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October 2014
Vol. 13, No. 10
Friday, October 24
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Gaga Ball, Hayrides, Moon Bouncer,
Face Painting, Mini-Pumpkin Decorating,
Balloon Twister, Costume Parade
Pumpkin Carving Contest:
carve your pumpkin at home then bring to the Clubhouse by 5:00 to be entered in the contest
All Judging will be held at 7:00
Halloween Buffet
Adults $9.00 Kids $6.00
Buffet wrist bands will be provided at the party
Build your own Burger Buffet, Chicken Strips,
Mini Corn Dogs, Cheese Quesadillas,
Assorted Vegetables, Assorted Desserts
Reservations are appreciated
www.greathillscc.org, (512) 527-2717 or [email protected]
Great Hills Neighborhood Halloween Parade and Carnival
Sunday, October 26 Parade begins at 4:00 pm
and ends at the park 10801 Sierra Oaks
General
Social
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Letter from the General Manager ........... page 3
Town Hall Meeting ................................. page 3
October Membership Special .................. page 4
New Members.......................................... page 5
Quarterly Food Minimums ..................... page 7
GHCC Earns BBB Accreditation ............ page 7
Letter from the Clubhouse Manager ....... page 8
Town and Country/Austin Club .............. page 10
Board of Directors .................................. page 18
Staff Contact Information ....................... page 18
Important Numbers ................................. page 18
Club Calendar of Events ......................... page 19
Tennis
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Message from the Golf Professional ....... page 9
Message from the MGA .......................... page 9
Message from GC Superintendent .......... page 10
Message from the WGA .......................... page 11
Divots on the Driving Range................... page 12
Fitness
 Fitness Classes ........................................ page 7
Director of Tennis, Tip of the Month ...... page 13
Weekend Drop-In Tennis ........................ page 13
Junior Fall Programs ............................. page 14
Tennis Facility News ............................... page 14
Ladies Team Tennis save the date .......... page 14
NEW Cardio Tennis ................................ page 15
Sunset Tennis Social ............................... page 15
Tennis Championships ............................ page 15
Members In The News ............................. page 16
Pickleball ................................................ page 16
Website Sponsors
Pool / RUSH
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Halloween Party ..................................... page 1
Family Fun Night .................................... page 3
Bridge ...................................................... page 3
Great Hills Open House.......................... page 4
Adult Fall Party ...................................... page 5
Meet District 10 Candidates ................... page 6
Weekly Dinner Specials .......................... page 6
Sunday Brunch ........................................ page 6
Recipe of the Month ................................ page 7
World Series of Poker ............................. page 8
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Pool Hours and Waiver .......................... page 17
MLC Worldwide, Jeff Chapman ............. page 3
Paradise, Don Kurtz ............................... page 5
MLAW Engineers, Jay Conner ............... page 7
Laura Kennedy, Attorney at Law ............ page 10
Coldwell Bankers, Sheri Brummet .......... page 11
Online Business Directory!
Just log onto the website, scroll down on the Home Page and click on Business Directory.
Interested in having your business listed for free or adding your logo for $25?
Contact Nina at [email protected] to learn more or to get your username and password.
© Copyright Great Hills Country Club, 2014
For questions, comments, or advertising options, please contact Nina Sligar at 527-2717 or [email protected]
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Message from the General Manager
Larry Harper
Fall is such a great time of year, when the temperatures begin cooling off and we finally
see some much needed rain. This October is shaping up to be very active and I hope
you have an opportunity to review the activities and make your plans to attend the
functions and events that are being offered.
The first event of the month will be a very informative and interactive Town Hall
meeting on Thursday, October 2, featuring Hayden Stewart and the Board as they
discuss the recent membership survey and the next steps to prepare for the future of
GHCC.
We also have scheduled a District 10 Candidate Forum on Thursday, October 16. As anyone who has had
to deal with the City of Austin can attest, electing the right candidate for our district is of significant
importance. Having an opportunity to hear their thoughts and objectives first hand and an opportunity to
meet them personally will be instrumental in electing the right person for District 10.
On another subject, you will begin noticing recycling containers next to the regular trash receptacles around
the clubhouse, tennis courts, pool and golf course. The recycle containers are intended for plastic, glass,
paper/cardboard, aluminum and tin/steel (please do not include food waste, films, plastic bags, plastic wrap,
or foam cups/containers in the recycle containers; these can be disposed of in the regular trash receptacles).
We appreciate your help with controlling our waste and taking part in the City of Austin’s efforts to reduce
landfill refuse.
Until next time!
TOWN HALL MEETING
Thursday, October 2
6:30 pm in the Clubhouse
President Hayden Stewart will be reviewing the results of the Membership Survey
Couples Bridge
Meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month
7:00 pm—10:30 pm
Call Bob Brockmann 346-4812
All members are welcome alone or with partner
Party Bridge $3/couple
October 3 and October 17
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Reservations Only will be accepted
*Children must be willing to participate & have fun*
24 months old or older. Limited to first 24 kids.
We’ll watch movies, color, play, read books, play outside
and just have fun! $5.00 Kids meals
Tips are appreciated for the volunteer sitters.
Ladies Bridge
Meets the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month
9:30 am—2:30 pm
Call Rosie Arnold 249-2652
RSVP Required by 4:00 that day
Jeff Chapman
President/CEO
(925) 413-9400
[email protected]
www.mlcworldwide.com
Software Consulting: development,
new implementations, maintenance,
upgrades, staff augmentation
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Invite a Friend or Family Member for a Tour of the
Great Hills Facilities and to join your club!
