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Arts and Culture
We’re teeing up something new at The UT Golf Club. As an exclusive private club, The University of Texas Golf Club has elevated the standards of exemplary golf, premier junior golf programs, memorable dining experiences and quality family entertainment. Soon there will be another unique dimension to the club with the addition of The Edgar O. and Melanie A Weller Tennis Center featuring the Whaling/Snyder Courts - the first of its kind in Central Texas. Opening in Fall 2012, The UT Tennis Center will continue the tradition of offering pure Texas luxury that members have come to expect. The center will include six indoor and four outdoor courts, wellappointed locker rooms and tennis shop. The center will be for the year-round enjoyment of club members and also become an additional home for UT men's and women's tennis programs, one that will help with their pursuit of a national championship. A limited number of both Local and Regional memberships are available. For information on how you can join The UT Golf Club, contact either Dana or Lisa at membership@utgolfclub.com or call 512-266-6464. With a championship golf course, an elegant clubhouse, and now a world class tennis center, The University of Texas Golf Club continues to define the Texas Hill Country private club experience.
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special feature
women in golf:
With the arrival of spring, there’s no better time to
in 1950, has sky-rocketed into the international phenomenon it
and hit the course. Golf season in Austin is in high gear and
season saw a 38 percent increase in television viewership. It
rise. According to the Play Golf America website, “women
pick up the clubs, fill the pockets with a few extra golf balls,
it’s not just for the gentlemen. No, women’s golf is on the
is today. Women’s golf is truly a global affair. The 2011 LPGA
seems the world has taken an interest in women in golf.
It’s hard to argue that women don’t belong on the
are the fastest growing segment in the game.” It seems ladies’
golf course. From Annika Sorenstam, the 1st female player
golfers.
to win a major championship at the 2007 Kraft Nabisco
golf is a serious sport and the women who play are serious
You may recognize the look of a serious golfer. Her
hair pulled back with a visor or hat, a brightly colored collar shirt, and a mean set of ladies’ clubs, possibly in pink, are the
mark of player. The rise in ladies’ golf has also given birth to
ladies’ golf style. Just look at Natalie Gulbis, Michelle Wie, or a number of the talented athletes in the Ladies Professional
Golf Association (LPGA). It’s not hard to see that women are
to break 60 in 2001 to Morgan Pressel, the youngest player
Championship at 18 years old, female professional golfers are breaking records everywhere.
The pros are not the only women making waves in
golf. Competitive women’s golf at the university level has
seen a steady rise in popularity, with well over 30 Division I schools offering women’s golf programs. Among the top 25 are Texas A&M at 18th and University of Texas at 25th in the
making golf their own.
2012 rankings.
competitive sports. It’s hard to believe that an organization
of the golf course aren’t enough, many women cite the social
And the LPGA is a powerful force in the world of
created by 13 women with dreams of playing professional golf
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So, why golf? If the rolling hills and natural beauty
aspect of the golfing foursome as a leading reason they
Avid Golfers Tee Off BY Stephanie Harper enjoy the game. Golf is an exciting opportunity to spend time
“acquisition of basic golfing skills and understanding the
more equally in today’s complex environment.” So taking up
outdoors and to make lasting social connections.
The Women in Golf Foundation, a non-profit
dedicated to promoting women in golf, believes that playing golf is actually good for business. According to their website,
business of golf enables young women golfers to compete the game of golf could aid women in their professional lives.
Former University of Texas women’s golf coach and
Jo d y C o n ra d t ,
former head coach of women's basketball at The University of Texas from 1976 - 2007, has turned to golf as another sport for her enjoyment. She is a member of The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame (among many honors) and she was the first collegiate coach to reach the 700win plateau. Now, Jody's love of sports has extended to golf. A frequent social and tournament player at multiple golf courses, she is a member of UT Golf Club where she carries on her competitive spirit, love of sports, and a Hook 'em Horns attitude!
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SuSAN WATKINS
Susan Watkins
Golf is an exciting opportunity to spend time outdoors and to make lasting social connections. teaching pro at Lost Creek Country Club, Susan Watkins,
agrees. “For me, it’s certainly been a benefit in not only the corporate world but just in everyday networking. It serves as a great tool for getting ahead. This doesn’t just apply for
women playing with women either. eSusan says, “If you’re pretty competitive and you have the social skills and fortitude,
even competitive guys enjoy playing with competitive women. They learn a lot.”
