FALL 2021
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Contents FOUR SEASONS GOLF AND SPORTS CLUB 4150 N. MacArthur Boulevard Irving, Texas 75038 www.thesportsclubfourseasons.com Membership Services 972-717-2525 Fitness Desk 972-717-2560 The Pro Shop 972-717-2530 Tennis Reception 972-717-2540 Spa & Salon 972-717-2440 Private Reservation Line 972-717-2591 Members Lounge 972-717-2580 Accounting 972-717-2617 MANAGEMENT TEAM Club Manager Jim Kern x 2501 jim.kern@fourseasons.com Director of Club Sales Shara Capper x2520 shara.capper@fourseasons.com Director of Club Operations Ellen Frost x 2503 ellen.frost@fourseasons.com Director of Golf Mike Kiesling x 2530 mike.kiesling@fourseasons.com Member Relations Manager Kristina Karoll x 2526 kristina.karoll@fourseasons.com Clubhouse Manager Spencer Holland x 2580 spencer.holland@fourseasons.com 2021 BOARD OF GOVERNORS Bill Nardiello Carol Owen, David Flesher, Diane Butler, Greg Garcia, Joe Kienast, Judy Mason, Kim Assaad, Lisa Croley, Sam Dabbous
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FROM THE
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F O U R S E A S O N S G O L F & S P O R T S C L U B C O M M U N I T Y, elcome to fall in Texas! We continue to attract new Members across the DFW area, and our New Member Orientations continue to be very well attended. As the Club has managed its way through COVID-19, many new events and programs have been launched during the summer and will continue into the fall and winter! We want to thank the staff and committees for their creativity and ingenuity in implementing these events, many of which continue to be sold out! Register quickly! At this time of year, the Board and Committees are looking for Members who wish to serve Four Seasons Golf & Sports Club. Please reach out to your Committee Chairs if you have an interest in being considered. Your chairs are as follows – • Rick Baird - Tennis
• Gary Reiter - Golf Greens
• Karl Springer – Fitness
• Bill Bailey - Men’s Golf Association
• Ilayne Geller - Social Food and Beverage
• Diane Fannon - Woman’s Golf Association
• Mikael Svensson - Golf Services
• John Brechin - Handicap Committee
To run for the Board of Governors, you must have served on a Club committee or the Board in the past to be on the ballot. This year there is one open position from golf and one incumbent who will be seeking re-election. There are no open seats/re-election representing tennis, fitness social food and beverage this year, watch for those in 2022. If you are interested in running for the Board, please contact Ellen Frost at ellen.frost@fourseasons.com for the balloting process. Our committee chairs have done an incredible job this year representing each of their areas for you the Member. I want to thank each of them for a job well done! The Cure for All Seasons charity events will be kicking off this fall and we are excited to support the Baylor Scott & White - Irving Healthcare Foundation again this year! Some of the events have already been held with more to come in October and November! This is a great cause and I thank you in advance for all your support! On a final note, it has been a true privilege and honor to have served as the Chair of the Board this year and am delighted to have been elected for the 2022 year. I cannot thank all the Members enough for all your support especially in a very new and unique time! Our Board has worked very hard to ensure that the Member experience could be enhanced, that the Member participation be expanded, that the rules and etiquette were re-establish, that regular communications and recognition occurred often! Our Board this year has worked very hard on behalf of all the Members, and I cannot thank them enough for their time and dedication. Here’s to a terrific fall!