 Participate in one of our weekly Tennis Clinics 
Experience the full service Practice Range 
Dining Guest Pass Available* 
(512) 527-2717
[email protected]
Limited Special Now Available!
Business $14,500– Includes One Executive and up to
October 1 - 31
Membership Special
three playing members. Stock owning member has the right
to vote and hold office. Privileges to the Golf Course,
Practice Range, Tennis Courts, Clubhouse, Swimming
Pool & Fitness Room
Executive $8500 – Stock Owning membership
includes the right to vote and hold office. Privileges to the $12,000 To Join
($11,000 Initiation Fee)
Golf Course, Practice Range, Tennis Courts, Clubhouse,
($1000 Deposit towards $3500 stock)
Swimming Pool & Fitness Room
$1250 Stock Payment billed on March 31, 2015 statement
$6000 To Join Now
$1250 Stock Payment billed on April 30, 2015 statement
($5000 Initiation Fee)
($2000 savings; normal price $16,500)
($1000 Deposit towards $3500 stock)
Monthly Dues $370 for each active membership
$1250 Stock Payment billed on March 31, 2015 statement
$1250 Stock Payment billed on April 30, 2015 statement
Tennis $1600
($1500 savings; normal price $10,000)
Privileges to Tennis Courts, Clubhouse, Swimming Pool &
Monthly Dues $370
Fitness Room
$1,600. Initiation Fee
Select $6500 membership is full - Wait List Only
($400 savings; normal price $2,000)
Privileges to the Golf Course, Practice Range, Tennis
Monthly Dues $155
Courts, Clubhouse, Swimming Pool & Fitness Room
$6,500. Initiation Fee
Social $1000 membership is full - Wait List Only
Monthly Dues $395
Privileges to the Clubhouse, Swimming Pool, and Fitness
Junior $2500 – Must be between 21 – 34 years of age. At Room
$1,000. Initiation Fee
age 35, conversion to another type of membership is required.
Monthly Dues $110
Privileges to the Golf Course, Practice Range, Tennis
Courts, Clubhouse, Swimming Pool & Fitness Room
$2,500. Initiation Fee
Each Membership has a $10 per month Reserve Fund
($750 savings; normal price $3,250)
Contribution and a $75 per quarter food minimum
Monthly Dues $277.50
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Saturday, October 11
7:00 - 10:00 pm
Clubhouse back lawn
“Cowboy Up” Dancing and Mingling!
Buffet details to follow soon
Reservations are greatly appreciated
www.greathillscc.org or contact Nina Sligar at
(512) 527-2717 or [email protected]
Keith and Brenda Feldman
Select Members
With their 2 children; Grant (10)
and Jacqueline (11). He is a
Special Agent for the US
Government and she is the
Owner of Inchbug. Their letter
of reference is from Shaun and
Julie Mierl.
Please Welcome your
New Members
Nihar and Nikita Ruia
Tennis Members
With their 2 children;
Ananmay (12) and Aarav (7).
He is CEO/GM of Indus
Thermal, L.L.C. Their letter of
reference is from Anurag and
Vandana Kumar.
Logan and Leslie Gilbert
Social Members
With their 2 children; Joshua (9)
and Alex (7). He is CISO & VP,
Analysis Services for 21CT.
Their letter of reference is from
Laura and Joe Steanson.
ALASKA CRUISE PACKAGE
with your host
Heisman Trophy Winner RICKY WILLIAMS
AUGUST 20-29, 2015
CALL DON KURTZ @ 512-418-0290 for details
[email protected] for information
details at www.pvt4u.com/alaska2015.html
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Meet District 10 Candidates
Thursday, October 16
6:30 pm in the Clubhouse
Tuesday Night
PRIME RIB NIGHT
Featuring a Carving Station,
Salad, Potato, and Vegetable Buffet
You are invited to meet the District 10
Candidates and hear their vision for Austin's
future.
Wednesday Night
Candidates will have an opportunity to state
their objectives and meet you personally
following the meeting.
PIZZA & PASTA NIGHT
We also encourage you to invite your Great
Hills neighbors and friends to attend this
important event.
A la Carte Pizzas
Featuring a Special Pasta Menu
Light snacks will be provided.
Thursday and Friday Night Rotate:
Great Hills Holiday Bazaar
SEAFOOD NIGHT /
FAJITAS & MARGARITAS
“Members Doing Business with Members”
If the calendar says Family Fun
Night on Friday with the Fajita Bar,
featuring a Beef and Chicken Fajita
Buffet and a la carte selections, then
it’s Seafood night on Thursday.
Members are encouraged to reserve a table and
promote their business and products.
November 13, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Please let Nina Sligar know if you would like to
reserve a table by October 15 before we
open it to non-members.
Non-Members with a sponsor may reserve a table for $30.
If the calendar says Fish Night on
Friday, then it’s Fajitas & Margaritas
on Thursday night.
Quarterly Food Minimum
Effective January 1, 2014
Golf, Tennis & Social $75/qtr
based off the first initial of your last name:
A through F
Sunday
G through M
SUNDAY BRUNCH
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Enjoy a la carte or the full buffet
N through Z
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February - April
May - July
August - October
November - January
March - May
June - August
September - November
December - February
January - March
April - June
July - September
October - December
GHCC Earns BBB Accreditation
Great Hills Country Club is Committed to the Better Business Bureau’s Standards of Trust
This week, GHCC announced its recent accreditation by BBB Serving Central,
Coastal, Southwest Texas and the Permian Basin. As a BBB Accredited Business,
GHCC is dedicated to promoting trust in the marketplace.
