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Kiva Dunes Golf & Beach Resort: Offering up the best of both worlds

By Gregg Dewalt Tee Times Editor

There is no shortage of great golf sprinkled along the pristine shores of Alabama and Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Additionally, there are a lot of great resorts along the same stretch.

At Kiva Dunes Golf & Beach Resort in Gulf Shores, Alabama, guests get the best of both worlds – tremendous golf coupled with outstanding resort amenities.

Director of Golf Mark Stillings is proud that the acclaimed resort has evolved from a must-play golf destination to an all-encompassing site that caters to vacationers’ every need.

For Stillings, it’s all part of staying relevant in today’s one-stop shopping world.

“Golf is something we have got a pretty good name with,” said Stillings, who has been at Kiva Dunes since it opened in 1995. “We worked hard to get our name out there and now people have heard of us. Beyond golf, we realized we needed to change to be more encompassing. We began to realize that and now we are more than just golf.”

More than just golf might be an understatement. Kiva Dunes Golf & Beach Resort now offers home sites, home and condo rentals, and within the past year the ultra-modern Kiva Beach Club opened which helps enhance an experience that includes 3,000 feet of beachfront on the Gulf of Mexico.

“Our line of thinking for us, and we had developers with the ability to join in with our vision, was that we had to become more than just a golf opportunity or destination,” Stillings said.

That vision incorporated a site in which there were family activities in addition to having the top public golf facility in Alabama.

No longer is Kiva Dunes Golf & Beach Resort just a destination for a golf buddies trip.

“Momma wants to know what there is for her and the kids to do while dad is playing golf,” Stillings said. “We now have everything from beach activities and four pools to fitness and tennis.

We have a huge pool with deck space that features a boardwalk over the sand dunes to the water. We have beach ser-

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vice available. It’s important for us to be in that conversation.

“Those things might not be high on dad’s list, but we are giving mom and the kids more to do,” Stillings added. “We have worked hard to add more amenities to make us appealing to families.”

The resort has developed an app so that beachgoers can order food and beverages while lounging near the water and a runner will deliver.

They don’t even have to get up.

“It’s just a beautiful structure with a full-service bar that is available to our property owners and our guests,” Stillings said of the Kiva Beach Club, which is located on a 30-foot sand dune and features a salt water pool, full-service bar and grill, and hot tub. “Yes, we have a beautiful golf course that is highly rated. But we have on-site accommodations ranging from single-family homes to rental homes that can accommodate any size group.”

Kerri Anthony, Kiva Dunes rental Golf director, echoes those thoughts.

“We have a combination of rental homes, ranging from one bedroom to seven bedrooms and also condos that range in size from two bedrooms to four bedrooms,” she said. “Customer service is our number one goal and

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One appealing aspect of Kiva Dunes is its location. It is located about 12 1/2 miles from the hustle and bustle of Gulf Shores proper, where high-rise condos line the beach and the crowds can often be loud and annoying to those visitors who prefer a relaxed, more laid-back atmosphere.

“We feel like we are more secluded,” Stillings said. “We don’t have near the density of people as other places. We have a lot to do here but not near the congestion on Gulf Shores or Orange Beach. We’re more of a place to get away from that.”

However, Kiva Dunes is still just a short drive away from the multitude of other family activities offered in Gulf Shores, but without the crowds.

However, the resort’s centerpiece at-

December 2017 / January 2018 traction remains the Jerry Pate-designed golf course. Ranked No. 5 overall in Alabama and No. 1 among public facilities, Kiva Dunes has hosted the Alabama State Amateur Championship and plays to 7,092 yards from the tips. Its course rating from the tips is 73.9 with a slope of 132. From the blue tees, it is a more player-friendly 6,464 yards with a rating of 70.8 and slope of 129.

Recent renovations to the greens and bunkers have enhanced the golf course.

