C LUB N EWS
O CTOBER /N OVEMBER 2014
So be a kid!
See Page 13 for details on the
Adult Only Halloween Party!
Kids Rule
On Halloween
PGCC Staff
Richard Rowell
General Manager
[email protected]
Rick Partain
Golf Course Superintendent
[email protected]
Brian Ward
Head Golf Professional
[email protected]
Connie Scott
Membership Director
[email protected]
Bernadette Perez
Catering Director
[email protected]
Denys Moreno
Service Director
[email protected]
Donna Rivera
Controller
[email protected]
Gilbert Rodriguez
Clubhouse Maintenance Supvr.
Rod Cabato
Director of Tennis & Fitness
[email protected]
Board of Governors:
Jimmy Bates, President
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Prime Rib
Night
Friday,
October 10th
Join us for a season
of
Make Your
Reservation Now!
football and
tailgating food!
Burgers and Brew Friday Night
Omelet Bar
October 31st & November 21st
Live Music
Join us in the Grille for our
Omelet Bar featuring Made to
Order Omelets, Biscuits, Fresh
Fruit, Bacon, Sausage and Breakfast Potatoes all for
$6.95++ per person.
Make Reservations Now!!!
Mike Murphy, SMGA
Marilyn Ewing, WGA
Donnie Streiff, MGA
Steve Lutz, Tennis/PGTA
Dennis Gregory, at Large
Buddy Boone, At Large
Gary Cooper, At Large
David Rider, Chairman’s Cabinet
The Omelet Bar is open every
Saturday and Sunday
from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Hours Of Operation
Food & Beverage
Catering Office
Business Office
Tennis Pro Shop
The Grille
Tues.—Sat.:
9am—5pm
Accounting
Fitness Center
Tues.—Fri.:
9am—5pm
Mon.—Fri.:
5am—9pm
Clubhouse
281-342-9940
Fax281-342-9618
Golf Pro Shop
Membership
Tues.—Sun.:
7am—5:30pm
Tues.—Sat.:
9am—5pm
Sat.& Sun.
7am—7pm
Golf Pro Shop
281-342-9945
Tues.: 11am—3pm
Wed. thru Fri:
11am-9pm
Sat.: 6:30am—9pm
Sun.: 6:30am—5pm
Phone Numbers
Tennis Pro Shop
281-342-9000
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M EMBERSHIP N EWS ...
Welcome New Members!
B.R. Naidu
Dr. 'AK' & Santosh Aiyer
Keith & Shauni Gelfand
Alex Hyatt & Morgan Rutledge
Larry Tucker & Melissa Turner
Terry & Cheryl Pemberton
Scott & Katrina Sayes
Randy Thornton
Thomas & Carrie Cruickshank
Keith & Loree Walker Sr.
Antonio & Emily Garcia
James & Merri Gellispie
Greg & Carly Miller
Beverly Church
Jack Cole
Freddy & Amanda Lopez
Gary & Natalie Gutierrez
Todd & Lisa Richey
Dave & Marion BeBee
Gerard & Trayce Moore
Arthur & Ashley Diestel
Charles Aulbach
Orlando & Kathy Garcia
Troy & Roxanne Simmons
John & Lillian De La Cruz
Earl Cosma
Jako & Elda Fijan
Jason Tracey
Eugene & Patricia Kettlewell
Warren Cates
Matt Johnson
David Rider
Jimmy Bates
Mack Almendariz
George MacDonough
Margaret Constance
Brad Desplinter
Loree Walker
Buddy Boone
Lisa Jacobs
Grant Qualls
Chuong Nguyen
Joel Lane
Mark & Hanh To
Steve Lutz
Attention PGPCC Members!
Only Sixty-Five Golf Memberships Left to being
FULL WITH A WAIT LIST!!
Stand in your driveway and look left and right...are your neighbors Club Members?? By referring your friends and neighbors to become a member, you could receive $83 - $379 per membership. Invite them to the Club yourself for a lunch or dinner on us.
It would take 5 minutes for you to think of two or even 3 friends. If all three of those friends join as social members you get a $249
club dues credit ($83/member)!! All three join as golf, you get $1.137 sponsor reward ($379/member)!!
This is an easy task and all parties will be rewarded! Your friends and neighbors will get a free meal and possibly a Club Membership.
