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WHAT’S NEW AND COOL AT THE POOL GIFTABLES AT THE GOLF PRO SHOP Throwing it back to the first days of the Club! We are looking forward to the 23rd Anniversay next Month, on Saturday, June 25. Mark your calendars!
TIPS TO WIN IN SINGLES
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Kid’s Planting & Garden Party SUNDAY, MAY 22 • 11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Help plant the kids’ butterfly garden for the 2016 season!
Join Chris Harriman & Yukon to learn about caterpillars, butterflies & the plants they like! $20++ inclusive of lunch, class & a plant to take home. Choice between Hot Dog or Chicken Tenders
LEADERSHIP E X E C U T I V E
C O M M I T T E E
Howard Feldman, President | howard.feldman@cfmktg.com Seth Lee,Vice President | slee@summittalentgroup.com Scott Nicholson, Treasurer | snichlsn@gmail.com Steve Schrenk, Secretary | sschrenk@eqrworld.com Dick Lombardo, Past President | dlombardo@harkinsbuilders.com B O A R D
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D I R E C T O R S Jeff Martin Mike Jack Colton O’Donoghue Lurdes Abruscato Sean Battle Mike Malone Scott Segrist Eileen Dietz Ray Ignacio
C O M M I T T E E S Golf - Scott Segrist | ssegrist@apexhomeloans.com Junior Golf - Scott Allen | sallene3@verizon.net Green - Colton O’Donoghue | odonoghueclan@verizon.net Membership - Lurdes Abruscato | lurdesabruscato@aol.com Finance - Scott Nicholson | snichlsn@gmail.com House - Steve Schrenk | sschrenk@eqrworld.com Tennis - Eileen Dietz | eileendietz@verizon.net Swim Team - Lisa Noss | lap0811@yahoo.com Audit Committee - Ray Ignacio | raymond.ignacio@verizon.net Compensation Committee - Seth Lee | slee@summittalentgroup.com CCWGA Chair - Sondra Rappaport | sondrarappaport@verizon.net
M A N A G E M E N T Gregory Colombo General Manager greg.colombo@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 231 Kim Kordon Controller kim.kordon@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 232 Chris Harriman Golf Course Superintendent chris@cattailcreekcc.com 410.489.9178 Gabby Forte Membership Director gabby@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 233 Katie Thompson Communications Director katie.t@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 241 Bob Wampler Head Golf Professional bob@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 222 John Foelber Director of Fitness john@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 249 Alex Justiniani Director of Tennis alex@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 265 Tom Caswell Executive Chef tom.caswell@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 246 Jennifer Turowski Catering Director jennifer@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 234 Samantha Smith Food & Beverage Manager samantha.s@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 396 Jacob Ironside Food & Beverage Manager jacob.i@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 397 Rob Anderson Facilities Engineer rob.anderson@cattailcreekcc.com ext. 247 C L U B
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Main Clubhouse 410.489.4653 Golf Shop 410.489.5224 Tennis & Fitness Pro Shop 410.989.3683 Green Department 410.489.9178
CCWTA President - Chari Mellner | chariandlee@aol.com
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Lauren Burns has some awesome spring products in the Golf Professional Shop that make for the perfect gifts! Check them out on page 14!
D E PA R T M E N T S :
5. GENERAL MANAGER NOTES Upcoming Room Closures Welcome, New Members!
6. MEMBERSHIP & CLUBHOUSE Chris Cozzillio, Head Tennis Professional gives tips on how to improve your singles game! Check them out on page 19!
F E AT U R E S :
8. WHAT’S NEW AND COOL AT THE POOL 14. GIFTABLES AT THE GOLF PRO SHOP 19. THREE TIPS TO WIN IN SINGLES
Spring ‘Wheel of Fun’ Joining Incentive Upcoming Events What’s New and Cool at the Pool
10. GOLF & GREEN The Green Report Efficiently Use the Range Grass Bunker to Bunker Ricky’s Tip: Feel the Club Head Pro Shop News: Giftables Relationships 101
16. TENNIS Creative Ways to Use the Ball Machine Three Tips to Win in Singles Tennis in the Spring Time On the Cover: The construction of the Clubhouse in 1991. Celebrate with us at our Anniversary Party, Saturday, June 25!
