View from The Crest Volume: 62 November 2018 Issue: 9 GM Notes: by Tom McClure We had a Fantastic October! The Course received some much needed moisture last month to carry us into the fall/winter months. Improvements are continually being made with your dining selections. We have a new breakfast and dessert menu out now as well to go along with new lunch and dinner menus. Our wine list will be out within the week. Stop in and let us know what you think! I am constantly trying to create more member involvement and participation at the Club. Menu Changes, Pasta Buffets, Prime Rib Buffets, Seafood Buffets, Complimentary Shuttle Service for Texas Tech Games and Tailgate Parties, Friday Happy Hour, Halloween Parties, Entertainment with Musicians/Bands, etc. If you have any suggestions that the membership would like to participate in, I am always available. Our Top Priorities. *First Provide the highest service and quality in everything we do. Staff, Food & Beverage, and Golf Course. *Second.Create a Member Participating Atmosphere *Finally Increasing Membership. This will be a direct result of doing first two priorities at a high level. Tom McClure General Manager 806-765-6601 office 575-808-9254 cell tmcclure@hillcrestcc.com Congratulations to Gil Carter Employee of the Month for November Gil is our longest tenured employee and he still shows passion for Hillcrest. He is the first to take on extra work to help in tournament prep and he is very good at doing the little things that make a difference in our daily tasks. Gil has earned the trust of Hillcrest members and is happy to interact with them and help inform them of all that s going on. Gill, Thank you for your service to Hillcrest Golf & Country Club, Darren Hazel Course Superintendent New Members - Welcome to Hillcrest! Club Numbers Clubhouse 765-6501 Golf Pro Shop 765-5208 Tennis Shop 765-5021 HILLCREST COUNTRY CLUB HOURS OF OPERATION DAY DINING ROOM MIXED GRILL PRO SHOP/GOLF TENNIS POOL SHACK MONDAY CLUB CLOSED CLUB CLOSED CLUB CLOSED CLUB CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED TUE THUR 8am - 9pm 8:00am - 9pm 8:00am - 7pm 8am - 7PM CLOSED CLOSED FRI SAT 8am 9pm 7:30am - 9pm 7:30am 7pm 8am 7pm CLOSED CLOSED SUNDAY 11am- 2pm 7:30am- 7pm 7:30am 7pm 8am 7pm CLOSED CLOSED
2018 Hillcrest Ladies Halloween Lunch Party Packed House Everyone Had a Great Time! Awesome Catfish Buffet with Eddie Tate & The Band 2018 Halloween Party
Birthday wishes! We extend our birthday wishes to all our November Birthdays and invite you to: Please join us, allow us to celebrate you with a complimentary meal of your choice!
FORE! Hillcrest CC Golf News Red Tee Report: Thank you to all the ladies who played in the Hillcrest Women s Club Championship! What they lacked in numbers, they made up in spirit, sportsmanship and friendship. Congratulations to Lydia Couch, our new Club Champion and Rhonda Pruitt, who won low net for the tournament. The Annual Hillcrest Women s Association Christmas Luncheon will be Saturday, December 8 th at 11am. Please make plans to come! Call the Dining Room to make your reservation. 806-765-6601. Faithfully; Susan Headley s Hints: by Pro Adam Headley Each month I will provide some helpful tips on how to approach each hole for maximum scoring. Happy Golf! HOLE #4 How to Play Hole #4 If you can keep your tee shot to the right side of the fairway you ll have a better chance at reaching the green in 2. You can try and cut off some yardage by going to the right off the tee but the gap is pretty narrow and the lie will most likely not be level. Playing to the fairway is the safer shot. Your approach into the green is the most important part of this hole. This green is very narrow and requires a precise shot to get close. My advice here is to mentally draw a line down the middle of the green. Try to hit that line with the correct distance. This will leave you with a maximum of 15 feet for your putt if you hit it pin high. Good Golfing! Annual Hillcrest Women s Association Christmas Luncheon. Saturday December 8 th at 11:00am
