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About this issue. Welcome, welcome to the first edition of the SSCC Member Newsletter for 2025! As always, thank you for your support of this publication, and for your encouragement as we continue to work to make this a true resource for making the most of your Membership

This edition contains the usual departmental updates, information about upcoming Member events, and featured amenities and special events. Get to know more about the editor/photographer in this edition with the 2024 Photo of the Year (and runner ups later in the issue), and our Fitness Specialist’s health and wellness journey Learn more about how to effectively use your SSCC app, now updated to the Club 2 0 software so that you can manage more of your membership on the go.

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

We’d love to focus more on member-centered content in future publications, so if you’ve got any ideas, articles, or photos you’d like to share, email them to media@sulphurspringscc com

About the cover This cover photo features the smiling faces of Brig Cole and Scott Wilkinson back in January 2024. We’ve seen these two around the Club on many occasions and you can tell SSCC has become their happy place Happy to have you both!

Photo of the Year Letter From the Editor

Alex Melton, Media & Marketing

As I’m sure you’ve noticed if you’ve seen me around the Clubhouse or at an event or tournament, my job affords me the privilege of taking MANY photos of YOU! One of the perks (or downsides if you have to edit) is having an inventory of thousands of photos from throughout the year I’ve decided to narrow down and choose my favorite photo from this year to share with you.

This photo was taken on a random day in February after I received a call about one of our cutest little Members out on the practice greens with his dad Son of Ryan and Morgan Dunavant, Woods is no stranger to the great game of golf and can often be spotted at family events with his own set of mini-clubs I have found him to be quite the little ham and, if I have my camera out, he will spot me every time

I have loved sharing in your memories this year, big and small, and it has been a true joy getting to witness and capture them. My goal for this publication, and for our future media and marketing efforts, is to share more memories from YOUR perspective If you have any of your own photos, stories, or content ideas I’d love to include them! The content I create is for your benefit and I’d love to build a little community celebrating all of you here at SSCC

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FUN AND GAMES

Solve the Riddles

Can you figure out what these golfthemed brain teasers are trying to say?

Did You Know?

The day this was taken, mom was at home resting with Woods’ brand new baby brother! Brooks Dunavant was officially the newest member of SSCC at just 4 days old

swers to Bottom: Sand Trap, Birdie, Hole in Backswing, Driving Range

Center Left Right Game Nights

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

6:30PM | North Ballroom

11, 2025

Wine Dinner

18, 2025

February 4

Game Night (Left, Right, Center)

6:30PM | Ballroom

February 8

Dueling Pianos

8PM | Ballroom

February 9

Super Bowl Watch Party

4PM | Simulators

February 11

Prime of Your Life Celebration (January & February Birthdays)

6PM-8PM | 511 Chophouse

February 14

Valentine’s Date Night Dinner

6PM Cocktail Hour | 7PM Dinner

February 18

Bingo Night

6:30PM | $10 a card

February 27

Kids Eat Free

5PM-8PM | Bar & Grill

February 28

Karaoke Night in the Pub

8PM | Claret Pub

super bowl Pianos watchparty

Valentine’s

Date Night

Friday, February 14, 2025 7:00PM | 511 Chophouse

Enjoya4-coursemeal,livemusic, andaspecialcocktailmenuwithyour lovedonethisValentine’sDayat SulphurSpringsCountryClub.

$140perCouple | ReservationsRequired LimitedAvailability

Icicle Open | January 18th

This tournament is a club favorite, because we all know how good that Mulligan shot always is This tournament give you a Mulligan on every shot if you want one $30 a player

12:00PM Shotgun | 1-person scramble

Tee Talk Golf Opportunities

Kendall Motes, Head Golf Pro

It’s hard to believe we’re already in 2025! We’ve got some great winter golf events coming up for all of you here at SSCC Our Simulator League will continue every Wednesday night in January and February For those of you who don’t know, we do a regular weekly golf scramble indoors using our state-of-the-art simulator bays We have a winner every week, as well as an overall sim cup winner!

Some other upcoming events we have for you:

TGA Girls Invitational | February 15th-17th

This is the biggest amateur girl’s event in Texas! We will have college-bound players taking on our course!

12:00PM Shotgun | info about start time/watching?