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Happy spring everyone! With both the Tennis
Courts and Golf Course steady with play and activity and the pool soon to follow, I wanted to give you an update on some of the items
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season, there will be comment cards in the condiment caddies on every table. They will
that we have been working on this past winter. The Lower Patio behind the Clubhouse
comments. You will not need to provide your
imaginable and it has grown into a destination place for our Members. This past winter we completed the much-anticipated conversion of the fire pit to propane, so that with the flick of a switch our Members can relax after a round of golf, a hard-fought tennis match or simply to enjoy a refreshing beverage before dinner. We installed one 75 inch television with two 55 inch televisions on each side for you to watch PGA golf, Orioles and Nationals games and signature tennis tournaments. These televisions are now also utilized for live scoring of our golf events, so you can see how
with an area for you to note any additional name or Member number unless you wish; all I ask is that you please fill the card out honestly, and the Manager on duty will collect it from you or the table after your meal. We want to know if we met and exceeded your expectations, or if we fell short, how we can improve and do better. Finally, at the end of the season a third-party company will evaluate the comment cards and reach out to members for feedback regarding their experience this past season on the Lower Patio.
greatest assets, and providing you and your
While these new amenities are nice and add
our goal each and every time you visit this
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The Lower Patio area is one of the Club’s
your favorite player is faring.
value, polite, prompt and friendly service
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Dinner – Clubhouse
To help measure our progress throughout the
contain three or four brief questions along
offers some of the best views and sunsets
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family a wonderful dining experience will be season.
WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS! THE ALEXANDER FAMILY
dedicated Manager will be present on the
Keith & Debbie
Lower Patio during the hours that the area is
Greg Colombo, CCM General Manager
open for food service.
MR. MICHAEL CHIN THE SMITH FAMILY Todd, Melissa, Savannah, Gabriel & Ella
THE KENDALL FAMILY Kurt, Miriam, Daulton, Delaney & Sloane
THE WHEELER/LILLY FAMILY David, Bonnie, David & Sarah
THE HOCHBERG FAMILY
MEN’S
GUEST DAY
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
David, Kathleen, Mikaela & Graeme
MRS. CATHERINE GERMENKO THE BUSH FAMILY Darren, Jennifer, Shelby & Whitney
THE LAROSE FAMILY Jason, Kimberly, Landon, Avery & Trey
THE BURDETT FAMILY Nigel, Barbara, Luke & Chloe
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WHeel of fun! New Social and Golf Members have the opportunity to spin the wheel for amazing prizes!
Prizes include: $1,000 off Initiation | Crazy for Cattail Baskets | Tournament Club Memberships | Fitness Packages | $750 off Initiation | Free Guest Passes | Claude’s Jungle Juice Baskets | Rounds of Golf | Boot Camp Classes | Kid Swim Lessons | Pro Shop Credits | Dinners for Four
and so much more!
Join earlier for a chance at the best prizes! The most desirable prize ‘pie pieces’ will continuously be removed as the prime season approaches.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR, GABBY FORTE: gabby@cattailcreekcc.com | 410.489.4653 ext. 233 *Please note that prize options change with the Membership catagory.
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UPCOMING EVENTS MEN’S HIAHLEAH GOLF TOURNAMENT Thursday, May 12 - Sunday, May 14 CCWTA MORNING SOCIAL Friday, May 13 FAMILY NIGHT: SHARKS Wednesday, May 18 WOMEN’S TENNIS MEMBER-GUEST Friday, May 20 NINE & DINE GOLF EVENT Friday, May 20 KID’S PLANTING & GARDEN PARTY Sunday, May 25 MEN’S GOLF GUEST DAY Wednesday, May 25 POOL OPENING DAY Saturday, May 28
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8
CHASING
THE SUNSET
WOMEN’S GOLF
INVITATIONAL
PRESENTED BY THE CCWGA TWILIGHT LEAGUE
MEN’S CATTAIL CUP GOLF Friday, June 3 - Sunday, May 5 WOMEN’S TWILIGHT INVITATIONAL Wednesday, June 8 OUTDOOR MOVIE SERIES Friday,June 10 SCHOOL’S OUT POOL PARTY Saturday, june 11
MEMBER-GUEST OR MEMBER-MEMBER 4:00 PM • REGISTRATION 5:00 PM • 9-HOLE SHOTGUN DINNER FOLLOWING GOLF
INTERESTED IN CATERING OPPORTUNITIES? Contact Jennifer Turowski, Catering Director She would love to help you out! Jennifer@cattailcreekcc.com 410.489.4653 ext. 234
DRINKS BY SIGNATURE $75++ PER MEMBER OR GUEST
OPEN TO ALL WOMEN GOLF MEMBERS!