“I have played Kiva Dunes from the day it opened and have seen it change for the better over the years,” Tee Times publisher Joe Hall said. “The golf course has matured with the vegetation grown and manicured to the point that each hole is well defined with a pleasing appearance from the tee box throughout the entire hole.”

Hall said renovations to the bunkers and greens helped the playability of the course.

“The most dramatic improvement was the project to change the bunkering to make them playable by all skill levels, no matter

Meet the Kiva Dunes pros David Watson

Title: Head golf professional Hometown: Denver Previous job/jobs: Gallardia Country Club, Oklahoma City Duties: I handle all the day to day operations of the golf shop, plus ordering of all the merchandise and setting up of all displays Background: Played high school golf and then graduated from PGA’s Golf Management Program Do you teach: No, we leave all of the instruction to PGA Professional and Director of Instruction Rea Schuessler, who does an excellent job for golfers of all skill levels.

You three pros man the pro shop exDavid Watson, Head Golf Pro clusively: Mark Stillings, our director of golf, the owners and developers wanted it that way. Who better to oversee all than three PGA professionals, and it has worked seamlessly, when some 6 months ago, the traffic in the shop was such that we needed another person. We were lucky to bring in Caila Gamble part time, and she has really stepped up and helped us in busier than usual times.

Tell us about your fellow professionals: Our director of golf, Mark is the face of Kiva Dunes, he has been here from day one, he is the ultimate professional, and someone Mark and I feel privileged to learn from and work with and for. He has set the tone for the best of the best of golf here on the coast. Everything that is Kiva Dunes golf has Mark Stillings fingerprints all over it.

Our assistant pro, Mark Shamblin eagerly shares his load here at the course and as a seasoned pro, this is invaluable.

There is no one better at guest relations than he. He has a contagious grin, and Mark, our director of golf and I are amazed at how easy it is for him to fall in with our members and guests, he just does not meet a stranger.

We three are a team and enjoy a combined effort on behalf of everyone who enters our pro shop.

What’s special about Kiva Dunes Golf and Beach Resort: Kiva is the best course on the Gulf Coast. It is playable for all levels except the raw beginner. If you were going to do a stay and play, Kiva will play differently every day due to the wind.

Kiva is a great place for groups of 8-12 who want to have a Ryder cup, or Calcutta. We get rave reviews and golfers from everywhere sing our praises. Over and over we are given a special recognition, #1 Golf Course in Alabama.

if they are fairway bunkers or greenside bunkers,” Hall said. “The new greens were a major improvement to an already great golf course and are always in great shape no matter what time of year.”

That the golf course remains in immaculate shape is a testament to superintendent Zeke Mims’ hard-working crew that stays on top of things.

“We always strive to stay on top of improvements and upgrades,” Mims said.

“This has worked for us at a measured rate, better results or equal results with less input.”

Although it is a resort, Kiva Dunes Golf Course doesn’t forget about its local golfers. There is a membership opportunity for property owners, and those year-round residents in the area can purchase multiplay cards that offer reduced rates.

“They can buy blocks of 10 rounds,” Stillings said. “It’s been a good program for us.

Also, we have some additional programs for the snowbirds who are down here for any-

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where between 30 and 120 days.”

The prime golf season at Kiva Dunes Golf and Beach Resort stretches from March through October. Stillings said the client base in March and April features a lot of male golf trips.

“All they care about is playing golf,” he said. “In the summer – from Memorial Day through Labor Day, we’re more of a family destination. Most of the families come from within a 400 to 500-mile radius. September through November we get a lot of buddies trips. We do get some ladies groups and we also get a lot of couples.”

The fall, Stillings said, is perfect golf weather.

Once he arrived on the property, Stillings has never left, and for good reason.

“The lure for me,” Stillings said, “is that no two days are alike. I get to do a lot of neat stuff.”

Title: Assistant Professional Duties: I assist in the day-to-day operations of the pro shop and the golf course How long have you worked there? 12-plus years What about your job do you enjoy most: I love interacting with our members, regular daily fee players, and first-time visitors. It is exciting to hear the great feedback once the first- timers come off the course.

