May 2024 Club Newsletter
Dear Members,
May is a month full of anticipation for Bentwater. The school year is coming to a close, summer is about to begin, and this final stretch of cooler spring weather is a refreshing prelude to the busy summer months ahead. There isn't a better place to be than right here in Bentwater. Golf, tennis, pickleball, fitness programs, and fun days out on the lake are all part of why May is one of the best times of the year to enjoy this beautiful community.
I encourage you to review each of the articles included below to learn more about the wide variety of activities we have planned this month. The star of the show this month, of course, is Mom, and her big day is approaching fast. If you have not already made your Mother's Day Brunch reservations, we do have a limited number of reservations still remaining, but don't delay; we expect it will be full by the end of the week. You'll also want to make sure Mom has something to open during brunch. The Golf Shop's Mother's Day Sale begins this Saturday, May 4th, and has a great selection of ladies' golf and lifestyle apparel on sale at great prices. The sale runs through Mother's Day at both the Bentwater and Grand Pines Golf Shops. Sanctuary Salon & Spa is the icing on the cake and an easy way to make sure mom gets the pampering she deserves. Be sure to stop by the spa this week and have the staff help you pick out the best treatment for all of the moms in your life.
May is also a busy month for projects around the Club. We have several areas where improvements are underway, including drainage work and turf repairs on the golf courses. This is especially true on the Miller course, where several of the tee complexes have received new sod over the past month to repair areas damaged during winter dormancy. This is a great time of the year for golf, and we hope you're able to get out to enjoy the beautiful spring weather and see all that our agronomy team has been working on. The Yacht Club and Marina is another area where significant improvements have been taking place, including the renovation of the locker rooms that serve the Yacht Club Pool and Marina and the re-decking of Docks 1 & 2, which have given this area a fresh new look for our boating community to enjoy. We thank you very much for your patience throughout these important projects.
We hope you enjoy this month's newsletter, and we encourage you to try something new at the Club this month. We look forward to seeing you and your family at the Club, and we wish all of our Bentwater moms a very happy Mother's Day!
Respectfully,
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Dining & Social Newsletter - May 2024
We have an exciting month in store for you and your family, and with summer now on the horizon, some of the Club's most anticipated events of the year are straight ahead. Mother's Day, of course, takes center stage this month, and it's approaching fast! We do have a limited number of reservations remaining for Mother's Day Brunch, so if you have not already reserved your table, you can do so by calling the Club at 936-597-6219, and the staff will be happy to assist. May also brings with it a few new events that you're going to love, including a fun Steak Night Date Night out on the Club Patio on Friday, May 24th. Chef will be serving up grilled to order USDA-certified Angus beef, double bone-in pork chops, Frenched Airline chicken breasts, and jumbo grilled shrimp! There's going to be an endless salad bar, a baked potato bar with all the fixings, along with Chef's incredible dessert table, among other tasty delights. You can reserve your spot today at the link shown below.
Speaking of grilling out on the Club Patio, Burger Bash returns next Wednesday, May 8th, and Chef will be back out on the patio grilling up your perfect burger and enjoying this beautiful spring weather while we can. Taco Tuesday is also back this month on May 14th, and Chef is putting his own twist on it this time. We're calling it El Chef's Taco Tuesday, and it's going to feature some of Chef Gavirio's favorite street tacos, Borracho beans, Mexican street corn, and vanilla flan for dessert. This is going to be a Taco Tuesday you don't want to miss. Then we're wrapping up the month of May with a duo of classic southern cuisine that you'll want to start making some room for today! Together at last—incredible chicken fried steak and fried chicken—in one place, at one time. Your dreams will officially come true. You can reserve your table today for Chicken Fried Steak & Chicken Night on Tuesday, March 28th. You'll find menus, drink specials, and reservations for all of this and more below.
Finally, we'll finish off the month with a great country club Sunday tradition. Sunday Brunch with Live Music returns on May 26th. Come enjoy a relaxing Sunday morning at the Club with a wonderful buffet featuring your favorite brunchy cuisine, beautiful views, great live music, and of course, a Mimosa or two.
We have a busy month ahead. Keep your Bentwater Mobile App close at hand, make those reservations early, and try something new this May. We'll see you at the Club!
Here's a look at the month to come...
(Click the images below for more details and to make your reservations)
A menu for every occasion:
CRESCENT GRILLE & PATIO
HOURS OF OPERATION, PHONE NUMBERS, & RESERVATIONS
936-597-2508
MONDAY
Closed
TUESDAY
11:00am - 8:00pm
WEDNESDAY
11:00am - 9:00pm
THURSDAY
11:00am - 9:00pm
FRIDAY
11:00am - 10:00pm
SATURDAY
11:00am - 9:00pm
SUNDAY
9:00am - 8:00pm
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GRILLE CURBSIDE TO-GO
Tuesday - Sunday
11:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Crescent Grille & Patio Reservations
For Reservations, please CLICK HERE or call (936) 597-2508.
Reservations are recommended, but not required. If you are going to be late for an existing reservation, please call 936-597-2508. Late arrivals for existing reservations, without a phone call, will be held for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes the table will be released.
MIDWAY ON THE GREEN
Midway on the Green (located directly below the golf shop) is a great outdoor dining spot for a quick bite and beautiful views of the Weiskopf course. When you're in a hurry or ready for lunch after 9 holes, call a few minutes ahead and we will have it ready when you get there!