If they join you get a new friend at the Club and some free dues credit!! Thank you in advance for being a huge part in this "Phone a
Neighbor/Friend Campaign".
We truly appreciate your support and thank you for being a member!
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Club within the
Club News
Pecan Grove Mah Jongg
YOGA at Your Club
with Jill Underhill
(National Mah Jongg League Card)
Every Tues. & Thurs.
Tuesdays 9am—2pm
Advanced at 8:30am
Lessons Available
(832) 595-1791
Less Intense at 9:45am
Meets upstairs in the
Ballroom
Basket Weaving Classes
1st Two Thursdays Each Month
If Interested Contact Fay Davis
@ (281) 238-4061
No Reservations
Required.
Any Questions contact
jill.h.underhill@gmail.
com
Fitness Center
Hours:
Monday - Friday
5am - 9pm
Saturday - Sunday
7am - 7pm
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G OLF S HOP N EWS
Oct 2 – Last Par 3 Party of the Season - 5:30 PM
nd
Congratulations
Oct 3rd - WGA Club Championship – Round 1
Oct 4th - WGA Club Championship – Round 2
Oct 7th - SMGA Playday – 9:00 AM
Oct 8th – WGA Playday – 9:00 AM
Oct 9th – Complimentary Guest Day
Oct 10th – Friday MGA – 1:00 PM
Oct 12th - Couples Golf – 1:00 PM
Oct. 14th – SMGA Championship – 9:00 AM
Oct 15th - WGA Playday – 9:00 AM
Oct 16th – SMGA Championship – 9:00 AM
Oct 18th – MGA Octoberfest – 9:00 AM
Oct 19th – Junior Golf - TBA
Oct 21st – SMGA Playday – 9:00 AM
Oct. 22nd – WGA Playday – 9:00 AM
Oct 25th – 9 Hole Glow Ball Tourn – 7:00 PM
Mark James
2014 Men’s Club Championship
Nov 2nd – Daylight Savings Time Ends
Nov 5th – WGA Playday – 9:00 AM
SAVE THE
DATE!
Nov 6th – SMGA Playday – 9:00 AM
Nov 7th – MGA Friday – 12:00 PM
Nov 9th - Couples Golf – 1:00 PM
Nov 11th – Troy Nehls Fundraiser
Nov 12th – WGA Playday – 9:00 AM
Nov 13th – SMGA Playday – 9:00 AM
GLOW BALL
October
25th
Nov 15th – Saturday MGA – 9:00 AM
Nov 18th – SMGA Playday – 9:00 AM
Nov 19th – WGA Playday – 9:00 AM
Nov 20th - Complimentary Guest Day
Nov 25th – SMGA Playday – 9:00 AM
Nov 26th – WGA Playday – 9:00 AM
Nov 26th – Golf Shop taking Tee Times for Nov 28th
Nov 27th – Thanksgiving – 8:00 Shotgun
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SMGA N EWS
Fabbro Is Senior Match Play Champ – Again
For the second consecutive year,
Mark Fabbro captured the SMGA Senior
Match Play Championship, defeating Paul
Benton (2&1). The final round pitted two
tigers of senior match play golf. Fabbro
won consecutive titles in 2013 and 2014
while Benton captured match play titles in
2009 and 2011.
Making it to the fourth round semifinals in the 2014 match play event were
Bart Little and Steve Brown. Making it to
the third round quarterfinals were Bill Norris, James Aaron, Joe Bergaila, and Bob
Nunnery.
The final round of the 2014 Senior
Match Play tournament was played the second week of September. The first rounds
were played the second week of June.