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FROM THE
General Manager
De a r Fou r Se a sons G ol f
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Sports Club Members,
S THE TEMPERATURES DROP AND WE ENTER INTO THE FALL AND WINTER SEASONS, our Club activities only continue to heat up. We have many Club events planned throughout the end of the year with some of our Member favorite traditions just around the corner. In the upcoming issue, you will find details on Thanksgiving, Breakfast with Santa and New Year’s Eve. Also, our fall tennis and golf programs are in full swing with many member social events, leagues, drills and clinics. Be sure to check your emails and the Club online calendar of events to register early! Each year, our Cure Four All Seasons events also happen throughout the fall. We are proud to contribute to the community by raising money to support cancer research and care at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in Irving which has impacted many lives of our members, employees and their families. Our annual Spin-a-thon with Michelle Miller has already raised over $35,000 and our golf tournament and Party on the Patio also raised over $30,000 for this wonderful charity. The Tennis Courts for a Cause event also contributed over $30,000. We have one final event we hope to see you attend with our silent auction and Taste of Texas on November 6th. We have raised over $125,000 so far this year and we truly appreciate your support of these incredible events as we push to raise $220,000 by the end of 2022. I would like to congratulate Bill Nardiello as he was unanimously elected to his second year as your Board Chair. Bill has done an outstanding job working with me and our Club and Resort team to grow the Club and lead the Board of Governors in making the best recommendations for the Club. I would also like to thank Judy Mason for her significant contributions to the Board. Judy has served on the Board for four years and while her official term is ending, we know her impact will continue to be felt throughout the Club. The Member experience is greatly impacted by the initiatives of the Board and committees throughout the year. I would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all of the Tennis, Golf Services, Golf Handicap, Fitness and Social, Food and Beverage committee Members who have truly made a difference in the Club this year through their leadership with our programming, events and policies. We have indeed had unique circumstances and struggles to overcome in the past year and a half. With the holiday season coming into view, we have a deep appreciation for all of you, our Members, and the support, guidance and feedback you have provided to our team and committees this year. From the entire Club and Resort team, we wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year!
See you at the Club,
Jim Kern, PGA General Manager
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WELCOME to
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Welcome to Fall Golf in North Texas. Our summer was another mild
By Mike Kiesling, Director of Golf
experience as compared to other years. As we transition into the more pleasurable temperatures of fall, we have a lot to be excited for. October and November offer some of the best playing conditions, weather, and Member events of the entire year. A big thank you to all of our Members for their support of the golf agronomy team through another Texas Summer. Our membership did a great job showing their appreciation for our agronomy team with ball mark repairs, pairing up in carts together, and sanding of divots during their rounds. Repairing ball marks on the greens is critical to their overall health, especially during times of weather related stress.
Over the Summer months we had two marquee events for our Club. In May, we hosted the Lady Nelson Women’s Member-Guest. This annual competition is a wonderful showcase of our Club, and based on participant feedback this was one of the most enjoyed and well programmed Lady Nelson’s we have ever had. Congratulations to Member Pam Strand and her committee for all of their hard work and planning to create this memorable event. In addition to orchestrating such an incredible golf experience, the Lady Nelson also generated $8,000 for our Rally Fore a Cure Charity, benefitting the Baylor, Scott, & White Irving Hospital. In June, we had our Member-Member Championship. Unfortunately, we missed the 2020 event due to Covid restrictions, but this year’s competition featured a full field of 60 teams. After 2 days of intense competition, the team of Jake Istnik and Jon Bowman captured low gross honors, and the team of Josh Dunlap and Tim Cusick captured low net. Congratulations to our newest Club Champions: Steven Holtgrieve-Men’s Club Champion, Art Sellinger-Men’s Senior Club Champion, Margarita Acosta-Women’s Club Champion, and Diane Butler-Women’s Senior Club Champion. The 2021 Club Championship was conducted September 24th through September 26th on both of our championship courses. The friendly competition was intense for each flight, and memories were created for all. We also held our Junior Club Championship over the summer and congratulations to Billy Gordon-Junior Boys 15 & Up and Rachel Pryor-Junior Girls 15 & Up for winning the titles of Boys Club Champion and Girls Club Champion. Now we look forward to our next Club Championship event of 2021, the Couples Club Championship. Couples, please mark your calendars for November 13th and 14th. The Couples Club Championship will be open to couples that are on the same Membership together. Since 1992, the Resort has given more than $3 million dollars and more than $100,000 more in in-kind support to Irving Healthcare Foundation, and all of it has been used to improve care for cancer patients at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Irving. This year we orchestrated another successful golf event, the “Party on the Patio” which netted an additional $30,000 for the charity. A big thank you to the Greenough family and their very generous sponsorship of this year’s golf event, as well as their contributions to other activities around the Club that support the Irving Foundation. The golf shop holiday sale is scheduled for Friday, December 3rd during the Santa Club Crawl. We are fully stocked for all your golf needs (and wants). Don’t miss out on this great event, especially now that several of you have all the credit book to spend from Association, and Club events this year. All credit book will expire on December 31st, so don’t miss this opportunity for some good saving opportunities. The golf professional staff has been working hard with the golf services committee to plan a great 2022 golf event calendar. We look forward to seeing you at the Club, building new relationships, and enjoying this amazing game.
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Are you properly using the BOUNCE on your WEDGE SHOTS?