(936) 597-2541
WEEKLY FEATURES & CURBSIDE TO-GO
(Click the image for full details & registration)
Each week, the Crescent Grille will offer daily specials from Chef's treasure trove of recipes. The specials are available for both dine-in and curbside to-go at the Club.
The weekly menu will be posted on Mondays, and each special will be available Tuesday - Sunday beginning at 5:00 pm.
You can reserve your table or place to-go orders by calling 936-597-2508. We'll deliver to-go orders to your vehicle in the designated Curbside Pick-Up parking spaces at the Club.
A Look Ahead...
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL DINING & SOCIAL CALENDAR
Golf Club Newsletter - May 2024
Dear Members,
It's hard to believe that it is May already! The year is flying by, and as we inch closer to summer, here are a few items from the Golf Operation to be aware of this month:
Course Care & Player Responsibility
It has been a while since I made course care and player responsibility the main topic of my newsletter. Recently, I have been receiving a lot of feedback from members that many of their peers are not respecting the golf courses. Whether it be reports of members not filling their divots, or pictures emailed to me of members driving their carts in areas that they shouldn't be driving, I want to reiterate the importance of player responsibility as it relates to caring for the courses.
One of the principles of life for responsible individuals is to leave things better than you found them. The principle is especially important for golfers. Every time a player heads out to play, they spend the entire round damaging the golf course. Whether it is taking a divot, creating a ball mark, or even just driving their golf cart on the fairway, they are creating damage that someone has to fix to keep the course in good condition for everyone else. While the maintenance crew works hard to keep the golf courses in the best conditions possible, it is the responsibility of ALL golfers to be respectful and follow proper golf etiquette each and every time they play. Nobody enjoys cleaning up other people's messes, so make sure you are doing your part and educating your friends to do their part to care for the courses in the following ways:
1) Repair your Divots – We have plenty of sand available, so make sure your sand bottles are full before you head out to play. Make sure to fill your divots, and feel free to go the extra mile and fill any other unfilled divots you see.
How to repair a divot: Click Here
2) Repair your Ball Marks – Unrepaired ball marks not only create poor putting surfaces, but the grass dies and leaves unsightly marks on the green. Make sure to repair any ball marks you make.
How to repair a ball mark: Click Here
3) Raking Bunkers – Although bunkers are hazards that you want to avoid, nobody wants to arrive at their ball to find that it has ended up in a footprint or an unraked area. Please do your part and rake any bunkers you happen to end up in.
4) Follow Proper Golf Cart Etiquette – Golf carts single handedly produce more damage to the golf course than anything else. Golfers rarely realize the amount of turf wear and soil compaction that cart traffic produces, or the toll that it takes on the overall condition of the golf course. Carts are ALWAYS damaging the golf course no matter what the conditions are. Most golfers understand the rutting damage carts do when the course is too wet, but fail to realize the damage carts do the rest of the time.
a) Cart traffic weakens grass leaving it susceptible to wilt. When grass wilts, it opens the door to the encroachment of Poa Annua, Goosegrass, and other weeds.
b) Cart traffic creates soil compaction, which can be even more debilitating in the long run. Soil compaction inhibits good water infiltration, reduces oxygen content, and restricts the growth of the turfgrass which leads to weak grass and poor conditions.
The simplest things you can do when riding in a cart is to remember the following:
- Follow the daily Cart Rules that are posted
- Do not drive carts within 30 yards of the green unless you are on the cart path
- Keep carts on the path at all times on ALL par 3 holes.
- Do not drive onto or close to any tee box unless you are on the cart path
- Don't drive in Penalty Areas or Bunkers
- Be aware of low soggy spots and avoid driving through them
- Be respectful and pair up in carts whenever possible – Additional carts just create additional damage.
Proper Cart Etiquette: Click Here
One of my goals while I am at Bentwater is to keep the golfer's responsibility of caring for the golf course at the top of everyone's mind. When everyone makes it a priority to care for the course, everybody wins. So next time you are out to play, make sure you leave the golf course better than you found it.
The Amazing Hailee Cooper!
Last month, our hometown hero, Hailee Cooper,
participated in the Augusta National Women's Amateur and made the cut in her
last tournament as an amateur golfer. For
those who missed her story, here is a great article NBC Sports wrote about
her: Click Here
Right after her trip to Augusta, Hailee turned pro and headed off to Lake Charles to play in the L'Auberge Lake Charles Championship, which is stop on the Annika All Pro Women's Tour. Well, she definitely did not disappoint in her first professional tournament. With a 54-Hole total of 12 under par, Hailee lapped the 104-player field and won the tournament by 6 shots, took home a $10,000 1st place check, and earned an exemption into an upcoming Epson Tour event! Congratulations Hailee!
L'Auberge Lake Charles Championship Leaderboard: Click Here
Summer Aerification Schedule
Aerification isn't the most exciting topic in the world, but it is a necessary agronomy practice and one that helps our maintenance team deliver the best conditions possible. This is a reminder that aerification of the courses begins right after Memorial Day, so please plan accordingly. Here is the complete aerification schedule:
1st Aerification
- Miller – Course Closed from Tuesday, May 28th – Friday, June 7th
- Weiskopf – Course Closed from Monday, June 17th – Friday, June 28th
- Grand Pines – Course Closed from Monday, July 8th – Friday, July 19th
2nd Aerification
- Miller – Course Closed from Monday, July 29th - Wednesday, July 31st
- Weiskopf – Course Closed from Monday, August 5th - Wednesday, August 7th
- Grand Pines – Course Closed from Monday, August 12th – Thursday, August 15th
Have a fantastic May, and as always, remember to rake the traps, fill your divots, fix your ball marks, and post all your acceptable scores to GHIN. We look forward to seeing you at the Club!