Do you teach: No. The three golf professionals spend our time with pro shop duties, taking Mark Shamblin, Assistant Pro care of members, seeing that all of our players are taken care of, and overseeing our course. We do have an excellent PGA Professional, Rea Schuessler, who is a top-notch teacher and our Director of Instruction who shoulders all the teaching duties.

You three professionals man the pro shop exclusively: This is probably the exception golf course pro shops. Director of golf Mark Stillings spends as much time here as David, our head pro and me for a very good reason; we run a highly efficient operation. When Mark Stillings first came here, he and the owners decided that this was the best situation for Kiva Dunes Golf Course. It has worked well for years. Caila Gamble came aboard 6 or 7 months ago when we got so busy. We added her to our pro shop schedule. She will return to college, but her part time here has been so helpful.

Tell us about your fellow professionals: Well, I could not ask for a better group to work for or with. Mark Stillings is quietly the driving force . He is willing to work alongside us, never asking David or me to do anything he would not do. I know him to be fair, hard-working and a great role model. Boss or not, he is a great human being.

Another person who shares the role is David, our head golf professional. He loves that we have a great looking pro shop and he works really hard to stock what he thinks our members and daily fee players want. He knows his product lines and has a great eye for a classy looking pro shop with top-of-the-line apparel and equipment. He takes pride in the fact that we run a tight ship. He also doesn’t ask anything of me that he wouldn’t do himself.

What’s special about Kiva Dunes Golf and Beach Resort: When I first arrived here, we already were known as an awardwinning golf course. With the many additions, the great accommodations, a full service restaurant and bar at the clubhouse, now The Kiva Beach Club with its salt water pool, the spa, the pristine sandy beach on the gulf, we have it all. As the word spreads, we will have no equal.

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Renovations make a great course even better

By Gregg Dewalt deep and sand faced, some were even dif- tenance staff. Our superintendent Tee Times Editor ficult to walk in or out of. Twenty years of did a time and motion study on It’s hard to believe Kiva Dunes, the winds off of Mobile Bay had made them how much time his staff spent wonderful Jerry Pate designed course even deeper. Now they are sod faced and on certain aspects of the course in Gulf Shores, Alabama, is 23 years old. still look great but are not as deep, have a and maintaining the bunkers was It seems like just recently it was open- flat sand bottom and are much easier to off the chart. We had to do someing to rave reviews and quickly became get in and out of.” thing.” a must-play destination for golfers The key to the bunker renovations was, With the bunkers about to underheaded to the Gulf Coast. according to Stillings, was to not lose any go renovations, the decision was The course has aged gracefully during of the course’s integrity. made to redo the greens as well. its 23 years and is consistently ranked “It changed the look and made it a little During the four-month shutdown, among the top 5 courses in Alabama and bit more player friendly,” Stillings said. the tif-eagle grass was installed. is rated among the best in the southeast. “It also made it friendlier for the main- Stillings said it was another much A series of renovations throughout the years have kept the course both relevant and in immaculate shape.

The most recent renovations came in 2015 when the bunkers were redone and tif eagle Bermuda grass installed on the greens. Two years later, the course is better than ever.

“It was time,” director of golf Mark Stillings said.

Golf course superintendent Zeke Mims, who first joined the Kiva Dunes staff in 2011, said the sandfaced bunkers were too deep and difficult to play out of for most golfers. And, they required a ton of Zeke Mims (Superintendent), Billy Marshall, Gary Gay, Jeff Jordan, Paul Norris (2nd maintenance.

Assistant), Jeffery Carmichael, Louis Williams, Hermilo Perez, Ray West (Equip.

“Kiva Dunes has always been a Manager), Travis Daniel, Paul Walker (Assistant Mechanic), Dan Dorrough (Assistant beautiful golf course but since the Superintendent), Not Pictured Curtis Shumate, David Beckner, Sam St. George renovations the bunkers are much more forgiving to the average golfer,” Mims said. “The bunkers were

Zeke Mims, Superintendent

needed upgrade.