Bower Tops Most Improved List
Larry Bower sits atop the Most Improved list for SMGA golfers as of September 2014, edging out Michael Clark, Ron
Ness, and Fred Hicks. It is based on improvement of handicap to prior year. At the
end of the year, the most improved senior
golfer is feted at the annual SMGA awards
banquet. Most improved to date are as follows:
Larry Bower
Improvement 22.58%
Michael Clark
21.91%
Ron Ness
20.97%
Fred Hicks
20.41%
Mike Rylander
18.29%
Joe Dombrowski
16.16%
David Foster
16.08%
Mark Fabbro (left) nipped Paul Benton to take
the 2014 Senior Match Play Championship
Tim Brown, Steve Downey Lead
Player Of The Year Points
Tim Brown, with 75 points, leads all other
SMGA golfers in Player of the Year competition
through September 2014. Steve Downey is a
close second with 73 points. To date standings
are as follows:
1. Tim Brown
Points 75
2. Steve Downey
73
3. Bob Ewell
66
4. Fred Hicks
65
5. Clay Anderson
64
6. Jack Grimes
64
7. Tom Holton
62
8. Ike Massey
61
9. Al Jackson
60
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MGA N EWS
Well, unfortunately the rain played havoc on this year’s Ryder Cup. The cook off had to
be adjusted, the kids movie night and games had to be cancelled, and most importantly, we had
to cancel the Golf and Tennis Matches. Fortunately, we have found a date to re-schedule, and I
believe, we have found a great alternative to keeping the spirit of the Ryder Cup alive, in playing
the tournament on October 18th, and playing the tournament during the OktoberFest Tournament. The OktoberFest Tournament is traditionally one of the more favorite tournaments the
MGA has each year. With the scramble format, and the fun course set up, it always seems to be
a popular day. We will be sending out info to all the players in the club detailing how the tournament will go. We look forward to playing this tournament during October, and want to express
appreciation to everyone involved, playing and volunteering, in understanding the re-scheduling
of the events.
On a different note, please help us congratulate Mark James for winning this year’s
Club Championship. Mark James played two great rounds to win this year, not only battling it
out to the final hole against Mark Carrigan, but had to endure a lengthy rain delay on the final
day, with only a few holes left to play. A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Mark James, well
done!!
Finally, the MGA elections are approaching. Any man interested in running for the MGA Board,
who is an active member of the MGA can apply. Nominations will start in October, and need to
be in by the end of October. If interested, please talk to any member of the MGA Board, or you
can e-mail Donnie Streiff at [email protected].
Thank you to all members of the MGA this year. You all helped make 2014 a great year in
tournament golf at Pecan Grove Plantation Country Club. We look forward to finishing out this
great year, and doing all over again in 2015!
Donnie Streiff
WGA N EWS
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2014 Member – Guest
The WGA held their annual Member-Guest September 10th with a Step Back Scramble and Western Theme followed by an awards
luncheon. The winners were: 1st Place First Flight with a 7 hole scorecard playoff – Maria Chaffardet, Dewi Ammerman, Anita Morales and Veronica Silva.
2nd Place First Flight winners were Lee Stone, Sharon Schlauch, Jeanne Vondearu and Debra Rylander.
1st Place Second Flight and Best Dressed Team were Julie Huber, Louise Walton, Lori Griffith and Tania MacLean
2nd Place Second Flight winners were Beverly Lindquist, Nancy Lemke, Kim Hood and Karen Valikonis.
Closest to the Pin Member – Cathy Lutz
Closest to the Pin Guest – Michele Hurlbut
Straightest Drive Member – Nancy Stevens
Straightest Drive Guest – Michele Hurlbut
WGA News (Cont’d)
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MY MYRTLE BEACH EXPERIENCE
Deborah Massey
The Myrtle Beach World Amateur Handicap Tournament was held this year August 25-29. Over 3,400
golfers from 48 states and over 40 countries world-wide participated on 59 golf courses in North and
South Carolina. This was the 31st year of the tournament.
The event boasts the world’s largest 19th hole at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center where players and
guests convene at each day’s end. Walking around, enjoying the food and drink, it’s difficult not to run
into someone you know to either commiserate with how a particular hole was played, share a “high five”
for successfully negotiating 18 holes or winning your flight for that day.
This was the fourth consecutive year for me and husband, Ike, to
compete in the event. We were introduced to the World Amateur Handicap Tournament by Roger and Linda Fuller in 2010.
At that time, Roger had participated every year since the event
had begun in 1984 and he and 12 other fellow-competitors were
honored in 2013 for competing 30 consecutive years in the event.
The experience is unforgettable. Ranging from the courses to the
food to the camaraderie, it’s almost impossible not to return
from the event with a story or two.
Left to right, Deborah Massey, Ike Massey,
Linda Fuller and Roger Fuller at the 2013
Myrtle Beach World Amateur Handicap Tournament
Ike has played on some interesting courses. One boasting a 700
yard par 6 hole in which part of the course is in North Carolina
while the other part is in South Carolina. The two states have different liquor laws so the cart girls must know in which state they
are while driving the course.
