Play where you love.
Sulphur Springs Country Club
About this issue. It’s here! It’s here! Welcome to the final edition of your Member Newsletter for 2024. Thank you for supporting this publication and for giving it a chance to enhance your membership experience
This edition contains the usual departmental updates, information about upcoming Member events, and featured amenities and special events. Learn more about our Men’s and Ladies Golf Associations, peruse the Pro Shop gift guide to get a few ideas for your holiday shopping during our annual Pro Shop Sale, and reminisce some special moments from this year
It is also my privilege to announce to you the launch of our new website and Member portal, as well as an update to our SSCC app! You’ll notice a few subtle changes to our messaging online, in our marketing materials, and throughout the Clubhouse to truly create a place you feel you can “play where you love ”
Don’t forget you can find this edition, along with every other Member Newsletter of 2024, both in the Clubhouse and online at issuu.com/sscc media.
- Alex Melton,
SSCC Media & Marketing Specialist
About the cover This cover photo features an ode to one of our favorite newer traditions here at SSCC, the family Gingerbread House Contest! Categories & information will be sent out via email, and entries will be accepted from December 6 - December 13 Best of luck!
We want YOUR photos, stories, and funny moments in the Member Newsletter! Did you take an awesome shot at a member event? Want to share a funny story from a weekend around the Club? Did you draw the funniest golf joke on a napkin and it just HAS to be shared? We’d love to feature YOU in the next newsletter! You can submit your cover photos, comics, and more to media@sulphurspringscc.com. Please make sure all submissions include your full name and member number.
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Focus on Fitness Fitness Updates
Emilie Kunco, Fitness Specialist
The cold season is closing in on us, friends! Holidays spent with friends, family, and loved ones Gatherings with food and joy, comfort, and fun times That also means: the dreaded winter weight gain! In 2021, The Washington Post wrote an article stating “In a recent study, researchers used smart scales to monitor weight gain in more than 1,000 adults enrolled in a weight maintenance program. Participants gained about 2 4 pounds, on average, between early December and early January They shed some weight by March but retained 0.7 pounds.
So let’s discuss a few things that we can do to prevent the winter weight. We all love our warm, comfort foods that are high in calories and filled to the brim with heavy starches and creams or glutenous sweet treats Try filling your body with in-season fruit and vegetables that will curb your cravings in a better, more nutritious way. You’ll find that when you consume nutrient-dense foods, you can eat more. And who doesn’t want more food with less calories? Sign me up!
Be mindful of your nutrition label. Eating as clean and lean doesn’t mean that you’re limited in what you can consume It simply means to eat as little or lightly processed as possible. Sticking with the outer limits of the grocery store, where food is whole and not prepackaged, is going to offer your body such vitally important vitamins and minerals that we need to survive! When you find that a holiday recipe does require something premade and packaged, look at the ingredient list
list You may find yourself surprised with the amount of additional ingredients that we can’t pronounce; the added sugar, excess sodium, and fat content of the item
Don’t skip out on your sleep! When it gets darker earlier outside, it can cause a disruption with our circadian rhythms, making it difficult to get the sleep our body needs Not getting adequate amounts of rest can be an issue for health, but also may lead to that stubborn weight gain Remember to stick with your bedtime routine and limit or cut out screen time up to 30 minutes before you are ready to fall asleep The blue light from our screens also causes disturbances with our circadian rhythm
And, as always, hydrate and keep your body moving! We have plenty of options to choose from here at SSCC to ensure you stay strong, have fun, and hf
Class Schedule for November:
live your best life We have 3 different fitness classes you can choose from (Active Rest and Recovery, Step Aerobics, and Strength Training) that will get you on your feet and provide an opportunity to meet and exercise with others Got the winter blues? Need a beach with some sunshine and warm weather? Hop onto one of our treadmills or stationary bikes! We have plenty of places you can travel without costing you a dime! The iFIT Interactive Fitness can help you check off places that you dream to travel and help you reach your fitness goals
Programming
Training & Nutrition services are available as a member-charge option to your membership (see above) Let’s talk about the best ways to reach your wellness goals this holiday season!
