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December 2010 Season 2 – Issue #2
Experience the Moment Inside this issue: • Private Clubs & Area Courses • Dining & 19th Hole • Health & Wellness
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December 2010 • Season 2 Issue #2
Welcome Golfers! Play Golf Sarasota Magazine is the Florida Suncoast’s only upscale, full-color, glossy golf publication highlighting the area’s finest golf courses, private clubs, dining establishments, golf health and wellness, club fitting and lesson programs. Our staff consists of local PGA professionals that have over thirty years of local market experience. Our commitment is to provide superior total golf concierge services to golfer’s living, working, visiting, and vacationing in the Sarasota and Manatee county region. Our high quality, technologically advanced, and informative website www.playgolfsarasota.com allows visitors to preview area courses they may be interested in playing or take a virtual tour of the area’s finest private clubs for membership. We look forward to fulfilling all of your golf needs. All material copyright Play Golf Sarasota Media Group, 2010. Reproduction without express written consent from the publisher is prohibited. PLAY GOLF SARASOTA MEDIA GROUP A division of Links Club Golf Company, LLC
15112 21st Ave E., Bradenton, FL 34212 OUR TEAM Publisher & Editor in Chief - Mark Bruce Pres. of Concierge Services - Tony Panico Publication Design - The Driggs Company Graphic Design - Elsa Kauffman Website Design - Creative Heads Inc. Social Media - Jeff Brooks, SEO Aware Photography - Chad Spencer & Detlev VonKessel Real Estate Relations - Matt Schulz CONTACT US Advertising Partnerships 941-400-7566 Concierge Services 941-993-7844 On the Web – www.playgolfsarasota.com E-mail – info@playgolfsarasota.com
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CONTENTS
6 Total Golf Concierge Services 8 Private Clubs 14 Feature Course - The Concession Golf Club 42 Fashion Preview 44 Area Courses 60 Junior Golf 62 Tournament Scene 64 SWCPGA News 66 Dining & 19th Hole 72 Health & Wellness 78 Course Locator Maps
W E K N O W S A R A S O TA G O L F
Total Golf Concierge Services OUR VISION & COMMITMENT:
Our Staff:
Florida’s Suncoast has some of the best Private Clubs, Golf Communities, and Area Courses in the country. Choosing what Club to join, community in which to live, or where to play your next vacation round are all important decisions. Our golf course partners have consistently proven that they provide the highest quality golf and service experience the area has to offer. Pairing golfers with the right environment to suit their permanent lifestyle needs or creating the best golf vacation experience for visitors is our daily commitment. COMPLIMENTARY SERVICES INCLUDE: PRIVATE CLUB PREVIEW TOURS – Choosing the right Club is a critical decision. Our professional staff takes the time to learn about our customer’s expectations, desires, social background, and budget to guide them to the most comfortable Club environment that fits their lifestyle. DAILY TEE TIME BOOKING – Whether you live here full-time or are just visiting the area, our professionals can book one or multiple tee times to suit your needs. Our golf course partners provide PLAY GOLF SARASOTA unparalleled access and superior service.
Mark Bruce 941-400-7566 mark@playgolfsarasota.com
TOURNAMENT & EVENT SERVICES – Planning a corporate or charity event, put our PGA Professionals to work for you. Site negotiations, promotion, fund-raising, and coordination. No event is too big or small. DINING RECOMMENDATIONS & RESERVATIONS – Nothing beats a great meal after a day of golf. Our restaurant partners are all “home grown” long-standing eatery’s that consistently win local awards for service and food quality. GOLF HEALTH & WELLNESS – Area connections to the best fitness training experts, physical and massage therapists, and spa services, all whom have an understanding of the golf swing and the rigorous toll it takes on the body. PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION & CLUB FITTING – Our PGA Professional teaching, training, and club fitting partners all have an area of expertise that can improve your game.
Personal Service. Guaranteed Satisfaction. Tony Panico 941-993-7844 tony@playgolfsarasota.com
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Call Our PGA Professionals Today. 941-580-3378 or visit www.playgolfsarasota.com
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FEATURE
Club Named “Best New Private Course of 2006� by Golf Digest, The Concession is a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course designed in association with Tony Jacklin. This 18-hole par 72 course is set on 520 acres of ruggedly pristine land dotted with massive oaks and majestic pines. It totals 7,470 yards and runs three miles from tip to tip. With only a few rooflines visible from the course, its core design offers a natural and uninterrupted golf experience. Coupled with scenic water features, breathtaking vistas await every turn. Meticulous attention to detail is evident throughout from the Northern Ohio sand that was trucked in for the bunkers which are hand-raked daily to the over $1 million dollars spent moving mature trees to strategic spots along the course. The Concession is one of the only clubs in the country that has the Advanced Aer system under all 18 greens, guaranteeing tournament-quality play conditions all year. PlayGolfSarasota.com
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THE CONCESSION GOLF CLUB
Located minutes from downtown Sarasota is a world class private club that is tucked away from the hustle of the fast-paced city life. The Concession Golf Club boasts an award-winning 520 acre Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course designed in association with British great and fellow World Golf Hall of Fame member Tony Jacklin. Named “Best New Private Course of 2006” by Golf Digest, the course was designed in honor of the 1969 Ryder Cup singles match between the two where Nicklaus conceded a putt to Jacklin. That gesture, known as “the concession,” rendered the two teams in a tie – the first in Ryder Cup history – and became known as one of the greatest acts of sportsmanship ever. The Concession is a nature-rich design full of thought-provoking strategic challenges winding around wetlands, 150-foot pines and 200-year-old oaks with barely a home in site. And with the course’s expansive layout, golfers often feel as if they have the place to themselves. It holds one of the highest Course and Slope Ratings by the USGA in the United States and features a subterranean climate control wireless computer system that manages irrigation, drainage and pH balance beneath all the greens. The Concession has one of the world’s elite golf instructors in Jonathan Yarwood, formerly with the David Leadbetter Golf Academy, and features one of the nation’s top 75 practice facilities. The Jonathan Yarwood Golf Academy, located at The Concession, is a state-of-the-art teaching facility, offering members and guests onsite golf lessons, including a video analysis of their swing. The Concession boasts 23 acres of 10 PlayGolfSarasota.com
practice areas that feature a dual-ended driving range, 10,000-square-foot putting green and 14,000-squarefoot chipping green. Set among towering oaks, The Concession features a 33,000-square-foot Palladian-style clubhouse that is the club’s social center. With wide verandas overlooking the peaceful surroundings of the golf course and iridescent lake views, the clubhouse features a men’s locker room with leather furniture, flat screen TVs and a full bar. It also houses an elegant women’s locker room, private dining rooms, card rooms and an extensive golf shop. Paying homage to the traditional values and history of golf, the clubhouse is filled with memorabilia of legendary golf personalities, events and tournaments, including the 1969 Ryder Cup match from which The Concession derives its unique character. The Concession also boasts a culinary masterpiece in its restaurant, Bistro at The Concession, managed by world-renowned Sean Murphy of the Zagat-acclaimed Beach Bistro on Anna Maria Island. The culinary artists and management have completed an intensive training program, making them the best culinary team around. Under the new ownership of the Cassidy family, The Concession has focused on marketing the club to create exposure and recognition on a national level and
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The luxuriously appointed Men’s Locker Room at The Concession Golf Club.