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SAVE THE DATE: The Pool opens Saturday, May 28!
WHAT’S NEW & COOL
at the pool GABBY FORTE [MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR]
JUNGLE GYM*
options.
We have added another amenity to the pool this
classics like Caesar salad, burgers, mozzarella sticks,
year – a fantastic jungle gym for kids of all ages!
hot dogs and plenty of snacks!
Located directly behind the Baby Pool, the kids can swing on the monkey bars, slide down the two slides and climb all the way to the top for a better view of Cattail. This is sure to keep the kids entertained for hours, so parents can relax and enjoy a drink by the pool!
But don’t worry, we are keeping the
MANAGER – ANNA TUCKER Many of you may remember Anna from serving in the Restaurant or driving the Drink Cart out on the Golf Course. Anna is a school teacher and is excited to take on her new role as the Pool Cafe Manager this summer at Cattail. She will be bringing on a
PICNIC AREA
whole different experience for the kids, which
Our Greens Department worked hard to install
brings me to my next point….
pavers in the grassy area behind the tented patio. (Check out the Green Blog to see just how they did it!). This will now host picnic tables for big groups to eat together, play games or just hang out!
ACTIVITIES CALENDAR Anna will have a daily activities calendar featuring different competitions, crafts, and activities for the kids all summer long. From Tie-Dye Tuesdays to
POOL CAFÉ MENU
Bingo & coloring contests the kids will always have
The Pool Café Menu will receive a huge upgrade for
something to do.
the 2016 season. This will now mimic our Lower
weekly update emails to see what she has up her
Patio menu, with more fresh salad and sandwich
sleeve each week!
*Check out our social media in the next two weeks to watch our Jungle Gym be constructed!
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ANNIVERSARY C E L E B R AT I O N
SATURDAY, JUNE 25 THIS EVENT DOES NOT COUNT TOWARDS THE QUARTERLY FOOD MINIMUM. $45++ Adults | $40++ Teens (13-20) | $23++ Kids (4-12) | 3 & Under Complimentary
GUESTS ARE WELCOME!
6:00 P.M. MAIN FESTIVITIES BEGIN Deluxe Dinner Buffet • Complimentary Draft Beer • Full Bar by Signature DJ Larry Adler • Wrecking Ball • Super Slide • Obstacle Course • Gladiator Joust • Carnival Games • Face Painting • Balloon Art • Magician • Popcorn Snow Cones • And so many more activities for the family to enjoy!
ANNIVERSARY GOLF EVENT 9:00 a.m. 18-hole Golf Shotgun. Open to men, women, seniors and juniors!
ANNIVERSARY TENNIS EVENT 6::00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Tennis Professional Exhibition. Come to the Courts and watch our Tennis Professionals and local Tennis Professionals compete!
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
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THE GREEN REPORT CHRIS HARRIMAN [GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT]
Spring has finally graced our presence, and our ever
· Short game chips and pitches should not create
volatile weather has not disappointed.
divots.
Fluctuating
temperatures have made it difficult to secure consistent top growth, but rest assured the turf is shooting down strong roots in order to take on the heat that is sure to come. The Golf Course has just about filled in from
· If you are hitting high lob shots to the lower green, please take a moment and fix your ballmarks so everyone may enjoy a great Cattail experience.
aeration and conditions are on the way to their peak.
· Please re-collect the practice balls you use.