According to BBB reports by Princeton Research, seven in ten consumers say they
are more likely to buy from a company designated as a BBB Accredited Business.
BBB is a resource for the public, providing objective, unbiased information about
businesses.
“We are pleased to be a BBB Accredited Business because we value building trust with our
members and customers,” said Larry Harper. “Our BBB Accreditation gives our members and
customers confidence in our commitment to maintaining high ethical standards of conduct.”
BBB Accredited Businesses must adhere to BBB’s “Standards of Trust,” a comprehensive set of
policies, procedures and best practices representing trustworthiness in the marketplace. The
standards call for building trust, embodying integrity, advertising honestly and telling the truth, being
transparent, honoring promises, being responsive and safeguarding privacy.
Fish Tacos
1 pound catfish or tilapia fillets
1 onion (sliced lengthwise)
1 red bell pepper (sliced lenghwise)
Mayonnaise
Olive Oil
Seasonings (cayanne pepper, fajita spices, etc.) of your choice
Flour tortillas or taco shells
Heat over to 400 degrees, place parchment paper on sheet pan and prepare fish as follows. Coat
underside of fillets with olive oil, coat topside of fillets with mayonnaise and then put your choice of spices
on top of the mayonnaise. Place pan in heated overn and cook until tender or 15 to 20 minutes according
to the thickness of the fish. While fish is cooking, saute onion and bell pepper in skillet on top of the stove
until wilted. Heat tortillas or taco shells, coat inside with mayonnaise, place fish, onions and bell peppers in
tortillas, fold and enjoy!
Compliments of GHCC Member Tom Seekatz
GROUP CLASSES
Early AM
Monday
6:00AM
Cardio Circuit Strength
Mid Morning
Wednesday
Thursday
6:00AM
Early Bird “Boot Camp”
8:30AM
Butts & Guts
10:00AM
Yoga
Jay Conner, President & CEO
Mike Lynch
www.mlaw-eng.com
512-835-7000
Home Energy Audits
Commercial and Residential
Foundation Performance Evaluations
“Engineering for Texans since 1964”
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Message from the Clubhouse Manager
Michael Stoddard
In reviewing the summer and looking at the fall schedule of events: meetings,
tournaments, dinners and parties, all I can say is WOW, what a busy year it is at Great
Hills! We have seen an impressive increase in member private parties, dinners and
meetings, and I would like to express my appreciation to everyone
who has used their Club for their events.
As a reminder, the holiday season is booking up fast, so if you would like to use the Club
for a holiday party, please call me or Hailey as soon as possible. With that as an intro, I
would like to announce that Hailey Hernandez has joined the management team at
Great Hills as the Assistant Clubhouse and Banquet Manager. She has a background in
tournament coordination and has experience in many areas of golf club management.
Coming up in October, we have the GHCC Town Hall Meeting on Thursday the 2nd, and
the adult member party on Saturday the 11th - so, come, party and “Cowboy Up” at the
fall party! And, don’t forget to bring the kids for the Club’s annual Halloween party on
Friday the 24th. There will be a Build-A-Burger buffet along with some kid food items, a Moon Bouncer,
pumpkin decorating contest and hay rides.
SAGE returned in September from their summer hiatus and enjoyed good food, wine and fellowship. SAGE
members, be sure and mark your calendars on Thursday the 30th for your next dinner.
We have been expanding our wine and beer selections in the clubhouse and now have a new wine and beer
menu. If you have any wine and beer selections that you want us to explore adding to the menu, please feel
free to let me know.
Here’s to a fun and exciting fall at Great Hills and…I’ll see you around the Clubhouse!
THE GREAT HILLS WORLD SERIES
OF POKER TOURNAMENT LEAGUE
Can you play in 5 of the 10 qualifiers?
Join the league! New season starts on October 19th!
We play 10 events between Oct & April (qualifiers), but
only your best 5 scores count toward your total to get into the Final
Table.
SO you do NOT have to attend all 10 events...
…hardly anyone does!
Top 9 players compete in a Final Table event in May.
FT winner gets a $10K entry to 2015 WSOP Main Event*
Contact Fran Johnson for more information: [email protected]
*Subject to terms and conditions as stated in the Official Rules
2014-15 Schedule
(first 5 events)
1. Oct. 19 @ 4pm
2. Nov 11 @ 7pm
3. Dec 7 @ 4pm
4. Jan 8 @ 7pm
5. Jan 25 @ 4pm
6-10: TBD
FT:
TBD (May)
First event: Sunday, Oct 19th, 4pm!
Placement points valued at 1.5x their normal value – don’t want to miss it!
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Message from the Head Golf Professional
Rick Arnett
After watching some amazing shots, and some not so good, in the Daniel Cup tournament, I
thought I would talk about how to better judge your chips around the green. You know those
short little chip shots that should be so easy, but are not. Some of them go too far, some of
them don’t go far enough. Some of them pop up too high, some of them don’t get high enough.
So what do I do you ask?
Consistently controlling your chip shots is a key to getting up and down and shooting your lowest scores, and it’s
easier than you think.