to drive membership sales. Additionally, the club has hired several experienced and successful golf industry experts to their management team. Activity at the club has also increased, including a visit by Jack Nicklaus and several international tournaments with prestigious clubs from the United Kingdom. As a result of the new management’s strategy, The Concession has enjoyed a 10% spike in membership sales during 2010 – not an easy feat considering the difficult economy. And the club did so even while bucking the national trend of decreasing membership prices; in fact, they increased prices on May 1 and have gained several new members since, many of them in the off season. “Even in difficult markets,” noted Bruce Cassidy, Jr., General Manager of The Concession, “people will invest where there is value. With the new clubhouse, new investment in the club, new programs and new membership opportunities, the market has shown that consumers desire and appreciate the superior product that we offer, culminating in something that people want to become a part of. In the past, the club suffered from a period of bad momentum, but fortunately that has been turned around, and the results are really starting to show.” 12 PlayGolfSarasota.com
The Concession offers six distinct memberships to meet the various needs of potential members. The Full Membership is available to residents or property owners within The Concession Residences. The Invitational Membership is perfect for local families or individuals who want to enjoy the club but do not reside or own property within The Concession Residences. The Young Professional plan appeals to up-and-coming golfers as well as families and is available to individuals less than 44 years of age. Ideal for entertaining clients, the Corporate Membership benefits include the opportunity to appoint up to four designees with reduced membership deposits and the flexibility to change designees on a yearly basis. The National Membership is ideal for golfers who live in the U.S. or Canada but do not have a local presence. Finally, The Concession offers an International Membership for golfers residing outside the U.S. and Canada. Another nice option is the Lifetime Benefits Plan, which is available to full and invitational members and includes prepaid dues, cart fees and caddie fees for the life of the membership and no additional greens fees, cart fees or caddie fees for the member’s guests for the life of the membership. For a private tour of this world class private club and its beautiful facilities, please contact Steve Dirks, Director of Membership, at 941-322-1922 ext 102.
Hole #5 at The Concession Golf Club.
For the benefit of
All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Fla.
February 7th & 8th Golf and mingle with Archie Griffin and many other celebrities at The Concession Golf Club in Sarasota, FL. A world-class golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus in association with Tony Jacklin. 100% of the proceeds will benefit All Children’s Hospital and enable the Heart Center to provide better care for seriously ill children. Join us for this fun and unforgettable event!
For sponsorship opportunities and event tickets visit:
concessioncharities.org
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A Testament to Unwavering Quality
• Advanced Aer system under all 18 greens • Bunkers hand-raked daily • 23-acre practice facility featuring dual-ended driving range, 10,000 sq. ft. putting green and 14,000 sq. ft. chipping green • Only a few rooflines visible from course • Elegant new 33,000 sq. ft. Clubhouse • Bistro at The Concession culinary masterpiece • Home of the Jonathan Yarwood Golf Academy
2006 Golf Digest Best New Private Golf Course (#1) 2007/2008 Golf Digest Best Golf Venues in Florida (#5) 2008 Golfweek Best Modern Courses (#45) 2009 GOLF Magazine Top 100 Courses in the US (#88) 2009 Golf Digest 75 Best Practice Areas (#69) 2011 Golfweek Best Residential Courses (#18)
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Course Architects – Jack Nicklaus, in association with Tony Jacklin PGA Head Golf Professional – Gary Geiger GCSAA Golf Course Superintendent – Terry Kennelly 7700 Lindrick Lane Bradenton, FL 34202-4604 (941) 322-1922 | www.theconcession.com PlayGolfSarasota.com
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Sarasota’s Finest Private Golf & Social Club
Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Golf with No Tee Times Needed
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THE FOUNDERS CLUB is a truly private club and community nestled in 700 acres of verdant landscape in Sarasota, Florida. With only 275 Golf Memberships available, no tee times are necessary on this stunning Robert Trent Jones, Jr. golf course. The club provides an uncompromised, pure golf experience through its professional caddie program and state-of-the-art indoor golf training facility, which features a launch monitor and video swing analysis. At the center of the community is the clubhouse, Golf Hall, which is home to the area’s finest dining, fitness facility, massage room, outdoor fireplace, golf shop and private meeting space. Bringing these stunning facilities to life are the club’s active social, sport and wellness calendar. Members, their families and guests regularly gather at a variety of club activities to enjoy friendship and camaraderie. Only 262 home sites are available in this intimate, gated enclave. The Founders Club has been named a LINKS and Travel + Leisure Golf “Top 100” three years running.
Monday, Preview & Seasonal Memberships Now Available for Reasonable Annual Fees. Please Inquire.
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Course Architect - Robert Trent Jones, Jr. General Manager - Hugh O’Donnell PGA Director of Golf - Jim Owen www.thefoundersclub.com/pgs For membership information call 941-371-9720 x302 Located on Fruitville Road, 2 miles east of I-75, Exit 210 3001 Founders Club Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240 PlayGolfSarasota.com
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Here Lies a Treasure...
Coral Creek Club features a world class Tom Fazio designed golf course that is currently ranked in the top 30 golf courses in the State of Florida by Golf Digest. Coral Creek is the only golf course in the Boca Grande/Cape Haze area as well as in all of Charlotte, Lee and Sarasota counties ranked in the top 30. Mr. Fazio has designed Coral Creek in a core configuration with the limited residences on the perimeter of the golf course. Bordered by picturesque Coral Creek, a salt-water estuary flowing to the Gulf of Mexico and a 6,000-acre nature preserve, Coral Creek Club provides for a very special, private golf experience. The impeccably maintained, 211-acre golf course rolls gently through southern pines, oaks and palms around deep blue lakes and picturesque, high flashing bunkers that guard emerald greens. Coral Creek Club offers water views over the mangroves on several golf holes, views that make the golf experience at Coral Creek unique among the best golf courses in Florida.