From the Grounds up! Dear Members, Thank you for your patience and understanding while we scalped, seeded and watered the rye seed for tees, approaches and green surrounds! The results should help us present a more playable course over the next few months. The corollary to rye seed going out is traffic control on the course. More rope is going out. Some areas the rope will be permanently in place until the spring green up. Other areas, mostly fairway access, will be changed every few weeks as the need arises. Hillcrest members compare are better then average in taking care of their own course. The following is just a gentle reminder. We ve had these same talks with the maintenance staff. There are problem areas where I need your help. I dislike roping off greens walk ups like left of four green short of the bunker. I know that is an in play area but I see carts driving and parking there regularly. In general Avoid making visible paths by staying off good healthy upright turf and using the cart path. Areas like the old cart path on the left of 10 green are good options. Existing roads help us from damaging the surrounding area. But, I m sure, we all agree that no new paths and roads need to be made. There should be no rules relief or casual rolling of the ball off of a bare lie created by golf cart traffic. Thank you for your help! Daren Hazel Hillcrest Course Superintendent
New Weekend Tee Time Policy Based on the weather forecast each week we will be determining if we will have tee times as normal or to have a 12:30pm Shotgun Start on Saturday and Sunday to accommodate as many members as possible. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to help as many members be able to play on the weekends as possible this winter. Starting November 10 th, we will be implementing a new weekend tee time policy. Tee times for Saturday and Sunday during the winter time schedules cannot be made until Thursday at 12:00pm the week of. New Shoe Shine/Shoe Cleaning Service We are excited to let you know about the new service we will be offering to all at Hillcrest Country Club. If you would like your golf shoes shined/cleaned please drop them off in the pro shop and we will have them for you the next day. Drop off on Saturdays won t be ready until Tuesday. Our lead bag attendant Jarrett Freeman will be taking care of this for the members. Prices: W/ Locker Rental: Complimentary W/O Locker: $5/pair GOLF SHOP NEWS Halloween Family Nite Pictures Bubany Family Kids Pumpkin Painting Gagne Hero s Holloway Crew
As many of you know the Rules of Golf are changing a little bit beginning in 2019. Below is a summary of some of the most notable changes: Ball at Rest Ball Moved During Search No penalty for accidentally moving your ball during search. No Penalty for Moving Ball on the Putting Green No penalty for accidentally moving your ball or ball-marker on the putting green. Ball in Motion Ball in Motion Accidentally Deflected No penalty if your ball in motion is accidentally deflected by you, your equipment, or your caddie. Taking Relief New Procedure for Dropping a Ball Your ball must be let go from knee height and fall through the air without touching any part of your body or equipment. Time for Search before ball is lost Your ball is lost if not found in 3 minutes Substitution of Ball Always Allowed When Taking Relief You may always substitute a ball when taking relief. Relief For an Embedded Ball Relief allowed without penalty for an embedded ball anywhere (except in sand) in the general area (a new term for through the green ). Procedure for Taking Lateral Relief In taking lateral relief, you will drop within two club-lengths of where your ball entered the penalty area. The size of a club-length will always be measured using the longest club in your bag, other than your putter. Procedure for Taking Back-on-the-Line Relief One of your options for relief from either a red or yellow penalty area will be called back-on-the-line relief. Areas of the Course Repairing Damage on the Putting Green Repair of almost any damage allowed on the putting green (including spike marks and animal damage). Touching Line of Play on a Putting Green No penalty for touching your line of play on the putting green so long as doing so does not improve the conditions for your s troke. Ball Played From Green Hits Unattended Flagstick in Hole No penalty if your ball played from the putting green (or anyw here else) hits the unattended flagstick in the hole. Touching Loose Impediments or Ground in a Penalty Area No penalty for moving loose impediments, touching the ground, or grounding your club in a penalty area. Expanded Use of Red-Marked Penalty Areas Committees are given the discretion to mark any penalty area as red so that lateral relief is always allowed. Elimination of Opposite Side Relief for Red Penalty Areas Relief from a red penalty area no longer allowed on the opposite side from where the ball last entered the pe nalty area. Unplayable Ball in Bunker Relief allowed outside a bunker for an unplayable ball for two penalty strokes. Equipment Use of Clubs Damaged During Round A club damaged during a round can continue to be used, even if you damaged it in anger. Adding Clubs to Replace a Club Damaged During Round You will not be allowed to replace a damaged club during a round if you were responsible for the damage. Use of Distance-Measuring Devices The use of DMDs will be allowed unless a Local Rule has been adopted prohibiting their use. Playing a Ball Ball Accidentally Struck More Than Once During a Stroke If your club accidentally strikes your ball more than once during a stroke, there will be no penalty and your ball will be pl ayed as it lies. New Local Rule Local Rule: Alternative to Stroke and Distance A new Local Rule will provide an alternative to stroke-and-distance relief for a ball that is lost outside a penalty area or out of bounds. l;