Dave Troyer
Director of Golf
Here's a look at what's coming up...
From private lessons with Bentwater's PGA Golf Professionals to a full slate of group programming throughout the year, including junior, women's, and men's camps and clinics, the Golf Academy provides you with a unique roadmap to success that will help you improve and stay engaged with the game for a lifetime.
Click the links below for full details on these upcoming clinics & camps:
Registration is Now Open!
Summer is right around the corner, and this year we have 5 different Junior Golf Summer Camps planned for all of the little linksters in Bentwater. If you have kids or grandkids that would like to learn the game in a fun environment, we would love to have them participate. We will be using the Operation 36 Golf curriculum which provides a fun and interactive pathway to success through both in-person coaching and the use of technology.
Registration for all five Summer Camp sessions is now open. All of the sessions will take place Tuesday - Friday from 9:30 am - 12:00 pm. Click below for complete details and registration:
Camp #1: June 11, 2024 - June 14, 2024
Camp #2: June 25, 2024 - June 28, 2024
Camp #3: July 9, 2024 - July 12, 2024
Camp #4: July 23, 2024 - July 26, 2024
Camp #5: August 6, 2024 - August 9, 2024
For additional information about Operation 36: Click Here
May 8, 2024
Wednesday
10 am - 11:30 am
Becoming a good putter is the quickest way to lower your scores. Becoming a great putter doesn't take any size or strength, so literally anyone can become good at putting with the correct fundamentals and some practice. During this clinic, we will cover the fundamentals putting including short putts, medium putts, lag putts and reading the green.
This clinic is designed for ladies looking to save strokes around the green.
Last Month's Tournament Results
BLGA Mini Member-Member
April 6th
Results: Click Here
Masters Pro-Am
April 13th
Results: Click Here
BLGA Senior / Super Senior
April 16th & 17th
Results: Click Here
MGA ABCD 2-Better Balls
April 20th
Results: Click Here
Grand Pines Match Play
April 26th & 27th
Results: Click Here
Couple's Shamble Scotch
April 28th
Results: Click Here
BLGA EVENTS
BLGA Member-Member
May 24th & 25th
Details: Click Here
Click Below to View the Full 2024 BLGA Schedule of Events:
MGA EVENTS
MGA Stroke Play Championship
May 18th & 19th
Details: Click Here
Click Below to View the Full 2024 MGA Schedule of Events:
MOB EVENTS
Stay tuned for the first spring event!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL BENTWATER GOLF CALENDAR
Grand Pines Forest Fights
Each Friday
Details: Click Here
Grand Pines Member - Member
May 10th & 11th
Details: Click Here
CLICK HERE FOR THE GRAND PINES TOURNAMENT SEASON SCHEDULE
Enjoy a halftime refresher during your next round...
IMPORTANT GOLF COURSE INFORMATION
Every 3 months Weiskopf and Miller swap their "Closed for Maintenance" weekly schedules:
Currently
The Weiskopf Course is closed on Mondays
The Miller Course is closed on Wednesdays
Beginning July 1st
The Weiskopf Course is closed on Wednesdays
The Miller Course is closed on Mondays
CURRENT COURSE CONDITIONS
As you know, our weather can be unpredictable, and you never know when it will send your fun day of golf running for cover. When the forecast looks a little dicey keep the website's Current Course Conditions page close at hand. Conveniently, the Bentwater Mobile App is the best way to do just that. Quick links to each golf course are found at the top of the Mobile App Homepage offering one-click access to the Weiskopf, Miller, and Grand Pines Course Condition information.
Save these handy links on your computer or mobile device for quick access:
WEISKOPF & MILLER COURSE CONDITIONS
If you don't have the Bentwater Mobile App on your smart phone or tablet yet, click here for details. It's the best way to manage your Bentwater lifestyle!
Be prepared for anything the weather throws at you. The Bentwater Online Store is loaded full of rain, wind, cold, and warm weather protection to keep you comfortable and focused on your game. From wind breakers, to sweatshirts, to fleece layering, down vests, raincoats, quarter-zips, and a variety of sun protection the Online Store has it all. And everything is offered with the Bentwater logo of your choice. It makes shopping for all of your favorite brands a breeze. If you haven't been there yet, be sure to visit it at the link shown below. You'll love it!
Have a great month! We'll see you out on the course.
GOLF LESSONS
Director of Golf
Dave Troyer
- $100 per hour / / $75 per 45 minutes / $50 per 1/2 hour
- $325 - Package of five (5) 45-minute lessons
- $75 3-Hole Playing Lesson
- $175 9-Hole Playing Lesson
Or Contact: 936.597.2221 - [email protected]
Head Golf Professionals
Cord Roberson - Head Golf Professional at Grand Pines Golf Club
$125 per Lesson
$150 Full Club Fitting with GC Quad Monitor
$250 18-Hole Playing Lesson
Contact: 936.597.4671 or [email protected]
John Kienast - Head Golf Professional at Bentwater Golf Club
- $100 per hour / $50 per 1/2 hour
- $350 - Package of 4 one-hour lessons
- $250 18-Hole Playing Lesson
- Contact: 936.597.2520 - [email protected]
Assistant Golf Professionals
Mason Sharpe, PGA Assistant Golf Professional at Grand Pines Golf Club
- $80 per lesson (Golf Practice Facility)
- Contact: 936.597.2676 or [email protected]
Services and prices quoted are subject to change without notice.
