NEW MEMBERS

Membership Update

Chris Rucker | VP of Membership Sales

Greetings Members!

It’s hard to believe that it has now been over two years since you all accepted me so graciously as a part of your Kingsmill family

As you all well know, Kingsmill is a very special place. It is an important place, a storied place, with a history literally like no other Club. To be a part of its stewardship is a big deal for me and an opportunity for which I am very grateful.

In my thirty-plus years in the private club industry, I have never experienced such a wonderful, warm, and special group of Members and Teammates.

All of this makes the current progress of the reinvention of your Members Sports Club even more exciting to share Not too long from now, you will indeed enjoy the finest fitness and wellness center anywhere in the region Make sure to tell all of your friends!

I thank you for all that you are, and all that you do, I look forward to many more years ahead with each and every one of you!

Membership Office Hours

Tuesday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Sunday and Monday: Office Closed

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

REFERRED BY:

Anthony Jernigan and Marti Paradee

Jerry and Petra Lynch

Pelham and Jessica Felder

Edwin and Melissa Vaughan

Thomas and Catherine Wimer

Paul Raposo

William and Susanne Raymond

Tiffany McGovern and Alex Gorin

Elva Kowald and Horst Dornbusch

Michael and Cherie Witynski

Robert and Victoria Donahue

Thomas Coffey

Lou Cale

Chuck and Alice Whitechurch

Steven and Diane Farrell

Leslynn Twiddy and Mike Youngblood

Club Updates

James Paige | VP of Club Operations

We appreciate all the Members who participated in great January programming around the Club, as we hosted our New Year’s brunch, music at Elements, Member Mixer, MGA Annual Meeting, wine tasting, and Junior Golf Clinics I would like to thank our entire Kingsmill team for putting together a great calendar of events and executing them proudly. January also marked a successful Sports Club transition into Eagles. The move has gone well, and we are currently evaluating all experiences to try and ensure as much of the old experience is replicated during this transition phase.

Did you know? We have an indoor golf studio downstairs at Eagles that ensures golf lessons can be taught year-round, regardless of the weather? Chris, Yancey, Todd, and Darryl are always available for lessons!

February is a great time of year around the Club as we turn the pages of 2023 Our team is super excited about upcoming programming for the month, including live music at Elements, February Member Mixer, Valentine’s Day Dinner, and a Jazz Ball. We hope you are able to relax and enjoy the programming at The Club with your friends and families

Thank you for being a Member; we look forward to seeing you around!

Agronomy Update

Jimmy Gabel | Director of Agronomy

As February comes around, so does the time for our spring pre-emergent for any weeds that we may face throughout the spring and summer seasons. In order to maintain healthy turfgrass and an even playing surface, keeping the weed population under control is essential In addition to our pre-emergent, we will be spraying a nonselective herbicide to take care of any unwanted weeds we may be seeing now. While the turfgrass is dormant, these products are safe to apply as the turf is not actively growing This will also help reduce seedhead production in the spring by wiping out the plants now before they get the chance to seed. As we are applying these herbicides over the next few weeks, please be sure to check with the Golf Shop or the Agronomy Blog for course closures and delays

We are installing a golf lift at the Woods maintenance facility. Having a golf lift is critical for our equipment technicians to properly maintain the turf equipment. Months long projects of raising tree canopies, grinding stumps, and removing dead trees continue through the winter

Thank you for your continued support!

GOLF SHOPGOLF RULES & TIPS

John Todd Gantt | Head Golf Professional, River Course

Playing Under the Wind

We all know how challenging it can be coming up the last three holes of the River Course and the wind is gusting 15-20 mph or more off the James River A great shot you can play to keep your ball under the wind is the knockdown shot Here’s how to execute this shot:

Make sure to go up a club as you will only be making a ¾ swing. Depending on how strong the wind is, you may have to go up two clubs or more

At address, play the ball slightly back in your stance and move your weight slightly forward to your front foot

As you make your ¾ backswing, keep the weight slightly forward on the front foot.

Through impact, keep the logo of your glove pointing at the target and make an abbreviated follow through

Thank you for taking the time to read our Golf Tips for February and we look forward to seeing you out on the course!

Thank you,

John Todd Gantt, PGA