Golf
When evaluating a student’s short game, one of the first things I look for is “Does the student understand how to use the bounce of the club around the greens?” What is Bounce? By Jack Danshmand, Head Golf Instructor & Junior Golf Coordinator
Bounce is the angle of the club from the leading edge to the sole. Understanding how this part of the club needs to interact with the ground is very important to hitting higher, softer shots around the green. Getting the player to let the club slide through the ground gives them more room for error. Faults - Address 1.
Ball Position of trail foot
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Grip leaned to forward
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Weight is shifted forward 80/20
These students will have trouble making consistent contact, mostly hitting low and fat shots.
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Once the student sets up to it properly, they will feel the club glide through the turf and not grabbed by the grass.
2021 Golf Events Calendar
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OCTOBER
MONTH/DATE
EVENTS
START TIME
COURSE
Sunday, 3
MGA vs WGA
1:00pm
TPC
WGA Playdays each
Friday, 8
WGA 1 day Member/Guest
1:00pm
TPC
Wednesday (9am tee times)
Sunday, 10
Parent/Junior Event
3:00pm
CWV
Men’s Thursday Night
Wednesday, 20 - Saturday, 23
Men's Nelson Cup Member/Guest
8:00am
TPC/CWV
Saturday, 30 & Sunday, 31
WGA Monster Match
9:00am
CWV/TPC
Friday, 19
MGA 1/2 Day Men's Member/ Guest
12:00pm
CWV
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Couples Club Championship
9:00am
TPC/CWV
Saturday, 4
MGA Men's Event
9:00am
CWV
Saturday, 4
WGA Year End Meeting & Golf
2:00pm
CWV
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League Play (6pm) TPC Aerification 25th - 27th WGA Playdays each Wednesday (10am tee times) CWV Aerification 1st & 2nd
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2022 1 MEMBER DISCOUNTS
ROOM NIGHT DISCOUNTS FOUR SEASONS: Dallas 25% (Dallas discount can be extended to friends and family)
Austin 25% Boston 25% Houston 25% Maui 25% Nevis 25% Beverly Wilshire 20% Miami 20% Los Cabos 20% Santa Fe 20%
St. Louis 20% Las Vegas 20% Vail 20% Chicago 15% Denver 15% Jackson Hole 15% Lana'i Beach 15% Orlando 15% Whistler 15% Westlake 25% and 10% for Wellness Retreats
RESORT DINING
20%
WELL & BEING SPA Discount on treatments & services
Discount at LAW*, FAMILY POOL, AGAVE POOL & BAR, OUTLAW TAPROOM AND THE LOBBY LOUNGE. *Excluding holidays and special events
CATERING EVENTS
20%
30% 20%
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SUNDAY
Excludes Salon services and retail. Discount also applies to accompanied guests.
GOLF EVENTS
Discount on food and beverage for all catered events
20%
Discount on best available tournament rate and catering.
Discount applies to published best available rate and is based on hotel occupancy and availability. Membership card must be presented at check in. Members must reserve room nights directly with individual hotels. Rate is not available through third parties. Mention the Four Seasons Golf and Sports Club Member Rate for the discount. Visit www.fourseasons.com for all hotel information. Terms, conditions and restrictions apply on catering discount. See Member's Only website for details.
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Fitness
BACK HEALTH in Golf
By Dr. Amanda Kayser
Golfing presents many health and psychosocial benefits due to it’s physical activity and social interaction. And although the benefits are great, one of the most common complaints I hear from clients who golf regularly is that they have reoccurring low back pain. The golf swing is a repetitive, asymmetrical motion that includes high forces that are in nature, compressive and torsional loading on the spine. And if you love the game, you’ll repeat that same motion multiple days a week golfing a few rounds along with a few buckets of golf balls hit on the driving range. Where does our back movement come from? The spine is made up of 3 sections, 33 vertebral bones, 40 muscles and 364 joints, not to mention various ligaments and connective tissue. To have and maintain full range of motion in our back, it is key that all of these components are functioning to their full capacity. Risk Factors to Low Back Pain In Golf The mechanics of the golf swing have gotten a lot of credit for low back pain over the years. Other factors may include: asymmetrical hip range of motion, method used to transport your golf bag, general strength surrounding back and core, strength in hip musculature and limited abnormal ankle mechanics.