Focus on these simple tips to keep your chip shots under control:
Start by loading your weight on your lead leg. For right handed golfers this means starting your swing with the
majority of your weight on your left leg. This may sound backwards, but with a small swing like a chip a weight
transfer is not necessary, and you’ll be able to avoid a lot of unnecessary movement by starting with the majority
of your weight on your lead leg.
Control your distance with the length of your backswing. Too many of the golfers I see try to control how far their
chip shots travel by swinging harder or softer. This is extremely difficult to do consistently. Instead focus on
controlling the distance of your chip shots just like you do on your putts – with the length of your backswing. For a
shirt chip use a short backswing, for a long chip use a longer backswing. And remember, ALWAYS accelerate
the club head through the ball.
Keep a strong lead wrist through impact. For right handed golfers letting your left wrist collapse and flipping your
club head through impact is one of the most sure fire ways to lose control over your chip shots and launch them
way too high in the air. Instead keep your lead wrist strong and ahead of the club head as it passes through the
impact zone only letting it break after your ball has landed on the green.
Practice these 3 tips next time you’re on the chipping green and before you know it you’ll be getting up and down
and turning those bogeys into pars.
Message from the MGA President
Tim Prickette
Place
Score
Player
1st
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Hjelm, Bryan
Robinson, Jack
Anton, Rick
Watson, Bob
Hopkins, David
Crider, Dwayne
Neller, Dennis
Michalik, Alan
Hodgson, Glenn
Fitzgerald, Greg
Reynolds, Mark
Galvin, Charles
Taylor, Dan
Thrash, Corey
Manson, Richard
Cameron, David
Kane, Don
Schlotter, Will
Rascati, Joseph
Barnes, Wayne
The latest MGA tournament was contested on September 6. A
scramble format, with a twist, was presented to the tournament
players. The format called for 4-man teams, with each team
breaking into two 2-man teams. The 2-man teams rotated during 2nd
the round, so each player was able to play a 2-man scramble with
one of his 3 other partners every 6 holes.
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At the tournament conclusion, only a few shots separated the
teams, with the foursome of Hjelm, Robinson, Anton and Watson T3
taking first place.
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As for the 2014 MGA money list, Alan Michalik is holding on to a
slim lead over Art Cook, Corey Thrash and Tim
Nugent. Determining the winner of the money list title is going to T3
come down to the wire this year. The updated MGA money list can
be found on the bulletin board in the Pro Shop.
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There are only 2 MGA tournaments left this year, on November 1st T3
and December 13th. Make sure you sign up in the Pro Shop or online. See you out on the course!
Here are the September MGA tournament results:
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Message from the Golf Course Superintendent
Scott Maki
With the arrival of rain showers and cooler temperatures with less humidity, I hope
everyone has had a chance to get out and take advantage of this beautiful weather and the
“green up” on the golf course. Now, the water reservoirs are at full capacity and should
supply the course with enough water to get through the cool season without needing to buy
water from the City.
The driving range tee has been continuing to mature and develop an improved practice
surface that is becoming more resilient to the daily wear and tear. To ensure longevity of the teeing surface,
the Green Committee submitted an interesting article on how to hit shots from a driving range tee “properly”.
I can say that as the staff makes repairs, the various wear patterns determine greatly the amount of time
required for recovery. On that note, the staff will be aerifiying the driving range tee one last time before the
cooler temperatures. This will help fill in divots without bringing in unnecessary amounts of sand and will
help keep the tee level.
The greens are performing well. The rain has helped them tremendously (along with the entire golf course).
The mowing heights will be raised slightly to accommodate the reduced number of daylight hours.
Additionally, the weaker areas of the greens will be dotted to allow for their mowing heights to be segregated
again for improved winter tolerance in these shaded and high traffic areas.
This month, the staff will be focusing on keeping the roughs mowed as frequently as possible. This will
continue while the rough is growing to improve playability. Additional efforts from the staff will be focused on
the #10 Blue teeing area. The staff should have this teeing area completed and sodded by the second week
of this month. New irrigation wires will be run to the tee after the sod has begun growing in. The staff will
also be finishing up the split rail fence by the #1 teeing area. Additionally, irrigation repairs will be occurring
on the various weeping heads around the course.
As always, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to email me at
[email protected], or catch me on the course!
Congratulations
to Steve Wood!
Join the Partnership
between The Austin Club
and Great Hills CC
Winner of the Austin
Senior Championship
Town & Country
Membership
(Super Senior Division)
at Morris Williams on
September 21-22
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Discounted initiation fee and
monthly dues
Contact Nina Sligar to learn
more (512) 527-2717
AAWGA
August AAWGA play was at Falconhead. The two players from Great Hills were both winners in the 3rd flight.
Carol Loewen won 2nd gross and Gail Deitrick won 3rd gross.
We had no winners in the September Championship at Lions Muni.
The October playday is on the 23rd at Lakeway/Yaupon.
GHCC WGA Playday Results
Aug 26: Scratch Three Holes (1/2 hcp)
Flight 1:
1st: Terry Jolly (54.5)
2nd: Fran Johnson (57)
3rd: Betty Meyer (59.5)
Flight 2:
1st: Connie Esau (55)
2nd: Amanda Carsey (61)
T3rd: Carol Loewen (62)
T3rd: Sandy Cooper (62)
WGA 2014 Tournament Schedule
Nov 5:
Nov 18:
Dec 9:
Upcoming Events
Oct 7
14
18
21
23
25-26
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Playday (TBD) & MEETING
Criss Cross (#1 or #10, #, !2 or #11, etc. / ½ h/c)
Saturday Playday
Shootout Qualifier
AAWGA @ Lakeway/Yaupon
Four Nines
Treat or Treat
Sep 3: Tee to Green(1/2 hcp) Sep 9: Gross/Net & Shootout Qualifier
Flight 1:
(Q = Qualifier; A = Alternate).