The Short Game Area has now reached its first
· Shots may be directed towards the Driving Range
anniversary! This facility has seen a lot of use over the
only from the upper right bunker.
past year, but it is holding up nicely. Our goal continues
We want everyone to be able to enjoy the Short Game
to be able to maintain the turf on the SGA at or above
Area equally and following these guidelines will ensure
the level of quality seen out on the Course. Guidelines
that happens.
for use will be posted on the SGA patio and are as follows:
Out on the Golf Course, it is easy to notice the ugly seedheads of the Poa annua on our greens. For the
· Be aware of where other people are practicing from
most part we have been able to keep the Golf Course
so no one is an unsafe situation.
sufficiently clean of Poa annua. Throughout the season,
· The upper green is designed to help with your
we use growth regulators to limit Poa annua movement
distance control and accuracy. To allow others to
and germination.
practice as well, please don’t putt on that green.
plugs from the nursery to replace entire Poa plants. The
· Standing in one spot and hitting more than a few shots does not help with your feel, so move around and hit just one or two shots from a single area.
fight against Poa annua will forever be ongoing. In the coming weeks you will start to notice, since the Poa plant has produced a seedhead, using a significant amount of resources, that the plant will start to turn purple and get
These Poa patches on 7 green will shrink in the summer and then continue to be plugged out in the fall.
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In the fall, we use clean bentgrass
smaller. This is a product of nature combined with our utilization of growth regulators and working to promote bentgrass over Poa annua. Each spring our goal is to complete aeration to our bentgrass areas and allow the
EFFICIENTLY USE THE RANGE GRASS TYLER CHAPLIN [FIRST ASSISTANT GOLF PROFFESIONAL]
bentgrass to recover before the Poa annua seeds drop off the plant. This timing greatly reduces our exposure to weed invasion on our greens, tees and fairways. The past few years have been amazing in that we have had well over 130 new golfing members join the club. This means that we have a fair number of people on the Course that are not so familiar with the cart rules at Cattail. The following are golf cart parameters set by the Green Department and Green Committee to help ensure your safety and the quality of the Golf Course. Cart traffic is now only restricted to the path on holes #5, #6 and all par 3’s. In order to create a safe and consistent experience, carts are not permitted in the rough and mounded areas. Focus cart traffic in the fairways. The small white and black posts indicate the last possible point as to where you should retreat back to the cart path. They do not call for a cart to drive right next to them and make a sharp turn towards the path. Most importantly, scatter your cart traffic.
You are
driving on a living plant. By scattering your traffic (not driving in a worn area) you are increasing the chances a
Here are a few steps to efficiently use the grass we have on the Driving Range. Since randomly scattering divots can quickly destroy a practice range tee, the better approach is to shrink one’s divots by removing them in a pattern just like the professionals. More specifically, this includes placing each shot directly behind the previous divot. This can easily be repeated resulting in much less turf damage. The linear divot method is recommended because it minimizes turf loss, and leaving a strip of turf between linear divots leads to faster turf recovery. Implementing this simple divot pattern into your practice regime works for all turf grass species and will have significant seasonlong benefits at your facility. Important Steps: STEP 1 Practice in a linear pattern by placing each new shot directly behind the previous divot. In a typical practice tee station setup, the linear divot method can easily be repeated for up to 15 shots or more, resulting in much less turf being removed with each successive swing. STEP 2
since we only have 4! So long as you stay in a safe area,
Leave a strip of turf between each line of divots. For the best results, at least four inches of live turf should be left between the linear divots, or just more than the width of the iron being used. The remaining strips of turf are of great importance because they serve a critical
away from the mounds, the Boards can go on #5 and
purposein expediting the healing process.
certain area will be consistent with the rest of the Course and you are lessening work for the Green Department. The guidelines for the GolfBoards are much less specific
#6 fairway, as well as in the rough and through the cart posts. These GolfBoards are designed to bring more fun into the game and to get around the Course quickly with little impact! Finally, each and every Member should be an advocate for the Course! Everyone should be able to follow these
Practice in a linear pattern by placing each new shot directly behind the previous divot. Leave a strip of turf at least 4 inches wide between each line of divots. This keeps divots narrow so that lateral growth of turf grass from both sides of the divot will lead to rapid recovery.
parameters and also help communicate them to guests and other Members who may be concentrating more on how to make triple bogey than where to drive their cart. The Golf Course thanks you!
