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2nd Annual Hero Appreciation Scramble- July 22nd

SilverHorn would like to thank all current and former Military, Fire, EMT and Law Enforcement for all that you do by inviting you to play in a 4-person scramble event. (Each 4- some must have at least one hero). Price is only $32 per player. Shotguns will be at 8am and 1:30pm. Your round includes 2 drink tickets, a burger buffet and awards after your round.  Deadline for registration is July 16th so sign up ASAP.  Call the Golf Shop at 210-545-5300 x 1  or e-mail Andrew Bustamante at abustamante@centurygolf.com Last year's event was a huge success with a full field of 144 golfers, so this year we want to grow even bigger and have a double shotgun with hopes of drawing over 200 golfers.  *If you are someone looking to donate an item for prizes or other form of donation to the event please e-mail abustamante@centurygolf.com* Photos from last year's event:

Don't Stop!

Rob Myers is here today to give us all a little advice on our putting.

I often run into people having difficulty putting due to the inconsistency in the length of their putting stroke. Many amateurs have a tendency to take the putter too far back on the backstroke and then stop their putter upon impact with the ball. This type of putting stroke normally leads to decelerating the putter causing a change in the club face angle just prior to and at impact. I think many people feel that once the ball has been struck that the stroke is finished. So, how can you ensure that you accelerate the putter and follow through after impact? One of the best ways I have found to help ensure acceleration is to shorten the backstroke. By shortening the backstroke you will encourage yourself to to swing the putter forward with more speed to get the ball to the hole. As the putter speeds up on the forward stroke it will help to maintain a square putter face leading to more consistent results.

The next time you are on the practice green try taking the putter back a shorter distance. You should find that it will encourage you to accelerate the putter on the forward stroke leading to a longer follow through and more consistent results. As always, good luck and let me know if you have any questions!

Visit Rob at: www.riimgolf.com 

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

Rob offers discounted lessons for SilverHorn members and you can become a member for just $10 a YEAR!

Refer a Friend- Reap the Rewards

Are you a SilverHorn member looking to score a free dozen ProV1 golfballs? Simply bring in someone with you next time you come out to SilverHorn and if they sign up for a Player's Club Membership or a Bundle Membership you will be rewarded with a dozen ProV1 golfballs*. This offer is valid until June 2012 so you must act fast. Find a buddy, sign them up and start using your free dozen ProV1's today!

*New membership referals must sign up for a minimum of a 3 month membership to qualify current member for reward.

Early Release Tee Times



Introducing another reward for being a SilverHorn member- Member Early Release Tee Times on weekends.

From time to time we will release a handful of tee times available in the mornings that you will be able to lock in paying your member rate for (even though it will be a morning weekend time).

In order to book one of these tee times you must call after 1 pm the day before. For example after 1 pm on a Friday you could call for one of the morning early release member tee times on Saturday.

These tee times will be available on a first come first serve basis. It is important to follow along here on the blog, on Facebook or Twitter to see before hand which tee times will be available. You can also subscribe to our blog via e-mail to receive blog posts directly to your e-mail and therefore be alerted first when these tee times are up for grabs.

The tee times that are listed are the only times available, so if it is taken we will not be able to offer the next tee time at the same offer. Again, this is why it is important to be "in the know"- Facebook, Blog, Twitter, E-mail, etc.

Here are the member early release tee times available for this Saturday and Sunday:

Saturday- 10:16 am

Sunday- 9:20 am, 9:52 am, 10:24 am, 10:56 am

*Remember you must call after 1 pm the day before to book this tee time at your member rate.

Get to Know Lauren Bird

Lauren Bird is the only female in the SilverHorn office and most may not know a whole lot about her, but let's get to know Lauren today.

1. How long have you worked at SilverHorn?

I started working at SilverHorn in August of 2010. 

2. What is it that you think makes SilverHorn unique?

The beauty of SilverHorn is incredible. Sometimes I forget how stunning our golf course is when I'm cooped up in the office. I am instantly reminded when I'm able to step out on the golf course and  am instantly transported to a secluded golf course that is in reality located in the city. 

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

My favorite golf hole at SilverHorn is #7 because I honestly have some weird luck on that hole and always manage to do well. Most of my time these days is spent wedding planning however. 

4. Where are you from?

I just moved to San Antonio two years ago from Denver, Colorado. I was born in Lincoln, Nebraska but was raised in Denver. Denver is a big part of me and one of my most favorite places to be.

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

I love to hang out with my fiance and two chocolate labs. I run a greeting card shop online and also love to blog. I'm trying to get back into golfing and practicing. more and more. 

6. What is one think most people at SilverHorn don't know about you? 

I would say that most people don't know I have 47 cousins. 

LBird@centurygolf.com

Get to Know Neil Thrailkill

Most people may be accustom to seeing our Superintendent Neil Thrailkill out driving on the course- but how much do you really know about Neil? 

 

1. How long have you worked at SilverHorn?

I have worked at SilverHorn for 17 years--was the first employee hired in April 1995.

2. What is it that you think makes SilverHorn unique?

SilverHorn is unique in that the location is only a few miles from San Antonio International airport but the course has a Hill country (get away type feel to it). Just a great property to build a golf course on and in a great location. Could easily play this course every day and not get tired of it.

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

Since I was blessed to be able to be part of the design/construction of SilverHorn I would say that all the holes are my favorites. To be able to see the holes take shape during the construction process was an awesome experience especially having walked the property before any clearing or construction.