Contact me at (903) 885-4748 ext 114 or email fitness@sulphurspringscc com
Active Rest and Recovery: 11/4 & 11/18 @ 10:00AM
Step Aerobics (Simulators): Tuesdays and Thursdays (Except 11/28) @ 9:15AM
Strength Training: Wednesdays @ 5:30PM & Fridays @ 10:00AM
Class Schedule for December:
Active Rest and Recovery: 12/2, 12/16, & 12/30 @ 10:00AM
Step Aerobics (Simulators): Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 9:15AM
Strength Training: Wednesdays (Except 12/18) @ 5:30PM & Fridays @ 10:00AM
*These times are subject to change, but you can contact me for more information
**Unlimited fitness classes are now included with ALL memberships!
AboutEdJanos,CMC
You may have noticed a new face around the dining areas here at SSCC. We’d love to take this opportunity to introduce to you our newest consultant and interim Executive Chef, Ed Janos
After graduating with Honors from the Culinary Institute of America, Chef Janos returned to his native Detroit, MI where he accumulated many public accolades. Included were an unprecedented two “Best Restaurant of the Year” awards at two different restaurants and a Chaine des Rotisseur recognition as one of the top ten chefs in the Midwest Chef Janos worked as the Corporate Chef of Machus Enterprises, Corporate Regional Chef at California Café Restaurant Corporation in Corte Madeira, CA, and as Director of Research and Development for Boston Market Corporate Headquarters in Denver, CO
Falling in love with Denver, Chef Janos, along with his wife Kristin, conceived, built, opened, and operated Cook’s Fresh Gourmet Market, an urban gourmet retail food market, deli, and catering emporium in Denver, CO for twenty years before selling the business in April 2019 After the sale and some further travels around the world, Chef Janos continued his consulting business specializing in operations gfdfh
management for restaurants and private clubs and training personal chefs for UHNW private clients. Chef Janos also started completion of his BA in Hospitality Management and is currently holding a 4.0 GPA.
Additionally, Chef Janos is a freelance food journalist who has written a weekly column for The Denver Post and hosted a weekly food segment on local Denver television Chef Janos had also held positions as a part-time adjunct instructor at Schoolcraft College and Johnson and Wales University
Chef Janos has earned numerous gold medals in national culinary competitions and two international gold medals, one at the International Salon Culinaire in Johannesburg, SA and another as the team captain representing the USA at the WACS Seoul International Culinary Competition Chef Janos also captained a Michigan Culinary Team presenting Michigan food at the American Embassy in Rome
Chef Janos was the first runner-up in the USA Segment of the prestigious Bocuse D’Or hot food competition Chef Janos passed the 10-day Certified Master Chef exam in 1993, at The Culinary Institute of America, being one of only 78 in the United States who earned this highly-ranked culinary level.
Food for Thought Food & Beverage Updates
SSCC Dining Department
We will be focusing on building a new set of menus to exceed the dining expectations of our Members and their guests here at Sulphur Springs Country Club. You will find a proposed menu for the Five Eleven Bar & Grill on the following page. Keep in mind that as of the date this newsletter went to press, some items listed here may be subject to change as we roll this out over the next few weeks, but it should give you an idea of the direction we are trying to take your dining experience, and we hope you enjoy it!
Upcoming member dinners and events include a Harry Potter themed Brunch in the Chophouse on November 9th, a Wine Dinner in the Chophouse on December 7th, the Prime of Your Life Celebration for November & December birthdays on December 10th, our annual Brunch with Santa event on December 15th, and a New Year’s Eve Black Tie Dinner on December 31st for you to attend with your loved one or family before your New Year’s festivities
With so many incredible events to look forward to, along with our new menus and dining experiences, we are honored to serve you and to bring some Country Club magic to your holiday season in
STARTERS
Texas Chili | Served with Cornbread | (GF)
Paleo Beef Vegetable Soup | (GF)
BLT Deviled Eggs | (GF)
Green Chile Queso Dip | Served with Avocado, Cilantro, Cotija, Diablo Sauce, & Tortilla Chips.
