Situated on 233 acres of breathtaking countryside within the gated wellness and lifestyle community of Craig Ranch, TPC Craig Ranch continues to redefine the private club
The concept of “New Urbanism” sprung from revitalization, blending residential, commercial and recreational features into a defined “community.” Craig Ranch embraced the “New Urbanism” concept and blended essential elements into a community along the natural beauty of Rowlett Creek in McKinney, Texas, just north of Dallas.
experience – combining awardwinning golf; an array of premium amenities with the personalized service and privileges that have become synonymous with the PGA TOUR’s acclaimed TPC Network of clubs. At TPC Craig Ranch, remarkable golf is just the beginning of an outstanding PGA TOUR experience. Recent Highlights: Host site of the 2012Nationwide Tour Championship
Ranked 10th Best in State 2011 by Golf Digest
Host site of the 2008 Nationwide Tour Championship
Host site of the AJGA Under Armour/Hunter Mahan Championship
Host site of the PGA TOUR Stage 2 QSchool
Getting fit is fun for the whole family at Cooper Fitness Center at Craig Ranch in McKinney. For revving up or unwinding, you’ll find the perfect blend of health/wellness amenities. The award-winning Cooper Fitness Center at Craig Ranch offers innovative fitness in a beautiful, friendly, spacious setting. The center features a 10,000-square-foot training area with the latest equipment, an Olympic-size pool, indoor and outdoor tracks, exercise studios, a full-sized basketball court, tennis, sand volleyball, mind-body studios, day spa and more. And our experts are always available and eager to help you be your best. But the advantages go far beyond state-of-the-art equipment, outstanding personal trainers and energizing classes for people of all ages—features you should expect from any first-class fitness facility. You’ll also find fitness assessments, the luxurious Cooper Spa, healthy eating at Tenley's Café, fitness gear at The Coop pro shop, childcare and nutritional coaching that includes a demonstration kitchen and lectures by our on-staff registered dietitian.
McKinney, TX, situated in North Dallas-Fort Worth, was voted one of America's Best Places to Live in 2010 by CNN/Money. You get all the benefits of a big city with the quiet and security of a small town.
Find the sun. Most vegetables want six hours of direct sun a day and more if they can get it. Exceptions include lettuce and radishes, which can get by with less.
Start small. If you're beginning your first garden, help yourself avoid the feeling of being overwhelmed with weeding and general maintenance. You can grow a surprising amount of food in a bed just 10foot square.
Build up your soil. The foundation of a healthy, productive garden is a rich, welldraining, crumbly soil that has good tilth. Liberally add organic matter such as finished compost, bagged humus and straw.
Time your crops. Soil temperatures matter as much as air temperature when you're planting. Even peas, which are spring crops that are resistant to light frost once they're growing, won't germinate when the soil is below 39 degrees.
Mulch and bunch. You wouldn't think twice about mulching your ornamental beds, so do the same with your veggie and fruit plantings. Keeping a layer of organic mulch over this radicchio's shallow roots helps conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
Be ready for cover if a late frost hits. Here, early-spring veggies grow under plastic.
Mingle your plants. Too much of the same kind of plant in a grouping sends "eat here" messages to bad bugs. Here, squash, peppers and beans share the space.
Anticipate animals pests. To a raccoon these young corn plants mean dinner in the making, once the ears are fully developed. Talk to your neighbors and try to learn what pests to expect in your area. With the right kind of fencing, you can deter raccoons, rabbits, groundhogs, deer, dogs and other unwelcome visitors.
Stay on top of the harvest. Pick produce when it's ready. Removing beans as they mature allows more of the plant's energy to go into supporting the later fruit that forms.
Locate your small fruit planting as close to your home as possible, in full sun. Space in or near the vegetable garden is usually preferred. Where space is a limiting factor, small fruits may be used in place of ornamental plants of comparable size. Strawberries may be used as a border for a flowerbed or as a ground cover. Grapes and raspberries may be planted parallel to the garden on a trellis or a fence along a property line.
Blueberries may be planted to form a dense hedge or used in a foundation planting around the home. Select a site that is free from frost pockets, low/wet spots, and exposure to strong prevailing winds. Small fruits thrive best in a fertile, sandy loam soil high in organic matter, but they will give good returns on the average garden soil under adequate fertilization and good cultural practices.
Special attention should be given to the selection of varieties. They must be adapted to your soil and climatic conditions. If possible, without sacrificing too much yield or quality, select varieties with the least insect and disease problems.
You don't have to hide your vegetable garden. Where you can, find a way to integrate your fruit and veggie garden with an area of your yard where you tend to hang out. When the crops are close at hand, you're much more likely to pluck off a bad bug or give a thirsty plant a drink.