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March/April 2024

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Play where you love. Sulphur Springs Country Club About this issue. It’s officially springtime here at the Club and the newest edition of our Member Newsletter is absolutely PACKED with information just for YOU! Read on for updates from our department heads, information about upcoming events, and a recap of one of our Member events from February. We’re also sharing tips and information to improve your golf game and fitness/nutrition goals! 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 media@sulphurspringscc.com). It’s also time to SPRING forward, so reset your clocks on March 10th once Daylight Saving Time begins and see our updated spring hours.

Clubhouse/Restaurant Spring Hours Mondays Closed Tuesdays-Thursdays 7:00AM-9:00PM Fridays 7:00AM-10:00PM Saturdays 7:00AM-9:00PM Sundays 7:00AM-8:00PM

Pro Shop Hours Mondays Tuesdays-Sundays

Closed 7:00AM-7:00PM

Pub Hours Sundays-Tuesdays Wednesdays-Saturdays

Closed 4:00PM-Close

Par Tee Bar Hours Mondays-Tuesdays Wednesdays-Sundays

Closed 10:00AM-7:00PM

We can’t wait to see you around!

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A Note From Sue

General Manager Update

Welcome to Springtime at SSCC A lot of activities are on the March and April Calendar that you don’t want to miss! Our 15th Annual Chili Cookoff will be on March 9th. A new twist this year is a Bloody Mary Contest. Compete in one or compete in both. The winning Bloody Mary will become our standard and will carry your name! Sign up soon. We have Dubb and the Luv Machines to sing to us as we recover from all that good chili. Spring break will bring lots of opportunities for entertainment. Parent and Kids game night in the Simulators on the 13th, Kids’ Bingo on the 14th, and top it off with Parents’ night out on the 16th. We will entertain the kiddos while you take a much-needed break and have that date night in the Chophouse. Have you heard? Murder Mystery is coming back on the 23rd. Come to the Masquerade and see whodunit! The following weekend is Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt. WE are helping the Easter bunny get ready with all those eggs that will be hidden. Stomp is back as well as Bingo. Can we even top that month? We can try. Monday the 8th of April, we will be here to view the Solar Eclipse. Golf Tournament, short game contests, frisbee golf, bounce house and games for kiddos of all ages, both inside and outside. (Simulators, hint hint) We will have solar glasses you can use if you don’t have them. The rest of the month is filled with golf tournaments, kids’ activities, Bingo, Trivia, and a Friday night Pub Karaoke. Come play and keep reading those texts and emails so you will be in the know!

Sue Little

General Manager

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Food for Thought Food & Beverage Updates Al Kunco, Executive Chef You might have noticed a new position in our dining crew with a familiar face. Chris Moore is our new Restaurant Manager, and he will be at the Club in the evening hours working with our night shift staff. You might know Chris from his time at SSCC as a bartender. He was always a crowd favorite, and we’re glad to have him back with us. We have some upcoming member dinners and events we would love to invite you to in March and April. Starting with the Prime of Your Life Celebration we hold to celebrate member birthdays. Those will be March 12th and April 9th, so we hope to see you there. Parents’ Night Out will be from 68PM on March 16th. Make your reservation in the Chophouse, drop your kids off in the ballroom ($10 a kid), and enjoy an evening meal with us. Easter Brunch will be on March 31st from 11-2PM. Also, don’t forget that kids eat FREE on March 14th and April 25th from 5-8PM at the Bar & Grill. We14th will be rolling out a new menu around April, as well, so make sure you’re following Sulphur Springs Country Club on social media to stay up to date on that. 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.

Fairway Faring

Golf Course Updates

Billy Huckabee, Golf Course Superintendent

As we move into the spring months, 2024 looks to be a great year for the golf course! We will have aerification completed and pre-emerge down for the summer, and for the first time we will have no restrictions on water! The spillway turned out beautifully, and we managed to fix some drainage areas too. As always, please self-police cart driving, ball marks and divot repair. All the best clubs I've been around have members that protect the property. Thanks for the help!

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Tee Talk

Golf Opportunities Kendall Motes, Head Golf Pro We are ready for spring in the golf shop. We have new men’s and ladies’ items coming in every week. Turtleson, Foot Joy, Straight Down and more!