HOW DO WE PREVENT LOW BACK PAIN IN GOLFERS? Range of Motion It is key to have full range of motion in your spine from your head to your low back. Going through full ranges pre and post golfing is a great start to allowing your back to prepare for the higher loads during impact. I recommend going through all ranges of motion: flexion, extension, rotation and side bending. Stretching If you are lacking range of motion and tend to feel pain and tightness in your lower back, stretching the muscles surrounding the spine is important. Stretches should last a minimum duration of 45 seconds, should be completed twice, and on both sides. Do not forget to include muscles above and below the area of intent. For example, hips and legs should not be neglected as they attach directly into our pelvis and plays a role into our spinal mechanics.
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Asymmetrical Training Don’t neglect your non dominant side! The high repetitive use of our spine in one direction causes a significant imbalance in our body. It is important to train the opposite direction to maintain equilibrium. In the gym or at home, add in rotational movements that incorporate going to the opposite side of your golf swing. This can include medicine ball throws, cable rotations or even swing the golf club on the opposite side for range of motion. Although many factors come into play, small changes can help you maintain a healthy back to keep you out on the golf course!
On June 3rd, over 30 Members participated in packing 100 care packages that were sent overseas to approximately 1,000 servicemen and servicewomen. Here are a few of the comments & letters we received.
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My company received your care packages. I wanted to reach out and say thank you. The support and care your packages represent cannot be understated, especially given everything that has gone on this past year. The company I command consists mostly of first term soldiers, straight out of their initial entry training. For most of these soldiers it is their first time being this far away from their homes and families This distance from home can be particularly hard on them in light of the ongoing pandemic and unrest back in the States. The packages you sent represent a small piece of home for them during these challenging times. Again, I cannot thank you enough for this gesture of kindness and support. In the modern world we live in, it is an honor to serve knowing there are people like you back home.
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— M Gallup - Captain, Aviation Commanding
I, Chad Reister, wanted to inform you that we have received your care packages. As a Chaplain I bag those items up and take them to their battle positions. The Service Members are very appreciative for your donations. For God and Country CH Reister No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in the concerns of civilian life; he seeks to please the recruiter. 2 Timothy 2:4
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Tennis
TENNIS –
a game of MENTAL WARFARE! We all know that tennis can be a game of physical strength. Whoever is the
strongest and can hit the hardest serve or forehand, or is the fastest and can cover the entirety of the court the best, or has the most endurance to survive not only a 2-hour match but also the elements of a 95-degree day, will presumably win the tennis match… most of the time. But there is a very important aspect of tennis that people tend to forget about, and that is the mental aspect. It’s been said that sports are 20 percent physical and 80 percent mental. I say in tennis, it’s more 10 percent physical and 90 percent mental. Tennis is such a unique game because problem solving is solely up to the player and only the player. And in a sense that can be isolating and can really mess with the mind. Besides a doubles partner in some cases, players really have no teammates on court to bear the load with or substitute in. There is technically no coaching allowed during a match. And we are expected to figure out by ourselves how to get out of certain situations and into a winning momentum, all without any real support or coaching. Trying to figure all that out, while simultaneously battling the physical obstacles, can be psychologically taxing. It is very important to be mentally tough, especially when the physical strength inevitably goes away deep into the 3rd set and fatigue starts to kick in. Learn court awareness and how to play the proper shots, and more importantly, at the proper times. The fastest ball hit may not be the smartest ball played. You’ll need to learn how to manage your shot selection. There is beauty in learning how to play a tennis match as a chess match and not so much as who can hit the ball the hardest. Angles, off-speed shots, and spins really come a long way especially at the right times. Aside from that and even more importantly, learn how to manage your emotions. The player who is more level-headed has a higher likelihood of walking away with the win. In tennis, you need to have short term memory. If you lose the previous point, you may constructively reflect on what happened, but don’t negatively dwell in it. Focus on the next point and how you can win that one.
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Congratulations to our Tennis Club
CHAMPIONS FROM 2021!
2021 SINGLES CLUB CHAMPIONS
By Jason Abante, Tennis Coordinator Utilize every second in between each point to breathe, relax, and get your mind right. You’ve got to think and stay positive. It’s very easy to dwell on the negative. But don’t let the negative moments skew your view of the whole match. A player will remember the double fault they just had the previous point, but can easily forget the passing winner they hit after a 20 ball rally just 3 points ago. Going back to percentages, just as how tennis is 10 percent physical and 90 percent mental, you may have a day of tennis where you find 10 percent of your play positive and 90 percent completely negative. Find that sliver of positivity, even if it’s only 10 percent, and utilize it to help your game. Enjoy every moment in the heat of battle and have fun with this game. We tell kids all the time before a big game to most importantly “have fun”, and that is still applicable to adult tennis as well. So, stay positive and have fun!
