clark Cooper, Chris Pearson

Golfers who stuck around after the eclipse had an afternoon shootout and enjoyed the rest of the sunshine the day had to offer.

AMG

The MGA board has established a Tee Box Amendment to the MGA Tournament Tee Rule. The original rule was, “If your age and handicap index was 59 or less, you play the blue tees If between 59-65 you play the white tees Age 65 and older play the gold tees ” The amendment still follows this rule, with the exception that you can now move forward no more than one set of tees, with your course adjusted handicap, plus one additional stroke If you are 60 years old or over, you can move from the white tees to the gold tees, with your course adjusted handicap plus one additional stroke There will be a minimum of 3 strokes, and a maximum of 4 strokes applied to this

The Hole-in-One Program is still a valid program, and will pay any MGA member $600 for a hole-in-one made on the SSCC course If you were to make one, the stipulations are that: (1) you must have a regulated round (9-hole round does qualify), and (2) you must have two witnesses, one of which has to be another MGA member A score card must be turned into the Pro Shop, and the round entered into the GHIN system. Each time a hole-in-one is made, the membership of the MGA is charged another $5 on their dues in order to help fund this program There were seven hole-in-ones paid in 2023 Congratulations to Jon Landers, Alex Motes, Josh Morrison, Nathan Mathews, David Robinson, Kris Childress (2) Congratulations to Bobby Brown and Billy Escobar for being the first two recipients so far in 2024

MGA tournaments left for this year are the MGA Championship on July 27th and 28th, and Member/Guest on September 28th and 29th

As always, if you are not a member of the MGA and would like to be, stop by the Pro Shop and fill out a card

There’s no moss growing under this group’s golf bags! We’ve been a busy bunch!

On April 17th, we hosted 40+ ladies from the Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas areas for the opening playday of the ArkLaTex group. The day is always a treat. The next ArkLaTex playday on Tuesday, May 7th will be played in Clarksville, TX June’s playday is on Monday, June 10th in Paris, TX

Thank you to all LGA’ers who volunteered for The Dinner Bell on May 1st. We are also excited about our plans for the 16th Annual LGA LEGACY Tournament on June 22nd This supports our Wildcat girls’ golf scholarships and our annual donations to community groups. Sponsors can contact Twila Gill at (903) 269-8831 for opportunities to help us!

Our rousing game nights have been lots of fun. The April 11th night was Farkel where we all sparkled! The May game night is Thursday May 9th at 6 p m Then, we’ll take a break until Thursday, September 12th

The Birdie Tree’s limbs are filling up! Birdies have been made this year by Jamie Birdsong, Cecelia Glud, Debbie Miller, Rhonda Underwood, Whitney Spigener, and Linda Jaroszewski Congratulations! We look forward to having more birds land on our tree.

Our monthly meetings are normally on the 4th Wednesday of the month, at 12PM The May meeting is on May 22nd The June meeting is earlier in the month, on June 19th due to the LGA LEGACY tournament.

We have weekly playdays on Wednesday & Saturday mornings You can contact Karen Foxworthy at (713) 249-7570 if you want to be added to either of the text groups for playday notifications

AboutAlissaMorton

Meet Alissa Morton! Alissa is the Membership & Accounting Manager here at SSCC, and if you have questions about charges, monthly statements, or making changes/updates to your membership information (addresses, payment info, last names, etc ), she’s who you need! Known around the Club for her brightly colored outfits, Alissa has been part of the SSCC family for about 8 years, first as a waitress, then a bartender, then as an accounting assistant to Sue, who is now our GM, and finally as the position she holds now! Talk about a woman who has done it all

Q:A:

Favorite season of the year?

Summer because I enjoy floating the San Marcos River and kayaking in Broken Bow

Q:A:

Do you have pets? What kind & what are their names?

Dax is a seven year old Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Millie (or "Maleficent" if she's in a mood) is a three year old Russian Blue Munchkin cat, and lastly our two year old Bernedoodle (Bernese Mountain Dog, Poodle cross) Doug

Fun & Games

Favorite down-time activity?

Q:A:Puzzles, but I am known to change hobbies over night

Q:A:

If you weren’t on the clock, where at SSCC would we catch you?

Riding around in a golf cart with my husband or in The Pub

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