DID YOU KNOW THAT YOUR SET-UP CHANGES BASED ON THE CLUB YOU’RE HITTING? Setting up the same way with every club could be hurting your chances of making solid contact.

Driver When hitting with a driver, you should have a wider, more powerful stance. Keep your right shoulder down. Lay a club or alignment stick across your chest, and point the left side to the sky.

First, join us in congratulating the winners of the Icicle Open in January, Kelly Hair (1st Flight), and the 2nd Flight was a tie between Austin Darby and Tony Wisniewski! We’ve lowered the price of our monthly member tournament to $30, and 100% of the entry fee goes towards the payout! We will have food/drink specials that match the tournament theme. March’s event is a crowd favorite. St. Paddy’s Revenge - March 16th 1:00PM. 3-person green ball. 2 players will play a scramble on the hole, and the 3rd player will play their own ball (the green ball). The green ball will rotate between all 3 players on every hole. Example: If you have the green ball on hole #1, you will have it again on #4 and so on. Our member event for April is literally once in a lifetime. We will be open on Monday, April 8th, for the Total Solar Eclipse! Schedule of 4/8 Golf Events: 8:30AM- 18-hole 4-person scramble- We will have games on the course and opportunities to win prizes/improve your score. 1:42PM-1:47PM- Total Eclipse will be happening, so everyone will be at the clubhouse/on hole 1/18 watching. 3:00PM- Horserace/shootout- Everyone’s favorite! We will group you with people of similar handicap/skill level and play until we have a winner!

Irons For irons, keep your stance shoulder-width apart, keep your shoulders level, and your hands pressed slightly forward.

Wedges For wedges, keep a narrow stance and your hand placement is based on how high you want the shot to go. Stay tuned for next month’s tip for more details on this!

Other Important Dates/Events to Note for March/April: March 2nd- 2nd Annual SSCC Match Play Draw Party in Claret Pub March 3rd- TaylorMade Demo Day- New Driver will be available to hit! March 3rd- 1st Couples Scramble- 4:00 PM 9 holes March 6th- 1st Stomp Scramble- 5:30 PM [ABCD scramble- Must have a GHIN handicap to play- 9 holes] March 25-26th- 3A District Golf Tournament- Course will be closed that morning to play, open after 1:00PM April 1-4th- 6A District Golf Tournament- Course will be closed those mornings to play, open after 1:00PM April 3rd- Stomp April 7th- Couples Scramble April 17th- ArkLaTex Ladies Tournament April 26th- Titleist Demo Day April 27-28th- MGA Member- Member

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SSCC 2024 Tournament Schedule Club Events | Outside Events/Fundraisers | MGA Events | LGA Events | Junior Events

Icicle Open - January 27

June 24- Texas Jr. Am Qualifier

SSHS Tournament - February 12 & 13

June 29 - Match Play Semifinals

Mardi Gras Tournament - February 17

June 30 - Match Play Finals

NTPGA Junior Tournament - February 18 Match Play Begins - March 1

July 4 - July 4th Scramble

Couples Scramble - March 3

July 7 - Couples Scramble

North Hopkins HS Tournament - March 4 & 11

July 13 - Huck’s Revenge

STOMP - March 6 St. Paddy’s Revenge - March 16 3A District Golf Tournament - March 25 & 26 6A District Golf Tournament - April 1-4 STOMP - April 3 Couples Scramble - April 7 Ark-La-Tex Tournament - April 17 MGA Member-Member - April 27-28

July 27 & 28 - MGA Championship August 1 - Junior Club Championship August 4 - Couples Scramble August 7 - STOMP August 10 - Beat the Heat August 24 & 25 - Club Championship September 1 - Couples Scramble September 4 - STOMP

STOMP - May 1

September 24 & 25 - LGA Championship

Chamber of Commerce Tournament - May 3

September 27-29 - MGA Member-Guest

MTPGA Junior Tournament - May 5 Couples Scramble - May 5

Shop the new spring collection in the Pro Shop! With brands like Turtleson, Foot Joy, Straight Down and more, you’re sure to find the perfect gear for the green!