1st: Heather Murphy (40.5)
Gross Division
Net Division
2nd: Fran Johnson (43.5)
1st: Fran Johnson (73! Q) 1st: Sue Oaks (69)
3rd: Jeanne Moore (45)
2nd: Jeanne Moore (85) 2nd:Glenda Tiemann (70)
Flight 2:
3rd: Chris Randall (87) 3rd: Sandy Cooper (71)
1st: Dena Reneau (44.5)
Carla Hermes (A)
Amanda Carsey (Q)
2nd: Gail Deitrick (47)
Connie Esau (A)
T3rd: Margaret Hobgood (50.5)
Sep 16: T’s & S’s (1/2 hcp)
Flight 1:
1st: Deoris Crider (29.5)
2nd: Terri Ellett (30)
3rd: Terry Jolly (31)
Flight 2:
1st: Glenda Tiemann (26.5)
2nd: Margaret Hobgood (28.5)
3rd: Harriette Farley (29)
Sep 23: Team Trash
1st: Heather Murphy, Sue Oaks, Dena Reneau, Jidge Arbogust (11 trash)
2nd: Terri Ellett, Terry Jolly, Debbie Grant, Jennifer Lenich (10 trash)
3rd: Fran Johnson, Harriette Farley, Amanda Carsey, Carol Loewen (9 trash)
Sep 19-20: WGA Championship
Congratulations to our winners! Kay Robinson won the Gross Championship this year.
It was her first time ever playing in the event!
Amanda Carsey won the net prize by 12 strokes thanks to her net 60 in the first round!!
Gross Division
1st: Kay Robinson (81-79 = 160)
2nd: Fran Johnson (80-83 = 163)
3rd: Jacque Joyce (82-83 = 165)
4th: Carrie Garwick (85-84 = 169)
Shootout (Wed)
Turkey Shoot
WGA Awards Banquet
Net Division
1st: Amanda Carsey (60-68 = 128)
2nd: Sue Oaks (71-69 = 140)
3rd: Heather Murphy (72-70 = 142)
4th: Terri Ellett (72-74 = 146)
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DIVOTS ON THE DRIVNG RANGE
The Great Hills maintenance crew did a fantastic job preparing the new, improved driving range. The new
turf is great to practice on. To keep the range in great shape here is information that will help all of us who
practice do just that!
Does Your Divot Pattern Help Or Hurt The Golf Course?
By Ty A. McClellan, Manager, Green Section Education (USGA)
September 17, 2014
Golfers love to practice. But have
you ever wondered how the pattern
of your divots on the practice range
tee affects the golf course? With
every swing of an iron, a divot of
turf is usually removed. A small
bucket of golf balls (typically 25 or
30 balls) can remove a lot of turf.
And if you’re really working on your
short game it is not uncommon to
hit 100 shots or more. This means
a lot of divots which require a lot of
turf recovery before a tee stall may
be returned to the same location.
Golfers have a big impact on the
amount of turf coverage and To maximize use of your practice range tee, consider the impact that
performance of practice range tees. divot patterns have on turf removal and rotation of tee stalls. In this
How one practices not only photo, an 8-iron was used to hit 30 golf shots on a creeping bentgrass
influences how much turf is tee.
removed with each swing, but also
how quickly the turf will recover. The three most common divot patterns – scattered, concentrated and linear
– can be seen in the photo.
A scattered divot pattern (BAD) removes the most amount of turf because a full divot is removed with
every swing. Scattering divots results in the most turf loss and uses up the largest area of a tee stall. This
forces the golf facility to rotate tee stalls most frequently and often results in an inefficient use of the tee.
Although divots come in all sizes, the average iron shot is believed to remove a divot 3 inches wide by 6.5
inches long for a total of 19.5 square inches. After just 30 shots, or a small bucket of balls, 4.1 square feet
of turf are removed, given a typical practice routine (30 shots x 19.5 in2 = 585 in2 / 144 in2 = 4.1 ft2).
A concentrated divot pattern (BAD) removes all turf in a given area. While this approach does not
necessarily result in a full-sized divot removed with every swing, by creating a large void in the turf canopy
there is little opportunity for timely turf recovery.
The linear divot pattern (PREFERRED) involves placing each shot directly behind the previous divot. In so
doing, a linear pattern is created and only a small amount of turf is removed with each swing. This can
usually be done for 15 to 20 shots before moving sideways to create a new line of divots. So long as a
minimum of 4 inches of live turf is preserved between strips of divots, the turf will recover quickly. Because
this divot pattern removes the least amount of turf and promotes quick recovery, it is the preferred method.
Each shot is played directly behind the previous divot, subsequent divots are reduced to an average size of
3 inches wide by 3 inches long, or 9 square inches. After 30 shots, this pattern removes only 2.1 square feet
of turf.
PLEASE USE THE LINEAR DIVOT PATTERN WHEN YOU PRACTICE!!!!
Message from the Green Committee
Tom Johnson
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Tip of the Month
Chris Anderson
LET’S DISCUSS PROPER TENNIS ETIQUETTE AND ATTIRE
As we grow as a tennis club at Great Hills Country Club, we will need to be cognizant of
proper tennis etiquette and appropriate tennis attire. Crucial tennis etiquette includes how
to properly walk through a court that has a match in progress, how to ask for your ball
after it enters an adjacent court, and what constitutes obtrusive levels of noise next to a court that contains a
match in progress.