Another reason to consider taking up the game is the
undeniable health benefit associated with playing golf. Not
only does walking an 18-hole course and carrying your clubs help build muscle tone and endurance, but it can be a great calorie burner as well. Research conducted by Neil Wolkodoff
of the Rose Center for Health and Sports Sciences in Denver found that golfers who walk and carry their own bag burn 721 calories, golfers using a pull cart burn 718 calories, golfers
walking with a caddie burn 613 calories and golfers riding in a golf cart burn 411 calories on average. Not only is golf a fun and relaxing sport, but it can help you lose weight too.
What does golf in Austin have to offer? Exclusive
members-only courses like The University of Texas Golf Club and Austin Country Club offer beautiful golfing opportunities 16 • Oasis Lifestyle • Spring/Summer 2012
with plenty of other amenities. For those not ready to take the plunge into a golf membership, Austin has several public courses, like Falconhead Golf Club and The Golf Club at Star Ranch ready to welcome any new players into the fold.
At Lost Creek Country Club, Susan Watkins brings
her 27 years of teaching and coaching experience to give women the opportunity to learn the game. Her Wednesday
morning drop-in sessions provide beginning golfers with
fundamental golf skills. Advanced golfers spend time with
course management. Through her company, Eyes On Golf,
“play in a format, like a scramble, that takes the pressure away.”
she’s
offering
p l a y e r
development
opportunities for anyone in Austin.
Susan says the biggest
concern
for lady golfers
just taking up the game is a lack of knowledge about rules
and etiquette. Of her unique teaching approach, she says, “I try to reduce all of those fears and questions and get them
onto the golf course after their very first time learning the
fundamentals.” She advises beginning women golfers to take advantage of formats that are less intimidating. She says, “play
in a format, like a scramble, that takes the pressure away.”
Perhaps her most important advice for a beginning lady golfer is to “be introduced to the game and the golf course really quickly.” Her teaching does just that.
taking up the game of golf could aid women in their professional lives.
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REAL ESTATE
VILLA Adriatica
By Patrick P. Stafford
Here is an upscale home that is mouth-watering beautiful! You don’t have to be a connoisseur of rich dark chocolate to taste the exquisite beauty of this outstanding gray-stone estate in Villa Montaña! It elicits the immediate impression it deserves of the title, “edifice extraordinaire.” The stone façade is of dolomitic limestone from the Great Lakes’ Niagara Escarpment. Construction of the home consists of an amazing collaboration between the home’s owner and its builder, Will Holstead of Mission Homes. Situated in one of Villa Montaña’s loftiest locations, the views of Lake Travis and the nature preserve are spectacular. Entitled Villa Adriatica, the exterior is encircled by walls of ancient rock. A manicured Mediterranean-inspired flowered courtyard adjoins magnificent sculptures and a three-tier water fountain near
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the front entrance. Also integrated in this area is the figure of the mythical god of water and sea himself, Neptune! Sunsets over Lake Travis are relished from five porches and the pool area. Hand-carved travertine columns and balustrades adorn the exterior, as well as the interior. Natural stone tiles abound. Railings, gates and a formidable nine-foot front door host designs hand-crafted from wrought iron. Inside, the hand-textured faux walls and ceilings are graced with old-world ambiance. The furniture and accessories convey a casual atmosphere rich in leathers, understated fabrics, and stained woods. The electronic systems and accoutrements are second to none throughout the home. If this incomparable estate is not a delicious treat, chocolate might soon become an endangered species!
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CULTURE top 10 things to do in Austin
Explore the Austin Capital Building and the Bob Bullock Museum for some Texas history • Hike to the top of Mt Bonnell for a magnificent view of Austin and Lake Austin • Smell the roses at the Zilker Botanical Gardens 28 • Oasis Lifestyle • Spring/Summer 2012
• Picnic or bike in Zilker Park • Take in a local swimming hole, Barton Springs or Hamilton Pool for a refreshing dip
Canoe or kayak on Town Lake • Take in a ball game or other special event at Dell Diamond • Watch the bats f ly from under the Congress Street Bridge • Take a tour of Austin and Lake Austin on the Austin Duck Tour • Enjoy the sunset (plus live music, excellent views, and good food) at Lake Travis at the Oasis OasisLifestylemag.com • 29
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