Get to Know: Rob Myers, PGA

Rob Myers, PGA

Rob Myers is the first staff member in our series, "Getting to Know the SilverHorn Staff". Rob Myers is a regular around SilverHorn- Rob is our director of instruction. He has a passion for teaching that shines through in his daily commitment to SilverHorn and his students. 

1. How long have you worked at SilverHorn?

Five years.

2. What is it that you think makes SilverHorn unique?
The wide variety of skill levels in golfers that SilverHorn attracts is unique. 

3. What is your favorite golf hole at SilverHorn and why?

I love the 18th hole!  Short enough to make eagle with a couple good shots, but still enough trouble to make a big number

4. Where are you from? 

San Antonio.

5. What do you do when you're not at SilverHorn? 

When I'm not at the horn (almost never) I enjoy going to the gym, running, and listening to music!

6. What is one think most people at SilverHorn don't know about you?  
People might not know that I didn't really start playing golf until I was 14 years old.  Kind of a late start for kids these days!

Would you like to learn more about Rob Myers? E-mail him at rmyers@centurygolf.com or visit his website at www.riimgolf.com. 

Make Your Practice Count

Make Practice Count by:

Rob Myers, PGA (Director of Instruction at SilverHorn)

I'm happy to say that over the past several weeks I have seen 

a number of new faces around the golf course practicing.  

Since this is a time of year where people spend a fair amount of time practicing, that is what I'm going to discuss today.  I would like to spend a few minutes talking about how to make your practice count.

Too often I hear people on the range talk about how long they practiced for, or how many golf balls they hit in a practice session.  While both of those things are admirable, it says very little about the quality of the practice.  I'm sure everybody is familiar with the saying, "practice like you play."  There is a lot of truth to that saying, especially with golf.  One of the most important things you can do on the driving range to have more meaningful practice is to slow down.  How often do you hit 4 shots in a matter of 60 seconds on the golf course?  Hopefully never, but it happens quite a bit on the range.  Next time you are at the range try taking your time in between shots.  Whether it's getting a drink of water, taking a practice swing, taking a deep breath, or simply just walking back to your golf bag to clean your club, make sure that you are slowing down your practice and giving each shot a little more thought. 

You might find that you hit half as many balls this way, but the shots you do hit will be well thought out, quality golf shots.  Remember it's not the amount of time you practice, but rather the quality of your practice that counts.  As always, good luck! 

Visit Rob at: www.riimgolf.com 

Call 210-545-5300 ext. 1 to book a private lesson with Rob

Upcoming Buck Night Formats

Buck Night May – June

Format Schedule:

May 30, 2012: Individual Flighted (A, B, C)*

June 6, 2012: Two Man Scramble (A & B players paired with C & D players)*

June 13, 2012: 4 Man Random Scramble*

June 20, 2012: Two man Alternate shot*

June 27: 4 Man Shamble*

*FORMATS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Remember to visit the Buck Night Page for all things related to Buck Night! 

We're Pinning

So you thought Pinterest was for weddings, recipes, home decor and DIY projects. We'll you're wrong- Pinterest is much more. We are now pinning and following Golf Digest's boards, Callaway's boards, TaylorMade's boards and much more! We're pinning such things like this: 


               

Behind the scenes on Tour by Callaway Golf. 

& even videos! 

Won't you follow us on Pinterest? 

Do You Check In?

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Do you check into SilverHorn via your smart phone on Facebook or Twitter? We want to reward you for doing so! 

The week of May 21st through May 27th check in using either Facebook or Foursquare and show the Pro Shop counter you have done so. 

Once you check in you will receive a free bag of range balls! 

What if you are already a member and receive free range balls anyways? Members who check in will receive 25% off merchandise in the Pro Shop! 

Don't forget to check in and be rewarded at SilverHorn! 

*You will not receive double the reward for checking in on Facebook and Foursquare*

Chef Jon's Cookbook: The Famous Dorado Punch

Today you all are in for a special treat! Jon is sharing with us a recipe for his signature drink the Dorado Punch! Take it away Jon...

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The dorado punch was created in 2002 after coming back from an 8 


month vacation in the Bahamas. I was working on a sports' fishing 


yacht, learning about life, cooking, cleaning, fishing, and gambling


I must have tried numerous concoctions that the bartender Peter


was dishing out to me and my buddy Captain Wayne. So when I got 


back to the great state of Texas, I went back to bartending and 


started creating my own signature drink called  the Dorado punch. 


I think that a 3 drink minimum should be enforced on this drink


they sneak up on you. So i am finally sharing the recipe with all of 


you.


The Dorado Punch


1/2 oz. Apricot brandy


1 oz. Bacardi light rum 


1/2 oz.  Myers dark rum


1/4 oz. coco rum


2 1/2 oz. pineapple juice


2 1/2 oz. orange juice


1/4 oz. grenadine syrup


2 oz. sour mix 


1/2 oz. Bacardi 151 on top. 



Mix and serve in tall glass.



Enjoy!


Keep your lines tight and your drinks cold my friends 

Grip Pressure

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Director of Instruction- Rob Myers, PGA is back again this week to teach us all about grip pressure. We all know the importance of a good grip. Take it away Rob...

"Today I will be disussing an something that is often forgot about or overlooked, but is an extremely important part of having consistency.  That something is your grip!  It's difficult to learn how to really swing the golf club properly if you never learn how to grip it properly.  Imagine trying to learn how to write if nobody ever taught you the most efficient way to hold a pen.  You would eventually find a way to do it, but odds are it  would be much more difficult and probably not very conventional.  There are two things that you need to understand in order to learn to grip the club properly.  Those two things are your hand position and your grip pressure.  This morning I will be focusing primarily on grip pressure.