If you are about to cross through a court (with match in progress) the proper etiquette is to wait until the point
is finished, and then walk briskly to your court. If there is a match of record being played (League or
Tournament match), and you have a foursome wanting to cross through, it is appropriate to wait until a
change over. This is how crowds are controlled at the US Open and many other tournament venues.
If your ball enters an adjacent court, say “ball please” to have the players return your ball. If you are playing
next to a match of record or a serious match, it is proper etiquette to keep your noise level/chatter down so
as to not disturb the players next to your court.
As to what constitutes proper tennis attire, the most important element is to wear appropriate tennis shoes,
which means shoes designed for tennis. Track shoes, jogging shoes, hard sole shoes, flip flops, or bare feet
do not constitute proper tennis shoes. Men need to wear shirts to play on the Great Hills courts. It would be
most desirable that the shirts be collared and the shorts proper tennis shorts, not gym shorts or cut offs.
Women need to wear appropriate tennis attire as well, skirts, dresses, and shorts are appropriate. Bikini
tops, halter tops, bathing suits, and gym clothes are not considered appropriate. Thank you for your
cooperation, members!
2014 October Rules Scenario
When the ball is in play, another ball rolls onto court. A let is called. The server had previously
served a fault. Is the server now entitled to a first service or second service?
First service. According to USTA Rules of Tennis 23: “In all cases when a let is called, except when a
service let is called on a second service, the whole point shall be replayed.”
TENNIS DROP-INS A SWINGIN’ GOOD TIME!
PLEASE NOTE: Saturday Drop-In has moved 10 AM-NOON TIME SLOT
Sunday Adult Drop-ins will remain NOON-2PM
Junior Drop-In on Sunday 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Join our professional Great Hills tennis staff for
SATURDAY and SUNDAY DROP-IN TENNIS.
Adult sessions offered Saturday and Sunday.
Junior sessions offered exclusively on Sunday.
For Intermediate to advanced level Junior players
OCTOBER SCHEDULE
Sat
Sun
Sat
Sun
Sat
Sun
Sat
Sun
NOTE: Drop-in
Tennis is not an instructional program.
Pros will be facilitating MATCH PLAY as well as
running DRILLS in the Adult Drop-In. Junior Drop-In
is facilitated match play only.
For instructional programs, visit
www.ckandersontennis.net
and click on Lessons, or call (512) 345-4413
for more information.
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Oct 4
Oct 5
Oct 11
Oct 12
Oct 18
Oct 19
Oct 25
Oct 26
Adults 10:00-12:00
Adults 12:00-2:00/Juniors 2:00-3:30
Adults 10:00-12:00
Adults 12:00-2:00/Juniors 2:00-3:30
Adults 10:00-12:00
Adults 12:00-2:00/Juniors 2:00-3:30
Adults 10:00-12:00
Adults 12:00-2:00/Juniors 2:00-3:30
FALL JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAMS
IN FULL SWING
It’s not too late to register your child!
For online information and registration, go to www.ckandersontennis.net,
or email us at [email protected] for more information!
Hard copies of Fall Junior and Adult Lesson Programs are available in club lobby and the tennis office.
It’s a GREAT HILLS Fall season!
GENTLE REMINDER
Members, please do not take the balls marked CA and use for social play.
These balls are the property of the Tennis Director and for use in your lesson programs.
New tennis balls are available in the golf shop for $2.50/can.
MUSIC (ON COURT): Upper courts have been designated “music free” courts due to competitive matches being
played, as well as courtesy to Golf members, AND our Great Hills neighbors. Thank you for your cooperation!
UPPER COURT LIGHTS: Reminder to turn on lights for your desired courts only (courts 1&2 or 3&4). Please DO NOT
TURN LIGHTS OFF AFTER PLAY. They take too long to warm up again for successive play. Thank you!
Members, please fill in all your reservation slots (Members AND Guests) in the court
reservation system. This helps the Club track activity.
THANK YOU FOR REPORTING YOUR TENNIS GUESTS!
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can give me is a referral
from your family, friends
and co-workers!
Call or Email Me
Today!
New! CARDIO TENNIS
Sunset Tennis Social
Rewards Cards
Friday, October 10
If you have taken more than one
CARDIO TENNIS class since Aug. 1,
your Rewards Card is waiting for you!
6:30 - 8:30 pm TENNIS
8:00 - 9:30 pm SOCIAL
Try this fun fitness class with a tennis twist
AND hit a ton of balls too!
Take 6 CARDIO TENNIS Classes and get
the 7th one FREE!
Great Hills Tennis Professionals will
facilitiate your doubles play,
followed by Social in Clubhouse.
CONGRATULATIONS TO
ELIZABETH BARRETT,
WHO HAS FILLED UP
HER REWARDS CARD
AND WILL RECEIVE
HER NEXT CLASS
FREE!
Members, please order your food
as soon as you arrive in clubhouse
as kitchen closes at 9:00 pm
Email [email protected]
Wednesdays and Fridays
9:30-10:30 am
$12.00/class
(Custom classes available – minimum 4 people)
Tennis is a game of LOVE, and
we care about YOUR HEART!
Sign up for CARDIO TENNIS today!
NOTE: Friday Mixed Doubles will not be held
this month
Great Hills Country Club
Tennis Championships
This year’s Club Championships are still in progress!