We also want to give a big shoutout and thank you to everyone who came out and participated in the Pro Shop Sale back in December. We had a great turnout, and wish congratulations to Monica Littlefield for winning the Titleist wedge, Tim Gee for wi i h Ti l i lf b nd complementary January

Focus on Fitness Fitness Updates

Emilie Kunco, Fitness Specialist

Hello friends! Allow me into introduce myself to you all, properly My name is Emilie Kunco, and I’m your Fitness Director here at SSCC We all start somewhere, and I’d like to share my story with you, to inspire and motivate. Growing up in the deep Southern parts of Texas, I was taught “more butter, more better” and everything was fried. It was a typical unhealthy American diet: mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, chicken and dumplings, and chocolate was my favorite! My freshman year of high school, I was 200lbs At my heaviest, I was 230lbs In 2015, I was a busy mom with two boys under 2 and knew that they deserved better

I wanted to feel confident, so I began my first fitness journey by simply moving more and eating less but failing to nourish my body Because of my error, I gained weight quickly back Flashforward to 2020, after having my third son, I took up running 5 miles a day and, with the help of meal replacement shakes, lost 50lbs

I began strength training in May of 2021 (quickly gaining the nickname “quad-zilla”) but was told by the other athletes that I “ate like a bird” and “needed to eat more” for the weight I was moving Trying to understand macros, how to gain muscle and lose fat was overwhelming and confusing I took part in a Nutrition Challenge in January of 2022 and by April, I knew that I loved fitness and wanted to help guide others on their journey by doing more and simplifying the process, hoping that they would not have to go through the hoops like I did.

I gained my Personal Training Certification in June of 2022, am Certified in Prenatal and Postpartum, have received my Level 1 Nutrition Certification, as well as Stress and Hormone and Gut Health And, as of November 29, I have joined the Active Life Professional program, which is a 13-month training program that “bridges the gap between healthcare and fitness”. This program will give me additional knowledge in the healthcare industry, which will in turn allow me to better my helping of our members live a life, free of pain I am passionate about all things health and fitness, and find fulfillment and joy in helping others, so why not have the best of both worlds and combine the two Allow me the opportunity and great pleasure to be your biggest fan and share my knowledge with you this new year.

Important Note: Active Rest and Recovery and Strength Training classes have a new name! Functional Training. This is now being offered on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays! See the upcoming schedule below

ClassScheduleforJanuary:

FunctionalTraining: Mondays and Fridays @ 10AM & Wednesdays @ 12PM

StepAerobics(Simulators): Tuesdays (Except 1/21) and Thursdays @ 10AM

ClassScheduleforFebruary:

FunctionalTraining: Mondays and Fridays @ 10AM & Wednesdays @ 12PM

StepAerobics(Simulators): Tuesdays (Except 2/25) and Thursdays @ 10AM

*These times are subject to change, but you can contact me for more information **Unlimited fitness classes are now included with ALL memberships!

Food for Thought Dining & Catering Updates

Nicole Morris, Sous Chef

Welcome to the new year, SSCC! You’ll notice we’ve made a lot of changes to the dining experience here at the Club over the past couple of months We have a new regular menu in the Five Eleven Bar & Grill as well as a special weekend dinner menu for the 511 Chophouse We also have a rotating fresh fish special that has received rave reviews We hope you’ve had a chance to try some of the new recipes and, if not, we hope you’ll come out and enjoy!

A few of our regular events will carry over with us, such as the Prime of Your Life Celebration we hold to celebrate member birthdays This will stay bi-monthly and the first one of the year will be on Tuesday, February 11 from 6:00PM-8:00PM (celebrating both January and February birthdays). Kids Eat FREE will be on January 23rd and February 27th from 5:00PM-8:00PM in the Bar & Grill.

There will be a couple of fun events with light foods and limited menus. Come out for our ever-popular Dueling Pianos night on Saturday, February 8 and enjoy a limited menu before the show. jds

Cal and his mom, Cristie joined us in November to be among the first to try the new menu, and we think it’s safe to say he REALLY enjoyed dessert Thanks, Cal!

Then, join us again for our Super Bowl Watch Party in the Simulators on Sunday, February 9 and try some of the amazing party foods we have available in the Par Tee Bar.

We will also be hosting a couple of special dinners for our Members. We’ll have a luxurious wine dinner, with multiple courses and house wines to pair, on Saturday, January 18 at 7:00PM. And for your Valentine’s date plans we’ll be hosting a Valentine’s Date Night Dinner on Friday, February 14th. This was a very popular event last year with fine dining and a romantic atmosphere, all within the convenience of Sulphur Springs!