Racquet Club Newsletter - May 2024
George Schuldberg
USPTA Elite Professional, CRSE
Director of Racquets
2024 Racquet Club Event Calendar
May 10: NCWTL End-of-Season Play Day
May 18 & 19: Racquets Member-Guest Championships
June 6: Hotter-n-Heck Racquets Mixer
July 13: Wimbledon Tennis Mixer
August 16: NCWTL Pre-Season Play Day
September 14 & 15: Racquets Club Doubles Championships
October 18 & 19: Racquets Pro-Am Classic
November 9: Turkey Classic Racquets Mixer
December 7: Ugly Sweater Racquets Mixer
NCWTL End-of-Season Play Day
May 10th, 2024
9:00 am - 11:30 am
The Racquet Club
Join us to celebrate the completion of another successful season of Ladies League tennis on Friday, May 10th. This social tennis event welcomes ladies from all levels of play to enjoy tennis in a spirit of camaraderie and friendship. We'll engage in multiple timed rounds of ladies doubles, with partners rotating every round. If we receive an overwhelming response, we may rotate players on and off the court as needed, so we're limiting registration to 40 participants to ensure smooth proceedings.
After tennis, all are invited to gather at the Clubhouse for an optional lunch. Each player will be responsible for their own lunch. To assist the restaurant in preparing, please indicate whether you plan to attend lunch or not. This isn't a lunch reservation, just a headcount to aid in preparations.
Register on CourtReserve, or reach out to George to secure your spot.
One of the flagship events for every country club's racquets program is the annual Member-Guest. This event allows us to share the Bentwater experience with friends or family who are not members at our Club. The event will feature men's and women's flighted divisions for both tennis and pickleball players of all levels. Please review the details below to help you register for the event that fits your needs.
Divisions
Tennis:
- Men's Roger Federer Division – Open level. Recommended for 3.6+ rated players
- Men's Rafa Nadal Division – Recommended for players rated 3.1-3.5
- Men's Novak Djokovic Division - Recommended for players rated 3.0 and lower
- Women's Serena Williams Division - Open level. Recommended for 3.6+ rated players
- Women's Steffi Graff Division - Recommended for players rated 3.1-3.5.
- Women's Billie Jean King Division - Recommended for players rated 3.0 and lower.
Pickleball:
- Men's Ben John's Division - Open level. Recommended for 3.6+ rated players
- Men's Tyson McGuffin Division - Recommended for players rated 3.1-3.5
- Men's Federico Staksrud Division - Recommended for players rated 3.0 and lower
- Women's Anna Leigh Waters Division - Open level. Recommended for 3.6+ rated players
- Women's Catherine Parenteau Division - Recommended for players rated 3.1-3.5.
- Women's Anna Bright Division - Recommended for players rated 3.0 and lower.
Tournament Format:
- Please register with a guest of similar playing ability to yours. Please note, you will be placed in the division of the higher rated player in your pairing.
- Draw format and scoring format will be dependent on the number of entries in each division. All players will be guaranteed at least two matches.
- Play will begin on Saturday May 18, 9:00 am. Sunday May 19 will be reserved for final rounds only, and in the event they cannot be concluded by 3:00 pm on Saturday.
- Entry fee of $35 includes lunch on Saturday, and two beer/wine tickets per player. Cash bar will also be available on Saturday. All entrants will receive a players gift as well.
- Register on CourtReserve, or by contacting George. Entries close on May 13th, 5:00 pm.
This summer we will offer 4 one-week tennis and pickleball camps for children ages 7-12. Little or no previous instruction is necessary to participate in these camps. Children will spend an hour each on the tennis and pickleball courts, with a break/snack time between the two sports.
Camp will meet Monday-Thursday for each camp session. Kids should arrive at the tennis courts by 8:00 am, and children may be picked up at 10:30 am at the tennis courts as well. None of our camp dates interfere with golf or Bentwater Kids camps so your kids can take part in all their chosen activities.
Camp Dates:
- Racquets Summer Camp Session 1 - June 3 - 6
- Racquets Summer Camp Session 2 - July 15 -18
- Racquets Summer Camp Session 3 - July 29 - August 1
- Racquets Summer Camp Session 4 - August 12 - 15
Camp fees: $150/session for members, $200/session for guests of members. A $60 daily drop-in rate is available if you can only attend 1 or 2 days in a session.
For full details, or to register your child or grandchild please use your CourtReserve account, or email [email protected] for a registration form.
Racquets in Pictures
Tuesday Evening Coed Drill-n-Play Clinic
Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | $17
Drill for an hour then stay for optional play.
Fridays 9:00 am -10:30 am | $22
Fast-paced, point-play based doubles drills. Sharpen your game, stay in shape, and have a lot of fun!
Saturdays 9:00 am -10:30 am (this is a year-round offering) | $22
An ongoing favorite coed clinic. Music, tennis, point play, and high energy. Join us!
2024 Ball Machine Club
Discover the incredible tennis ball machine experience at Bentwater! Our Playmate iSmash machine is of commercial quality and equipped with variable ball speed, 7-direction placement, topspin and underspin features, and elevation settings. Its true brilliance, however, shines when paired with the Playmate "Like My Drill" phone app. This app allows you to choose from a variety of pre-programmed shots, which you can practice individually or combine into customized drills.
In January 2024, keep an eye out for complimentary ball machine training clinics hosted by George. These clinics will guide you in harnessing the full potential of the ball machine to refine your tennis skills.