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General Manager – Karen Conroy PGA Golf Professional – Ken Raynor Golf Course Architect – Tom Fazio www.coralcreekclub.com 13111 Gasparilla Road, Placida, FL 33946 For membership information call 941-697-0830 PlayGolfSarasota.com
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General Manager - Wayne Piazza Director of Golf - Scott Lamoureaux Head Golf Professional - Brian Branch Membership Director - Maureen LaTessa 7650 Legacy Boulevard, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 941-907-4710 | www.lakewoodranchgolf.com
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Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club is a private membership club where you and your family can relax, meet new people, enjoy recreational facilities and participate in a variety of programs and activities. The Club consists of 3 Private Courses featuring 54 holes of golf - 36 designed by the Palmer Course Design Co., and 18 holes designed by Rick Robbins; a practice range, practice chipping area and practice putting greens; clubhouse of approximately 45,000 square feet featuring a formal dining room, grille and lounge, banquet facilities, private dining rooms, men’s and ladies’ lounges and card rooms, golf pro shop, locker rooms, cart storage and administrative offices. The Athletic Center features 18 lighted tennis courts, pro shop and deli; heated Junior Olympic and resort pools; and Fitness Center with state-of-the-art equipment, aerobic room, steam rooms, saunas, whirlpool, therapy rooms, and locker rooms. ROYAL LAKES PAR 72 CHAMPION MEMBER MEN FORWARD LADIES FORWARD
YARDS 7339 6843 6357 5260
C.R. 74.6 71.8 69.5 64.4
SLOPE 125 117 114 101
KING’S DUNES PAR 72 BLACK GOLD BLUE W RED
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C.R. 76.3 73.3 70.6 139 66.9 71.9
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C.R. 74.3 72.6 70.3 75.9 69.1 74.3 66.8 71.5 65.5 69.1
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LAUREL OAK COUNTRY CLUB is a private, member-owned club located in Sarasota, Florida. Its outstanding facilities include two championship golf courses crafted by Gary Player. The older course has been recently redesigned by Rees Jones, the famed “U.S. Open Doctor”. The club’s other amenities include 12 Har Tru tennis courts, a full-size heated swimming pool and a beautiful, newly renovated 45,000 square foot clubhouse. The club is nestled on over 800 peaceful acres near downtown Sarasota with its renowned arts and cultural district, and within easy reach of the finest beaches in Florida. The club is sited in a magnificent gated residential community of over 400 single family homes.
EAST COURSE PAR 72 BLACK GOLD GREEN BLUE RED YELLOW WHITE
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C.R. 73.8 71.7 70.4 69.2 W- 71.7 W- 69.7 W- 67.9
SLOPE 137 127 124 120 123 119 113
WEST COURSE PAR 72 BLACK GOLD GREEN BLUE RED YELLOW WHITE For Membership information call Faust Wertz at 941-993-8016 Located on Bee Ridge Road, 3 miles east of I-75, Exit 207 2700 Gary Player Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34240
YARDS 6934 6369 6041 5896 5396 4925 4647
C.R. 74.5 71.3 70.4 69.4 W- 72.2 W- 70.1 W- 68.4
SLOPE 147 134 128 126 127 123 121
Course Architects - Gary Player & Rees Jones General Manager - David Whalen PGA Director of Golf - Matt Auen Membership Director - Christine Bolton
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Discover
The Ritz-Carlton Members Club速, Sarasota
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WITH 16 LAKES, MULTIPLE TEES, a wonderful natural setting framed by the Braden River and remarkable variety of play, the pleasure of this challenging course is enhanced by the uncompromising standards of course-conditioning, services and amenities of The Ritz-Carlton. In addition to the challenging Tom Fazio designed course, The Members Golf Club features a splendid clubhouse with a pro shop, locker rooms and grill restaurant, a sophisticated practice and teaching area. Another benefit is the innovative RitzCarlton Caddie Concierge program in which trained caddies serve Members and guests, anticipating and providing for virtually any need throughout a round of golf. For a Membership portfolio or to schedule a private tour, telephone 941309-2521 or visit www.rcmcsarasota.com.
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Course Architect - Tom Fazio www.rcmcsarasota.com For a Private Membership tour call 941-309-2521 University Parkway exit 213 off I-75. Go east to Lorraine Road and turn left. Follow to gated entrance on right. 15150 70th Terrace East, Bradenton, Florida 34202 PlayGolfSarasota.com
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RIVER WILDERNESS is a traditional design with gentle, contoured fairways winding through 150 acres of Laurel and Live Oak trees. This natural beauty boasts five sets of tees allowing members of all golfing levels an enjoyable round of golf. Golf is only part of what makes River Wilderness a premier country club. The Clubhouse represents a casual elegance featuring full service lunch and dinner with innovative menus. The Athletic Center is complete with a Jr. Olympic pool, four Har-Tru tennis courts, massage therapy, personal training, aerobic classes and all new state of the art strength and conditioning equipment. Here at River Wilderness Golf and Country Club, we offer the perfect venue for Weddings, Receptions, Golf Outings, Seminars and more. Enjoy a sophisticatedPrivate Club setting with fabulous views and a full service staff to assist you. For more information on how to become a part of the family at River Wilderness, contact Kevin Paschall at (941) 776-2691 or email him at rwccmgr@ tampabay.rr.com
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For Membership information call 941-776-2691 I-75 to exit 224 (Ellenton exit). At bottom of exit ramp, turn left onto U.S. Highway 301 North. After approximately 3 miles, turn right onto Old Tampa Road. Entrance to River Wilderness is 2.5 miles on right. 2250 Wilderness Boulevard West Parrish, FL 34219
GOLD 7072 BLUE 6550 WHITE 6200 BLACK 6000 GREEN 4535 RED 5237
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Course Architect - Ted McAnlis General Manager - Kevin Paschall PGA Golf Professional - Doug Brown www.riverwildernesscc.com
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Experience for Yourself
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TPC Prestancia
Nestled within the prestigious Palmer Ranch neighborhood, TPC Prestancia features two 18-hole championship golf courses sprawling over 565 acres of lush landscape, providing players with a balance of aesthetics, spectacular coastal wildlife and outstanding playing conditions. Off the course, Members enjoy the elegant Mediterranean-style Clubhouse featuring casual and fine dining, private rooms for business meetings and intimate gatherings, and men’s and ladies’ locker rooms. TPC Prestancia is proud to be recognized both as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, for its commitment to environmental quality, and as a Green Business Partner of Sarasota County. THE STADIUM COURSE PAR 72 TPC BLUE WHITE RED
YARDS 6927 6417 6032 5364
C.R. 73.6 71.3 69.4 72.7
SLOPE 134 127 124 122
C.R. 71.5 68.7 66.7 69.4
SLOPE 136 122 115 120
THE CLUB COURSE PAR 72 TPC BLUE WHITE RED
YARDS 6518 6019 5634 5001
Stadium Architect - Ron Garl w/Mike Souchak Club Architect - Robert von Hagge w/Bruce Devlin PGA General Manager - Jim Poole PGA Golf Professional - Mike Zosh Sales & Marketing - Wendi Crisp www.tpcprestancia.com For Membership information call 941-922-2800 Take Beneva Road to light at Palmer Ranch Pkwy then turn east. Follow to gated entrance on right. 4409 TPC Drive, Sarasota, FL 34238 PlayGolfSarasota.com
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36 Holes of Exceptional Golf •
Enjoy Free Carts or Trail Fee for One Year
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Executive Dues 30-50% Reduction
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Seasonal & Non-Resident Memberships
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Full, Tennis, Fitness
PALM AIRE COUNTRY CLUB is a Private, Member-owned Club offering everything from a friendly game of golf or tennis to elegant weddings and banquets. From the beauty and challenge of our two championship 18-hole golf courses, to superb dining in the newly-renovated 25,000 square foot Clubhouse, you’ll have the perfect place to entertain family, friends and business associates. Walk in the footsteps of golfing legends on our famous Champions course where televised golf held its first national program. Or, for a faster pace, daily activities at our Athletic Center can challenge you even more. This superb country club is one of the largest in the greater Sarasota area. With a wide variety of condominiums, single family homes and villas, you will find Florida living as it should be—natural, quiet and relaxed. Come visit Sarasota-Bradenton’s legendary golf community and Country Club. Spend some time with us. We’re convinced you won’t want to leave.