Curtis Powell (Men’s Open Division)
James Vu (Men’s A Division)
Heather Perkins (Ladies’ A Division)
Philip Wood (Men’s B Division)
Rachel Stoll (Ladies’ B Division)
Philip Wood B Singles
Heather Perkins A Singles
Curtis Powell Open Singles
James Vu A Singles
Rachel Stoll B Singles
Marybeth & Kevin Conlon Mixed A Doubles
2021 DOUBLES CLUB CHAMPIONS
Larry Levan and Curtis Powell (Men’s Open Division)
Beth Prewitt and Hannah Walsh (Ladies’ Open Division)
Kian Ghorbani and Matt Vittitow (Men’s A Division)
Kristian Riley and Aimee Rodriguez (Ladies’ A Division)
Joe Nelson and Bruce Vanderbush (Men’s B Division)
Nicole Jost and Lorinda Nelson (Ladies’ B Division)
Kristian Riley & Aimee Rodriguez Ladies A Doubles
Joe Nelson & Bruce Vanderbush Men B Doubles
Nicole Jost & Lorinda Nelson Ladies B Doubles
2021 MIXED DOUBLES CLUB CHAMPIONS
Marybeth Conlon and Kevin Conlon (A Division)
Brandi Chalmers and Cameron Chalmers (B Division)
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Cameron & Brandi Chalmers Mixed B Doubles
Kian Ghorbani & Matt Vittitow A Doubles
Tennis
JUNIOR TENNIS
Bring your little ones out to the Sports Club for some Junior Tennis!
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TENNIS
Ever been curious on what the buzz is about on court? Try out some tennis
with us at Four Seasons! Lessons, clinics, tennis 101 are all great options. Let us know how we can help and we’ll be happy to assist!
In this program, your children will learn basic tennis technique, the rules of the game, the importance of staying active, and sportsmanship, all while growing a love and passion for the game! We have three different age groups (ages 4-6; 7-9; 10 and up) where they will fit in and learn each skill set appropriately. We utilize the Quickstart USTA method that allows our juniors to play the game and learn in accelerated fashion. So come on down with your future stars and check it out!
AFTER-SCHOOL JUNIOR PROGRAM
Even if you are a beginner and completely new to the sport, or you are someone that hasn’t tried it in years or even decades, we encourage you to come on out and get your feet wet. Don’t forget about Tennis 101/ 201 geared for newcomers to the game of tennis! Tennis 101 and 201 are 8 week programs divided into 2 sessions of 4 weeks. Tennis 101 will teach the technique basics of each stroke, as well as movement. Tennis 201 will cover strategy, understanding of scoring and etiquette, along with technique and footwork development. Continuing on this month and throughout the year!
C ontinuing this Fall
TENNIS EVENT
Tennis & Pickleball Happy Hour
LITTLE STARS (Ages 4-6) Monday – Thursday 4-4:45pm & Saturday 12-12:45pm
Come join us for our Tennis and Pickleball Happy Hours. We set up several pickleball courts right on the tennis court, where you’ll learn the game’s rules, rally a few, get a hang of the pace, and play a few matches. And of course, plenty of food and drinks will be waiting for you courtside. So come join in on the fun! No need to bring your own paddle or equipment, we’ve got plenty available.
FUTURE STARS (Ages 7-9) Monday-Thursday 4:45-5:45pm & Saturday 1-2pm FOUR SEASONS ACES (Ages 10 and up) Monday-Thursday 5:45-7pm
Hope to see y’all there!
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Pickleball at the Club PICKLEBALL COURT HOURS
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America, and Four Seasons is in on the action! There’s been quite the buzz on this fun racquet (or rather, paddle) sport. Just about anyone can play – all ages and all skill levels from different athletic backgrounds, from experienced tennis players to folks who have never even held any type of racquet.
Pickleball is available on Court #11! Saturday – 5:00pm to 9:00pm Sunday through Thursday – 8:00am to 9:00pm *Reserved for Golf & Tennis Members Only.
Call Membership Services at 972-717-2525 to make a court reservation.