Results will be posted in the November Flagstick.
We have had some very exciting matches!
Winning teams per division will be used to field Great Hill CC’s entry
into the November Tournament of Champions.
TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, 11/22. RAINDATE SUNDAY, 11/23.
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GREAT HILLS
MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
Priya Niezgoda, daughter of Asha and Paul Niezgoda,
was Singles Finalist in the Girls 18s SCMZ National Tournament
(Level 4) 9/1. Priya also won her first National Ball by placing 3rd
in the USTA National Doubles Championships.
Congratulations Priya!
Anesh Jayasundera, son of Manaka and Shaun
Jayasundera was a Finalist in the Georgetown
Open Boys 14s Qualifed Event. Anesh also won the
SCMZ Boys 12’s Doubles event 9/6.
Great going, Anesh!
Sami Rebeiz, son of Monica and Farid Rebeiz, was Consolation
Winner 9/6/14 in the ZAT
Boys 14s event in Dallas.
We are proud of you, Sami!
OCTOBER = FREE PRIVATE PICKLEBALL CLINICS!
The “Old Pickler” continues to demonstrate his wisdom and experience. He knows not
everyone can attend Pickleball clinics at scheduled times. He also knows not everyone
embraces “group” lessons. So, he is offering the opportunity for you and your spouse,
you and a friend, you and your family, you and many friends, or any groups to have a
PRIVATE introduction to Pickleball clinic. All you need to do is send an email to the “Old
Pickler” ([email protected]) or call 512-794-8952, and arrange a day and time for your PRIVATE
Pickleball clinic. All equipment is provided, so just “make the call”. Take advantage of this opportunity to
learn the basics of Pickleball and/or share this fast growing sport with your GHCC friends and family
members. Pickleball is played on GHCC tennis court #8.
If you have a Pickleball rule or tactic question, please send it to: [email protected].
Now that the summer heat is behind us, we are hoping to have increased participation at our Monday and
Thursday morning D. I. P. (Drop-In-Pickleball) sessions that start around 9:00 a.m. The golf course is
closed on Mondays, so come get some fun exercise. Pickleball is played on GHCC tennis court #8.
Membership Note: Pickleball is for Tennis & Golf Members Only Social members ‐ please contact Nina Sligar for conversion options Remember: "Pickleball…..Just for the fun of it.”
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SWIMMING POOL HOURS AND GATE CODE
October 1st the pool will be swim at your own risk. If you would like to continue swimming at your own risk all
pool rules must be followed and a Pool Waiver must be signed and turned into the Aquatics Director or front
desk staff.
 The pool gate code will be changed on October 1st.
 Once the pool waiver is turned in you will receive the new gate code.
 RUSH practice began September 2nd. Members are welcome to use the pool at that time for lap
swimming. Please talk to a swim coach on deck and we will be happy to provide you with a lane.
Great Hills Country Club
Aquatics Facility Release of Liability Waiver
The pool gate code will change in September every year. A new waiver must be completed each year to receive pool privileges
when the pool is not open for regular business.
If Great Hills Aquatic Rush (RUSH) is holding practice, ask one of the coaches and one lane will be opened for adult GHCC
members to swim laps. This may include sharing a lane, instead of a dedicated open lane. No children will be permitted to swim
unattended while their parents swim laps. If a child distracts the swim team practice they will be asked to leave. The
following procedures shall be observed at all times:
 The pool will only be used during the hours of 5:00 am to 8:00 pm Tuesday through Sunday. (Swimming at your own risk is not
permitted on Mondays).
 Swimmers using the pool must be 18 years of age or older and shall observe the posted pool rules at all times. Children under
18 must be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian at all times.
 The gate code is intended for member’s use only and must not be given to or shared with anyone else. Guests are not permitted!
 Food or beverages will not be permitted to be brought into the pool area, with exception of bottled water. No glass in the pool
area!!!
 During winter months, there are thermal covers that must be completely removed before swimming. When the swim team is
using the pool, they will remove and replace the covers. Members of GHCC may swim laps as outlined above. In the event the
swim team is not using the pool, it will be the responsibility of the member to remove and replace the covers so as to not lose
heat from the water.
 If you are planning on swimming during the winter, please contact the Aquatics Director for a tutorial on how to remove the
tarps.
 Children under the age of 18 are not permitted in the pool once the covers are on for the winter. Thermal covers may only
be removed by rolling them onto the stand. They should never be folded over as it will cause damage to the cover.
 The code for the lock box may be received by from the Aquatics Director, Samantha Stemmermann:
[email protected], upon receipt of this form.
I agree to abide by the above policies and understand that failure to do so may result in termination of my pool privileges for the
remainder of the year. I understand that while using the pool without lifeguards on duty I am swimming at my own risk and am
liable for anything that may occur and I hold Great Hills Country Club harmless in such instances.
Name (Print):
Date:
Signature:
Member #:
Email Address:
Eligibility requirements:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Use of the lock box and locking/unlocking the gate
Location of the phone box and emergency number
Proper removal and replacement of the pool covers
Following of all rules, e.g., no running, no diving, do not climb on the guard stand or slide, etc.
Non-members are not permitted in pool facility
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2014 - 2015 Board of Directors
Hayden Stewart
President
Jonathan Davison
Michael Payne
Vice President
Matt Gravelle
Tava Michalik
Secretary
Susan Linda
Jim Morgan
Ken Bartley
Treasurer
Michael Wright
Staff and Contact Information
Board President………………... Hayden Stewart…….. ……………... [email protected]
General Manager………………. Larry Harper….…….