Garlic Parmesan Bread Sticks | Baked to order Served with marinara dipping sauce | (V)
Classic Shrimp Cocktail | Five 16-20oz Shrimps Served with Cocktail Sauce & Lemon | (GF)
Chicken Wings | Honey-Chipotle / BBQ / Buffalo / Dry Rub | (GF)
SSCC Onion Rings | Crispy Crusted Rings with Smoked Chipotle Aioli
SALADS
Classic Caesar
Crunchy Romaine / Parmesan / Croutons / Egg / Garlicky Caesar Dressing
SSCC Cobb Salad
Romaine / Iceberg / Chicken / Bacon / Beets / Egg / Cheddar / Avocado / Tomato / BalsamicMustard Vinaigrette (V, GF)
Build-Your-Own Salad
Add Grilled Chicken / Add Roasted Salmon / Add Grilled Steak Please fill out order form
BUNS
Served with Greens or Fries
TX Craft Hamburger
Smoked Brisket Patty / Steak Rub / Lettuce / Tomato / Onion / Pickles on a Brioche Bun
TX Craft Burger
Classic French Dip / Au Jus / Horseradish Sauce / French Roll
Crispy Fried Chicken
Slaw / Pickle Chips / Garlic-Herb Aioli on a Brioche Bun
Texas Pastrami
Chipotle Aioli / Swiss Cheese / Jalapeño / Slaw on a Brioche Bun
Club Sandwich
Applewood Bacon / Chicken / Ham / Lettuce / Tomato / Mayonnaise on Toasted White Bread
PIZZA
Build-Your-Own Pizza
Hand-Rolled Dough / Choice of Toppings Please fill out order form
MAIN COURSE
Prime Steak Meatloaf | (GF)
Mashed Potatoes / Brussels Sprouts / Mushroom Gravy
Chicken Alfredo
Crispy Cutlets / Broccoli / Mozzarella / Creamy Garlic Pasta
Creole Salmon
Yellow Corn Grits / Green Beans / Chorizo / Creole Sauce
Chicken Fried Steak
Black Pepper Gravy / Mashed Potatoes / Green Beans
Fish and Chips
Beer-Battered Atlantic Cod / Coleslaw / Crispy Potatoes / Tartar Sauce
BLT Pasta
Rigatoni / Applewood Bacon / Tomato / Spinach / Garlic / Onion / Basil / Boursin Cheese
Prime Beef Filet
6oz Cut / Baked Potato / Broiled Tomato / Green Beans / French Onion Soup Butter
Prime Rib Eye Steak
12oz Cut / Baked Potato / Green Beans / French Onion Soup Butter
Cheesy Cauliflower Steak | (V, GF)
Pesto / Mozzarella / Marinated Tomatoes / Spinach
SIDES
French Fries | Parmesan / Parsley / Garlic
Crispy Cauliflower | Lemon Aioli
Roasted Brussel Sprouts | Balsamic / Bacon / Onion
DESSERTS
Cookies & Milk | Two Chocolate Chunk Sea Salt Cookies / Petite Vanilla Milkshake | (V)
Churros | Served with Vanilla and Chocolate Dipping Sauces | (V)
Classic Fudge Sundae | Vanilla Ice Cream / Fudge / Caramel Sauce / Toasted Nuts / Whipped
Cream / Cherry | (V, GF)
Sorbet with Berries | (VE, GF)
Golfing Members may now use the Simulators for FREE!
Social Members will be assessed $20 per two-hour reservation per bay.
The Simulators at Sulphur Springs Country Club are now open to Members and their guests Tuesdays-Sundays, from 8:00AM-6:00PM year-round. Reserve a bay through the app or call (903) 885-4861, check in at the Pro Shop, and enjoy up to 2 hours of play in our state-of-the-art Simulator bays!
After-hours private parties may be booked with our Special Events Coordinator at events@sulphurspringscc.com.
Tee Talk Golf Opportunities
Kendall Motes, Head Golf Pro
September and October in the golf course world was amazing. We had so many great events: Our LGA had 2 awesome events, MGA Member-Guest was a huge success, and a successful aerification and overseeding of our practice facility.