Beginning in 2024, the ball machine can be reserved through the Bentwater CourtReserve system for $15 per use. For avid users, we're introducing unlimited monthly memberships at $50/month for individuals, or a year-long unlimited use membership at $199/year for individuals. It's important to note that unlimited yearly memberships will be capped at 30 in 2024, ensuring reasonable access to the machine for all members.
Don't miss out on the chance to elevate your game with the Ball Machine Club in 2024. Secure your spot and enhance your tennis prowess!
Yearly: $199 (individual)
Monthly: $50 (individual)
Daily: $15/per use
If you would like to subscribe to one of these plans, or if you are already on a plan and would like to re-enroll, simply email George, below:
FRIENDLY REMINDERS
FROM THE RACQUET CLUB
Clean Courts
In order to keep the courts clean for the next member, please make it a habit to do a lap around the court before you leave and pick-up all tennis balls, personal items, and trash. You can place tennis balls in the bins located around the courts or take them to the Front Desk inside the Sports Club.
Ball Machine
When you are finished using the ball machine, please put all of the tennis balls back into the machine before putting the machine away. We recycle tennis balls and eventually donate them to local schools and animal shelters, so your effort here is greatly appreciated.
Racquet Club Etiquette
While on Racquet Club premises, during league matches or other official match play, whether it be tennis or Pickleball, please respect the players by switching all mobile devices to silent mode. Thank you.
Thank You!!
Sanctuary Salon & Spa Newsletter - May 2024
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PERMANENT MAKEUP TREATMENTS
By Head Stylist Alexa Okonski
SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT BY CALLING
936-597-2519
Fitness Center Newsletter - May 2024
FITNESS CENTER
MAY 2024
We're pretty lucky here in Texas, we don't have to wait for summer to start enjoying pool season. May always brings with it just enough heat to make those swimming pools start calling your name. But that does raise an interesting question, when does summer begin? For many, Memorial Day (May 27th) is the mile marker on the calendar. For others, the summer solstice (June 20th) is the official starting point. But at the Fitness Center, we have our own indicator that summer has in fact arrived: Water Aerobics! That's right. When Water Aerobics appears on the group fitness calendar, summer has begun, and it's time to get back in the pool. There isn't a more refreshing way to start your day and keep you looking and feeling great all summer. We offer classes Monday through Saturday at both the Yacht Club and Sports Club pools. All classes begin at 8:00 a.m., and just like all of our group fitness classes, they are included in your membership for those holding a Sports Club and above membership level. So, bring a pool noodle, if you have one, and come enjoy the fun!
Pool season also means it's time for swim lessons. Every kid should know how to swim, and the Sports Club Pool is a great place to learn. Bentwater is proud to once again be partnering with Manta Swim Academy to bring our members excellent swim instruction right here in the neighborhood. Lessons are now available for kids of all ages and ability levels. Both individual and group lessons are available. Full details and registration can be found below.
Have a great month, and try something new!
Featured Group Fitness Class
Six Days a Week at both the Sports Club and Yacht Club Pools!
MONDAY: 8:00 am at Yacht Club Pool
TUESDAY - SATURDAY: 8:00 am at the Sports Club Pool
Perfect for all ability and fitness levels, Water Aerobics is a variable intensity cardio & strength training class offering low impact, high FUN fitness!
Bring your Pool Noodle and join us!
The Fitness Center's all-new M3i Spin Bikes offer a great workout. Come take one for a spin!
Dear Club Members,
We are excited to announce the return of Kamp Bentwater for Summer 2024! To provide the highest quality summer camp experience for our growing youth members, we have once again partnered with KE Camps to run our summer camp this year. We believe this is an opportunity to provide our membership with the best camp services, run by experienced camp professionals.
For those of you who may be unfamiliar with the KE Camps program, we would like to take this opportunity to tell you more about it. KE Camps works exclusively with private clubs across the country to provide an expertly run and well-rounded camp experience. Their mission is to infuse the warmth and spirit of a traditional summer camp within the unique setting of our club. The KE Camps team looks forward to passing on their love of camp to your family this summer.
While KE Camps operates over 250 camps nationwide during the season, Kamp Bentwater is customized to our needs, utilizing Bentwater Yacht and Country Club's top-notch amenities, beautiful property, and athletic professionals. For the past 7 years, KE Camps has blended seamlessly with the atmosphere and flow of our daily club life. With that in mind, we keep the size of camp small, limited to a maximum of 35 campers per week.
What will KE Camps do for Bentwater Yacht and Country Club?
- KE Camps will create and maintain a Kamp Bentwater webpage on the KE Camps website (https://kecamps.com/camps/bentwater-yacht-and-country-club), where you can view camp information and details. In addition, KE Camps will provide camp-related information to your family leading up to camp and throughout the summer.
- KE Camps will recruit, hire, and train all camp staff, each of whom will have a passion for working with children in a camp setting. In addition to an extensive interview process, this includes performing appropriate background and reference checks, as well as requiring all staff members to be First Aid and CPR trained (at a minimum). The staff will consist of an on-site Camp Director as well as a team of camp counselors to provide an average staff to camper ratio of 6:1. In addition to being the primary contact for our families during the camp season, the Camp Director will work closely with the KE Camps management team as well as our own management staff to coordinate the details and logistics of camp. Information about our Camp Director will be provided as we get closer to the opening day of camp.