I'm sure that many of you are familiar with the saying in regards to grip pressure that says, "hold the club like you would hold a bird; tight enough so that the bird won't fly away, but not so tight that you would crush it."  That would be fine if you were just holding the club and not swinging it, but thats not the case.  As you swing the golf club it generates a great deal of force that requires a firm grip on the club if you have any intention of controlling it.  I tell my students that they should be holding onto the club firmly with 5 fingers and loosely with the other 5.  With your top hand (left hand for right handers) you should be holding onto the club firmly with your pinky, ring, and middle fingers while the other 2 should be relaxed.  In your bottom hand (right hand for right handers) you should be gripping the club tightly with your thumb and pointer finger while the other 3 fingers are just along for the ride.  The 5 fingers that you are gripping the club firmly with are primarily responsible for releasing the club in a manner that will provide you with more power and consistency.  Having the pressure in the correct fingers will allow you to have the control of the club you need without feeling like you are strangling it.

This change to your grip pressure will most certainly feel awkward, but I have no doubt it will improve your solidness of contact and consistency.  Be patient as you make this adjustment as often times changes to the grip are some of the most difficult changes to make.  As always let me know if you have any questions!"

If you are looking to improve your golf game Rob is available for lessons at SilverHorn and offers discounted rates for members of SilverHorn (our lowest memberships start at $10 a month!). E-mail Rob at rmyers@centurygolf.com to schedule a lesson or to simply ask Rob a question.

Also visit Rob online at Rob's website: www.riimgolf.com. 

If you need new grips for your golf clubs hit up Chris Hopkins at chopkins@centurygolf.com. 

Chef Jon's Cookbook: Spanish Sangria

The hotter weather doesn't mean you have to put away your red wine until the winter. You can simply transform red wine into the perfect cold summer drink- Spanish Sangria. Luckily Chef Jon has a great recipe he always uses when whipping up some sangria. 

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Ingredients: 

-1 liter of red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Rioja, Zinfandel, Shiraz)

-The juice of two oranges

-5 tablespoons of sugar 

-4 peaches 

-2 large pieces of a lemon peel

1. Don't go all crazy and buy a vintage wine, stick to something reasonably priced. 

2. Place the whole bottle or red wine into a large pitcher or jug and add the sugar. 

3. Add the fresh squeezed orange juice to the jug (save some of the orange peels as a garnish). 

4. Wash the peaches, peel them, cut them into small quarters (you should get about 6 quarter pieces from each peach) and add to your jug. 

5. Put your jug into the fridge (sangria is always served chilled and that's why it is the perfect summer drink).

6. Allow your sangria to sit in the fridge for at least 24 hours.

7.To increase the alcohol content of your sangria simply add a small amount of cognac or white rum before serving.

Are You a Loyalty Member?

The benefits of a Loyalty Membership:

-Save $5.00 on green fees
-Your choice of 2 Draft Beers or Fountain Drinks
-FREE Handicap Service
-Best Price Guarantee on Merchandise
-FREE Replays

-Complimentary instruction at any of our Clinics

-Special Member events

-Discounted rates for private golf lessons

The best part about a Loyalty membership?

-Play 10 rounds receive a choice of FJ, Adidas or Callaway golf shoes
OR you can bank your rewards points and take steps toward a
bigger Reward at 20 rounds!

-Play 20 rounds for a choice of a Taylor Made or Callaway fairway wood, hybrid, putter or wedge

Are you over the age of 60? We have a special loyalty program for you: 

-  Save $5.00 on posted rate greens fees

-  Your choice of 2 Draft Beers or Fountain Drinks with each paid round

-  Warm up bag of Range Balls with each paid round

-  FREE Handicap Service

-  Best Price Guarantee on Merchandise

-  FREE Replays

- 50% Discount on Food

-  Complimentary instruction at any of our Clinics

-Discounted rates for private golf instruction

-  Special Member events

2012 Senior Rewards Program:

-Play 10 rounds receive a choice of FJ, Adidas or Callaway golf shoes
OR you can bank your rewards points and take steps toward a
bigger Reward at 25 rounds!

-Play 25 rounds for a choice of a Taylor Made or Callaway fairway wood, hybrid, putter or wedge

*Rewards Program runs from March 1, 2012 – February 28, 2013

What are you waiting for? Head into the golf shop today and sign up- just $10 a year for 365 days of golf rewards! 

Calendar Of Events

We have had many requests for a calendar of events to be posted so that members and guests may see when the best time to play SilverHorn is.

The requests have been answered and the calendar of events is now available online.

To access our calendar of events visit our website www.silverhorngolfclub.com, scroll over the "club events" menu option and click "calendar of events".

You will then be taken to the calendar page where you can see all the events taking place at SilverHorn. When an event is listed the times next to the event show when the course will be utilized by that event.

*All event times are subject to change- so please always call the golf shop to verify.

We will do all that we can to continually update the calendar so that it is as accurate as possible.

Cart Path Only

It's everyone's least favorite phrase, "today we are cart path only". 
Do you really know the meaning behind why it is necessary sometimes for our maintenance crew to restrict the carts to the path? Check out this great article that truly explains the meaning behind cart path only...


"Letting the Numbers Tell the Story on Cart Damage"