It’s the people I meet that make it special for me. I played with a young lady this year from South Africa
who is a chef on a private yacht. I met two ladies last year from Montreal with whom I have kept in
touch throughout the year. I have met a veterinarian surgeon, retired postal carrier, former psychologist, mail fraud investigator, international mediator, and Wall Street analyst. From all walks of life, it
would be difficult not to find out something very interesting each day about your fellow-competitors.
To determine the winner of the World Amateur Handicap Tournament, you have to win your flight (net).
There are approximately 50 competitors in each flight and between 65-75 flights. The net winner of
each flight then competes on Friday for the championship title. So, to win this event is a pretty impressive accomplishment.
What else is impressive, and perhaps a little known fact, is that Pecan Grove Plantation Country Club can
brag of not one, but two, World Amateur Handicap Tournament Champions - Jerry Berghauser, a former
PGPCC member, won it in 1996 and Linda Fuller won it in 2009.
WGA News (Cont’d)
2015 Nominating
Committee
Marilyn Terrell – Chair
Page 10
Things Happening in
October!
Welcome our
Newest Member
Diana Gorsha
Chris Bergaila
Cathy O’Leary
Norma Prine
Bili Shelburn
Contact one of these members if you
are interested in serving on the 2015
Board or Advisory Committee
PGTA News
We held our Member Guest tournament September 6th and had a good
Men’s turnout of 9 teams. Consolation winner was Dan Schenck and his
guest Branden Mei, runner up was Bob Howe and his guest Blake Lannom
and our 2014 winner was Ron Gerhards and his guest Ben Farmer.
We will play Ryder Cup Tennis on October 18th and are expecting to have a
very competitive event! Please contact Steve Lutz if you would like to play.
Singles Championships are scheduled for November 1st. Please sign up for
this event.
Dee Casserly is coordinating the annual Dinner Dance this year. More to
come on this shortly.
It’s time again to fill our Board positions for 2015. Please consider participating on the Board next year, we have 4 positions – President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary and supporting positions of Tournament
Chairperson, Socials Chairperson, Communications Chairperson. These
positions don’t take much time and make a big difference in coordinating
tennis for everyone!
See you on the Courts
Steve Lutz
October 3 & 4th –WGA
Championship
October 6th – Rally for
the Cure
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Dear Tennis Members,
Well the League Season is now in “Full Swing” and all teams are doing well. We don't have specifics on each team, but
I will say, from what Rod and I have seen, all ladies are looking good. We started a “C” team this season and the team is full.
Though their name is “Nutzy Ladies”, don't let that fool you. They are the most incredible group of lovely ladies...and a fun,
fun group to be around. If you all have not met any of them, please take a moment to introduce yourself. Let’s all help them
to feel welcome to League Play!!
If any of you are cooks, please feel free to “Steal” some herbs and peppers that are planted on the other side of the “bar”
area at the courts. There is Basil, Rosemary, Fig Trees (just little sprouts), peppers of all types, Chives and Olives. Please do
not eat an olive right off the tree as they have to be brined first. I found that out the hard way! I can plant flowers and herbs
but that sure does not qualify me to know anything about them. Anyway, I have bought and planted those for the members’
enjoyment. Take all you want. If you want anything specific, please let me know and I will have it planted the next day.
Rod & I are still running our junior drills from 5:30 to 6:30 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. If you have a child
who wants to start playing tennis or one who has played some and is interested in improving his game, please bring him/her
out. We split the kids up by ability level, so each player gets the attention and drills best suited to his/her ability.
If you have any ideas that would better our tennis arena, please speak up. We are trying to make this club more attractive to members and future members alike. We want to hear your ideas. Don’t be shy or just share ideas with your buddies.
That doesn't help us improve. Thanks.
Good Luck to all League Players. Show those other teams how good we are. Until next time, keep that
racquet swinging…….Rod and Lisa
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Friday November 14th 7-9pm
Come have a great night with the girlseat, drink, and paint!
$45++ per person
Includes Instruction and supplies,
2 glasses of wine, and light hors d’oeuvres.
Reservations Required
RSVP Now– Space is Limited– 281.342.9940
Painting of the Night
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6pm-9pm
Wednesday, October 22, Movie
Friday, November 28th Movies
Kids Movie Night is $7++ per child, which includes a kid’s dinner, popcorn, and lemonade.