- KE Camps will handle all camper registrations through their website, including collecting camper information (health histories, allergies, etc.), billing, and customer service. Located in New Jersey, the KE Camps management team is accessible year-round. During the summer, office hours are extended so you will always be able to connect with someone for any questions or concerns that come up. Communication with the KE Camps team includes phone, email, and live chat via their website.
- KE Camps will plan and implement
age-appropriate programming for our campers, ages 4 to 12. KE Camps is committed
to providing a dynamic camp schedule, where campers will
participate in a combination of athletic, creative, and educational
activities – all while thriving
in a supportive and encouraging environment. Each week's schedule will include
a combination of Arts & Crafts, STEM Activities, Fun with Foods,
Team-Building, Science Projects, Group Games, Wacky Wednesday Theme Days,
Thankful Thursday Community Service Projects, and Friday Funday Spirit Days.
- *In addition, campers will participate in one golf, one yoga, one fitness, and one tennis session each week, led by Bentwater Yacht and Country Club pros, archery tag, as well as a daily free swim period, supervised by KE Camps lifeguards (along with the KE Camps staff team). For information about KE Camps' swim policies, click here.
- KE Camps will provide an inclusive and confidence-building atmosphere at camp for every camper. Through the tradition of earning SMILE Bands (Sportsmanship, Mindfulness, Inclusion, Leadership, Enthusiasm), camp provides an opportunity for character-building and personal growth. In addition, get ready for other fun camp traditions incorporated throughout the summer. It is these traditions that truly make it feel like camp!
Enrollment will open on January 2nd to Club Members and Guests, providing the perfect opportunity to bring a friend to camp! KE Camps' flexible registration allows you to sign up for as many weekly sessions as you would like. Registration remains open throughout the season so as long as space remains available, you may add additional sessions. Tuition and lunch details can be found on the Bentwater Yacht and Country Club page of the KE Camps website.
Ahead of registration opening, we hope you will "save the date" for camp and mark your calendars for the following sessions:
- June 18-21
- June 25-28
- July 9-12
- Camp operates from 10am – 4pm, Tuesday-Friday.
We look forward to an enriching summer ahead, full of fun, friendship, and memories made at our club. We cannot wait to see your smiling campers this summer!
CALL, VISIT, OR EMAIL THE FITNESS CENTER TO SET AN APPOINTMENT AND START YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY TODAY!
936-597-2260
VIEW AND PRINT THE PERSONAL TRAINING ENROLLMENT FORMS
FITNESS CENTER HOURS
Monday - Friday
6:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday
7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
(Click on the Schedule to open a printable version.)
Marina Newsletter - May 2024
I love May. Cinco de Mayo, Armed Forces Day, Mother's Day, and Memorial Day weekend, what a line-up! May sure does offer up some spectacular opportunities to enjoy with family and commemorate those we are grateful for.
If you plan to get out on the boat, do some backyard BBQing, or hang out poolside for fun in the sun with family and friends these next few holiday weekends, check out the Bentwater Online Store. I'm excited to announce that we now offer the Bentwater Marina logo on all of the SUPER COOL summertime merchandise in the Store! Give your wife or mom the perfect gift for pool season, or your husband something that is sure to impress at the Memorial Day BBQ.
We have accessories like coolers, tumblers, towels, backpacks, speakers, and very convenient tote bags for your poolside gear.
Look in the Youth section if you're trying to get your little man or lady ready for summer with their very own Bentwater Marina gear. Their section is full of hats, t-shirts, long sleeves for those few crisp mornings we have left, and some really neat polo shirts that will have the kids feeling and looking like a million bucks!
Ladies, treat yourself this Mother's Day, or just because... who's keeping track anyway? We have a variety of top brands like Charles River, Lululemon, Southern Tide, and so much more. I'm certain we have the gear to help you stand out this summer!
Men, whether you are looking to make a statement this season or take a more subtle approach to summer, the Bentwater Online Store has what you need. Johnnie-O, Cutter & Buck, Swannie's, and Turtleson are just a few of the many brands that will have you making a statement at this year's functions. Also check out brands like Champion, Bella Canvas, and Ogio for really nice Bentwater logoed T-shirts.
The Bentwater Online Store has some of the coolest patterns I've ever seen on hats! You can get the Imperial Alter Ego Cap in a variety of patterns: lobsters, shamrocks, the Jolly Roger Flag, tropical themes, and so much more! Imperial doesn't stop just there; the Mahalo and Aloha caps are putting off some serious summer vibes. Look at those models, along with their Visors and the Oxford Bucket!
Here is the link to the Bentwater Online Store and the newly added Bentwater Marina Logo: https://shop.bentwater.com.
In addition to the great new merchandise in the Online Store, the Ship Store itself is stocked-up with an abundance of new merchandise to make your day on the lake or at the pool one for the books!
We've got everything, from important maintenance items for your boat, to Colombia fishing shirts, sunscreen, fishing bait, snacks, drinks, ice cream, popsicles, cold beer, bags of ice, logoed card keepers, boat batteries and more!
Finally, I want to thank all of our Members for being so patient with us during the Re-Decking Projects on Docks 1 & 2. I understand these larger scale projects can be disruptive to our daily routines and spring activities. So, I felt a special thank you is in order to those affected by these projects. We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding while we made these improvements to Marina. I'm very happy to announce that the Decking project has concluding, and it's smooth sailing ahead for the remainder of the 2024 Boating Season.
Thank you all for your continued support of The Marina at Bentwater and Happy Boating! Call us at 936-597-2556 or stop by the Ship Store Tues – Sun from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Things to look for this Month:
- Great new convenience items, boat maintenance products, sun protection, fishing bait, ice cold beverages, sweet treats, and bags of ice.
