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RECREATION + FITNESS

Beach Park

eglinlife.com/beach • The Eglin Beach Park on Okaloosa Island offers exclusive Gulf access to DoDIDcardholders and their guests.

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FAMCAMP eglinlife.com/famcamp

Eglin’s Family Campgrounds (FAMCAMPs) provide RVand tent site accommodations in two scenic locations, Camp Robbins and Postl Point.

FITNESS & SPORTS

eglinlife.com/fitness • Eglin’s Fitness Programwelcomes you to workout at multiple locations across base. Group fitness classes, run events, sports leagues and tournaments are hosted regularly as well.

GOLF COURSE eglinlife.com/golf

The award-winning Eglin Golf Course is located in Niceville, offering championship play across two challenging courses. The course is open year-round for DoDIDcardholders and their sponsored guests.

Outdoor Recreation Center

eglinlife.com/outdoorrec • Eglin’s Outdoor Recreation Center at Postl Point is your one-stop shop for good fun in the great outdoors! —providing adventure opportunities through watercraft rentals, thrilling excursions, instructional clinics, and more.

POOL eglinlife.com/pool • The Pool on Eglin’s east side opens seasonally for all personnel and families to enjoy FREEopen swimming! Lap swimming and swimlessons are hosted as well.

SPECIALTY CLUBS:

SAND & SPUR RIDING CLUB eglinlife.com/sandandspur • Offers boarding for privately owned horses within the wooded surroundings off Memorial Trail.

YACHT CLUB & DIVE FLIGHT eglinlife.com/yachtanddive • Hosts social excursions for boating and SCUBAdiving enthusiasts.

LPGA 101: Women's Golf Intro

April 4-25 | Tuesdays, 4-5:30 PM

April 5-26 | Wednesdays, 10-11:30 AM

The Eglin Golf Course offers a four-class introduction to golf designed for women, by women! Your LPGAprofessional will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to get out on the course. Take the first step to learn, play, and enjoy the game of golf. Cost is $120 per player for the six-hour program, which accommodates 4 to 10 participants. Contact instructor Denise Kafferly at denise.agren@gmail.comto learn more and to register for your choice of Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning classes. 850-882-2949

Jr. Golf Tournament Performance Program

Fridays, 3:30-5 PM| April 7 – May 12

For junior golfers who play competitively or are just getting started playing in tournaments —the Eglin Golf Course is offering the perfect opportunity to take your golf game to the next level! The Junior Golf Tournament Performance Programis designed to set junior golfers on a course for success in shooting low scores during their tournaments. Topics worked on included course management, short game, full swing, and even the mental aspects of the game. Sessions are 90 minutes each week for six weeks. Cost is $180 per player. Class sizes are small to allow for each student to receive the individual attention they need. Instruction is provided by LPGAprofessional Denise Kafferly; contact her at denise.agren@gmail.comfor more details or to register. 850-882-2949

Yacht Club

Monthly Events

First & Third Fridays

The Eglin Yacht Club hosts regular social gatherings for its members and everyone interested in boating and diving activities to enjoy the company of their fellow enthusiasts. Family Nights on the first Friday of each month start at 6 p.m. and offer a family-friendly cookout of freshly-grilled burgers, hot dogs, and all the fixin's for $7 per person. Kids under 5 eat FREE! Reservations are required.

Membership Nights on the third Friday of each month start at 6:30 p.m. and are for adults only (21+). Reservations are required and guests are welcome!

To make reservations, find more information, or view the club's full calendar of events, visit the Yacht Club's website at eglinyachtclub.org.

Basic Dog Obedience

May 17 - June 14 | Wednesdays, 5-6 PM

Can't get Rover to roll over? Eglin Outdoor Recreation's Basic Obedience Class is just what your dog needs! Classes are specialized for dogs over six months of age who have had no previous training. Your canine companion will learn basic obedience commands and good doggy manners, and individual behavioral problems such as excessive barking and jumping will be addressed. Course sessions last five weeks, with classes held for a minimumof 5 and a maximumof 10 dogs. The first class meeting will be for owners only (no dogs should attend, please!). Cost for each five-week course is $80 and includes everything needed to participate. Dogs must be current on all vaccinations, including kennel cough; owners are asked to bring their dog's shot record to the first class. Register and pick up additional class information at Eglin's Outdoor Recreation Center at Postl Point. 850-882-5058

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