HOOVER COUNTRY CLUB The Echo MAY 2016
Club News Clubs within the Club Kids Club- First Friday of Every Month at 6 p.m. Book Club- Second Tuesday of Every Month at 7 p.m. Ladies Night - Third Thursday of Every Month at 6 p.m. Bingo Night- Fourth Wednesday of Every Month at 6:15 p.m. Greetings to all Hoover Country Club members! We at 24e are proud to be your preferred workout facility! Please stop by our Hoover or Downtown locations to pick up your key tag and sign up for your free fitness assessment! Don t forget to follow us on social media to keep up with all of the events and life around the club! Hoovercountryclub hoover.countryclub HooverCountryClub
Coming Soon to HCC Grand Re-Opening of the Pool!!! Set for Mid-May 2016 New Slide, Tanning Shelf, & Modern Look MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION Monday, May 30 th Pool Open 10am-6pm Buffet Available 11am-2pm Adults $16.95++ Kids 3-12 $9.95++ Grill Kitchen will be closed.
Membership We want to welcome our newest members at HCC! Matthew & Rita Cowell Sam & Suzie Easterling Paul & Lea Harbor Frank & Carolyn Jordan Drew & Amanda Klein Matt & Elizabeth Mitchell Kelly & Alissa Padgett Joe & Shelby Patrick Phillip Provost Sam Schilleci Derrick & Nicole Ussery The Cowells The Harbors The Kleins
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Upcoming Events Join us in celebration! Sunday, May 8 th, 2016 Adults $28.95 Kids 3-12 $13.95++ Seating 10:30am-2:00pm on the half hour All reservations must be received no later than 5:00pm Friday, May 6 th 05 05 16 6:00PM PARTY AT HCC! $14.95++ Adults $9.95++ Kids Margarita Machine! Street Taco Bar: Shredded Pork, Shrimp, Chicken, & Skirt Steak On Corn or Flour Tortillas grilled on the Evo! Tortilla Chips with Homemade Salsa, White Queso Dip, & Guacamole Beans & Rice Cinnamon Sugar Churros May 16 th, 2016 @ 6:00 PM
Upcoming Events Wine Club 5:30-7:00PM / $9.95++ A fun, monthly event with Ian from Alabama Crown! Come taste some new wines and rate them. Wines that you like will be implemented into our Club Wine List! Upcoming Dates: May 26 th June 30 th July 28 th 6 th Day CREATURES! Friday, May 6 th @ 6:00PM Adults$15.95++ Kids$9.95++ An adult and kid-friendly buffet will be served. Please RSVP!
Golf News Hoover Country Club welcomes Jon Oliver as our new Director of Instruction. Jon has worked in the golf industry for over 16 years and began his instructional career as an owner/teaching professional of GolfTEC back in 2005. After deciding he could better fulfill his aspirations as an instructor at a green grass facility, he made his way to Eagle Point in 2010. He is a strong player, accomplished teacher and a consummate promoter of the game of golf. Jon creates a welcoming atmosphere for family and friends to enjoy the game of golf and gives easily understood lessons that build repeatable skills and yield lasting results. Over 15,000 lessons have been taught by Jon in his 11 years of instruction and he welcomes the individual challenges from beginner to touring pro. Technology certainly plays an important role in each lesson given by Jon. He is fluent with V1 Teaching software, JC Video and Hudl Technique and is currently using the SKY Trak launch monitor and Sky Pro Swing Analyzer to get the most out of his students. Get in touch with Jon today at joliver@hoovercc.com or 205-275-0612 to schedule you initial swing analysis and get on your path to more consistent golf. Jon will be starting a golf blog and sending out video tips beginning this month so don t forget to check your email for updates! FOR THE LADIES Tuesday Complimentary Ladies Golf Clinic from 5:00-5:45, From beginners to experienced, all skill levels are invited to learn all aspects of the game. Women's Wednesday Golf League Starting at 5:00, we ll take what you learned at Tuesday's Clinic and use it on the golf course as well as learning more about golf course etiquette, rules, etc. On days when there are not enough women to play in the league, our instructional staff will take the ladies on course to work on etiquette, rules, and situational shots. There is no charge to join the league. Look for weekly emails and make sure you RSVP so we can plan accordingly. FOR THE MEN Wednesday Complimentary Lunch and Learn from 11:30-12:00, From beginners to experienced, all skill levels are invited to join us while we work on different aspects of the golf game and then sit down for lunch afterwards. Men's Thursday Night League Starting at 5:30, come out and join the fun as the Golf Shop pairs up the groups and we play a variety of formats from scrambles and alternate shot to par 3s and 4 clubs only and who knows what else. Open to all skill levels. The entry fee for the League is $75 which includes entry to every event throughout the season. Accumulate points for participating and points for placing each week. Most points at the end of the season wins.