As always, happy boating!
Zachary Farmer
Marina Manager
GET YOUR BOAT & PERSONAL WATERCRAFT MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS AT THE SHIP STORE!
Remove cover & prepare for cleaning
Remove any loose debris with a brush & vacuum
Thoroughly wash cover with water and dish soap
Scrub out tough stains with special cleaning solution, as needed
Rinse cover with fresh water
Allow the cover to dry completely before putting it back on your boat
ASK THE MARINA MANAGER FOR A QUOTE
Remove cover
Fully detail personal watercraft
Wash cover (as described above)
$100
Cleaning Services at the Marina
BOAT DETAILING
Clean Boat Cover
Vacuum All Compartments
Clean Bimini Top
Clean and Condition Upholstery
Clean and Vacuum Carpet
Clean Windscreen
Clean Frame Rails
Clean Dash/Console
Clean the Exterior Above Waterline
*Waxing Exterior – Additional $200.00
One-Time Detail
$12/foot
(based on length of boat)
Or
Monthly Detail Plan
Take advantage of our monthly detailing plan to keep your boat clean year round and ready for enjoyment anytime! The first detail is $12/foot (based on the length of your boat and visual inspection by the Harbor Master), then every consecutive month thereafter would be priced as follows:
MONTHLY BOAT DETAIL PLANS
22 foot - $220
23 foot - $230
24 foot - $240
25 foot - $250
Call for a quote for all other boat sizes.
A visual inspection by the Marina Manager is required for all first-time cleanings.
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PERSONAL WATERCRAFT DETAILING
(Jet Skis, WaveRunners, Sea-Doos)
$100 per watercraft
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CLEANING BOAT COVER OR BIMINI TOP
Ask for Quote
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POWER WASH YOUR PONTOON
$100 trailered
The Bentwater Marina has everything you need for the perfect day on the lake, including:
SELF-SERVE FUEL STATION
BAGS OF ICE
SWEET & SALTY SNACKS
BEER
SOFT DRINKS
BOTTLED WATER
ICE COLD TREATS
SUN PROTECTION ITEMS
BOAT & PWC BATTERIES
AND MORE...
The Marina's Ship Store is your headquarters for every Lake Conroe adventure. Stop in anytime you visit the Marina or the Yacht Club pool throughout the year.
936-597-2556
Tip of the Month:
Schedule your Vessel Safety Check, visit:
http://www.uscgauxlakeconroe.com/
Click on the Vessel Safety Checks tab on the left side of the screen.
UPDATED FOR:
May 1st, 2024
936-597-2556
HOURS OF OPERATION
Tuesday - Sunday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Marina CONDITIONS & ACTIVITY
DOCK "A"
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DOCK 2
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DOCK 3
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DOCK 4
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The Marina's Ship Store is your headquarters for every Lake Conroe adventure. Stop in anytime you visit the Marina or the Yacht Club pool this summer.
936-597-2556
ASK US ABOUT...
KAYAK RENTALS
Kayaking is a great way to explore the areas that many boats can't get into for fishing or to just enjoy the peaceful scenery.
And if exercise is what you're looking for, you'll be having so much fun you won't even notice all the calories you're burning. Rent a Kayak at the Ship Store. It's the best way to explore Lake Conroe!
$35 for a ½ day rental and $60 for a full day rental, call the Ship Store to RSVP at 936-597-2556.
Membership Newsletter - May 2024
Happy May! In the second installment of our Website 101 series, we are going to learn how to view your Club account. Once you have logged in, you will see My Account located in the top blue band stretching across the screen. Click on those words, and you will be redirected to your Account Summary page. (NOTE: If this is your first time to login, please view the Login Instructions found below.)
On this page, you can view previous billing statements going back 12 months. Just click on the month that you would like to view, and you will be able to see all charges and payments made that month. Click on Account Summary (located in the black bar below the banner picture) to get back to the main page.
Click on Statement Period to view your current billing statement. Here you will see the date of each charge and the description or location. The next column is where you can see the actual receipt. Say it is a grill charge; looking at the chit, you can see the time you were there, how many were in your party, your server, and each item that was ordered. Viewing the receipt can refresh your memory and save you from having to make a call to accounting to verify the charge.
Going back to the top line, the next heading you'll see is Credit Book. This is where you can see any credits that you may have in the golf shop. An example of a credit would be a monetary credit in the golf shop given as a prize in a tournament. Note that all credits expire on December 31st of each year.
Remember that our billing statements run from the 1st of the month through the end of each month. Your statement dated April 30th will include any charges that you made to your account during the month of April, along with your membership dues for May. This statement is due on or before May 20th. If your account is set up on auto draft, your bank account will be debited on the 20th (unless, of course, the 20th falls on a weekend or holiday).
If you still have a question regarding your club statement, there is a place here to contact accounting. Clicking here will allow you to email your question directly to our accounting department. Someone will get back to you shortly.
This time of year is perfect for outdoor activities. The lower temperatures and humidity make everyone want to get out on the golf course or hit the courts. Remember that the Fitness Center's Water Aerobics sessions begin this month! If you would like to add golf, fitness, or tennis privileges to your membership, please contact me. I would be happy to speak with you about our membership program options as well as our interest-free payment plans for upgrading. Why not call today?!?
I can be reached by phone at 936-597-2204, or at [email protected]. Talk to you soon.
