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Sulphur Springs Country Club
About this issue. Amazing news! We have an exciting edition full of announcements and updates for you! Meet and get to know our new General Manager, Mark Badertscher, and learn more about our newly promoted Executive Chef, Nicole Morris
You’ll also find information on upcoming Member and golf events, featured amenities, and a special look at a few of our new cocktails. Meet one of your fellow members, Bill Rosenberg, and get to know more about his fitness journey with SSCC Wellness, and review one of our most popular events of the year, Dueling Pianos There is truly so much information packed into this edition As always, thank you for your support of this publication and we hope to continue to make this a resource for you.
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About the cover This cover photo features a once-in-alifetime event we hosted for our Members last April. Caroline Cooper takes a moment to check the progress of the Total Solar Eclipse from her dad’s golf cart during our Club-wide viewing party last year
Meet the New G.M.
Mark Badertscher, CCM
Alex Melton, Media & Marketing
Ladies and gentlemen, it is my honor and privilege to introduce you to our new General Manager of Sulphur Springs Country Club, Mark Badertscher, CCM! (pronounced BAD-ER-SHUR)
As I’m sure you are all aware, this Club has been through a myriad of changes over the last several months, but one of the biggest changes has been the search for a new General Manager to lead our team in providing you with the best Member experience possible.
Our management team has remained as committed as ever to enhancing your experiences around the Club, and we were all so excited about the opportunity to take part in the search for a leader with a vision we could all get behind
The search, done by Ethos Club and Leisure, was both expansive and thorough, and our team was given the opportunity to provide some input on who we thought would bring some new energy. We were hoping for someone who would be vision-centered and personable, with a lifetime of experience and a hands-on, transformational approach to leadership.
After narrowing down the field to two highly-qualified candidates, the management team had the opportunity to meet Mr. Badertscher in person and, it’s safe to say, he blew us all away.
Mark began his career as a caddie at an Ohio club. Through hard work and dedication, he earned a management position after twelve years of progressive advancement
He views his “hands-on approach” to leadership as a vital skill set for team building and training of the staff He excels at identifying opportunities to streamline operations with expense savings to enhance the member experience. He is a skilled communicator, known for his open-door policy and willingness to listen to feedback.
He never overlooks an opportunity to be visible and engaging to the membership and staff A personal quote of Mark is, “Never be afraid to ask questions or make mistakes, try not to make the same mistake twice.” This attention to detail has served him well through his many years in the Private Club Industry.
"Never be afraid to ask questions or make mistakes, try not to make the same mistake twice."
He enjoys spending time with this wife Anne and family, traveling, and indulging in his passion for food, sports, and trivia. He is fortunate to have played on some of the most prestigious golf courses in America
Mark and Anne are looking forward to making Sulphur Springs home
Pictured: Mark and his wife, Anne at the No 2 hole on Pinehurst Golf Resort in North Carolina.
What are you most looking forward to bringing to SSCC?
Creating an environment of social camaraderie, delicious food and great service!
What is something you’d love members to know about you?
I’m very approachable with an open door policy.
Do you have any family you’re bringing to Sulphur Springs? Tell us about them!
My wife, Anne, and I look forward to having family and friends over once we have settled in.
Do you have any hobbies or favorite activities you’re looking forward to continuing in Sulphur Springs?
My hobbies include golf, physical fitness, travel, all things sports and I’m a foodie, ready to experience what Texas has to offer
Are there any big plans or events you are looking forward to?
I have learned about the big July 4th celebration and my wife and I are looking forward to being a part of it
What was your first impression of SSCC?
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Great Club, great property that offers various amenities for all ages.
Describe the type of General Manager you’d like to be for us.
I will focus on creating a fun and engaging atmosphere for everyone, while developing a creative team to promote success
Do you have any fun facts or “controversial opinions” Members can bring up to you for a fun conversation?