Golf News FOR THE KIDS Saturday Swing Sessions begin at 1:00pm every Saturday April-August Complimentary clinics designed to improve the junior s knowledge of the game and skill level as a golfer. It will include delivering the basic fundamentals of golf and course etiquette in a fun and exciting environment. Only a few spaces remain for the PGA Jr. League! For more information, please contact Jon Oliver at 205-275-0612 or joliver@hoovercc.com
Golf News 2016 Member-Member Tournament Results Overall Net Champion Overall Gross Champion Mike Whitt/Don Gaddy 129 William Angel/Wes Carter 139 Flight 1 1 st 2 nd 3 rd Flight 2 1 st 2 nd 3 rd Flight 3 1 st 2 nd 3 rd Flight 4 1 st 2 nd 3 rd Flight 5 1 st 2 nd 3 rd David Clayton/Stan Shaw Will Swift/Lee McDaniel Charles Morris/Steven Groover Mark Hereford/Benny Eaves Greg Hart/ Tom Jungkind Lee Carter/David Remson Mike Whitt/ Don Gaddy Tom Mullins/Danny Morin Clif Martin/Tim Walker Lee Pearce/Daniel Nicol Dan Blackman/Jeff Ingrum Mark Daniels/Jeff Cornelius Rusty McCann/Sam Neilson Jerry Chambers/Joey Chambers Steven Davis/Mike Jones 131 134 137 131 133 136 129 130 132 129 129 130 132 136 137
Golf News 2016 Horse Race July 16 th 1:00pm The Hoover Country Club Horse Race is a ten player single elimination match (shoot-out style) played over nine holes. Players in three separate handicap divisions and one low gross qualifier will comprise the field. On each hole, one contestant will be eliminated leaving only two contestants competing on the last hole for the championship. Players will be given their handicap strokes where they fall on each of the nine holes. To be eligible for the event the player must qualify as prescribed by the qualifying format. The Horse Race Field Low Gross Score - 1 player (hdcp = 0 to 5) 2 players (hdcp = 6 to 11) - 4 players (hdcp = 12+) - 3 players Qualifying Rounds Players may still play in their usual groups on their usual days. Anyone wishing to qualify must purchase an official scorecard from the golf shop at a cost of $5.00 each prior to teeing off. The qualifying format will require a player to turn in an attested score which is either one of the low net scores in his handicap division or turn in the lowest gross score for the qualifying period. Handicap ranges will be (0 to 5), (6 to 11), (12+). Qualifying for the event will take place until July 10 th.
Golf News Upcoming Events Men s Thursday league Every Thursday at 5:30 May 13 th Nine & Dine Couples Golf Memorial Day Schedule Monday, May 30 th Golf Course Open (7:30 Double Tee) Tuesday, May 31 st Golf Course Closed Wednesday, June 1 st Normal Schedule (8:00 Tee Times) Save the date Men s Senior Club Championship June 3-5, 2016 Gross and Net Divisions Details to follow June 24-25 Men's Member-Guest July 16 Horse Race Finals August 14 Couples Tournament August 19-21 Men's Club Championship Sept. 27-28 Ladies Club Championship October 28-30 Hoover Cup Matches Sam Gannaway Hole in One! April 24, 2016 Hole #5 157 yards Club 8 iron Witnessed by Steve Humphries, Donald Gaddy, Mike Whitt
Tennis News Boo s News The Hopman Adult Tennis Camp is May 16th-20th 9:00-12:00 right here at the Hoo. We do this the Harry Hopman way, four pupils with one instructor per court. We drill for two hours and play for an hour. The cost is $150 for the week or $35 per day for a HCC member and $175 for the week or $40 a day for a non- HCC person. Space is limited so email me PDQ. The Next Friday Fun Night is May 20th 6:00-8:00. This is a fun mixed doubles round robin with snacks and adult beverages. Come with a partner or without. But let me know you are coming before May 18th. The Big Jr. Tennis Camp Extravaganza is coming May 31st-June 3rd 1:00-4:00. This is our biggest and best Jr. tennis camp. A great way to start a Summer of tennis. Our weekly tennis clinics begin the following week. Email me for the Summer schedule. Junior Tennis Clinics: Tuesdays & Thursdays Call the Shop for details. Ages 5-9 3:30pm-4:30pm Ages 10-15 4:30pm- 5:30pm Wimbledon Weekends Complimentary Kids Clinic Saturdays Ages 5-9 2:00pm-2:45pm Ages 10-14 2:45pm-3:15pm Boo Mason 205-987-0375 boo@hoovercc.com
Club Traditions Chris Kennedy Executive Chef Taste of Tuesday Tuesdays 5:30-8:00pm Adults: $13.95++ Kids $7.95++ Wednesday Night Buffet Wednesdays 6:00pm Adults: $8.95++ Kids $5.95++ Wacky Wing Night Thursdays 5:30-8:00pm Happy Hour in the Grill Tuesday-Friday 5:00-6:00pm New Grill Menu Featuring Cuban Sandwich Fish and Chips Prime Rib Sandwich And much more!!! TGIF Social Hour Fridays 5:00-6:30pm 2 for $40++ Dinner Fridays 6:00-9:00pm Sunday Brunch Every Sunday Except The Last Adults: $11.95++ Kids: $5.95++ Grand Buffet Sunday Last Sunday of the Month Adults $19.95++ Kids $8.95++ Thursdays 5:30pm-8:00pm Fridays 5:00pm-8:00pm
HCC Ladies HCC hosts a Ladies Night event every third Thursday of the month at 6:00pm. (Below: April Birdies & Bubbles) The Ladies of Hoover Country Club are doing some exciting things! We have recently started a Ladies Committee! With this committee, we hope to create new ladies, kids, and couples events, as well as boost female involvement within the Club. 2016 Agenda: May-August- Birdies & Bubbles 2016 Junior Ladies Agenda: Yoga Session - TBD Cooking Class - TBD Throwback Thursday Party- TBD