July 3 - STOMP

October 2 - STOMP October 5 - Glow Ball

Par/ATL Golf Tournament - May 6

October 6 - Couples Scramble

TAMUC Alumni Fundraiser - May 13

October 16 - LGA In My Closet

Gillis Invitational - May 18 & 19

October 19 & 20 - Halloweenie

Couples Scramble - June 2

November 2 - Wildcat Scramble

STOMP - June 5 Parent-Child Golf Tournament - June 15

November 23 - Turkey Shoot December 21 - Defeat the Grinch

LGA Jan James Tournament - June 22

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Focus on Fitness

Fitness Updates

Emilie Kunco, Fitness Specialist Did you know that within 1 month, 25% of people drop their New Years Resolutions? By 6 months, over 50% drop. If your goal doesn’t feel obtainable, try setting 3-5 micro-goals that will help you slowly reach the big goal. Small steps can be reached easier than setting yourself up for something and feeling defeated by not reaching your target. Things don’t happen overnight; consistency is key. Staying focused and knowing what your end goal is will make the big picture happen. I’m excited to roll out nutrition coaching along with my current personal training program. Both start with an initial consultation. For nutrition, we’ll sit down and go over the basics of your history and what your goal is, we’ll do some math to configure your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) which is the amount of calories you need to consume just to do your everyday things like breathing; then we’ll factor in lifestyle and exercise. We’ll get you started logging your food and drink consumption and we’ll touch base weekly, making small changes where needed in your diet and lifestyle. For personal training we’ll do the same initial discussion, but instead of math we just get to work! I love saying, “To be comfortable, you have to get uncomfortable,” and that’s just what we’re doing together. You don’t know what you can do until you try, and with the right resources and accountability we can get you to your goals faster and with more long-term success!

“80% of success is showing up.” - Woody Allen Class schedule for March: Active Rest and Recovery: 3/11 & 3/25 @ 1000 Step Aerobics: Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 0915 Strength Training: Wednesdays @ 1730 & Fridays @ 1030 Class schedule for April: Active Rest and Recovery: 4/8 & 4/22 @ 1000 Step Aerobics: Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 0915 Strength Training: Wednesdays @ 1730 & Fridays @ 1030 *These times are subject to change, but you can contact me for more information via email or phone. **No charge for classes anymore!

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TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE EVENT WITH SSCC Join us for golf, games, and activities to watch the total solar eclipse.

APRIL 8, 2024

Morning Golf Tournament

Play an 18-hole 4-person scramble tournament in the morning.

Horserace/Shootout

Everyone’s favorite! We’ll group people with similar handicap/skill level and play until we have a winner.

Bounce House & Games

Enjoy an inflatable obstacle course and games on the Clubhouse lawn.

Frisbee Golf

Temporary frisbee golf targets will be set up for Member play.

Simulators Open

Play in the simulators for a discounted rate during the event.

My favorite thing about working at SSCC is the environment. I’m surrounded by family all the time, whether it’s co-workers or Members, it is nothing but love here at the CC!

Jaynlin Walker In this issue, we’d love to introduce you to Jaynlin Walker. Jaynlin is the Bar Manager here at SSCC, and if you have ever spent some time at our Bar & Grill you’ll know right away she’s the woman to talk to! Known around the Club for her curly hair and awesome weekly drink specials, Jaynlin has been a part of the SSCC family for almost 5 years and is always willing to be a helping hand to whoever needs it.

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What social media platform do you use the most? Facebook

What is your most favorite movie of all time? 10 Things I Hate About You

What is your favorite meal? Soups! I love just about any soup.

Are you a morning person or a night person? Morning person, for sure. I don’t make it to 11pm very often.

What is your favorite downtime activity? Reading, I love a good crime novel.

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Who was your first celebrity crush? David Naughton (American Werewolf in London)

On karaoke night, what are you singing? I love so many songs it would be hard to pick.

What are you currently saving up for? College!

If you could have a lifetime supply of anything, what would it be? Coffee If you weren’t on the clock, where at SSCC would we catch you? At the simulators!