Let’s try the topic of the Ohio State College Football Team
REMINDER ON SSCC TABC POLICIES: PROOF OF PURCHASE
No food or beverage shall be consumed at SSCC facilities unless purchased from the Club or approved in advance by the Club. All alcohol MUST be purchased from Sulphur Springs Country Club per TABC rules
All SSCC canned beer will be wrapped with a Proof of Purchase Any member or guest caught with outside alcohol will be subject to a monetary fine
First offense - $100 fine
Thereafter - $100 fine per beverage
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FUN AND GAMES
Golf Puns
Try out one of these funny golf puns the next time you’re out on the course for a round with friends!
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What is a golfer s worst nightmare? The Bogeyman.
What do you call a wizard who can turn himself into a golf club? Harry Putter
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Schedule of Events.
March 4
Mardi Gras Game Night
6:30PM | Simulators
March 14
Kids Game Night/Parent’s Night Out 6:00PM | Simulators
March 15
St Paddy’s Revenge Tournament
1PM Shotgun Start | 3-person “green ball”
March 18
Bingo Night
6:30PM | $10 a card
March 22
15th Annual Chili Cookoff
1PM | Clubhouse | $50 Entry Fee
March 27
Kids 12 & Under Eat Free 5PM-8PM | Bar & Grill
March 28
Karaoke Night in the Pub
8PM | Claret Pub
April 1
Game Night
6:30PM | Ballroom
April 5
Live Music on the Lawn
7PM-10PM | Clubhouse Lawn
April 8
Prime of Your Life Celebration (March & April Birthdays)
6PM-8PM | 511 Chophouse
April 15
Bingo Night
6:30PM | $10 a card
April 18
“Good Friday” Night Lights
7PM-10PM | Driving Range
April 20
Easter Brunch + Egg Hunt 11AM | Ballroom + Lawn
April 24
Kids 12 & Under Eat Free 5PM-8PM | Bar & Grill
April 25
Karaoke Night in the Pub
8PM | Claret Pub
SSCC is honored to announce the promotion of our new Executive Chef, Nicole Morris! Nicole has two Culinary degrees from Le Cordon Bleu, trained in classical French cuisine, but is passionate about international flavors and sourcing quality ingredients and letting them shine. With 24 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, she managed the World of Beer in Arlington, TX and Hypnotic Donuts in Dallas, worked for James Beard award winner, Tim Byers, at Smoke in Dallas, as well as Stephen Pyles in the catering department of his flagship restaurant in the Dallas Arts District Chef Morris has been the Sous Chef here at SSCC for 15 months, is happy to be here, and she’s excited for what’s next We cannot wait to see all she accomplishes!
Food for Thought Dining & Catering Updates
Nicole Morris, Executive Chef
We have fresh seafood specials in the Chophouse every weekend, and invite you out to enjoy the 511 Chophouse service on Friday and Saturday evenings for an elevated dining experience. Lunch specials will continue to run Tuesdays through Thursdays in the Clubhouse Bar & Grill, posted daily to our Facebook and Instagram stories, and don’t forget to come see us on the weekends for Brunch
Looking forward, we will host the next Prime of Your Life Celebration on Tuesday, April 8 from 6:00PM-8:00PM for members celebrating their March and April birthdays Kids ages 12 and under eat FREE in the Bar & Brill on March 27 and April 24 from 5:00PM-8:00PM This includes a complimentary house-made dessert with the purchase of an adult meal, so it’s a fun opportunity to grab a treat for the whole family
I’d also like to take this opportunity to brag on all of my hardworking kitchen staff who keep everything running smoothly, and for all of the improvements that we have made so far. Excited to see where the future takes our department as we continue to improve and move forward with a strong commitment to excellence and member satisfaction.
