Riverhill Reporter February 2019

"We, the present members, have inherited a silent legacy from each and every person who played a part in the evolution of this Club." - A History of Riverhill Country Club

Happy 45th Anniversary Riverhill Country Club!

Riverhill Membership,

Another year at Riverhill Country Club has started. While the history of our club dates back to the 1960's, what we now know as Riverhill Country Club is celebrating its' 45th anniversaryI always feel fortunate to be part of the great history and traditions of our Country Club. We are looking forward to another great year in 2019. What started with the work of Byron Nelson, Joe Finger and Jim Shirley is now an outstanding course and club that is about to surpass 600 members! Thanks to you all and our staff at The Club for helping us carry on the legacy of Riverhill In 2019, we will be working on trees again and Kevin’s crew has already begun bunker repairs and renovations. Our reclaimed water project is almost completed, with a couple of things needing done on our end. The City of Kerrville is in the final stages with TCEQ and will be ready to deliver our water shortly. Chef Blas and his team continue to work on making dining experiences enjoyable and memorable. Our Wine Club program for 2019 is exciting - don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this experience. As always, we are all dedicated in our efforts to providing the ultimate experience for our Membership. We are looking forward to working in developing new business and creating more activities and programs in order to promote our treasured Riverhill Country Club.

Here is to lowering our handicaps, perfecting our tennis games and having fun at the Club!

From the Desk of Bryan Hargrove Membership Director Immediately after I sign up new members, I welcome them to the “Riverhill family”. I do this because I believe we are a family in a way. In the past, when I have shown prospects the club, members have gone out of their way to introduce themselves and to relate what a great club and wonderful members we have. Loyal members that are sincere about how they feel about Riverhill attribute to our growth as much as anything else. Thank you so much! In celebrating Riverhill’s 45th anniversary, we will be offering a special of $45.00 guest fees on Sunday’s throughout the month of February. This includes cart and range balls. Keep an eye out for more specials celebrating Riverhill’s 45th anniversary. REMINDER: We have gone paperless on the monthly statements. Unless you advised us otherwise, you will receive your statement by email. Please notify the front office if you are not receiving your statement. We can update your address or make sure it’s going to the correct address. Also, if you wish to receive your statement by regular mail, we can do that. Your cooperation is very much appreciated. MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Feb. 2nd- Putting Championship Feb. 20th- Birthday & Anniversary Dining Feb. 26th- Wine Club Check your calendar for all of the other great activities going on at the club. As always, I am Riverhill Proud!! Bryan Hargrove Membership Director

Welcome to our new members who joined last month:

Golf

Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14th, will be here before you know it. In preparation we have the new Callaway and Taylor Made club line ups, Bushnell rangefinders and GPS’s.

First on the calendar is the Putting Championship Saturday, February 2nd, 2:30 shotgun start. This is a team event that is fun for all members and will test your putting skills.

Next will be the Par 3 Challenge, Saturday February 23rd, 3:00 shotgun. It will be an individual stroke play flighted format with a gross and net pay-out. We will transform the course into 18 Par-3’s taking advantage of angles and areas that are not normally seen. Just call the Golf Shop to sign-up or ask any questions.

Our Jr. golf program has started up. Clinics take place on Wednesday’s 9 & under at 4:00, 10 & over at 5:00. If you have juniors or know juniors that would like to learn how to play have then contact the golf shop and come out to the clinics.

In commemoration of Riverhill’s 45th anniversary, our guest special for the Month of February will be $45 plus tax on Sunday’s, must be accompanied by a member.

As everyone as already heard there are new USGA Rules for 2019. We have revised our local rules and have extra copies in the shop and they are posted on the bulletin board, stop by the golf shop to review. Big thank you to Cary Collins for hosted the new rules presentation; everyone in attendance learned a few new things.

New demo clubs from Taylor Made, Callaway, Ping and Titleist are arriving daily and are available to try. We have a Callaway demo day scheduled for Tuesday February 12th 1:00-5:00. They will have all the latest products to try and will have the TrackMan for club fitting. Our big demo will be Tuesday March 26th and will include Taylor Made, Cobra, Callaway, Cleveland and Ping.