Rules & Regs Corner
Rules & Regs Corner
2.3 Members' Accounts: (a) Food and beverage charges, purchases, equipment rentals, and other charges incurred by a Member, Family member, or guest may be paid for by cash, approved credit card, or billed to the Member's Club Account, provided the Member's Club Account is in good standing and the Member has completed the ACH Debits-Direct Payment Program. All tickets to bill to a Member's Club Account must be signed by the Member including charges incurred by such Member's guests.
(b) All expenses, including costs and attorneys' fees, incurred by the Club for checks returned by the Member's bank, Non-Sufficient Funds by ACH, or a guest's bank shall be borne by the responsible Member.
(c) Any Member desiring cancellation of any service must do so by written notice sent to the Club. The Member shall continue to be charged and shall be obligated to pay for any service provided prior to receipt of written notice of cancellation. No cancellation of service shall be retroactive without expressed written approval of the Owner.
(d) Members are responsible for any and all charges incurred but not paid for at the time of service or purchase.
(e) It is the obligation of the Member to send notice to the Club of any address change (both physical address and email address, if applicable).
(b) All expenses, including costs and attorneys' fees, incurred by the Club for checks returned by the Member's bank, Non-Sufficient Funds by ACH, or a guest's bank shall be borne by the responsible Member.
(c) Any Member desiring cancellation of any service must do so by written notice sent to the Club. The Member shall continue to be charged and shall be obligated to pay for any service provided prior to receipt of written notice of cancellation. No cancellation of service shall be retroactive without expressed written approval of the Owner.
(d) Members are responsible for any and all charges incurred but not paid for at the time of service or purchase.
(e) It is the obligation of the Member to send notice to the Club of any address change (both physical address and email address, if applicable).
BENTWATER.COM LOGIN INSTRUCTIONS
How to log into www.bentwater.com for the first time:
Step 1 - Go to Bentwater.com and click on the Login button located in the upper right corner.
Step 2 - Do not enter any information on this page, just click on the Sign In tab.
Step 3 - Next click on the Forgot Password in red.
Here you will enter your Club Account # as your Username and your email address (Be sure the email you enter is the same one you have on file with the Club's Membership Dept.).
You will then receive an email with a link and instructions for setting up your Password.
Step 4 - You can then go back to the website and login using your Username and the password you just set up.
Step 5 - Download the "Bentwater on Lake Conroe" Mobile App from the Apple App Store or the Android Google Play Store. Use the same Username & Password as above. The mobile app has everything the website offers, right in the palm of your hand.
Join us in welcoming the following new members to Bentwater!
Michael and Kristi Buss & Kaylee
Zachary Bell
Kevin and Margie Seaweard
Chris and Shawnna Dunca & Conner
Oluwatosin Adeshopo
Kurt and Vicki Heidemann
Ron and Shannon Holmes
Gary and Linda Miglicco
Randall and Sarita Holt
Daniel and Audrey Vasquez, Isabella & Cali
Peter and Lisa Edgar
Charles and Debra Harding
Congratulations to these members who are celebrating their 25+ year milestones as members of the Club!!
Cheryl Weaver
Carol Gore
Patrick & Claudette Kenny
Roberto & Connie Bustamante
David & Alysse Kaapke
Ronald & MaryAnn Kloster
Raymond & Dorothy Woodall
Tom Price
James & Linda Bender
Donald & Lennie Woodford
Dennis & Janet Floro
Will & Ann Heidel
Edward & Jane Zansler
Donna Carr
Alfred Dorval & Connie Molan
Martin & Ebele Gunn
Carolyn Conley
Shar Whorton
Ronald & Karen Hethershaw
Joan Castleberry
David & Cathi Clements
CJ & Sue Phillips
Golf Course Maintenance Newsletter - May 2024
Our spring grow-in and recovery from winter continued nicely throughout April, and all three courses are on track and positioned well for a fun summer of golf here at Bentwater. Last month, we sodded several of our weaker tees on Miller that historically come out of the dormant months a little thin, and those are looking great now.
Some of you may have noticed patches of yellowing in various areas throughout the courses. This is due to our weed eradication program that has been ongoing for about 6-weeks now. Grassy weeds such as crabgrass, Dallisgrass, sedges, and even St. Augustine grass pop-up this time of the year, and all of them are on the hit list. This program will continue through the summer, and we should have a very weed free and clean course afterwards.
Later this month we will begin our first of two greens aerifications on each course. The schedule is as follows:
Miller
May 28th - June 7th
July 29th - 31st
Weiskopf
June 17th - June 28th
August 5th - August 7th
Grand Pines
July 8th- July 19th
August 12th – August 15th
The first aerification is typically our more aggressive of the two, and that takes approximately 2-3 weeks to fully heal. These aerifications are necessary to provide excellent turf conditions throughout the year.
Thank you and we'll see you on the course!
Brian Buckner
Director of Agronomy
VIDEO OF THE MONTH
With aerification season upon us, May is always a good month to remind everyone why we aerate the greens and how it improves their playability. Here is a quick and informative video we think you'll enjoy:
FRIENDLY REMINDERS
- Keep an eye on the daily "Course Conditions & Information" pages on the website. You can save these handy links for daily access to the most up-to-date information about each course prior to play:
Weiskopf & Miller Course Conditions
- The best way to manage your Bentwater lifestyle is with the Bentwater Mobile App. Click here and add it to your phone today.
- My Agronomy Blog is a great way to stay informed on the very latest golf course maintenance news and project activity. Save it to your favorites and check it often: https://bentwatergc.wordpress.com/