Clubhouse Buzz Food & Beverage Updates
Chris Moore, Clubhouse Manager
The Club has started off the year with some amazing events that have been a lot of fun We’ve had Dueling Pianos, a wine dinner, our Valentine’s dinner, just to name a few I’m pleased to let you know that I’ve been working with the bartenders to create a unique cocktail menu for you The cocktail menu is compiled of many classic cocktails, some that I brought from a bar where I worked in Uptown Dallas, as well as some of my very own creations We are also making a separate cocktail menu that will change with the seasons Offering warming drinks during the fall and winter months, transitioning to crisp and refreshing cocktails in the spring and summer months. We would love to have you out to try one of our new cocktails and answer any questions you may have so we can help you find your next favorite cocktail. I would like to strive to have the best cocktail bar in Hopkins County, turning SSCC into your destination for cocktail hour any night of the week. I’ve also worked, with member input, on a new wine list, bringing favorite brands to our offerings to the Club. I’m always open to suggestions about what you would like to see at the Club. We’ve added brands such as Caymus 50 Cebernet, Jordan Cebernet, Meiomi Pinot Noir, Louis Jabot Chablis, Oyster BAy Sauvignon Blanc,Cakebread Chardonnay, just to name a few. So come out to your Club to enjoy one of our new cocktails or a glass of wine. We have beverage menus printed in the Chophouse and in the Bar & Grill. I look forward to seeing you here trying one of our new drinks.
Focus on Fitness Fitness Updates
Emilie Kunco, Fitness Specialist
Meet Mr. Bill Rosenberg! I have had the privilege of working with Mr. Rosenberg on hypertrophy programming over the past few months, and I’m so pleased to share his progress with you! When asked about his experience training with me, here’s what he had to say:
“I’ve been actively involved with resistance training for decades primarily utilizing online programs developed by exercise scientists. This method yielded moderate to good results. However, my results had plateaued for the last couple of years
This prompted me to try an alternative approach I, therefore, reached out to Emilie to develop a hypertrophy/strength program. I emphasized to Emilie that my primary concern was optimization of the program by not getting injured because the compound effect of injury at my age (69) is magnified.
We started by determining my one rep max lifts of various movements. This was the baseline for Emilie to develop the programs This element was the unique and critical variable when compared to other programs I used in the past All programs she developed were based on these one rep max lifts combined with her sensitivity to my injury concern
The outstanding results were evident by the second week of the program. Over the course of the two phases of the program, I have put on 5 pounds of muscle I never achieved results at this level with any other program
I highly recommend to all members that they consider contacting Emilie to start their journey to better well-being and health!”
-Bill Rosenberg, SSCC Member since 2018
Tee Talk
Golf Opportunitie
Kendall Motes, Head Golf
January and February were unpredictable, as they always seem to be. We were able to have our Icicle Open, which is a member favorite, 1 person scramble. Thank you to everyone that participated!
Congratulations to our Icicle Open winners:
1st Flight: Chris Mabe
2nd Flight: Tie - Cody Payne and Doyle Potts
3rd Flight: Tie - Chris Adair and Shane Mears
4th Flight: Jerry Hammond
5th Flight: Tie - Linda Jaroszewski and Jacob Mazoch
I’m writing this as we get ready to host the TGA Girls Invitational February 15-17 Thank you to our members for graciously allowing them to borrow your golf course for the weekend We’ve had a few girls come out for practice rounds, and they all love the course so far
The leaders over at the TGA have expressed major gratitude for letting them use our golf course. They said it’s getting harder and harder to find courses willing to host, so they wanted me to make sure you all know how much they appreciated it!
airway Faring f Course Updates
Huckabee, Golf Course Superintendent
past spring we’ve had to cover the greens a e of times, making it hard to keep the e open for play.
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fully, this will not be a common occurrence est of spring, but keep an eye out and help ke care of the greens when we do get the ce to play a round
We have lots of Junior Golf activities coming our way in March and April. North Hopkins ISD is hosting 2 events on Monday March 3rd, and 10th, Sulphur Springs ISD is hosting March 24-25, and lastly the 6A district tournament will be March 31-April 3rd. Most teams will be coming in from the Rockwall/East Dallas area! This is their second year in a row to host their district tournament at our course
We round out the month of April with our first LGA and MGA event of the year ArkLaTex ladies April 16th, and MGA Member Member April 26-27th For more information on joining the LGA or MGA just call the pro shop They host great events all year long
“You
can play bad… and still play fast” �� Golf Pro Quote of the Month
Thank you all for supporting the pro shop and our staff. We are always here for your ideas and suggestions.