THE CHAMPIONS COURSE
Course Architects: Champions Course - Dick Wilson Lakes Course - Joe Lee General Manager/COO - John Costello PGA Golf Professional - Steve Yates Director, Member Services - Renee Woods www.palmaire.net For Membership information call Renee Woods at 941-556-0782 Exit 213 off I-75, west on University Parkway, right on Whitfield Avenue, left on Country Club Way 5601 Country Club Way, Sarasota, Florida 34243
PAR 72 GOLD BLUE WHITE RED GREEN
YARDS 7005 6453 5961 5476 4666
C.R. 74.1 70.8 68.6W-74.6 67.0W-71.9 62.7W-68.1
SLOPE 131 129 123/128 116/122 102/119
THE LAKES COURSE PAR 72 GOLD BLUE WHITE RED GREEN
YARDS 6698 6443 6027 5563 4535
C.R. 72.2 70.8 68.9W-75.0 67.1W-72.3 63W-67.0
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PLANTATION GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB is located in tranquil Venice, Florida. We are a member-owned, private Club boasting 36 holes of championship golf with tee times always available, 13 HarTru tennis courts, a heated junior-Olympic size swimming pool, spa, state-of-the-art fitness center, and a grand clubhouse with the ambiance and charm of “Old Florida”. Plantation was voted “Best Private Country Club”, “Best Banquet Facilities” and “Best Tennis Facilities” by the Herald Tribune’s Reader’s Choice Awards. In addition, Plantation Golf & Country Club is very proud to have been selected to host the LPGA Annual Tour Qualifying School since 1987, one of only two qualifying schools in the nation. And, our Bobcat and Panther courses are included in the Golf Digest’s Places to Play Directory. For information on Plantation Golf & Country Club’s new Associate Membership Category, and Equity Incentive Program, please contact Elaine Dexter, Membership Director at 941-497-1494. BOBCAT COURSE
Golf Course Architect - Ron Garl General Manager - John Leinaweaver Director of Golf - Keith Struble, PGA Head Golf Pro - Mike Domalske, PGA www.plantationgcc.com From Interstate 75 use exit 193 (Jacaranda), proceed South. Center Road, turn left (East) proceed to second stop light (Rockley Blvd), turn right (South). Club facilities will be 1 mile on your right. 500 Rockley Boulevard, Venice, Florida 34293 Golf Shop 941-493-2000
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C.R. 73.7 72.2 70.5 68.3 W-73.8 W-71.4
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THE VENICE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB Nestled in 460 tropical acres, The Venice Golf and Country Club is a private, memberowned, equity community of 587 single family homes, with 26 lakes and 13 preserves. 200 of these homes are in maintenance free neighborhoods. The Club offers a challenging 18 hole golf course with a PGA Master Professional, an active tennis program and professional instruction, a fitness center with a personal trainer, and an elegant club house / dining facility and resort style swimming pool / spa complex. Our extensive landscaping and lake maintenance efforts showcase our commitment to preserving the integrity of Florida’s natural beauty and we take great pride in assuring a habitat for local and migratory bird and wild life Equity memberships are limited to residents only, who must own one of either social, recreational or golf categories. This policy sets us apart from many other clubs, and has contributed to an enviable, strong, financial position. From a wide range of diverse backgrounds, inspired and caring members create a family of friendship atmosphere enjoying a myriad of cultural and recreational activities as well as volunteer and charitable foundation efforts in support of local Venice community needs. We are active and we are involved. Join us and add to the fun!
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6747 6392 6035 5491 5094
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General Manager – Jim Schell Head Golf Professional – Coleman Plecker Golf Course Architect – Ted McAnlis Membership Coordinator – Lucy Carlson www.venicegolfandcc.com
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Mission Valley COUNTRY CLUB Mission Valley is a premier member owned, private country club in the Venice area of Sarasota County in SW Florida. Conveniently located between main highways, just minutes away from lovely gulf beaches and boating marinas, it is easy to find via our map and directions. Our club was established in 1967 and is not associated with home development. The golf course is set in a manicured, peaceful country setting with several lakes tastefully positioned to provide a scenic view with little potential as major water hazard threats. Accordingly, our challenging tree-lined, championship course was designed to be “walker friendly” without crossing roads and with the tee boxes located close to the previous green. The average round of golf is 4 hours or less. A convenient 3-tiered driving range, putting, chipping and sand practice areas are available with range balls provided. Reciprocity with over 20 private and semi-private clubs is provided from May to October. In addition to our excellent daily dining offerings, we host many weekly/monthly social, golfing and tennis events for our members. We also offer the perfect setting for luncheons, meetings and special events in our beautifully renovated Clubhouse and private banquet rooms. We believe that you will find the membership opportunities enticing, as our Club offers one of the best values of any private club in the area.
For a Private Membership tour call 941-488-9683 Take I-75 to exit 195 – Laurel Rd. Head west for 2 miles. Take right onto Mission Valley Blvd. Go 1.1 miles and club will be on left hand side. 1851 Mission Valley Blvd., Nokomis, FL 34272 Conveniently located between Sarasota and Venice.