A Dinner to Remember

Valentine’s Date Night Dinner Recap Steve Littlefield, Club President

Food and love go hand and hand. Add music to that and you have the makings of a failproof night. This was the case February 10 when SSCC hosted a Valentine’s dinner for the membership. If you were looking for an event to make you the rock star of your relationship or the perfect husband, all you needed to do was attend the SSCC’s dinner. As soon as you walked in the door, your better half knew you had chosen well. The lights were dim, and the floor was lined with red and pink rose petals leading you directly to the dining room. The tables were set with linens and a floral chandelier gave the room a decadent and stylish glow. The table’s centerpiece was a tall crystal vase that housed beautiful long-stemmed roses and soothing live piano music was being performed in the background. Chef Al’s elegant Valentine’s menu consisted of a four course meal with several selections for each course. For the main course, you had a choice between Almond Crusted Pork Tenderloin, Herb Parmesan-Crusted Flounder with a Citrus Beurre Blanc or Chicken Pot Pie Roulade. The finale of the dinner was Bananas Fosters that were flambéed at the table and served with vanilla ice cream. Outstanding.

As for Monica and me: We started off with a bottle of cabernet sauvignon, that was opened for us at the table. That sounds so simple, but it is hard to find a restaurant in Sulphur Springs that adds this touch anymore. First Course: Monica had the Brandy Mushroom Bisque and I had the Panzanella Crisped in Duck Fat. Accidently, we discovered the panzanella bread dipped in the brandy mushroom bisque was delicious and an extra delight.

Fourth Course: We ordered one of each, Bananas Foster with Ice Cream and Glace aux Noisette. I wasn’t sure what Glace aux Noisette was, but it was delicious. It was a form of hazelnut ice cream in strawberry orange sauce. As stated above the Bananas Foster was flambeed at the table and served hot from the fire with vanilla ice cream. This could have been our favorite, but by this time we were getting full.

Second Course: Monica had Shrimp Ceviche and I had the Oxtail Gnocchi Tomato Broth. The Oxtail Gnocchi Tomato Broth was my favorite part of the meal. Third Course: Monica had the Herb Parmesan-Crusted Flounder with Citrus Beurre Blanc and I had the Chicken Pot Pie Roulade. The Chicken Pot Pie was a deconstructed presentation with a large puff pastry on top of the chicken roulade. It was an excellent dish. The Herb ParmesanCrusted Flounder was Monica’s favorite part of the meal.

Afterwards, we stayed and listened to KB Brown play the piano and sing numerous Adele songs along with various artists. The evening was completed by me giving Monica the rose from the table and we headed home. I couldn’t have planned or asked for a better evening. We had great food, it was a romantic evening accompanied by live music and ended with a rose, and it was right here in Sulphur Springs. Food and love go hand and hand.

When the dinner was finished you had the option of staying and continuing to listen to beautiful music or continuing to the next romantic destination but not before server presented a long-stemmed rose from the table’s centerpiece to your date.

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Cookoff, Bloody Mary Contest, & Concert on the Lawn Saturday, March 9, 2024 Clubhouse Lawn Food and live music at 4PM. Chili judging begins at 4PM. Teams MUST cook on the grounds. Forms available in the Clubhouse.

Contest starts at 10AM. The winning Bloody Mary recipe will become our standard and will carry your name!

Schedule of Events. March 9 Chili Cookoff + Bloody Mary Contest 10AM | Clubhouse Lawn March 12 Prime of Your Life Celebration 6PM-8PM | 511 Chophouse March 13 Parents vs. Kids Game Night 5:30PM | Simulators, $5 per head March 14 Kids Eat Free w/ Kids’ Bingo Night 6:30PM | $5 a card March 16 St. Paddy’s Revenge Tournament 1PM Shotgun Start | $30/player + cart fee

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March 16 Parents’ Night Out (511 Chophouse) 6PM-8PM | Ballroom, $10 per kid

March 21 Bingo Night 6:30PM | $10 a card

Parents vs. Kids in the Simulators March 23 Masquerade Murder Mystery 6:00PM | Ballroom

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 5:30PM | Par Tee Bar Open $5 per person

March 31 Easter Brunch + Egg Hunt 11AM | Ballroom + Lawn April 8 Total Solar Eclipse Event 10AM | Clubhouse Lawn April 9 Prime of Your Life Celebration 6PM-8PM | 511 Chophouse April 18 Bingo Night 6:30PM | $10 a card

Saturday, March 23, 2024 6:00PM | Ballroom The year is 1765, and it's Carnival Season in Venice. Guests mix and mingle, when the sound of breaking glass is heard. And then the guest in the red cloak is found dead on the floor. Who is he, and whodunnit???