SSCC 2025 Golf Events
Simulator League- January 8th-February 26th- Wednesday nights 5:30 & 7:00
January 25th- Icicle Open- 1 person Scramble- 12:00 PM
February 15-17th- TGA Girls Invitational- Course Closed for event
SSCC Match Play Ladder Tournament- Pool Play starts March 1st
March 9th- NTPGA Junior Tour- 12:00 starting tee time- Course open AM
March 15th- St. Paddy’s Revenge- 3-person green ball- 1:00 PM
March 24-25th- SSISD Springs Invitational- Course Closed for event
March 31-April 3rd- 6A District Golf Tournament- Course Closed for event
April 6th- 1st Couples Scramble- 9 holes- 4:00 PM
April 11th- Elliott Electric Golf Tournament- Course Closed all day
April 16th- Ark-La-Tex Ladies Tournament- 9:30AM
April 18th- Friday Night Lights- Driving Range open 7:00-10:00 PM
April 26-27th- MGA Member- Member- 2 man- Shamble/Best Ball 9:00AM
May 2nd- Chamber of Commerce Tourney- 6-person Scramble 8:00AM/1:30PM
May 4th- Couples Scramble - 9 holes- 4:00 PM
May 12th- East Texas A&M Alumni Assoc. Golf Tournament- 9:00AM
May 17-18th- Gillis Invitational- 2-person best ball
May 26th- Memorial Day- Club Open, Normal Tee Times
June 1st- Couples Scramble - 9 holes- 4:00 PM
June 10-13th - Junior Golf Camp 1- 9:00AM-12:00 PM
June 15th- SSCC Parent/Child Tournament- 9- & 18-hole options- AM Tee Times
AMG
A Look at the New Year’s Kickoff and Exciting Updates
As we welcome 2025, it’s been an interesting start to the year here at Sulphur Springs Country Club! We’ve had a mix of temperatures – from chilly mornings to warmer afternoons that have given us a glimpse of spring Despite the rollercoaster weather, we’ve seen some fantastic days for golfing, with members enjoying the chance to hit the course in short sleeves even this early in the season Whether bundled up or basking in the sun, it's safe to say that the golf spirit remains strong
Meet the New Board Officers
We’re thrilled to introduce our new board officers, who will be working hard to continue making Sulphur Springs a great place to play and relax. Please join us in welcoming Kevin McCarty, Zach Blackmon, and Chad Chaney. These dedicated individuals bring a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to their roles, and we look forward to their leadership in the upcoming year.
A special shoutout to Zach Blackmon, who also serves as our MGA Secretary, alongside James Jordan, our MGA President. With their guidance, we are excited for the direction the Men’s Golf Association will be heading this year.
MGA Championship Tournament Survey
As we plan for the 2025 MGA Championship, we want to ensure that the tournament format meets the needs and interests of our members To gather your feedback, a survey will soon be sent out to gather thoughts on potential changes to the tournament structure We highly encourage you to take a few moments to complete the survey –your input is invaluable in making this year’s championship even better
With the leadership of our new officers and your ongoing support, we’re looking forward to a fantastic year ahead at Sulphur Springs Here's to more sunny days on the course and another year of great golf and community!
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!
Sulphur Springs Country Club’s annual Dueling Pianos night was held on Saturday, February 8th and the turnout was amazing! Personally, I look forward to this event each year It’s heartwarming to see so many people come together for this tradition, sharing laughter and joy.
The atmosphere is infectious, with everyone out of their seats and in full party mode It’s a time when even those members we don’t often get to see come out to mingle and connect.
Dueling Pianos is not just an event- it’s an experience that brings out the best in everyone It reminds us of the joy of togetherness and the power of music to unite people from all walks of life.
"Dueling Pianos is not just an eventit’s an experience that brings out the best in everyone."
Amanda McGowin, Member Events Coordinator