Make sure you are using your SSCC app to reserve and check tee times. It is the best way to see if we have an event or anything going on you may want to be a part of!
We have lots to look forward to round out our year here at SSCC Here is a breakdown of November/December golf events:
Wildcat Scramble | November 2nd
This event benefits both the girls and boys SSHS golf teams We love having the kids out on the course and want to support them however we can! So please don’t miss this one.
1:00PM | 4-person scramble
Last Junior Golf Clinic | November 5th
We’ve had such a great group here learning the fundamentals and how fun golf can be! 4:00PM | $20 a clinic
Turkey Shoot Golf Tournament | November 16th
This event is an individual tournament, flighted by handicap (must have a GHIN to participate in the net portion of the tournament) Players must only use 3 clubs the entire 18 holes, all others must be taken out of the bag You can buy “turkeys” or mulligans to help out! $5 cash apiece Pot will go to a random drawing after play! Our highest score will win a Thanksgiving turkey to take home
12:00 PM Shotgun \ 3 club tourn \ $30 per person
Pro Shop Sale | December 5th
Bring your gift cards and come check out our holiday sale! We always have amazing deals on sale items, as well as a “spin the wheel” game to see what discount you receive on all the new goodies we have on the floor! Look out for more emails with December savings in the Pro Shop.
5:00PM | Email Updates Coming Soon
goes! This is more importantly a benefit for Blue Santa, so if you bring a toy for the toy drive, your entry fee is cut in half! $30 with gift/ $60 without. If everyone on your team wears an ugly Christmas Sweater/shirt/costume, you will get a stroke taken off your final score.
12:00PM Shotgun | 4-person scramble
Fairway Faring Golf Course Updates
Billy Huckabee, Golf Course Superintendent
As the calendar turns to Fall, please be more aware of where you are driving golf carts and try to spread out the cart traffic, because obviously the grass is slowing down and won't have the ability to recover like it can during the growing season We finished our overseeding on both practice tees, target greens, on the driving range, front short game area and the Clubhouse lawn We also put some ryegrass down on #3 blue tee to help with the winter traffic Please help us with overall course maintenance, sanding divots, repairing ball marks and raking bunkers behind you
SSCC MGA Member Guest Tournament Results
We are excited to share the results from this year’s Member Guest Tournament! It was a fantastic weekend filled with great competition and camaraderie
Overall Shootout Winners
Congratulations to David Robinson and Jimmy Ray Sawyer for taking home the title of Overall Shootout Winners! Their skill and teamwork shone brightly throughout the event.
Shootout Runner-Up
Kudos to our Runner-Up team of Jocko Spataro and Conner Brackhahn for a commendable performance
Flight Winners
Here’s a summary of the top teams in each flight:
1st Flight Winner: Chris Mabe | Jeremy Bates
2nd Flight Winner: Mark Morton | Tayler Dunlap
3rd Flight Winner: David Robinson | Jimmy Ray Sawyer
4th Flight Winner: David Gideon | Dustin Gideon
5th Flight Winner: Wes Cooper | Wade Bowman
6th Flight Winner: James Jordan | Jim Washburn
7th Flight Winner: Brad Morris | Kip McAlister
8th Flight Winner: Brig Cole | Ryan Cole
9th Flight Winner: Jocko Spataro | Conner Brackhahn
10th Flight Winner: Blake Davis | Lee Batson
11th Flight Winner: Jeff Rorie | Gary Murray
12th Flight Winner: DJ Jones | Steve Robinson
Wildcard Team
A special shoutout to the Wildcard Team: Chad Cable and Day Cable for their impressive play
A Special Thank You
We want to extend a big thank you to everyone who made this event possible, including all our generous sponsors Your support and contributions are greatly appreciated and play a vital role in our community Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to making this tournament a success We look forward to seeing you at our next event!
Join the MGA Today!