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MARKET CONDITIONS ARE RIPE FOR A GREAT SEASON As 2010 comes to a close and the New Year approaches. Buyers and sellers better buckle up and hold on tight, speed will be the name of the game over the next few months. Buyers need to be aware that prices are at the bottom and the time to buy is now. A few stars have aligned in just the right fashion to create a sort of frenzy in certain parts of town. First, banks have streamlined two processes; properties labeled as bank owned are coming on the market in steps. Step one is a “preview period”, usually lasting seven to ten days, whereby agents and buyers may view the property, but no offers are being accepted. Step two is the offer period. Again, offers are accepted for only five to seven days. It is not uncommon that a bank-owned property that may have a listing price of $350,000 sells for considerably higher than the listing price at the end of the offer period. Banks use the listing price as bait to attract hungry buyers eager for a great deal and buyer’s agents are keen to what the property value actually is. Secondly, the once feared endless process of buying a shortsale has actually gotten much less painful. Most sellers of short-sale properties have worked with their lender, and occasionally and attorney, to come to a price range that is tolerable for both parties to sell the property and move on, therefore the listing price of these properties have been somewhat pre-approved if a seller steps forward with a good offer. Two years ago, short sales were taking anywhere from six to eighteen months to get closed. Today, they can
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Bank-Owned and Short Sale properties are flushing out of the system much more efficiently than years past. close much quicker if sellers and lenders have open dialogue before the property is listed for sale. Finally, the majority of listing agents are taking a price it to sell approach from the beginning with sellers. With deflation of values reaching the basement, it is not too difficult to see what the comps look like in most areas of town. Inventory in certain areas is shrinking and that also helps the overall recovery. In Lakewood Ranch only 169 of the 7000 existing homes are on the market. So what should people expect this winter and spring? The resale market is poised for a flurry of activity. Plenty of smart buyers are swooping in and buying up properties fast, recognizing phenomenal values at all price levels. Buyers expecting to offer 20-30% less than asking prices and get an executed contract will be searching for the needle in the hay-stack. Sellers have taken a beating for well over two years and with signs of stability showing more frequently, they have no tolerance for insult. The new construction market has also seen some light at the end of the tunnel. Lakewood Ranch has 31 builder models in full sales mode. Neal Communities recently opened a Central Park. This community, on the north side of SR 70 off Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, offers efficient floor plans and targets the new home customer looking for entry level value starting in the low 100’s. Custom home builders have also had to rethink their pricing structure per square ft. Builders who were once accustomed to charging $150 - $175 - $200 per sq./ft. are now down to nearly $100 sq./ft. for good quality construction. So what’s the silver lining that can be found three years after the mortgage crisis led to deteriorating values? People can find great properties in all price categories that are worth the money being paid. We will likely never see the days of hyper-inflation of home values like we did from 2004 – 2007, but one thing is for certain….Where there is sunshine and seventy degree temperatures in Winter and Spring, there will be people moving to the suncoast. As always, if you have any real estate questions, golf related or otherwise, feel free to contact me anytime at 941-400-3969 or SteveAbbe@MichaelSaunders.com
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ANTIGUA INTRODUCES DESERT DRY™ XTRA-LITE
Launching their A/W 2010 Collection, Ian’s Poulter’s IJP Design unveils an elegant, intelligent and retro range The IJP AW 2010 collection boasts 4 striking looks, each for a different occasion: Fashion, Sport, Signature and Blackwatch. In IJP tradition these looks each have a four colour palette, creating four distinctive Poulter tartans. The rest of the collection is designed to compliment the trousers and harmonize with each tartan, as always leading with the legs. New additions this season include fashion-forward bold and sophisticated colour combinations, balanced with traditional IJP Designs to create looks for both on and off the golf course. With both casual pieces such as the ¼ Zip Funnel Neck and smarter wear like the Classic Trousers, shirts and Vnecks, this collection has something for all to suit varying occasions. Ranging from subtle items such as the Classic Shirt and Tailored Trousers to the more adventurous tartan prints, there is something for every personality.
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For 2011 Antigua takes its high performance collection in a new direction. Taking its lead from the ever evolving fashion market Antigua steps out - and up by introducing what they’ve coined contemporary performance’. Making use of its highly effective DESERT DRY™ and new DESERT DRY™ XTRA-LITE moisture wicking performance fabrics with their soft textures and light weight athletic drape and moving from active brights and active wear styling and replacing them with a rich sophisticated jewel tone color palette with clean updated styling details and innovative textures and patterns, Antigua’s Spring 2011 contemporary performance men’s golf wear collection will prove to once again be at the top of the fashion performance golf apparel market. The 2011 Antigua Women’s Performance collection’s is merchandised as three innovative, opulent product groups; Dashing, Mischief and Dynamic. DESERT DRY™ XTRA-LITE will be featured in the Dashing collection’s style Illusion and Dazzle style. DESERT DRY™ XTRA-LITE fabric will also be part of their essential product offering such as the Women’s Exceed group, which consists of a short and long-sleeve polo, and sleeveless styles.
FAIRWAY & GREENE DELIVERS DISTINCT FASHION: THE PALM SPRINGS COLLECTION For Spring 2011, Fairway & Greene delivers distinct fashion collections supported by a comprehensive collection of classics unparalleled in the industry. The Palm Springs collection evokes a vintage Hollywood spirit. Using a sophisticated color palette of black and vanilla paired with Liberty Blue and Wisteria, Palm Springs brings elegance to the golf course. Within Palm Springs you’ll find a polo shirt collection that mixes elegant stripes with clean prints and subtle jacquards. You’ll also find interesting new models with a vintage spirit including the full button front La Quinta Solid Lisle Polo and a four button applied placket herringbone jacquard polo with a chest pocket. We round out the collection with beautiful woven shirts and a luxurious sweater collection that include both cashmere and merino novelties.
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well placed first shot leaves a short iron approach. Overcoming visual intimidations is the key from the start.
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An Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course Legacy is an upscale, 18-hole championship daily fee course and has earned its reputation as one of the premier courses in Southwest Florida. The course features multiple elevated tees, and virtually every hole is framed with sand and water. What makes this course unique is the 360foot wide fairways making the look very dramatic and visually challenging while still approachable to all players. Legacy Golf Club has been awarded Best Places to Play and 4 1/2 STARS from the readers’ of Golf Digest. One of America’s Top Golf Courses from ZAGAT Survey 2007-2009.
Take exit 213 off of I-75. Travel East 2 miles on University Blvd. Turn left onto Legacy Blvd. 8255 Legacy Boulevard, Bradenton, FL 34202 | 941-907-7067 46 PlayGolfSarasota.com
PAR 72 BLACK GOLD SILVER COPPER JADE
YARDS 7067 6684 6108 5465 4886
C.R. 73.8 71.9 69.4 69.4 68.8
SLOPE 140 136 124 123 115
Course Designer – Arnold Palmer PGA General Manager – Brian Richter Director of Sales – Paul Ascioti www.legacygolfclub.com
27-Holes of Championship Golf Designed by Arthur Hills
Tributary Estuary Sanctuary
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3640 3411 3151 2839 2510
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Course Architect – Arthur Hills PGA Director of Golf – Wes Miller General Manager – Gordon McIntosh www.riverstrandgolf.com
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The new 27-hole championship golf course at River Strand, designed by world-renowned architect Arthur Hills, offers a first class golf experience that is challenging for the low handicap golfer yet fair and fun for the high handicap player. The golf course fits harmoniously with the environment featuring holes intertwined with tributaries and estuaries. The Manatee River and its tidal water areas are incorporated into several holes making the course a remarkable and memorable experience. River Strand is meticulously maintained from lush fairways to tour quality tif-eagle greens. The practice facility provides the opportunity to practice all aspects of your game. The large driving range, the multi-faceted short game area and putting greens complement the golf course, creating a first class golf facility. Experience the outstanding conditions and superior service of River Strand for yourself!