Concentrating divots in one area is arguably the worst practice method because it creates large voids requiring the most time for turf recovery. Scattering divots is a popular practice habit that is frequently taught because it does not create large voids in the turf, but it removes the most turf in total because a full divot is taken with every shot.
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all feedback and questions you may have.
We hope to see you at the
Club and on the Course soon! Everything for golf,
GOLF GENIUS TOURNAMENT SOFTWARE This year, we have revamped and
scoring feature, there will be a unique
enhanced
“GGID” number on the bottom right
our
experience
by
golf
tournament
implementing
a
hand side of each scorecard. This
new tournament software called
is how you will enter your scores
“Golf Genius.”
on the mobile app throughout the
The software was
developed by PGA Professionals and combines the best features of the traditional golf experience with the power of technology to deliver a unique and exciting tournament experience.
Our new golf carts have two USB ports, so you won’t have to worry about your phone’s battery life. To register for tournaments via the
As we enter into the heart of our Member
round.
tournament
season,
I
would like to provide you with more information on the features
Club’s website, click on the “Golf Schedule and Event Registration” link under the “Golf & Green” menu. On this page, you will see two links.
of the software, how to download
“View All Golf Events” – This link
the mobile app, the tournament
will direct you to a list of all of
registration
our tournaments.
process,
etc.
Golf
Click on the
Genius is a web based software that
tournament you wish to register for,
gives our events the look and feel of
and follow the steps making sure
a professional tournament with live
you receive a confirmation.
scoring and leaderboards.
“Click Here to View Each Event’s
We are asking Members to please
GGID” – This link will direct you to a
download the free mobile app, which
PDF showing every event’s general
is available for iPhone, iPad, Android
“GGID” number.
and Windows. You do not need to
handy both for finding information
set up a Golf Genius account. Once
on upcoming tournaments and also
you have the app, all you will need
viewing past tournament results.
to do is enter the “GGID” that will be provided to you for each individual tournament in order to access the event portal. Here, you will be able to view pairings, live leaderboards, results, players, course statistics and more. When you are playing in a tournament that is using the live
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To register for tournaments via the Club’s website, click on the “Golf Schedule and Event Registration” link under the “Golf & Green” menu.
Click on the tournament you wish to register for, and follow the steps making sure you receive a confirmation. The above link will direct you to a PDF showing every event’s general “GGID” number.
This will come in
The software is still relatively new, but it has been implemented at over 300 of the top private clubs in the country including Merion Golf Club, Caves Valley Golf Club and Baltimore Country Club. As always, we appreciate and welcome any and
Each event will have a customized portal with information. From there, you can also see who is
RICKY’S TIP Feel The Club Head Hitting a golf ball is not very different from driving a nail into a board; both involve the control of a swinging implement. Watch a carpenter as he swings his hammer so that the head acquires its maximum speed at the moment of impact with the nail. You can be perfectly sure that his mind is not cluttered up with thoughts of wrist cocking, pausing at the top of the swing, correct hand action, and the hundredand-one other individual motions that make up the complete action of driving a nail into a board. “If it were, the chances are that he would seldom, if ever, hit it at all. He has one thought in mind: Hitting the nail by swinging the head of the hammer in the most efficient manner possible. The rest takes care of itself.”~Earnest Jones Jim Furyk is one of my favorite golfers, although his swing is probably the strangest on the tour and breaks all the rules of textbook teaching. However, he is so successful and hits it pure. He is one of many golfers who have shown there’s no “right” way to swing the club. A proper golf swing depends not on speed, but on rhythm and gravity. This is what Furyk does so well; he always swings with a good tempo. Gravity is the most powerful force in the universe, and we as humans excel when we work with it, we see great results. Yet most everyone spend stheir golfing lives working against it. When Furyk goes onto his back swing, back and up, it wants to come down. That’s gravity at work; without it the club would float away along with you. Your job isn’t to pull the club down towards the ball- it already wants to go there. Your job is to guide it without any interruptions, without making it go faster than it wants to go.