Are you interested in becoming a member of the MGA? We invite you to visit our Pro Shop and speak with one of our friendly staff members to learn more about joining Being part of the MGA offers numerous benefits, including exclusive events, tournaments, and a vibrant community of fellow golf enthusiasts Don’t miss out on the chance to be a part of something special!
LGA
Championship
Towards the end of each year, the LGA celebrates our many feats & triumphs In September, Cecelia Glud became our 2024 LGA Championship winner She earned the title, and her participation in 35 LGA playday rounds proves that she did the work! [She also golfed on other days, by the way.] Congratulations to Cecelia!
Playdays & Game Nights
Wednesday & Saturday playdays give us chances to improve, laugh, & support each other We’re proud to be women who golf Lots of new balls were earned by the winners Also, we had 33 birdies pinned on our Birdie Tree, along with a hole-in-one and an eagle! She who had the Most Birdies will be announced at our Christmas Party
We must love competition! We had fun off the course with Thursday Game Nights At our final night, guest player Alyssa U was our Bunco champ in October She had a lucky streak!
ArkLaTex Playday
We completed our 2-year commitment as the ArkLaTex Administrators in October. So now it’s time to just enjoy golfing with our friends from neighboring states & clubs! ArkLaTex playdays will begin again in April
Giving Back
Our LGA continually gave to the community in 2024 We helped at the Dinner Bell and will provide a carload+ of Food Donations to the food bank We held a charity tournament & fund drive for the In My Closet charity We conducted a putting contest & the Legacy Tournament, which earned monies for our donations & scholarships We gave 2 scholarships to Wildcat girl golfers & provided support to the golf group in other ways [8 Team Members & counting!] Lastly, we earned enough to provide nice Monetary Donations to three local charities. We couldn’t have done ANY of this without helping hearts & hands
Monthly Meetings
On November 6th, we begin to tee off on Wednesdays at 10 a m Our end-of-year voting takes place at the final 2024 meeting on November 13th. On December 11th, instead of a meeting, we’ll celebrate the year with our annual Christmas party
Join the LGA Today!
LGA’ers know that, in golf, each day’s a different day with a clean slate You really don’t know what’s going to happen Here’s hoping that 2025 brings you lots of lucky bounces and smooth, wide fairways. If you’re interested in learning more about the LGA, feel free to contact our President, Karen Foxworthy, at (713) 249-7570 Forms are available in the Clubhouse
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SSCC Logo Cup stocking-stuffer for the avid wine drinker in your life This 10oz tumbler makes a great
$30 Get them something that will fit anyone! Not sure what size someone wears? SSCC Hats & Beanies
$60
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Golf Gloves could always use a new glove
Chances are the golfer in your life
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Classic NexBelt golf belt that fits any style Opt for something nice this year with a $80 Ladies’ FootJoy Polo season with a new golf polo just for her Share the gift of style this holiday
Saturday, November 9, 2024
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11:00AM-2:00PM | 511 Chophouse 11:00AM-2:00PM | 511 Chophouse
All Ages Welcome! Reservations Requested All Ages Welcome! Reservations Requested Our Turkeys are taking turkeys to win a turkey. What’s more Thanksgiving than that?
Turkey Shoot Tournament
Saturday, November 16, 2024 12:00PM Shotgun
Wine Dinner
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December 5
Holiday Open House/Pro Shop Sale
5:00PM | Pro Shop Building
December 7
Wine Dinner
6PM-9PM | Chophouse
December 10
Prime of Your Life Celebration
6PM-8PM | 511 Chophouse
December 15
Brunch with Santa 11AM-2PM | Ballroom
December21
Defeat the Grinch Scramble
12PM Shotgun | $60 a player*
*Bring a kid’s gift for Blue Santa & get $30 off your entry fee
December 25
Christmas Day - Clubhouse CLOSED
December 31
New Year’s Eve Dinner
6:00PM | 511 Chophouse
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Sunday, December 15, 2024 11am-2pm
Make magical memories this year at our annual Brunch with Santa event! Join us for Sunday Brunch at the Clubhouse and take a photo with Santa.
Reservations Requested | (903) 885-4748
Gingerbread House contest
Enter the Gingerbread House contest with your family to win prizes and be the star of the show!