4. Where are you from?

I am from Robbins, North Carolina--same small home town as my buddy John Edwards.

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

Love to play golf, spend time boating, church activities, and sit on my butt when I am not at SilverHorn.

6. What is one think most people at SilverHorn don't know about you? 

Most people probably do not know that I was in our volunteer rescue squad unit when I was in High school and had the opportunity to deliver a baby while on duty one day--in the back of a Volkswagon Bug!!

Nthrailkill@centurygolf.com

Range Closure This Week

The driving range will be closed this Wednesday (June 13th) from 8 am until around 5 pm. The reason for the closing is our maintenance staff will be re-soding the practice facility. Please call the golf shop at 210-545-5300 if you have any questions and thank you for your patience and understanding.

Get to Know: Jon L'Insalata

If you don't know Jon L'Insalata our Food and Beverage Director you are missing out. The next time you stop in at SilverHorn make sure you swing by the bar and shout hello to Jon, but in the mean time here is a little bit more about Jon...

1. How long have you worked at SilverHorn?

I have worked at SilverHorn for 5 years wonderful years.

2. What is it that you think makes SilverHorn unique?

Silverhorn is unique because we have the best course maintenance guys in the business and our golf course is always in great shape. Our staff is the friendliest in town and we will go above beyond to make sure that are customers are always taken care of.  

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

My favorite hole at SilverHorn is the 19th hole. We have the best burger of any golf course in San Antonio.

4. Where are you from?
I was born and raised in El Paso and moved to Sante Fe for a couple of years.Then i was in Rockport for the following years until I moved to San Antonio.

5. What do you when you're not at SilverHorn? 
When I am not at the Horn I am with my family. My six year old daughter and my wife of nine years. I also love to to go offshore fishing when i get the chance, workout, watch movies, cook and go to the beach as much as possible.

6. What is one think most people at SilverHorn don't know about you? 

Nothing . I am a very open book, ask me and i will tell you.


JLinsalata@centurygolf.com 


Make sure you check back to the blog often to see recipes from Jon posted in our series called Chef Jon's Cookbook. 

Get to Know: Mike Norton

We were so lucky to add Mike Norton to our team just a couple years ago as our Director of Sales. 

1. How long have you worked at SilverHorn? 

Almost 2 years.

2. What is it that you think makes SilverHorn unique?

Hill country atmosphere in middle of city.

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

Not sure-sorry have not played them all.

4. Where are you from? 

Texas.

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

Give tennis lessons, hike, kayak, concerts, and take care of my family.

6. What is one think most people at SilverHorn don't know about you? 

How about the time I fell out of the raft going down the Colorado river in Colorado and almost bit the dust.............

Get to Know: Mike Gati

As we continue our get to know the SilverHorn staff series we move onto our general manager, Mike Gati. 

1. How long have you worked at SilverHorn?

Will be 4 years this month.

2. What is it that you think makes SilverHorn unique?

All the great programs and incentives to play here to go along with the great conditions of the course.

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

#1, i like the wide fairway. I need it. 

4. Where are you from?

Born in New Jersey, Grew up in Louisiana. Geaux Tigers 

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

 Raise 2 kids with my wife and play basketball.

6. What is one think most people at SilverHorn don't know about you?

Absolutely love to read, especially history.  Before I was promoted to the management side of the golf business I was actually in the process of interviewing for jobs as a junior high history teacher.  I took my first golf job while getting my certification to teach.

mgati@centurygolf.com

Driving Range Transition

The driving range at SilverHorn is currently going through a transition phase. This usually takes place around the month of June every year as the overseed with Ryegrass that is planted in the fall dies. We overseed with Ryegrass in October to provide a nice surface to practice on during the winter and spring months. In combination with very heavy usage of the practice facility the Bermuda grass on the range needs time to fill in after the Ryegrass dies. We will need need to utilize the synthetic turf mats for the most part of June while we aggressively work on cultural practices and fertility rates to help grow the Bermuda grass back in on the tee. 


We kindly ask for your patience during this process and appreciate your understanding. 


-Golf Course Maintenance Staff 

Get to Know: Adam Alviar- Head Golf Professional

As we continue our "Get to Know the SilverHorn Staff" series- we move onto Head Golf Professional, Adam Alviar. 


                                              


1. How long have you worked at SilverHorn?
Over 10 years.

 2. What is it that you think makes SilverHorn unique? 

2 things. 
1.)  Our employees.  By far, we have the most sociable staff in town.  We always greet our members with a smile and we know everyone by their name. 
2.)  Our course conditions.  They never vary.  SilverHorn is always in immaculate shape!

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

That's easy.   My favorite SilverHorn hole is 1 thru 14, and 16 thru 18.  :)

 4. Where are you from?  

I was born in McAllen, Tx.  But I spent almost all of my school years in Heidelberg, Germany (14 years in total).

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

When I am not at SilverHorn, I am with my boys at their Martial Arts class or sports practice (Baseball, Football, and Soccer).  If I am not doing that, I am vegging on the sofa with my wife watching TV.

 6. What is the one thing most people at SilverHorn don't know about you? 

Hmmm...interesting question.  Well, everyone knows that I am die hard COWBOY fan.  So not that.  Hmmm....Got it!  Most people do not know, or believe, that I am introvert and incredibly shy.




aalviar@centurygolf.com