Located 1/2 mile east of I-75 exit 220, left into entrance of Heritage Harbour - then left at 4-way stop. Follow River Heritage Blvd. 1 mile to end. 7155 Grand Estuary Trail, Bradenton, FL 34212 | 941-708-3617 PlayGolfSarasota.com
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IMG Academies Golf & Country Club is Now Semi-Private!
Whether your aspiration is to golf alongside the world’s best golfers or become one, IMG Academies Golf & Country Club has what your looking for. We offer competitive rates for the daily golfer as well as flexible membership opportunities. Our Full membership is for the serious golfer, Seasonal or Summer memberships for our part-timers, and our Social membership offers unlimited use of our practice facility and limited golf at reduced fees. If you are planning the event of your lifetime or just joining us for casual or fine dining you will enjoy our expansive views of Sarasota Bay and our commitment to truly personalized service. Conveniently located just 15 minutes from downtown Sarasota, in southwest Bradenton.
From US 41, head west on Bayshore Gardens Parkway, then straight to El Conquistador Parkway. The Clubhouse and Pro Shop is 1/4 mile on the left. 4350 El Conquistador Parkway, Bradenton, FL 34210 | 941-758-1464 48 PlayGolfSarasota.com
Dining Reservations Membership Inquiries Special Events IMG Academies PAR 72 YARDS COURSE 1 6855 COURSE 2 6536 COURSE 3 6216 COURSE 4 5795 COURSE 5 5294
941-758-1467 941-739-7411 941-739-7414 941-752-2600 C.R. 73.7 71.0 70.3 M68.5 L74.1 L71.4
SLOPE 127 124 119 119 134 129
Orig. Course Architect – Mark Mahhanah Redesigned by – Gene Bates General Manager – Jeffrey Parsons PGA Golf Professional – Joseph Rassett Assistant Golf Professional – Mark Lemond www.imggcc.com www.imgacademies.com
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Award-Winning Golf Most sought after tee times in town! Rated four stars by Golf Digest since 1996 and Sarasota Magazine’s “Best Golf Course” for 17 years running, University Park will top your roster of must-play courses! 27 holes of championship golf, a well equipped pro shop, driving range and practice facility, a great new golf academy and casual lakeside dining. Make your next golf event memorable at University Park Country Club! PAR 72 DIAMOND EMERALD PLATINUM RUBY BRONZE
1+10 7001 6446 6095 5338 4875
10+19 7152 6612 6223 5456 4949
Course Architect – Ron Garl General Manager – Laurie Evans PGA Head Pro – Ashley Hayden www.universitypark-fl.com
19+1 7247 6716 6174 5432 4862
Tee times available 7 days per week as early as 7:00 am Located just 1.8 miles west of I-75, exit 213 at 7671 The Park Boulevard, University Park, FL, 34201 941-359-9999 PlayGolfSarasota.com
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All rounds booked include breakfast, lunch and 2 draft beers or fountain drinks! When course designer, Mark Alden, was charged with the Serenoa Golf Club project, he obviously set out to design a course unlike the typical Sarasota, Florida golf courses. His vision, combined with the existing wetlands and natural lay-of-the-land to create a masterpiece that Florida Golf News calls one of the top 100 courses in Florida and one of the top three in Sarasota!
MEN’S COURSE RATINGS TEE BLUE WHITE GOLD
YARDS 6383 6035 5232
C.R. 70.5 69.2 65.5
SLOPE 125 122 107
WOMEN’S COURSE RATINGS TEE RED WHITE 1/2 mile east of I-75, Exit 205 (Clark Rd.). Turn right on Ibis St. 6773 Serenoa Drive, Sarasota, FL 34241 www.serenoagc.com | 941-925-2755 50 PlayGolfSarasota.com
YARDS 5024 6035
C.R. 68.4 74.7
SLOPE 115 126
Course Architect – Mark Alden General Manager – Tom Donato PGA Golf Professional – Eddie Rodriguez
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Discover the Ultimate Golf & River Address Introducing our fine, quality golf course community and 18-hole luxury golf course at Waterlefe Golf & River Club. Waterlefe’s unrivaled natural setting along the Manatee River is composed of a collection of signature golf holes designed by course architect Ted McAnlis. The competitive layout presents a challenge for golfers of all skill levels. There are five sets of tees ranging in length from 4700 to 6908 yards. Features include five unforgettable holes that touch and border the scenic Manatee PAR 72 YARDS BOBCAT 6908 EAGLE 6427 TARPON 5909 MANATEE 5449 OTTER 4770
C.R. 73.8 71.4 69.3 M65.1 L71.2 L68.0
SLOPE 141 136 122 103 132 119
Course Architect – Ted McAnlis PGA General Manager – Doug Egly PGA Golf Pro – Steve Dietz, II www.waterlefegolf.com
River. Additional amenities include an aqua range, practice putting green, full-service pro shop, grille room and beverage cart service.
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941-365-GOLF (4653)
Best Public/Semi-Private Course The only golf facility located within the city limits of beautiful Sarasota, a golfing mecca nestled on the Gulf of Mexico coast just one hour south of Tampa, Florida. The facility sits on 325 contiguous acres of virgin meadowland adjacent to State Road 780, Fruitville Road, the gateway to downtown Sarasota and its world famous beaches. This historic gem, initially designed by Donald Ross in 1926, has grown to include two 18-hole championship courses and a 9-hole executive course. A particularly unique feature of this complex is the absence of any building development on all but one golf hole.
At the corner of Fruitville and Beneva. North on Beneva. First right onto Circus Blvd. 1000 Circus Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34242 941-365-GOLF (4653) 52 PlayGolfSarasota.com
AMERICAN COURSE PAR 71 YARDS C.R. SLOPE BLUE 5992 69.2 119 WHITE 5401 66.6 114 GOLD 4773 M 63.8/103 L 67.6/113 RED 4308 64.3 104 BRITISH COURSE PAR 71 YARDS C.R. SLOPE BLUE 6647 71.7 125 WHITE 6263 70.0 120 GOLD 5502 M 66.2/114 L 72.0/117 RED 5352 71.1 115 Golf Course Architect – Donald Ross General Manager – Sue Martin Assistant General Manager – Christian Martin, PGA BobbyJonesGolfClub.com
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The Way Florida Golf Should Be... If you think Florida golf is playing through condos or a housing development, you need to experience country golf, you need to play OakFord. OakFord is unlike typical Florida golf courses. You will play through tree lined fairways and open spaces, and you will not see a condo anywhere. You might see a deer, a bobcat, an alligator, or even a bald eagle flying overhead. This Ron Garl Design masterpiece, built in 1989, has withstood the test of time. Our 27 holes are constantly groomed and our staff willing to make your day memorable. Play Florida Golf the way it should be played. OakFord, Sarasota’s Country Golf Club. GOLD BLUE WHITE RED
Myrtle Palms Live Oaks 3404 3349 3330 3189 3132 3098 2947 2865 2867 2541 2510 2544
Course Architect - Ron Garl General Manager/Golf Professional John Trexler www.oakfordgolfclub.com
Take I-75 to Exit 210 Fruitville Rd. Drive East 8 miles, turn right at OakFord Road. Right on Palm View Rd. Clubhouse on left. 1552 Palm View Road, Sarasota, FL 34240 | 941-371-3680 PlayGolfSarasota.com
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Golf... At Its Best Voted “Best in Venice” 8 years in a row, Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club is a 27-hole championship facility. Three beautifully maintained nines wind through acres of nature preserves and lakes. Six sets of tees and ample hazards and bunkers challenge players of all skill levels. Play golf, Sarasota… and play the best.