Tuesday, December 31, 202 6:00PM | 511 Chophouse
End your year on a delicious & elegant high note!
Join us at the 511 Chophouse for drinks and fine dining before heading off to your New Year’s activities.
Reservations Requested | (903) 885-4748
Moments Worth the Memories
Member wow moments from this year.
One of the best parts of working at Sulphur Springs Country Club is bearing witness to all of the amazing things happening in our Members’ lives. Celebrating your accomplishments and proud moments around the Club-- from the hosting of major life events to finally nailing your swing on the driving range-- brings us joy, too! We have started referring to these as “wow moments” for their capacity to bring a smile to our faces and remind us of just how incredible all of you truly are
As we bring another year to a close, we want to celebrate some of these wow moments with you! If you’d like a copy of any of these photos, you can email media@sulphurspringscc.com.
This past year at Sulphur Springs Country Club was vibrant and full of memorable events, from the creative kickoff with Painting with a Twist to the engaging cocktail class led by Front of House Manager Chris Moore, which showcased delightful drink-making. Dueling Pianos had our ballroom full of singing and dancing members who did not want the night to end. New traditions blossomed, such as the well-received Friday Night Lights, where members enjoyed skill contests and socializing. At the same time, the total solar eclipse provided a breathtaking, shared experience that left many awestruck. Our Fourth of July celebration was filled with fun activities and an unforgettable fireworks show to end the night. Special-themed brunches, including an Easter celebration with an egg hunt and a Frozen-themed brunch featuring beloved characters, added to the year’s excitement We eagerly anticipate refining our events to ensure our activities continue to resonate with member interests We can't wait to see everyone at our upcoming events!
- Amanda McGowin, Member Events Coordinator for SSCC
Lyenda Johnston was the winner of a popular event we ran in September of this year called the Shotgun Poker Run!
Members met up at the Clubhouse and rode around to stations across the course to grab a drink and draw a card Once everyone had a full hand (and a few drinks down), they all met up and the best hand won a cash prize from the entry fees Congratulations, Lyenda, on your liquor (sorry, luck) of the draw!
Sulphur Springs High School Boys & Girls Golf teams were named back-to-back District 15 4A Champs! Alyson Thomas won 1st place individual, Evey Birdsong won 2nd place individual, Kenzie Posey won 3rd place, and McKenna Meskimen won 4th Nick Burney also won 1st place individual and Case Fails also qualified for Regionals as a freshman!
Special recognition to the coaches and to the parents of these exceptional young members, who have worked and made it a priority to assist these players in developing their talents and dreaming their dreams well done!
February saw the ever-popular Dueling Pianos event & members had a blast!
Former members Don & Sarah McCann REALLY got into character for March’s Murder Mystery event.
Member Jonathan McGraw & his sons played an awesome round during the Parent-Child Tournament.
Paige Smith & her daughter, Claire hung out and enjoyed the day during our 4th of July celebration.
Congratulations to Cecelia Glud for winning the LGA Championship in September!
Seeing the love of golf develop in the young women around the Club is always such a joyful experience.
Here we have Taryn Michael, a budding golfer and our Girls 18-hole Jr. Club Champion holding the newsletter edition with her photo on the cover. We can’t wait to see all that she accomplishes in golf world! You’ll also find Birdie Mahaffey working hard to drive her ball to the green as she played with her dad in the Parent-Child Tournament
Above: We love our littles! It brings us so much joy to see these cuties around the Club, enjoying our events and activities with their parents Thank you for sharing your families with us and giving us all something to smile about
Left: Dancing, singing, drinking, and delirium were afoot during our annual Dueling Pianos event, and these two definitely caught the spirit of the evening
Always a welcome face at our member events, Cecil Rich dons his authentic German hat for our Frozenthemed Back to School Brunch back in August. According to Cecil, the hat was from when he was stationed in Germany with the military, and it made the perfect statement for a perfect event.
Littles were in love with our very own Anna, Elsa, and Olaf, and our staff was, of course, in love with Cecil!