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giftables! [GOLF SHOP MERCHANDISER]
BURNSCOORDINATOR] [MERCHANDISING LAUREN BURNS LAURNE
May is a great month for gifting! From Mother’s Day to Teachers’ gifts, we have a few suggestions for you all here in the Professional Shop. We carry Brighton jewelry, Spartina 449 jewelry and purses, and Thymes products. Of course, we also have the best prices in town with our Mill River program. These are all great options that do not involve size, which in my opinion is the way to go! Brighton jewelry has always been a classic staple in the Professional Shop. Most of their offerings are silver, so the rare gold piece is always coveted. In addition for their detailed silver pieces, Brighton is also known to throw in bright pops of colors like blues, purples, and pinks to really make the piece stand out. We are now stocking more Spartina 449 pieces, so we have wallets, purses,
beach
totes,
scarves,
necklaces, and earring sets. They only offer gold jewelry, and most come in a gift set with a cute inscription. Their purses come in linen and leather, with great trendy patterns in the linen collections.
We got our Spring shipment of Thymes products that is a combination of new and old. Mandarin Coriander is back, while a new scent, Goldleaf Gardenia has arrived. Goldleaf Gardenia is a combination of rose, jasmine, amber, patchouli, praline, and of course, gardenia. We also stock Vera Bradley paper, totes, accessories, and purses. All Vera Bradley will be 20% off for the month of May! So, if you are looking for a gift for that special lady in your life, we hope to see you in the Professional Shop where we will help you find the perfect gift!
RELATIONSHIPS 101!
In my opinion, my understanding is that people are like
K.J. MCCLAY [ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL]
our presentation, how we look and carry ourselves.
As a Golf Coach or Instructor, we wear many hats.
Some are more readable than others, but you never
In any given golf lesson, we have about 5 minutes
know until you take the time to actually open the book
to learn everything there is to know about the given
up. Some get published, while others only remain a
student. When a student steps on to the tee box, we
copy. There will be times as readers, we may not have
immediately have to understand how they process
the extensive vocabulary to understand what’s inside
information. Are they visual or kinetic learners? Do they
the more complicated stories. There will be times in
respond quickly or does it take a while to get to what
which you cannot seem to get past the first few pages
I refer to as “Aha” moments. What is their foundation
and that’s okay.
for understanding the basic fundamentals? Is the student receptive to suggestions? Does the student unconsciously express trust issues? As coaches, we never stop looking for ways to communicate in the most effective and efficient way possible. It is common for the instructor, when asked “What did I do wrong?,” to say “I did not see what went wrong, swing again.” That can be very frustrating, mainly because of the student’s inability to duplicate swings! Thus, we have to become great observers. All of this imperative information is being collected within a half hour to an hour golf session. We do this, while concurrently formulating a road map that can lead the student toward his or her highest potential. Yet, even with all of this understanding about how to gather information on a student, great coaches learn how to formulate
books. Unfortunately, we all get judged by our cover,by
Like all books, we all start closed until someone comes along expressing the willingness to find out what we have inside. For a man or woman is truly defined by what’s in his library. What books do you chose to read? Are you going to express the willingness to read books that at times may not look the most interesting? John C. Maxwell stated, “No one cares how much you know, until they know how much you care!” Golf Coaching is much more to us than offering a quick “fix it” tip. Through basic interaction, it is truly the shared experience of having the opportunity to read some beautiful stories. I personally enjoy being able to illustrate to students some of the better ways that I have found to play a game that continually humbles us all; a game that is truly a metaphor for life!
impeccable relationships.
AimPoint Express at Cattail Creek Country Club WITH CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR, DR. CRAIG FARNSWORTH Imagine learning the AimPoint Express technique in just a few minutes, using just your feet for understanding the slope amount and your fingers for aiming your putter to the perfect spot.
FRIDAY, MAY 27 | TWO SESSIONS AVAILABLE 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Register online.