Dining Specials Downstairs for Adults. Extra Fees added for Late Pick Up.
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Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
1
2
Pot Of Gold
Night
5
6
Omelet
Bar
Course &
Clubhouse
Closed
Game Day
Tailgate
12
Omelet
Bar
Couples Golf 1:00 pm
13
Course &
Clubhouse
Closed
Omelet
Bar
Game Day
Tailgate
Course &
Clubhouse
Closed
Jr. Golf TBA
26
Game Day
Tailgate
8:00 am
Mammosafe
Screening
Course &
Clubhouse
Closed
WGA 9:00am
15
Pasta Night
WGA Club
Par 3 Party-5:30pm
Championship
End of Season Party
Rnd 1
Yoga:
8:30/9:45am
21
Mah Jongg
SMGA 9:00am
WGA Club
Championship Rnd 2
2 for $39
Dinner Special
Omelet Bar
Pasta Night
Life Line
Screening
Prime Rib
Night
22
Pot
Of Gold
Night
Pasta Night
23
Yoga:
8:30/9:45am
MGA Octoberfest
9:00 am
Fresh Catch
Ladies Night Out
29
30
Kids
Pot Of Gold
Night
WGA 9:00am
Boo Bash
6-8pm
Pasta Night
2 for $39
Dinner Special
25 Omelet
24
Bar
9 Hole Glow Ball
Kids Movie
Pasta Night
Night
WGA 9:00am
Dinner Special
Bar
Champion Rd 2
WGA 9:00am
2 for $39
18 Omelet
17
SMGA 9:00 am
Mah Jongg
Yoga 8:30/9:45am
4 Omelet Bar
11
Pot Of Gold
Member Mixer
Night
Yoga 8:30/9:45am
28
10
Comp Guest Day
16
Yoga: 8:30 /9:45 am
SMGA 9:00am
27
Omelet
Bar
14
Fajitas &
Ritas
Sat
MGA 1:00 pm
Mah Jongg
SMGA 9:00am
Championship Rd 1
20
Night
Yoga: 8:30 /9:45 am
Fri
3
8 Pot Of Gold 9
SMGA 9:00am
Game Day
Tailgate
19
7
Thu
Adult Halloween
Party
31
Burgers and
Brew
2 for $39
Dinner Special
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Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
Omelet
Bar
2 for $39
Dinner Special
2
Daylight
Savings Time
ends
Omelet Bar
Game Day
Tailgate
Omelet
Bar
9
Game Day
Tailgate
3
4
Course &
Clubhouse
Closed
10
Course &
Clubhouse
Closed
Game Day
Tailgate
23Omelet
Bar
Game Day
Tailgate
30
Mah Jongg
6
Pot Of Gold
Night
17
Course &
Clubhouse
Closed
Course &
Clubhouse
Closed
7 Wine
Sale
Steak Night
WGA 9:00am
SMGA 9 am
MGA 12:00am
12
Yoga:
13 8:30/9:45am
14
8Omelet
Bar
Jr. Clinic 12 Noon
2 for $39
11
Yoga: 8:30 /9:45 am
Corks & Canvas
Pot Of
Gold
Mah Jongg
SMGA 9:00am
18
19
20
Mah Jongg
25
Yoga: 8:30 /9:45 am
Pot Of Gold
Pot Of Gold
Night
Yoga:
8:30/9:45am
Pasta Night
WGA 9:00am
Comp Guest Day
26
27
8:00 am
Shotun
Pot Of Gold
Mah Jongg
SMGA 9:00am
15 Omelet
Bar
Pasta Night
WGA 9:00am
Yoga: 8:30 /9:45 am
Dinner Special
Saturday MGA 9 am
Fundraiser
SMGA 9:00am
24
Yoga:
8:30/9:45a
Pasta Night
Troy Nehles
Couples Golf 1 pm
16 Omelet
Bar
Yoga: 8:30 /9:45 am
5
Thanksgiving
Buffet
WGA 9:00am
2 for $39
Dinner Special
22 Omelet
21
Bar
Burgers &
Brew
Early Bird
Specials
2 for $39
Dinner Special
29
28
Left Over
Omelet
Bar
Friday
Kids Movie
Night
2 for $39
Dinner Special
P
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