Want to learn of to play golf?? There are several ways, contact Matt for more information. We have loaner equipment, so you don’t even need equipment to start. Also, we will start Ladies Clinics in March.

Golf Tip of the month:

Check your grips. If there is any shine to the rubber or wear on the synthetic part bring them by the golf shop for new ones, turnaround time is generally 2 days.

Upcoming February Golf Events:

• Feb. 21st – Member-Staff Scramble – 4:00 Shotgun • Feb. 12th – Callaway Demo Day – 10:00 – 2:00 • Feb. 23rd – Par 3 Challenge (Collins Cup Points Event) • March 9th– Night Golf – limited to 40 players • March 23rd – 24th – Spring Member - Member

Fairway Feats:

1. Jan 8th (Week Of) – Mark Bosma breaks 80 in consecutive rounds, first time to accomplish that feat in his entire golf career.

2. Jan 9th – Mark Bosma Eagled number 4 from 147 yards, under the trees on the left hand side. Hit a 4 iron

3. Jan. 24th – Tim Locke starts the round with an Eagle on the first hole. 160 yard 6 iron

Sincerely,

Matt Trevino

Men’s Golf Association (MGA)

I would like to start off my duties as the new official spokesperson for the MGA by personally thanking my predecessor. I know we all appreciate the great job Niel has done over the past several years and I just hope I can live up to the great standard he set.

I believe 2019 will be a great year for the MGA. We have already seen excellent participation in our January events. Even on a day when the weather forecast was just north of miserable.

On the 12th of January we held a Two Best Net Balls match. First place went to the team of Jeff Harris, Chuck Swallow, Tom Dance and AJ Lovitt. Second place went to the team of Jarred Brummett, Gary Clark, Bart McLaughlin and Brian Dunagan. Colby Mahan was Closest to the Pin on #2.

We held an Individual Stableford on the 17th. Dick Owen was the overall winner with 36 points. In the First Flight, Paul Urban won 1st place with 35 points. Gary Clark was 2nd with 33 points and Raymond Holloway placed 3rd with 32 points. In the Second Flight, Chipper Loggie placed 1st with 32 points. Bart McLaughlin came in 2nd with 29 points and Tom Dance finished 3rd with 29 points. Raymond Holloway shot closest to the pin on #8.

Our final event for January was a Low Gross/Net match held on the 26th. Even though the day’s forecast was calling for chilly temperatures and rain, we still had 9 members compete. Kudos to the intrepid! Steve Ables and Carl Browning tied for 1st Low Gross while Carl Steadman was 1st Low Net and Paul Urban was 2nd Low Net.

February will bring another 3 MGA events. On February 2nd, we will have an Individual Gross/Net match. After our round, we invite all MGA members to participate in the Riverhill Putting Championship which is to be held later in the afternoon. The final two events will be Individual Stableford matches and will be held on February 7th and February 16th.

Lastly, I would like to welcome two new members to the MGA. Ben Silva and Robert Wotolewicz. I would also like to recognize our 2019 MGA Board of Directors. They are Greg Shrader (President), Kyle Bond (Vice-President), Paul Urban (Secretary), Raymond Holloway (Treasurer), Rick Perry, Carl Browning, Gary Clark, Jeff Harris and Jay Dunn.

Jay Dunn

Riverhill Women’s Golf Association (RWGA)

Are you ready to launch your golf year? The RWGA is launching its 2019 Directory with all the information you need; play dates, times, games, special events, and member list.

Join us for the Directory Launch Party! Tuesday - February 5th - 5:30 p.m. Riverhill CC Grill

Appetizers will be provided by RWGA. Cash Bar will be available. RSVP to Jenny Mitchell sooner@ktc.com or (830) 377-4933

Come join us as we celebrate friendship through the common bond of golf! The 2019 RWGA Directory will be distributed. Plans for a new and exciting opportunity for beginning golfers and working women will be

explained. Bring a friend! Especially anyone interested in learning the game of golf! All current, past, active and inactive RWGA members are encouraged and welcomed to attend!

Below are the play-day games for the February. All but the scramble are regular stroke play rounds and will

count toward your handicap. The Directory contains a full explanation of each game.

Feb. 6 Scramble Feb.13 Heart Ball

Feb. 20 ACE of Month Feb. 27 Two Free Pars

The grass is starting to green, can spring be far behind? Let’s get together and have fun on the course!

Tennis

January was a cold for tennis unless you were in Australia playing tennis in 105 to 110 degrees heat. Tennis Director Garry Nadebaum and his wife Kimberly represented South Australia at the Australasian World Tennis team Championships in Shepparton Victoria. Both the men's and ladies’ teams placed Second overall. The following week Garry played the ITF Australian World Individual championships. Garry won 3 rounds of singles to make the final where he placed 2nd losing a close match 5/7 5/7 in the Men's 50's singles. In the men's 45's doubles Garry teamed up with old tennis friend and pro Martin Richards and won 3 rounds then won the finals 6/3/ 6/4 to win another Australian title.

Winter Kids Tennis Clinics

Monday and Wednesday 4:30 to 6 for beginners and intermediate players. The advanced kids including high school varsity and junior varsity are Tuesday at 6pm to 7pm and Saturday 9am to 10:30. Call Garry to sign up now and improve your tennis.

Session #2 February 4th to February 27th

Session #3 March 4th to April 3rd (None Spring break)

Session #4 April 8th to May 1st

Session #5 May 6th to May 29th

Weekly Clinics Tuesday Adult Clinic 6pm Thursday Ladies Clinic 9am Saturday Adult Clinic 9am Monday Tuesday Wednesday Saturday. Junior Clinics

Dining

Pasta Night! Wednesday, February 27th. Call for Reservations.

Appetizer *Ravioli with choice of sauces Alfredo or marinara $8

*Wedge salad $7 *Caesar salad $6

Build your Pasta Plate $15

Pick a pasta: *Linguini

*Angel hair *Bow tie

Pick a sauce:

*Alfredo *Marinara

*Olive oil with garlic and herbs

Pick a protein: *Chicken *Shrimp

*Meatballs *Mussels

Served with garlic bread sticks

Desserts $6 *Key lime pie

*Creme brûlée *Tiramisu

$23.99 for an appetizer, pasta entrée and dessert

Social

Upcoming Member Events

5th : Taco Tuesday Family Night. Turning Point from 5-7pm.

6th: International Dining Night. At the Mansion

The first Wednesday of each month Chef Blas will be creating dishes from different countries and regions of the world. In February we will be traveling to Switzerland!

9th: Game Night featuring Texas Holdem’. 19th Hole and Turning Point 5pm

A fun night of playing cards and games in the Turning Point! Texas Holdem’ Players: limited to 21 players. Call ahead and let us know you are coming!

13th: Valentines Dinner and Dance. At the Mansion

Cocktail Hour: 5-6pm. Dinner: 6:00pm Music:7:00pm

Soup: Lobster Bisque Salad: Lolla Rosa Salad Entrée: (choice of) Chateaubriand Steak or Baked Sea Bass Dessert: El Beso (the kiss) Chocolate Raspberry Grand Marnier Mousse $55 per person(includes dinner and music)

Bryant Williams and Jack Pratt at the New Years Eve Dinner

19th: Wintertini and Frosty Mugs. 5-8pm Turning Point

Martini and Draft Beer Specials from 5-8pm

20th: Birthday and Anniversary Night. At the Mansion

Come and Celebrate your special day with us!

26th: Wine Club. At the Mansion

27th: Pasta Night. At the Mansion

March 2nd: Mardi Gras Murder Mystery. At the Mansion

RIVERHILL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION MEETING NOTICE

THURSDAY, February 14th

SOCIAL MEET & GREET 11:30 A.M. LUNCHEON: 12:00 NOON

PROGRAM: 12:30 P.M. HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY

Roses are red, violets are blue;

Know the RWA Board appreciates…

& Cares about each of you.

Sending Valentine’s Day Good Wishes

to all RWA Members!

There will be Valentine cards at each table for

you to sign for our local Veterans at the VA

Hospital in honor of his or her service, sacrifice

and commitment to our country and citizens.

“We Thank You for your Service”

Ladies, we so hope you will plan to join us on

Valentine’s and bring friends too!

Let’s honor the day by wearing Red or Pink!

FOR RESERVATIONS CONTACT

RIVERHILL COUNTRY CLUB

830 896-1400~Ext. 2220