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CREATIVE WAYS TO USE THE BALL MACHINE! ALEX JUSTINIANI [DIRECTOR OF TENNIS]
Ball Machine practice satisfies players by providing a important needs by providing a fun partner that won’t miss. One of the best things to do when you have taken a lesson is repetition of the skill learned. What better way to master your skill than to produce perfect technique over and over. You can also set the Ball Machine to produce different types of spins, speeds and directions. With the features that our ball machine offers, you can also create a ball machine practice that will take care of all of your cardio needs. The ball machine can be set from side to side alternating your groundstrokes and at the same time work on your footwork recovering. With the Iplay feature, there are all sorts of workouts you can program the ball machine to do. You can also have fun by adding targets and specific shots to your practice. It is always recommended to practice with targets when you are working on a particular shot, so set up cones or small targets
to
aim
for.
Purchase a ball machine Membership: $325 Family $225 Single Or pay as you go for $20 for 30 minutes and $25 for 60 minutes
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THREE TIPS TO WIN IN SINGLES CHRIS COZZILLIO [HEAD TENNIS PRO]
This season, I feel as though I have more and more Members anxious to get in the singles lineup on their USTA teams. I love it! As a result, I have been focusing my lessons on three important strategies to really excel on the singles court.
HIT CROSS-COURT This is a biggie. The safest play in singles is to hit the ball cross-court. Be wary of changing direction of the ball and going down the line—it is the higher part of the net, and a tougher shot to execute. By keeping the ball cross-court, you reduce your risk of mistakes. Not to say you should NEVER change direction of the ball, but make sure you are in a good, offensive position before uncorking that forehand winner down the line.
USE THE WHOLE COURT Oftentimes we end up playing very linearly.
We hit
very straight forward—even if we hit to our opponents forehand, then their backhand, our opponent does not often stray too far from the middle of the court. Use the drop shot or hit an angle—hit deep, then short—hit short, then deep—anything. Anything that can get our opponent out of their comfort zone.
KEEP THE BALL IN PLAY Over the last few weeks, I have been focusing on one very important, and often overlooked, strategy in tennis—keeping the ball in the court. Although it seems obvious and somewhat silly, it is the primary objective in tennis, right? If you keep the ball in the lines more times than the other person, you win—plain and simple.
Sometimes we strategize to the point where
we can cause more harm than good because we end up confusing ourselves.
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TENNIS IN THE BOBBY COZZILLIO [ASSISTANT DIR. OF TENNIS]
Springtime!
The Cattail USTA Tennis Season is played in the spring. This means beautiful sunny days, flowers blooming, and people coming out of winter hibernation to enjoy some outdoor tennis…right? Unfortunately, if you have played any USTA matches this year, there is a good chance you have witnessed that “spring” weather this year has meant, cold, wet, dreary days. Given that playing in tough weather conditions is part of competing in tennis matches, it is a good idea to learn how best to prepare so you are ready for anything Mother Nature throws at you! When playing in colder temperatures, there are some tips that may seem obvious, but not everyone puts in to practice. 1. DRESS WARM - Although this should seem obvious,
already warmed up or stretched (like we now know
sometimes players do not put enough layers on to
to do!). Coming to the net is also effective because
stay warm throughout the match. It is a good idea
your opponents may be trying to take advantage of
to warm up with a heavier layer on, then as the match
the weather with short shots, so this way you can beat
progresses you can trim down to long sleeve shirts
them to the punch!
and regular tennis tops once you are fully warmed up. Many players do not like playing in long pants or tights, but if you can at least warm up in these heavier
Follow these simple tips the next time you are playing on a cold or dreary day on the clay and you will add another dimension to your game!
layers you will feel much more comfortable once the match starts. 2. STRETCH – This is critical. It is very important to not run right out to your match without stretching or getting your muscles loose. This can lead to injury ,which could sideline you for weeks, effectively cutting your USTA Season very short! Take a few laps around the court, or stretch in the Fitness Center before you go on Court. Not only will this prevent injury, but you will be much more ready to compete when the match starts! 3. SHOT SELECTION – Certain shots are more effective in colder temperatures. Especially on damp clay courts certain shots are almost unreturnable. Keeping the ball low is a great way to use the climate and court conditions to your favor. Low, flat, slicing serves are very difficult to get under and return in these damp conditions.
Drop shots and sliced
groundstrokes are also a great weapon to use! These shots are doubly effective if your opponents have not
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