The RECIPE to a
WINNING PICKLEBALL STRATEGY
With Pickleball being one of the fastest growing sports in America we are seeing a surge in country clubs and sports clubs everywhere! There are so many reasons why Pickleball has been able to captivate so many! Whether you have an athletic background or you’ve never done anything athletic in your life, anyone who can swing a paddle will most certainly enjoy this fresh and unique sport!
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Here are a few of my secret tips and strategies that will help you create a solid foundation for your Pickleball game and allow you to find immediate success.
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Utilize the “DINK”
Since Pickleball is a finesse sport, even more so than tennis, incorporating dinks (which are crafty touch shots that land just inside the kitchen) will keep opponents on their toes and unable to take/maintain the offense.
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Get to the Net!
In Pickleball, 9 times out of 10 the player who takes the net first will control the rhythm of the point. The options of play open up vastly when you can beat your opponents to the net. You can pull them forward or drive them back when an aggressive position is established at net.
Reset with the Lob!
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When on defense, continuing to attempt passing shots could spell trouble if your opponent has better court positioning or simply has superior reflexes. A deep lob is a shot that can reset an entire point, and keep your opponent from pushing you around.
Punish Floaters
Once you’ve established an offensive position at the net, be ready to pounce on any floaters that your opponent might cough up! A floater is what I consider to be any ball that comes above your belly. Once you recognize a floater, the best place to aim is right at the toes of an opposing player. A shot to the shoelaces is extremely tough to rebound from, you’ll find your opponents getting tangled up time and time again.
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Have Fun!
Pickleball is proving to be one of the most entertaining and social sports around. Taking the court with a group of friends or family members is a sure way to fall in love with this amazing sport. So get out there and give it a go! The Pickleball Bug is BITING EVERYONE!
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Serve Smart
When serving, it is important to make your opponent uncomfortable right from the first ball. This is crucial because you can only accumulate points on serve. Utilizing good speed, spin, and placement will stop a returner from putting you on defense. Since the wiffleball is much lighter than a tennis ball you can take huge cuts while still keeping the ball in play. So be brave and start your point with an aggressive mind set.
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Social
Independence Day BBQ & Fireworks July 4, 2021
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National Tequila Day Event July 24, 2021
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Upcoming Events
Parent-Junior TOURNAMENT
Sunday, October 10
CHEF’S CUT Friday, October 1
Pub Trivia MONDAYS October 4 & 18 November 8 & 22 December 13 & 27 TRIVIA BEGINS 6 P.M. COMPLIMENTARY EVENT Four Rounds With Prizes Half Price Wine Bottles REGISTER ONLINE OR CALL MEMBERSHIP SERVICES Reservations Required | Space Is Limited thesportsclubfourseasons.com | 972.717.2525
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Chef’s Cut
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Spin-A-Thon
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MGA vs. WGA
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Pub Trivia
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Senior MGA Play Day
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WGA Play Day
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S’mores
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Garden Harvest Dinner featuring Belvedere Organics Infusions
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WGA Half Day Member-Guest
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Parent-Junior Tournament
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WGA Play Day
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S’mores
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Pub Trivia
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Half Price Wine
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Taco Tequila Tuesday
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Cornhole Tournament
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Nelson Cup
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WGA Play Day
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Wine & Dine
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S’mores
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Nelson Cup
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Craft & Draft
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Nelson Cup
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Chef’s Cut
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Nelson Cup
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Tennis & Pickleball Happy Hour - Halloween
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WGA Play Day
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New Member Orientation
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S’mores
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Trick or Tees
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Halloween Movie Night: Hocus Pocus
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WGA Monster Match
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WGA Monster Match
Halloween
TEN NIS & PICKLEBALL
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NOVEMBER
ORDERS DUE BY NOVEMBER 22 PICK UP TIMES: November 24 - 4pm to 8pm November 25 - 9am to 2pm
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25 10:30am to 2:30pm MEMBER’S LOUNGE & BYRONS
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WGA Play Day
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S’mores
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Men’s Tennis Tailgate
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Taste of Texas benefiting Cure Four All Seasons
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Pub Trivia
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WGA Play Day
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S’mores