“We had champion Bermuda but the tif-eagle is more tolerant to our climate,” he said. “We get a lot of salt spray and periods of heavy rain, and then we might go two or three months without appreciable rainfall. It holds up better and it’s hearty enough to fight off any other foreign grass that tries to invade it.”

Also, Mims’ staff did some cosmetic work on the perimeter of the course, thinning out the scrub oaks which had grown almost down to the ground.

“They had become so dense that it was hard to find your ball, and if you found it you couldn’t do anything with it,” Stillings said. “We limbed a lot of those areas out. Now, you can find your ball and in some cases hack it out.”

One benefit of the renovations has been a better pace of play, Stillings said.

“We picked up about 20 to 30 minutes in pace of play,” he said. “On a busy day, we got up close to five hours. Now, it’s rare for us to go over 4 hours and 15 minutes or 4 hours and 30 minutes.”

When fully staffed, Mims has a crew of 16 that includes first assistant Dan Dorrough whom he says is ready to be a head superintendent, and second assistant who is in charge of executing the agronomic plan. Head mechanic Ray West is a whiz at keeping the equipment running.

“Having the right help under you makes all the difference in the world,” Mims said.

Mims, a South Carolina native who worked for eight years at The Hackler Course in Conway, South Carolina, said there are no other major renovations are planned for the near future.

“Overall, we are in pretty good shape,” he said, “because we always strive to stay on top of improvements and upgrades.This has worked for us at a measured rate, better results or equal results with less input. The course is going on 23 years old now so small projects will continue to come up and be addressed.”

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Meet the Kiva Dunes VIP staffers Angie Palmer Food and beverage director

Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio Work experience: 8 years at Craft Farms; 23 years at Kiva Dunes Do you get a lot of local customers: Definitely. I feel most of the Peninsula of Fort Morgan. I love seeing all of my repeat customers What do you love about your job: Everything! The game, the customers, my coworkers.

Name the staff: My Chefs are, Rick, Billy, Bill, Jesus, Devon, all excellent at what they do, hard, caring workers. Easy to work with.

Angie Palmer, Food & Beverage Director What do you do away from the job: I scuba dive and travel the world. I have over 800 dives.

What makes Kiva Dunes Golf & Beach Resort special: It is a very versatile resort with a little something for everyone. Our staff makes it very warm and welcoming. No one feels like a stranger.

Melody Goldsen

Delta Donnie Mathis Golf course marshal-starter/ entertainer

Hometown: Helena, Arkansas Work experience: I started playing music at age 6. I played guitar and sang in a local music show at age 10.

When did you start playing golf: During my six-year tour in the U.S. Navy in 1982. Music and golf are my passions.

How did you get your job/jobs: I have played Kiva Dunes golf course for years on golf trips to Alabama and started Delta Donnie Mathis working as the starter and marshal in January 2017 it was a natural fit to provide music for Kiva Beach Club when it opened that spring.

What do you like about Kiva Dunes golf course: It’s a wonderful track with challenging holes and beautiful views. The other starters all play golf and we try to create an experience for people that’s more than just a round of golf.

Michael Goldsen

Kiva Beach Club manager

Hometown: Bay Minette, Alabama Work experience: Santa Fe Steamer, Santa Fe, New Mexico What do you love about your job: I love the team of people at Kiva Dunes Golf & Beach Resort that make it so easy.

What’s it like to work with your husband: Awesome. Michael is a great chef and it makes it easy to run a restaurant when you know the food is delicious. We’ve worked together for a lot of years.

Why should anyone visit Kiva Dunes Golf & Beach Resort: Kiva Dunes is a beautiful golf and beach community! We have a great golf course and pro shop open to the public.