We are always striving to improve and exceed expectations with your dining experience when here at the Club We welcome you to come out and try our weekly specials, posted daily to the Facebook and Instagram accounts, and to come see us on the weekends for dinners and brunches in the 511 Chophouse

Clubhouse Updates with Chris Food & Beverage Updates

Chris Moore, Clubhouse Manager

The year 2024 is behind us, and many changes have been made at the Club Going into the new year, we look forward to making your experience at SSCC the best it can possibly be We will be hosting things such as wine dinners, whiskey tastings, among many other member events. As many of you have seen in the restaurants, the menus have changed, with a wide variety of excellent food. We look to continue to grow and improve those menus as time goes on. We have been working on things such as a new wine list, whiskey selection, and cocktail menus. We appreciate your feedback. We all love this club more and more each day. So, we try to make it better each day for you.

Sulphur Springs Country Club has a new and improved app! Here’s all you need to know to make the most of your membership.

New Home Screen

Visual Communication

Real-Time Financials

Reserve Activities

Buddy Lists & Chat

Push Notifications

It’s everything you love about SSCC like you’ve never seen it before! With the new app update you’ll be able to check your statements, find out what’s happening at the Club, and even make a tee time with a single tap. Manage your membership on the go! If your app has not automatically updated, you might have to delete and redownload.

What’s New?

New Home Screen

Open to a home screen with customized glances for quick access to the features YOU want.

Visual Communication

Access an Instagram-like Feed screen to view communication delivered from the Club

Real-Time Financials

Access your dining receipts, view your statements, and close your F&B checks in real time

Schedule Tee Times

Use the app to reserve your tee time and view availability from anywhere

Make Reservations

View & make reservations for you and your family/guests to play in the sports simulator bays.

Member Information

Access your Member Profile, view your statements, and find other members via the app

Buddy Lists & Chat

Create a list of friends and use group chats within the app to reserve time at the Club together

Push Notifications

Don’t miss out on Club updates with notifications straight to your phone.

Customize Your Home Screen

When you first open your updated app, you’ll notice the option to view a few things right from your home screen. In order to customize the categories you see, tap the circled pencil icon in the top right of the grayed-out menu From there, you’ll be able to select up to 3 items of your interest to be displayed when you pull up your app.

Find Out What’s New

In the middle of the gold menu at the bottom of your app’s home screen, you’ll see an icon labeled “Feed ” Here you’ll see updates from the Club involving Member wins, upcoming events and, important announcements. You’ll also find notifications of when monthly statements go out You can customize your feed using the filters next to the search bar, and you can like and hide specific items to let us know what you want to see more or less of.

Explore More

Start by selecting the Menu option on your home screen From this page you’ll have access to view and make changes to your Member Profile, view your statements, make payments, make reservations and communicate with your fe ssible from th

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Photo of the Year Runner Ups

The photo of the year (page 1) was a tough choice between some truly great moments here at SSCC, so we’ve decided to share a few of the runner ups with you all!

Between the golf, amenities, and activities our Members participate in, there is something for everyone! We hope you’ll plan to attend a member event yourself this year and join in on the fun. See you there!

Make Reservations

Start by selecting the Menu option on your home screen Make reservations for the simulators by tapping the “Activities” button found under the “Reservations” menu Select your desired time and fill in your information, then check in with the Pro Shop when you arrive to play

To schedule a tee time you’ll follow the same process by selecting the “Teetime” button under the same menu You’ll be able to view your upcoming reservations by selecting the “My Reservation” button under the “My Accounts” menu

Make Payments

There are multiple ways to view your statement within the app, but you can only make a payment by selecting the “Make Payment” button on the Menu tab This will send you to the mobile version of your Member website. You’ll be able to enter your password and proceed directly to the payment page with your statement balance

From there you can enter your payment amount, select whether you’d like to include scheduled payments, and pay with either a card or an attached bank account

Make Plans with Friends

Did you know you could start a group chat and make reservations with friends in our app?

Select the “Buddy” button in the Menu tab and start an individual chat with a buddy, or start a group chat by selecting from the Member Roster No need to exchange numbers or argue over iPhones vs Androids You can even tab over once plans are solidified and make a reservation or a tee time It’s as simple as that!