April 25 Kids Eat Free 5PM-8PM | Bar & Grill

Easter Brunch Sunday, March 31, 2024 11:00AM | Ballroom March/April 2024

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Cocktails with Chris INTRODUCING OUR NEW RESTAURANT MANAGER, CHRIS MOORE!

We love to see our SSCC family back together again, and we’re thrilled to have Chris back around the bar as our new Restaurant Manager. Chris grew up right here in Sulphur Springs and served as the Beverage Manager for SSCC for about 8 years before moving off to Dallas. When asked what brought him back he simply said, “I just decided it was time to come back home.” Known around the Club for his hospitality and ability to keep Members happy, Chris is looking forward to helping make SSCC l a fun place to be. His goal is to bring more Members like you into the restaurants and bars, and to keep making you happy. We look forward to having him here in the evenings to continue elevating your dining experience. Chris and Jaynlin hosted a cocktail class for Members back in January, and we thought we’d share a couple of the recipes from the event for you to try at home. You’ll be able to order both of these cocktails at either the Bar & Grill or the Pub, so stop by, have a drink, enjoy a meal, and say hi!

Clubhouse Russian INGREDIENTS

1oz vanilla vodka 1oz irish cream frangelico heavy cream icing & colored sugar

DIRECTIONS

Pour the Vanilla Vodka and Irish Cream together in a glass. Add a splash of Frangelico and top with heavy cream. Garnish with the icing and colored sugar for a sweet and creamy drink that is sure to please!

Irish Coffee INGREDIENTS

1oz irish whiskey 1oz irish cream 1 sugar cube coffee whipped cream & caramel

DIRECTIONS

Pour your Irish Whiskey and Irish Cream into a glass and add your sugar cube. Fill your glass the rest of the way with coffee (to taste) and top it off with whipped cream and caramel.

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The SSCC Men’s Golf Association met for their annual meeting on January 27th and voted to elect new board members for the 2024 year. Congratulations to Kirk Chaney and James Jordan for being elected to the board.

Other members of the board are: Don McCann, Zach Burney, Alex Motes, Kirk Chaney, and James Jordan.

Our next board meeting will be Tuesday, February 27th. We will begin discussing and preparing New officers for 2024 were also for our first tournament for 2024, voted on and elected. Officers for The Member/Member, set for 2024 will be: April 27th and 28th. This President - Eddie Lampp tournament has a best ball Vice President - Scott Washburn format for round 1 and a shamble Treasurer - Tom Rost format for round 2, with a Secretary - Spencer Redmond Calcutta on Friday the 26th.

Last year, we had 38 teams divided into six flights. Each flight winner then went into a shootout, determining the overall winner of the tournament. Last year’s winners were Glen Irvin and Mike Meador. If you are new to SSCC and would like to join the MGA, we invite you to contact any of the board members above, or inquire using the registration cards in the pro shop.

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L GA The Ladies’ Golf Association is getting ready for spring by hosting the ArkLaTex group’s playday here at Sulphur Springs Country Club on Wednesday, April 17th. From April through October, players from a variety of member-clubs get together for a playday, lunch & carts included. We play once a month at a different club. It’s flighted and open for all golf skill levels.

Our next meetings will be Wednesday, March 27th and Wednesday, April 24th at 12PM. We also hope to host a spring trunk show in partnership with the Pro Shop.

We also host monthly game nights at 6PM. The next two are on Thursday, March 28th and Thursday, April 11th. We’d love to have you out and, while the games have yet to be We would love to invite you to one determined, no golf skills are of our monthly lunch meetings. necessary! March/April 2024

We are a fantastic group of happy women with a long history here at SSCC, and we’d enjoy having you as a part of our future! Whether you enjoy golf a lot, are a beginner golfer, or just want to be part of a dynamic group of ladies, we invite you to join the LGA. Forms can be found in the Clubhouse, and we look forward to hearing from you!

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About the Cover:

This photo was taken by Heidi Michael of her daughter, Taryn Michael on the practice greens here at the Club. Heidi and her family have been active members with SSCC since 2022 and are avid golfers. You might catch them out on the greens this spring!