We have two Restaurants, Kiva Dunes Grill open to the public and KBC (private for owners and guests). We have four pools two are heated and KBC is heated salt water pool on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. We have a really nice fitness center. We have plenty of golf and other activities for all guests - sandcastle building contest on Mondays, Taco Tuesday at KBC, Burgers & Bingo on Wednesday at the grill, food and drink specials daily at KBC and live music. We offer massage and Yoga. We have great beach loungers available, towel service for pool and beach at KBC. Kiva Dunes is family friendly and we have something for everyone. The homes and condos available are beautiful. The beach is pristine. Unsurpassed cuisine and a truly unforgettable gulf view.

Executive chef, Kiva Beach Club

Chef Michael G ol and KBC man dsen, ag Melody Goldsener,

Hometown: Massapequa, Long Island, New York Work experience: Chef, Santa Fe Steamer, Santa Fe, New Mexico for 8 years Is this different: Not entirely, but some things are like location, view, weather, and vibe What is it like working with your spouse: It’s like a nightmare. LOL. We get it done.

What is your specialty: Creating fresh simple delicious food.

Do both of you bartend? If I can pour you a beer does that count?

Do you plan all the menus? Yes Do you have specials: Yes. Specials change daily and include fresh seafood, steaks, sandwiches and desserts. We also have Taco Tuesday with drink and food specials and Sunday Funday with live music.

What is your background: I have 25 years of culinary experience. I am a veteran of the U.S. Army - I was a cook.

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Kiva Beach Club, relax, eat, drink, dip in the salt water pool, and walk on the private beach

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By Gregg Dewalt

No more TV snitching and a great place to visit Catching up on a recent golf development and a new place to visit: There’s a popular jailhouse saying – snitches get stitches – that basically serves as a warning to not rat anybody out or the tattletale could face consequences.

While not that case on any of the professional golf tours, a recent joint decision from the USGA and the R&A will no longer allow golf rules experts to snitch on possible rules violations from the luxury of their own home they spot on television broadcasts.

The early December decision means nobody will be answering the phone or checking email when eagle-eyed television viewers try to alert tournament officials to possible rules violations.

Instead, a rules official or officials will monitor broadcasts.

“The message we’re putting out to fans is, what you’ve seen, we’ve seen. Have confidence in us running the event,” said Thomas Pagel, USGA senior director of rules and amateur status. “We want you to be a fan.

Enjoy watching the world’s best players.

Let the rules be handled inside the ropes between the players and officials.”

The change comes at the recommendation of all the major professional tours and goes into effect Jan. 1. Additionally, a local rule will eliminate the two-shot penalty for signing an incorrect scorecard for a violation for which the player was unaware.

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-If you are a golfer and like to travel, you probably are familiar with Scottsdale, Arizona, a well-known golf mecca suburb of Phoenix. But there is more golf for the offering west of downtown Phoenix, which really is a pretty cool place to visit, and not just for the golf, either.

First, the climate. Yes, it gets hot in Phoenix in the summer. Really hot. Like 120-degree hot. But from November through May, the climate can be downright delectable for golf. It’s the high time of the season.

An early December trip to the Valley of the Sun resulted in daytime temperatures

With the ruling, Lexi Thompson likely went into a happy dance. Thompson was assessed a four-shot penalty during last year’s Ana Inspiration major when a viewer alerted the LPGA that she had improperly replaced her ball on the green after marking it. That violation, plus the penalty for signing an incorrect scorecard, resulted in the assessing of an uncomfortable fourshot penalty in the middle of the fourth round.

The new rule has been widely applauded by the players, and frankly seemed overdue. So, good for the USGA and R&A for their effort in amending this policy.

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the foothills of the White Tank Mountains which provide a tremendous backdrop to a quality golf course.

The Victory Course at Verrado: Another Tom Lehman design, the Victory Course will challenge the best players in a rugged setting with some spectacular views. The greens are some of the most challenging in the valley, and it pays to be precise with approach shots. