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1 M E M B E R N E W S L E T T E R February 2018 I N S I D E Golf Course Maintenance Update Pro Corner Membership News Events Gallery March Calendar

2 Golf Course Update This has been a great month for the golf course here at Rio Bravo. First off, the weather has been unseasonably warm, which has made for an enjoyable golfing experience. The Bermuda grass is still in its dormancy phase, but the poa and volunteer rye has the course looking green. Secondly, ownership has approved the replacement of the old Solar Wind irrigation system with newer updated Rain Bird controllers. This will go a long way in our ability to control the irrigation system. Also 200 new rotors were purchased for the replacement of broken and faulty heads. These items will help improve course conditions in the future. We are hoping to have these controllers installed by the end of March. I ve also been hearing comments on how hard the Tees and Fairways have been this year. As you know, we have clay soils here at Rio Bravo, which can lead to compaction issues. One way to relieve that is through proper aerification on a regular basis. My plan is to be very aggressive over the next few years with aerifying the fairways and tees to promote a better Bermuda grass base. Allowing the soils to breathe and water to get in the root zone will be beneficial to the Bermuda grass health. Lastly, I had some comments on bunker rake placement. The rakes were being placed too close to the edge of the bunker where a ball might get hung up on the side of the bunker and lead to a difficult shot, instead of rolling to the flat part for an easier shot.

3 I have instructed staff to place the rakes further in the bunkers as shown in this picture. This is what membership has determined to be the proper placement of rakes. Your cooperation to replace rakes when finished hitting out of the bunkers will be appreciated. Thank you, Andy Heinze

4 PRO CORNER Introducing Rio Bravo Golf Academy OBJECTIVE: To provide a year-around instructional program for Rio Bravo Members, who have specific goals to improve their golfing abilities for competition or casual play. FORMAT: The Academy will use the most current learning technologies and teaching techniques, tailored specifically to each students needs and ability levels. Weekly, each student will be provided: A developmental plan based upon individual needs and progress. Individual Private lessons and/or supervised practice using video capture, launch monitor, and devises to enhance the hands-on instruction provided by the director. Specific drills that the student will be required to master between the structured learning sessions. Skills Test For Non Rio Bravo Members Range balls for practice during structured learning sessions. Jr only Members Playing privileges ( Tuesday-Friday and after 12:00 on weekends and holidays). Learn to Golf at Rio Bravo Start Date: March 2018 For more details cbutler@riobravocountryclub.com Or call our Golf Shop

5 NEW MEMBERS January 31, 2018 Mark Hall (Owner/Partner) & Sharron Coscarart Ken & Candy Salcido Ron & Pam Lillard Joel & Kim Anaya Stephanie Anaya Tom & Patty King

6 BUSINESS OFFICE Monday Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Members are invited to join NEW MEMBERS WELCOME PARTY MARCH 28, 2018 WEDNESDAY, 5:00 6:30 PM RSVP RIO BRAVO COUNTRY CLUB

7 Members Paint Night January 25, 2018

8 Members Paint Night January 25, 2018

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10 RIO BRAVO COUNTRY CLUB Member Couples $50 Non-Member Couples $65 TWO PERSON SCRAMBLE Saturday, March 17, :30 am Shotgun Remember to wear green for a chance to win Best in Costume. Member Entry Fee $69 per team Guest Entry Fee $99 per team Breakfast & Lunch Included Sign up now! lervine@riobravocountryclub.com

11 Something for Everyone $30 per member $45 per guest 9-Holes with PGA Head Professional Casey Butler Two glasses of wine/beer Light hors d'oeuvres R I O B R A V O C O U N T R Y C L U B Every 3rd Friday of the Month Starting March 16, lervine@riobravocountryclub.com for details.

12 March 31, 2018 Registration Starts at 9:30 AM The hunt begins at 10:30 AM Driving Range Kids ages 2 to 12 come and join our First Annual Easter Egg Hunt Play Fun Games Decorate your Easter Basket Get ready to hunt! RSVP to lervine@riobravocountryclub.com Member Fee $5 per child Guest Fee $8 per child

13 March 2, 2018 $18.95 per person DINNER MENU March 6, 2018 $11.95 per person Basque Food Fried Chicken Pickled Tongue Pork Chops March 9, 2018 $22.95 per person Deep Pit Beef Roasted Garlic Chicken Ranch Style Beans Coleslaw March 16, 2018 $18.95 per person Corned Beef Brisket Grilled Chicken Citrus Potatoes & Vegetables Taco Bar Ground Beef & Chicken Rice & Beans March 13, 2018 $11.95 per person Taco Bar Ground Beef & Chicken Rice & Beans March 20, 2018 $11.95 per person Taco Bar Ground Beef & Chicken Rice & Beans March 23, 2018 $18.95 per person Tilapia Mango Salsa Chicken Cordon Bleu Rice Pilaf Vegetables March 27, 2018 $11.95 per person Taco Bar Ground Beef & Chicken Rice & Beans March 30, 2018 $18.95 per person BBQ Pork Ribs Tequila Lime Chicken Baked Beans Corn on the Cob

14 M A R C H SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Basque Food & Fried Chicken RBCC Ladies Tri-Club Closed Taco Tuesday Deep Pit & Grilled Chicken Closed Taco Tuesday Corned Beef Brisket & Grilled Chicken St. Patrick's Day Golf Scramble 9 & Wine Closed Taco Tuesday Men's Guest Day $25.00 Ladies Guest Day $25.00 Tilapia & Chicken Cordon Bleu Closed Taco Tuesday New Members Welcome Party BBQ Pork Ribs & Tequila Lime Chicken Easter Egg Hunt