RIO BRAVO OCTOBER 2018 C O U N T R Y C L U B Membership News Golf Maintenance Update Golfers Corner Events Gallery November Calendar
A Letter from the Board We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our members for your continued support, enthusiasm and involvement in the Club. We are in the process of continuously improving our facility and services to members and guests. With that in mind, we will be implementing a new membership pricing strategy to simplify our billing procedure and provide more membership benefits. Please see our existing pricing structure compared to our new membership options: CURRENT MONTHLY DUES & OTHER MEMBERSHIP CHARGES NEW MONTHLY DUES Golf Family Membership Monthly Dues 400.00 450.00 Cart Fee 100.00 Included Food Minimum 50.00 None Total 550.00 450.00 ($100.00 Savings) Golf Single Membership Monthly Dues 275.00 325.00 Cart Fee 100.00 Included Food Minimum 50.00 None Total 425.00 325.00 ($100.00 Savings) Club Rio (Replaces Social Membership) Monthly Dues 15.00 29.00 Food Minimum 15.00 None Total 30.00 29.00 ($1.00 Savings) Please see the attached Membership flyer on page 3 for details. Our new membership dues will be implemented on December 1, 2018 and all members enrolled in autopay will be charged every 1st of the month. In other exciting news for Rio Bravo members and residents, the ownership has worked out an exciting partnership with Meir Brown bringing Cafe Med to Rio Bravo offering an exciting fare of food and beverage. Effective November 6, 2018 dinner will be served in the upstairs Dining Room from Tuesday through Sunday and will be open to the public. Golf Members are entitled to a 20% discount and Club Rio members a 10% discount on all food and beverage at Café Med at Rio Bravo. Downstairs service will continue as usual and gradually made compatible to Café Med style and quality and the same discount will apply. Thank you for your continued membership in Rio Bravo Country Club!
NEW AND IMPROVED Rio Bravo MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM RIO BRAVO GOLF MEMBERS $450.00 Family Monthly Dues $325.00 Single Monthly Dues $250.00 Jr. Executive Monthly Dues Improved membership pricing and benefits will be implemented effective December 1, 2018. No food minimum No Cart Fees and Trail fees 20% discount on food & beverage purchases in Café Med at Rio Bravo Unlimited golf Free access to the driving range Reciprocity access to The Petroleum Club 10 day advanced reservations Charging privileges Access to membership events CLUB RIO BUCKET CLUB $60.00 Monthly Dues Subscription golf with more benefits to be implemented effective December 1, 2018. Free access to the driving range No food minimum Access to membership events Exclusive rates for 18 holes as low as $15 and up to $59 based on time of day, week and year. Rates also include cart fee. 10% discount on all food and beverage at Café Med Rio Bravo Up to 7 day advanced reservations A credit card is required to be on file as monthly rate will be charged on the 1st of each month. CLUB RIO $29.00 Monthly Dues Affordable golf to allow you to pick and pay for golf and enjoy our fabulous social activities to meet your busy schedules and budgets. No food minimum Access to membership events Exclusive rates for 18 holes as low as $15 and up to $59 based on time of day, week and month. Rates also include cart fee. 10% discount on all food and beverage at Café Med Rio Bravo Up to 7 day advanced reservations A credit card is required to be on file as monthly rate will be charged on the 1st of each month.