527-2701…... [email protected]
Chief Financial Officer………....
Maggie Shaw.....…… 527-2702…... [email protected]
Membership Director…………..
Nina Sligar.....……...
527-2717…... [email protected]
Accounts Payable/Payroll……… Lauralee Courtney…. 527-2705…... [email protected]
Clubhouse Manager……………. Michael Stoddard….. 527-2716…... [email protected]
Asst Clubhouse & Banquet Mgr
Hailey Hernandez…. 527-2716…... [email protected]
Head Chef………………………
Kelly Garrett………..
527-2716…... [email protected]
Head Golf Professional………... Rick Arnett…………
527-2703…... [email protected]
Assistant Golf Professional......... Philip Miranda…......
345-0505…... [email protected]
Golf Course Superintendent…… Scott Maki………….
345-7342…... [email protected]
Assistant GC Superintendent….. Joe Williams………..
345-7342…... [email protected]
Director of Tennis……………...
Chris Anderson…….
345-4413…... [email protected]
Aquatics Director………………
Sam Stemmermann… 801-0119…... [email protected]
Fitness Director………………...
Elizabeth Sherman… 789-0094…... [email protected]
Important Numbers (512)
Clubhouse Dining Room
345-7823
Administrative Office
345-6940
Golf Pro Shop
345-0505
Special Events
527-2716
Membership Information
345-5995
Golf Course Superintendent
345-7342
Swimming Pool
345-1875
Tennis Information
345-4413
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Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Save the Date - Upcoming Holiday Events 1
Nov 13-Holiday Bazaar “Members Doing
Business with Members” 6:00 - 8:00
Nov 27-Thanksgiving Brunch
Dec 4-Member Appreciation Party 6:00 - 8:00
Dec 5-Kids Decorate an Ornament 6:00 - 8:00
Dec 14-Brunch with Santa 10:00, 12:00, 2:00
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6
7
Club Closed
WGA Play Day
Tennis Drop-ins
CardioCircuit
Strength
Prime Rib Night
Drop-In Pickleball
2
Couples Bridge
Yoga
Cardio Tennis
Poker Night
9
10
Ladies Bridge
Fajitas &
Margaritas Night
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15
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Sunday Brunch
Club Closed
WGA Play Day
Butts&Guts
Tennis Drop-ins
CardioCircuit
Strength
Prime Rib Night
Couples Bridge
Drop-In Pickleball
Couples Golf 11-2
Book Club
Drop-In Pickleball
Poker Night
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Sunday Brunch
Club Closed
WGA Play Day
Tennis Drop-ins
CardioCircuit
Strength
Prime Rib Night
Drop-In Pickleball
Drop-In Pickleball
WSOP 4:00
Board of Directors
Meeting
Yoga
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Junior Golf Clinic
Fall Member
Adult Party with
Live Music by
Tracie Lynn
“Cowboy Up”
7-10pm
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Cardio Tennis
Tennis Drop-ins
Family Fun Night
and Fajita Buffet
GHCC OPEN
HOUSE
10:00-2:00
A great way to
introduce your
friends to Great Hills
MEET THE
DISTRICT 10
CANDIDATES
6:30 PM
WGA Playday
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Cardio Tennis
Early Bird
Boot Camp
Cardio Tennis
Poker Night
Sunset Tennis
Social
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Seafood Night
Ladies Bridge
Pizza & Pasta Night
Friday Fish
Tennis Drop-ins
Ladies Bridge
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Early Bird
Boot Camp
Cardio Tennis
Pizza & Pasta Night
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Cardio Tennis
Yoga
Poker Night
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Tennis Drop-ins
Family Fun Night
and Fajita Buffet
Early Bird
Boot Camp
Butts&Guts
Pizza & Pasta Night
4
Cardio Tennis
TOWN HALL
MEETING
6:30 PM
Cardio Tennis
Drop-In Pickleball
Sat
Seafood Night
Pizza & Pasta Night
Pool Gate Code
Changes—New
Form Required
Fri
3
Early Bird
Boot Camp
Butts&Guts
8
Sunday Brunch
Thu
Tennis Drop-ins
Ladies Bridge
Yoga
Fajitas &
Margaritas Night
HALLOWEEN
PARTY 6-8
Hannon Cup Pro/Am
(regular play starts at 10:00 on Tues)
Four Nines Golf
Tournament
WGA Championship
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Sunday Brunch
Club Closed
WGA Play Day
Tennis Drop-ins
CardioCircuit
Strength
Prime Rib Night
Drop-In Pickleball
GH Neighborhood
Parade & Carnival
at the park 4-6pm
Drop-In Pickleball
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Butts&Guts
Cardio Tennis
Pizza & Pasta Night
Poker Night
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Early Bird
Boot Camp
Cardio Tennis
Buffet
Hayrides
Moon Bouncer
Mini Pumpkin
decorating
Balloon Twister
Face Painting
Yoga
Seafood Night
SAGE
(No Family Fun Night)
Four Nines Golf
Tournament
Halloween Party:
Pumpkin carving/
decorating Contest
Costume Parade
GREAT HILLS COUNTRY CLUB • 5914 LOST HORIZON DRIVE, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78759
(512) 345-6940 • WWW.GREATHILLSCC.ORG
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Golf Tennis
Social Pool
Fitness