GOLD BLUE WHITE BLACK GREEN RED
Take I-75 to exit 193, proceed south on Jacaranda Blvd. to Center Rd., turn right. Go ¾ mile to Horse and Chaise Blvd. turn right. 499 Derbyshire Drive, Venice, FL 34285 | 941-496-4653 54 PlayGolfSarasota.com
Meadows Preserve Hatchett Creek
3606 3350 3114 2840 2655 2629
3576 3285 2938 2729 2563 2310
3433 3192 2966 2569 2569 2446
Course Architect – Ted McAnlis PGA General Manager – Tom Weaver PGA Golf Professional – Bill Neal www.pelicanpointeclub.com
Our Southwest Florida Course Outclasses The Competition
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PAR 72 BLACK BLUE WHITE GOLD RED
YARDS 7004 6472 6034 5376 4695
C.R. 74.2 71.5 69.6 66.2 68.3
SLOPE 137 131 124 115 113
Course Architect – Gene Bates General Manager – Mike Burton PGA Golf Professional – Bob Ridge www.riverwoodgc.com
Golf Digest rated 4 ½ stars for the past 15 years. Our nationally rated golf course provides superior course conditions, excellent service and outstanding tournament management as our trademark. Nestled among towering pine trees, sparkling lakes, natural preserves and the majestic Myakka River is Riverwood Golf Club’s par-72 championship golf course. With five sets of tees, there is a challenge associated with every hole. Riverwood is home to a superb golf, practice range, and learning center, complemented by a spacious putting green and chipping area. A staff of PGA teaching professionals can help discover the best golfer in you.
I-75 to exit 179, Toledo Blade Blvd., head west to SR776, turn right, ahead 3 miles. 4100 Riverwood Drive, Port Charlotte, FL 33953 941-764-6661 PlayGolfSarasota.com
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Your Home for Better Golf...
Capri Isles is one of the oldest semi-private golf courses in Venice. Located just off I-75 (Exit 193) near the heart of the City of Venice, Capri is perfectly situated for everyone staying in the Sarasota area. This par 72 “links” style golf course was rebuilt in 2003 with the new greens, fairways, and tees. There are now 4 sets of tees allowing the novice golfer all the way up the pro a fair test of golf.
Calusa Lakes’ beautiful wooded terrain highlights the natural setting of this outstanding 18-hole presentation. The spacious course weaves its way through a variety of pine forests and live oak-covered lake banks lending a rare mid-Atlantic feel to the course. A player-friendly course with rolling fairways, fair landing areas, no forced carries and large greens offer the players a unique and enjoyable golfing experience.
This “parkland” 27 hole golf course is situated off of exit 195 on I-75 not far from the beaches, Sarasota, and Port Charlotte. Three distinct “nines” meander through trees and over water features. The rolling fairways and undulating greens, provide the player a variety of playing strategies while testing their shot making skills. Where some courses have one signature hole, this club has many.
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The G.S.J.G.A. just finished a busy 2010 Summer Program which included weekly events for our Mini-Tour, Futures Tour, and Regular Tour along with our four two-day Elite Junior Tour events for low-handicap juniors. The Tournament of Champions was held at the Ritz-Carlton Members Club on August 14 & 15. Forty juniors played and there was some really great shot-making. The juniors were excited about playing at the Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club! Our Elite Junior Tour consisted of (4) 2-day events which were held at 4 great courses throughout Sarasota County. The kids had a blast playing these fine courses and all were great hosts for the kids. These were Junior Golf Scoreboardranked events and are open to G.S.J.G.A. members and non-members with low handicaps. The G.S.J.G.A is working on increasing those numbers. The G.S.J.G.A. and The First Tee of Manatee/Sarasota co-hosted a Girls Golf Program held at The Meadows Country Club this past summer to introduce the great game of golf to local girls. It was a great program and was well attended. We also participated in the F.S.G.A. Junior Team Championships at Orange Lake Golf Resort & C.C. in Kissimmee on August 7th & 8th. Our 2011 Winter Tournament Series starts up in January and information should go up on our website in late November.
The First Tee of Sarasota Manatee announces Fall classes and FREE programs to youth of National Guard/Military Families The First Tee Military Affiliate Program The First Tee Golf and Life Skills at NO CHARGE! We invite families of the National Guard, Reservists and Active Military to participate in our Golf and Life Skills programs FREE OF CHARGE! “Times of mobilization and extended deployments for our military service members can disrupt their lives and those of their children. As part of this National initiative, we look forward to extending our Golf and Life Skills instruction to our local Military children at no cost,” states David Windsor, PGA Professional and Program Director. Learn more at: www.TheFirstTeeSarasotaManatee.org Sarasota, FL – The First Tee of Sarasota Manatee is seeking more junior golfers ages 5-17 to be a part of their golf and life skills classes this Fall. Open enrollment is now taking place for the Fall II 7-week session beginning late-October thru midDecember. Classes are held after-school, Saturday mornings and also Thursday mornings for any home-schooled students. Classes are held between three different Sarasota locations; Tatum Ridge Golf Links, Rolling Green and Serenoa Golf Club. For details and registration visit: www.TheFirstTeeSarasotaManatee.org or call (941) 993-0046. Come join The First Tee Golf and Life Skills program and learn how making better decisions on the course can make a positive impact off the course!
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The WFAmT is a low cost tour for amateur’s looking to play competitive golf on some of the best venue’s in West Florida. The tour kicks off with our inaugural event, December 13th, at the Founders Club in Sarasota. Sign-up with a group and play with your friends or sign-up on your own and make new ones. More updates will coming out soon as we are constantly adding events and new prizes for the season. Seasonal membership is $50. If you pay for the whole year it is $75. Membership for the 2011 season: Membership can be paid for seasonally or the whole year can be purchased for a discounted rate. The winter season, which begins December 13, 2010, ends at the Tour Championship in mid May. The summer season beings after the winter tour championship and will carry to December 2011. Non-members are welcome to play, however they will pay an extra 20 dollars per event and will not be eligible for season long prizes.