Clubhouse Happenings! Club Hours: Dining room : 8am to 9pm Tue-Sat 11am 2pm Sunday brunch Mixed Grill: 8am - 9pm Tue Thur 7:30am 9pm Fri/Sat 7:30am 7pm Sunday Bridge Results: September 26th: 1 st Beth 2 nd Janet October 3rd: 1 st Gwen White 2 nd Beth Sundre October 10th: 1 st Leane Thornberry 2 nd Jeanne Fairman October 17th: 1 st Jo Blair 2 nd Betty Flemming October 24 th : 1 st Leane Thornberry 2 nd Janet Butler The Hillcrest Country Club is willing and able to accommodate your Club or Special Event with great Banquet & Catering venues and mouth-watering culinary delights. Just visit with Tom McClure to book your next event! Let Chef Larry put together a menu that will make your event one to remember! The Country Club can accommodate groups from 10 to 200 with all the special features you may need. Call us so we can remove the worry in your party planning. 765-6601. Reservations. Reservations help us to provide you with better service and food preparation. We definitely welcome walk-ins, however especially with buffets and nightly specials it is important to know approximately how much to prepare. Please call 806-765-6601 to make your dining reservations. Feel free to email me as well at tmcclure@hillcrestcc.com. Thank you!! Tom
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For your dining pleasure.. Seafood Buffet We will have our Seafood Buffet the FIRST FRIDAY of each month. Make your reservation for Friday November 2 nd!! Pasta Nite We will have our Cook to Order Pasta Buffet the SECOND TUESDAY of each month. Make your reservation for Tuesday November 13 th!! Prime Rib Buffet We will have our Prime Rib Buffet the LAST SATURDAY of each month. Make your reservation for Saturday November 24 th!! Wednesday is Family Nite EVERY WEDNESDAY we will feature a different Buffet or Nightly Special. Drawing will be held at 7pm each Wednesday. Happy Hour Friday EVERY FRIDAY from 4-6pm Discounted Drink Price and Complimentary Hors d oeuvres. Afterwards Enjoy one of our Delicious Entrees from our Dinner Menu. Sunday Brunch Every Sunday we feature a fabulous Sunday Brunch that includes complimentary Champagne or Mimosa (21+ only) a Chef operated Omelet & Waffle stations, Carving Station, delicious entrée and vegetable selections, salad and fresh fruit bar and tempting assorted desserts. Make Your Reservations by Calling.806-765-6601
HILLCREST CC THANKSGIVING BUFFET 2018 $28 PER ADULT $12 CHILDREN 6-12 UNDER 5 COMPLIMENTARY 11:00am Seating and 1:00pm Seating Reservations Required Appetizers *Smoked Gouda Pumpkin Bisque with Parmesan Ciabatta Croutons *Seasonal Fresh Fruit Tray and International Cheese Board *Shrimp Cocktail with Cocktail Sauce *Honey Smoked Salmon Assorted salads *Classic Hillcrest Caesar Salad, House Salad with Choice of Dressings *Southwestern Black Bean and Fire Roasted Corn Salad *Shredded Kale Salad with Toasted Pistachios, Gruyere Cheese and Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette Hillcrest s Carving Table *Smoked Ham with Orange Honey Glaze *Herb Roasted Turkey with Giblet Gravy Entrees *Sliced White & Dark Meat Turkey *Cornbread Sage Stuffing & Traditional Bread Stuffing *Santa Fe Chicken Roulade Stuffed with Spinach, Chorizo & Manchego Cheese * Roasted Garlic Whipped Russet Potatoes * Sweet Potato Casserole with Sweet Marshmallow & Candied Pecans * Classic Green Bean Casserole with Fried Onions *Parmesan Baked Spaghetti Squash *Crispy Chicken Tenders and Macaroni & Cheese *Assorted Breads and Butter Hillcrest s holiday dessert table Pecan Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Blueberry Cheese Cake, Key Lime Pie, Butterscotch Pumpkin Parfaits, Chocolate Mousse Tarts and a Selection of Bite Size Thanksgiving Treats
First Friday Seafood Buffet Buffet Opens at 6:00pm Adults $29.95 Kids 12 and under $14.95 Join us for Friday Happy Hour as well 4-6pm FRIDAY NOVEMBER 2ND SEAFOOD NITE First Friday Seafood Buffet Menu: Hot Items: King Crab Legs, Coconut Shrimp, Fried Oysters, Pan Seared Red Grouper, Steamed Broccoli, Corn on the Cobb, Rice Pilaf, Roasted Red Potatoes and Clam Chowder Soup. Cold Bar: Oysters on the Half Shell, Smoked Salmon, Peel & Eat Shrimp and Full Salad Bar.