Golf Course Update Greetings from Golf Course Maintenance. With aerification and over seeding now behind us, I thought this would be a good time to reflect on the past year. When I arrived here at Rio Bravo C.C. in mid-october of last year, I was excited about taking on the challenges of improving conditions on the golf course, maintenance practices, and culture of staff in the maintenance Here we are in September and the summer is coming to an end. We have made it through the hot months without any major problems. Greens held up well through the heat and we managed to add to our Bermuda base in fairways and roughs. We are not there in total coverage, but I believe we are on the right track and are heading in a positive direction. Next year I do plan on pre-emerging the fairways, roughs, tees and greens to prevent the crabgrass from establishing. This year I know we have a lot, but the crab will go away once the temperatures drop. Until that time we are hand pulling the crab out of the greens as best we can. The greens still putt well, but I understand how unsightly it is. department. Wow, was I in for an eventful experience. First day, I saw the G.M. that hired me driving down Casa Club Dr. with his car loaded up informing me he resigned, a shop area that could only be described as a junkyard/garbage zone, and 2 irrigation computers. One was not working and the other was so old that it was still using DOS based program. The staff was friendly, but had no direction and was left to their own way of doing things. I went home that day and thought, what s day 2 going to be like? Well, now it s a year later and I have plenty to be thankful for. First I would like to thank all of you, the members here at Rio Bravo. Everybody has been so helpful and appreciative to the changes that we are making here at the club, understanding that the course didn t become the way it was in 1 year and that it won t be fixed in 1 year. I have never worked at a club where membership was so friendly and approachable and I just wanted to say thank you. Next I would like to thank the owners of Rio Bravo. When I was hired on, I was told that I would be given the tools needed to make improvements to the golf course and they are coming through on that promise. In the year I ve been here, they have purchased a new heavy duty utility vehicle, an attachment for picking up aerification plugs, a mower for mowing around bunkers and clubhouse areas, new satellite controllers and irrigation computer, well over 200 irrigation sprinklers, and now we will be receiving 1 fairway mower, 1 rough mower, and 3 utility carts at the end of the month. All of this on top of allowing us to purchase the fertilizers, chemicals, and pump station maintenance costs that are essential to the proper care of the golf course. I thank each of you for all you ve done.
Last, but certainly not least, I would like to give thanks to this great group of guys: the golf course maintenance staff. (Jose N., Adan, Luis, Camillo, Rosario, Angel, and Jose R.) Without their hard work and dedication, nothing in the past year could have been accomplished. Their willingness to accept change, follow directions, overcome adverse conditions, and work as a team has been instrumental in improving course conditions in the last year. It s amazing how much we have been able to do with such a small group of guys. I always thank them in our meetings and by talking to membership I know that you all appreciate them as well. So in all, I am thankful for the last year that I ve been here and I m looking forward to being a part of making Rio Bravo the destination for golf in the central valley. Andy Heinze Golf Course Superintendent
R I O B R A V O C O U N T R Y C L U B NEW MEMBERS WELCOME PARTY November 7, Wednesday, 5:00-6:30 pm Meet new friends Receive Rio Bravo Welcome Gift Enjoy the Trivia Game with Prizes RSVP to Lyndsay Ervine at 661-871-4900 ext.5 or email: lervine@riobravocountryclub.com
Welcome New Members! Jerry & Vicki Blatt Mike Schaefer & George Meek Kitty & Steve Berchtold Lou & Susan Mancuso
The Golfer s Corner Fall, the most ideal golfing time of the year! With the leaves changing colors, the temperature starting to drop, fall is the best time of year to enjoy a round of golf in beautiful Bakersfield. Fall golf is arguably the best golf of all, so here are a few tips to make fall golf more enjoyable. Wear Layers - Wear clothing that breathes and doesn t restrict your swing, like Adidas. Socks are very important as well. Double up if it s cold or take an extra pair if the course is wet. Rain gear is essential as well. It provides excellent protection against the wind. Use a Soft Ball - The temperature influences your golf ball. The colder the weather is, the harder your golf ball will feel. You can aid yourself by playing a softer golf ball to get back to the feel your used to around the greens, like Srixon. Club Up - Colder temperatures hinder the ball from flying its normal distances. Thus, if you are between clubs on your approach shot club up to make sure the ball gets there. Colder weather will also make the golf course more firm, so be mindful that the ball may roll through and off the greens. Use Hot Packs -The last thing you want to happen while trying to play is worrying about your frozen ears and/or hands. That s when the instant hot packs come in handy to keep you comfortable in the cold weather. If your hands are warm you will develop better feel on the golf club. Walk the Golf Course - Its very hard to stay loose, especially when the weather gets colder. Unless you are moving around. Ditch the golf cart, get a push cart and walk the course (if you can). Play during the middle of the day when the sun is the warmest. Shane Montoya Golf Shop Manager
GOLF SHOP Be sure to stop by the golf shop to check out the new 2019 Foot Joy line of golf shoes. This month s special is two sleeves of Srixon Q-Star Tour golf balls. Don t delay, stop by today and get your holiday shopping done early.