3rd Annual Fisk & Friends Celebrity Classic On November 7th and 8th Hall of Fame catcher Carlton Fisk hosted his 3rd Annual Fisk & Friends Celebrity Classic (Fiskandfriends. org). The charity golf tournament benefited the Suncoast Charities for Children, which has constructed $14 million in facilities serving children with special needs. The festivities got underway on Sunday Ed Panico (left), pictured with evening at the stunning Hilton Longboat Key Carlton Fisk Beachfront Resort. Celebrities and participants gathered for the pre-tournament reception where they enjoyed plenty of food, drinks and a live and silent auction. The very funny and always entertaining Dennis Hull auctioned off Hall of Fame members including, Carlton Fisk, Jim Rice, Gale Sayers, John Havlicek, Jacques Lemaire, Phil Esposito and 1980 gold medal winner, Jim Craig. On Monday morning all tournament participants congregated at the scenic Founders Club and got ready to put their golf skills to the test. Dance Floor Custom Greens, comprised of Gloria Rigopulos, Joseph Stout, Nick Rigopulos, Steve Sowers, along with Hall of Famer Jim Rice finished the tournament atop the leader board. The tournament culminated with an awards ceremony and a golf ball drop. Ray Shmalo and Rob Picard were the winners of the golf ball drop and shared $7,500, with the other $7,500 going to the Suncoast Charities for Children. Once again, this event was a tremendous success for both Fisk & Friends and the Suncoast Charities for Children.
Professional Results - West Florida Golf Tour Over the last 8 months the West Florida Golf Tour has taken off as the premiere professional golf tour in West Florida. The tour, which runs one day events, has had 330 different players compete showcasing a very impressive list of talent. Five different PGA tour winners: Eric Axley, Robert Gamez, John Houston, Grant Waite and Garrett Willis, have used the WFGT to prepare for upcoming events along with multiple other Nationwide Tour winners. For the year to date, Joey Lamielle of Sarasota, is the tour’s leading money winner with a total of $12,900 and has racked up 6 wins since February. October and Novemeber have been very exciting monthes for the tour, as 16 of our players have qualified for the second stage of PGA Tour Q-School. Recent winners on tour have been Michael Sims, who won the Merecedes sponsored event at the Ritz in a four way playoff and Robert Gamez, who won the Founders event in style with an extremely impressive 65. The players are now gearing up for the tour championship which is set for November 29th at the Ritz-Carlton Members Club.
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With all of the success the West Florida Golf Tour has had to date, the winter season looks to be even more promising. The winter season kicks off December 1st at River Hills Country Club in Tampa, FL. At stake for the winter season for the players is a paid entry bonus into the 2011 PGA Tour Q-School. The season long Race to the Ritz will track the players on a Order of Meritt which will conclude at the Tour Championship at Old Corkscrew on May 13th. After the tour championship the top 12 players on the order of meritt will face off in a match play event, with the top 4 players recieving a bye into the second round. The match play will take place May 14th and 15th at the Ritz-Carlton members club ending on Sunday evening with a $4,500 Q-school bonus being paid to the winner.
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Let’s start by talking about carbohydrates. There are generally two different types of carbohydrates in our diet: simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates are foods like white sugar, white flour, cookies, cakes, and doughnuts. Simple carbohydrates are the diet version of Styrofoam filler – you stuff them in and all they do is give you extra ‘padding’. Complex carbohydrates are unprocessed grains, like whole oats, whole wheat, brown rice, and quinoa. Fruits and vegetables are also considered complex carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates contain anti-oxidants and phytochemicals that fight diseases like cancer, plus other vitamins, minerals and fiber that help you maintain a healthy weight and regulate your digestive system. So, what happens when you start your day with a simple carbohydrate, like a plain bagel? There are limited nutrients and fiber to slow down its absorption. The bagel is rapidly turned into sugar and that sugar pours into the bloodstream. This sugar spike sends alerts that make your body produce a lot of insulin to process that potentially dangerous sugar in the blood. The insulin then causes the blood sugar to drop. When the blood sugar reaches these new low levels you feel tired and chemicals signal your brain that you had better go eat something else – fast – and preferably carbohydrate to increase that blood sugar. As an added hit to the system, when the food is in and out of your stomach that fast, your stomach sends out hormonal signals that it is empty and that you should be hungry! This is why it is so hard to stop after eating one cookie or piece of candy. We tell ourselves we will ‘just have one’ of those great chocolates… and every hour after, we can’t stop diving back in for another! It’s not all about your will power – it’s about chemistry and hormones. But, if you choose a whole wheat bagel or oatmeal for breakfast… The fiber and all of the nutrients in the whole grain drastically slow down digestion. The process through the stomach takes hours instead of minutes and so there is no spike in blood sugar. By the time your stomach is empty, it is time that you should eat again. The nutrients and fiber not only fight cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, but they regulate your appetite and help control cravings. The message to take home: choose whole grains over processed, refined grains and simple sugars. Now, on to protein. Americans tend to be obsessed with protein. Generally, we have no problem getting excessive amounts of protein in our diet. Did you know that 100 calories of spinach has more protein than 100 calories of beef? Whole grains have protein. Nuts, seeds, and beans have protein. If you are eating a diet that’s at all varied, you are probably getting plenty of protein. But, if you are concerned, you can calculate the amount of protein you need each day. First, convert
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your body weight into kilograms by dividing by 2.2. The average person needs about 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. So, the average woman might need 50 grams per day while a man might need 65 grams. An extreme athlete might aim for up to 2 grams per kilogram of body weight, but you don’t want to consume more than that, because it can become detrimental to your health. To help make these numbers make sense, here are a few examples. One cup of whole grain has about 6grams of protein. A piece of beef the size of a deck of cards has about 22grams of protein. A meal-sized spinach salad with slivered almonds has about 11grams of protein. Two tablespoons of peanut butter have about 8grams of protein. One cup of black beans has 12 grams of protein. You get the idea. Moving right along, fat. Fat is what makes us fat. Yes, some fats are actually good for you – the unsaturated fats that come from plants like nuts, avocados, and olive oil. And let’s not forget the healthy Omega 3’s in fish oil! However, fat has more than twice the amount of calories of a carbohydrate or a protein per gram. This is how you can take a huge, monster salad full of great veggies and change it from 100 calories to 500 calories simply by adding some creamy or oily dressing. This is how you can take a beautiful 250-calorie chicken breast and make it 500 calories by battering it and frying it. No more food. Just extra calories. So, even though olive oil is good for you, you can’t expect to add a whole bunch of it to your diet and still trim fat. If you want to lose weight, then you must limit your intake of dietary fat to less than 30% of your daily caloric intake. In summary, in order to get into that new and improved 2011 edition of your body, it would be wise to choose mostly whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and beans. Also, try a variety of lean protein sources, and limit your fat intake. When author Michael Pollan answers the question, “What should I eat?” his answer encompasses the whole truth about food: “Food. Not edible food-like substances.” The science of this does not change. It is never in question or up for debate. Food – real, whole, unprocessed food that grew in nature, is good for you. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a private and confidential consultation, please call me at 941-201-8673 to schedule an appointment. In good health, make it a fabulous 2011! Rebecca Kloss, MPT, MN, RD Nutritionist / Dietitian
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