Kathy s Tennis Report Hi Tennis Players, We will continue to think about the mental aspect of tennis in this month's newsletter. A tennis player chokes when he lets anger, doubt, fear or some other extraneous factor distract him before a shot. When one gets distracted, he fails to do one or more of the things he normally does before each point. He fails to follow his mental routine. He forgets his game plan. He fails to accept his shots. He stops trusting his swing. He starts going through a checklist of errors to avoid. He gets tight and careful. His muscles get tight, his feet get stiff and he loses his natural grace and tempo. That's what choking really is. It is important to dispose a few common misconceptions. First choking is not synonymous with being nervous. Being nervous can actually help one with performance. Welcome the nerves. Choking is also not synonymous with making a bad shot in a pressure situation. Making shots precisely is a complicated task and no one can hit each shot perfectly all the time. Choking is also not the inevitable by-product of a flawed swing. Swings don t hold up under pressure; people do. It is of upmost importance to learn from each experience and move on. Intelligently analyze what went wrong in a particular situation and take steps to correct it. Best of luck! See you on the tennis courts.
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Calendar November 2018 SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Soup & Salad Bar 11am 1:30pm Soup & Salad Bar 11am 1:30pm SEAFOOD BUFFET NIGHT HAPPY HOUR 9 10 Golfer s Breakfast Mixed Grill 7:30am 11 am CLUB CLOSED Soup & Salad Bar 11am 1:30pm Soup & Salad Bar 11am 1:30pm Soup & Salad Bar 11am 1:30pm Soup & Salad Bar 11am 1:30pm Golfer s Breakfast Mixed Grill 7:30am 11 am FRIDAY NIGHT HAPPY HOUR 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Golfer s Breakfast 7:30am 11am CLUB CLOSED Soup & Salad Bar Soup & Salad Bar Soup & Salad Bar Soup & Salad Bar 11am 1:30pm 11am 1:30pm 11am 1:30pm 11am 1:30pm Sunday Brunch 11am 2pm PASTA BUFFET FRIDAY NIGHT HAPPY HOUR Golfer s Breakfast Mixed Grill 7:30am 11 am 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Golfer s Breakfast 7:30am 11am Sunday Brunch 11am 2pm CLUB CLOSED Soup & Salad Bar 11am 1:30pm Soup & Salad Bar 11am 1:30pm THANKSGIVING BUFFET ONLY 11:00 SEATING 1:00 SEATING Soup & Salad Bar 11am 1:30pm FRIDAY NIGHT HAPPY HOUR Golfer s Breakfast Mixed Grill 7:30am 11 am PRIME RIB BUFFET 25 26 27 28 29 30 Golfer s Breakfast CLUB CLOSED Soup & Salad Bar Soup & Salad Bar Soup & Salad Bar Soup & Salad Bar 7:30am 11am 11am 1:30pm 11am 1:30pm 11am 1:30pm 11am 1:30pm Sunday Brunch 11am 2pm FRIDAY NIGHT HAPPY HOUR
Hillcrest Desserts CLASSIC CREME BRULEE With Fresh Seasonal Berries CHEESECAKE DU JOUR Ask Your Server About Today s Special Cheesecake PEPPERMINT MARTINI Blue Bunny Peppermint Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce, Whipped Cream & Strawberries BOURBON PECAN PIE With Carmel Sauce CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE Dark Chocolate Cake with Warm Fudge Center Served with Vanilla Ice Cream ALL DESSERTS..$5
New Breakfast Menu BREAKFAST SANDWICH Scrambled or Fried Egg with Bacon, Ham or Sausage and Cheese. Choice of Bread: Texas Toast, English Muffin or Buttermilk Biscuit $3 SMOTHERED BREAKFAST BISCUITS Open-Faced Biscuits with Two Eggs any Style, Hash Browns, Choice of Ham, Bacon or Sausage Topped with Country Gravy $6 BREAKFAST BURRITO Scrambled Eggs Wrapped in a Flour Tortilla with Choice of Green Chile, Bacon, Ham, Sausage and Cheese $3 BISCUITS & COUNTRY GRAVY Two Biscuits Smothered in Country Gravy $4 HILLCREST BREAKFAST Two Eggs any Style with Choice of Bacon, Ham or Sausage Served with Hash Browns and Toast or Buttermilk Biscuit $6 BUILD YOUR OWN OMELETTE Three Eggs with Your Choice of: Bacon, Sausage or Ham. Spinach, Onion, Tomato, Green Chile, Jalapeno, Bell Pepper, Mushroom and Shredded Cheddar Cheese. Served with Hash Browns and Toast or Buttermilk Biscuit $6 PANCAKES Short Stack (2) $3 Tall Stack (4) $5 HUEVOS RANCHEROS Two Eggs any Style on Corn Tortillas with Shredded Cheddar Cheese and Your Choice of Red or Green Chile Sauce. Served with Charro Beans, Spanish Rice and Flour Tortilla $8 BREAKFAST SIDES One Egg Any Style $1 Sausage Patties (2) $2 Country Ham $2 Bacon (3) Slices $2 Biscuits (2) $2 Hash Browns $3 Cup of Fruit $2 Waffle $3 Oatmeal $2