GREENSKEEPERS REVENGE SCRAMBLE TWO PERSON SCRAMBLE Saturday, November 24, 2018 9:30 am Shotgun FIRM, FAST AND FUN! Grab your friends and come test your luck as our Greenskeepers get their REVENGE! *Door Prizes *Lunch and Raffle *Awards 1 st Place, 2 nd Place and Most Exercised Award Member $70 per team Guest $100 per team
R I O B R A V O C O U N T R Y C L U B Fall/Winter Reversible Porch Board By Brush & Blush Easel Events Supplies and hors d oeuvres will be provided. Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 5:30 PM Call Lyndsay Ervine for reservation at 661-871-4900 ext. 206 Or email lervine@riobravocountryclub.com $65 Per person
Friday, November 9, 2018 5:30 pm, Clubhouse Front lawn F R E E A D M I S S I O N Snack Bar will be available Bring lawn chairs or blankets Movie will begin at sundown RSVP to lervine@riobravocountryclub.com or call 661-871-4900 ext.2
Weddings At & Beyond Rio Bravo Country Club Join us for a fabulous showcase of a beautiful venue, plus the best wedding and party resources, in an intimate and fun environment. Saturday, November 17, 2018 12:00 4:00 pm at Rio Bravo Country Club FOOD TASTING, WINE TASTING & POP-UP SHOP F R E E A D M I S S I O N
Super ICE CREAM SOCIAL Bring your friends and have fun! Wednesday, 1:00 pm 3:00 pm November 7 & 21, 2018 $10 per person Includes: 2 scoops of ice cream 2 bingo cards Rsvp: lervine@riobravocountryclub.com
May all your Sweaters beugly and Bright Members & Guests Ugly Christmas Sweater Scramble Saturday, December 1, 2018 10:30 am Shotgun 2-person Team $79 per person Register now at the Pro Shop or email lervine@riobravocountryclub.com Special Christmas Breakfast Buffet at 8:30 am - Grill Room Christmas Turkey & Prime Rib Dinner Buffet at 4:00 pm - Buena Vista Room
The Gift of Golf this Christmas Enjoy a ONE MONTH membership with UNLIMITED GOLF at Rio Bravo Country Club for only $175.00 Contact Lyndsay Ervine 661-871-4900 or email lervine@riobravocountryclub.com Tee time reservation must be made. To book your tee-time call our Pro-Shop at 661-871-4900 COUNTRY CLUB, LLC
NOVEMBER DINNER MENU November 6, 2018 $11.95 per person Taco Bar Ground Beef & Chicken Rice & Beans *Appetizers and desserts included November 9, 2018 $18.95 per person Slice Flank Steak COD Fish with Citrus Sauce Rice & Vegetables *Appetizers and desserts included November 13, 2018 $11.95 per person Taco Bar Ground Beef & Chicken Rice & Beans *Appetizers and desserts included November 16, 2018 $18.95 per person Pasta Bar Lasagna, Seafood Linguine Spaghetti and Garlic Bread *Appetizers and desserts included November 20, 2018 $11.95 per person Taco Bar Ground Beef & Chicken Rice & Beans *Appetizers and desserts included November 23, 2018 $22.95 per person New York Steak Chicken Piccata Mashed Potatoes & Vegetables *Appetizers and desserts included November 27, 2018 $11.95 per person Taco Bar Ground Beef & Chicken Rice & Beans *Appetizers and desserts included November 30, 2018 $18.95 per person Basque Food Fried Chicken Spaghetti and Pickled Tongue *Appetizers and desserts included