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Couples’ Club Championship
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Couples’ Club Championship
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Cornhole Tournament
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WGA Play Day
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New Member Orientation
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S’mores
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Spa Holiday Trunk Show
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MGA Half Day Member-Guest
20 Tennis & Pickleball Happy Hour - Turkey Trot
$70 per adult (Four Course Plated Meal) Children - A La Carte menu
$270 - Full Thanksgiving Meal (Serves 8) $135 - Turkey & Gravy Only $85 - Bone-in Ham $25 per side (Serves 4) $12 - Cranberry Sauce
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EVERY THURSDAY 5 - 8 P. M. BYRON‘S LAWN COMPLIMENTARY
Upcoming Events
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S’mores
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Holiday How To - Charcuterie & Wine Tasting
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Santa Club Crawl
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Gingerbread House Workshop
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Meet & Greet with Santa
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Holiday Movie Series on Byron’s Lawn
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MGA Superintendents Revenge 3.0
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WGA Year End Meeting & Superintendents Revenge
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S’mores
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Ladies’ Play Day - Holiday
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Gingerbread House Workshop
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Meet & Greet with Santa
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Holiday Movie Series on Byron’s Lawn
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Adult Gingerbread Workshop & Brunch
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Pub Trivia
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Cornhole Tournament
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S’mores
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Gingerbread House Workshop
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Holiday Movie Series on Byron’s Lawn
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT EACH SUBSEQUENT ROUND WILL BE BASED ON SIGN UPS
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WINNER & LOSER BRACKETS
New Years at the Club
2022
AT THE CLUB
8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. V.I.P. Dinner, Open Bar & Party Experience - $225 per person 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Party & Open Bar - $125 per person More details to come!
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Social
Big Green Egg Demo Dinner June 12, 2021
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August 20, 2021
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Let’s Flamingle Member Mixer September 9, 2021
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Chef’s Corner
Recipe by
CHEF OZZIE JORDAN Club Chef de Cuisine
Savory Bread Pudding This savory bread pudding is perfect for Fall and winter, honestly any type of firm bread works. Personally, I like to bake it individual portions and use it in my main courses. You can even enjoy it with some gravy.
Yields 6 servings • 1 lb. Focaccia Bread (1 inch Diced)
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8 each whole egg
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10 oz. heavy whipping cream
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1 tbsp Fresh Rose Mary (fine Chopped)
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1 tbsp Fresh Thyme (fine Chopped)
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2.5 oz. Shredded Asiago Cheese
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2 pinches of Salt
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1 pinch of black Pepper
Whisk heavy cream, eggs, rosemary, asiago, thyme, salt, and ground pepper in large bowl to create the custard mix. Add diced bread into the custard and let it soaked for 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to buttered baking molds. “I use coffee cups.” Preheat oven to 375°F and bake the pudding uncovered for about 18 minutes. Note: If you desire to use one single mold, it will take longer to bake.
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Cocktail Recipe THE GODCHILD INGREDIENTS 2 oz. Scotch ¾ oz. Hazelnut Liqueur (such as Frangelico) INSTRUCTIONS Mix ingredients together. Pour over a large ice rock. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
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2021 CHAMPIONS CLUB BENEFITS
STATEMENT 50% OFF OR CREDIT 2021 CLUB DINING
Sponsor a new member to join and you will be recognized in 2021 Champions Club. Enjoy your choice of 50% off Club dining in 2021 or a statement credit.
IF THE CREDIT IS SELECTED, MEMBER SPONSOR WILL RECEIVE A CREDIT BASED UPON THE CATEGORY THE NOMINEE JOINS: $4,000 - New Full Pay Golf Member $2,000 - New Golf Member (non full-pay) $750 - New Tennis or Social/Fitness Member $300 - New Under 30 Tennis or Social/Fitness Member
THREE WAYS TO QUALIFY FOR CHAMPIONS CLUB
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Turn in a Member referral card to Membership Services.
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Email your referral's information to the Membership Sales Team.
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Call the Membership Sales Team with your referral's information.
NEW MEMBER MUST BE ACTIVELY NOMINATED PRIOR TO CONTACTING THE CLUB.
Applies to a la carte Club outlet food purchases in Members Lounge and Beverage Carts. Alcohol excluded. Beverages excluded. Cannot be combined with other discount offers. Discount applies to up to 8 non-member guests dining with a Member. Excludes special holiday events. Applies to To-Go Orders equal to the number of family members on membership. Champions Club discount card must be presented at the time of dining to receive discount.
Dining benefits expire December 31, 2021.
Discounts will not be applied without card or through Accounting post dining experience. If the referring member already has the 2021 dining discount, the credit (based on the category the nominee joins) will be applied.
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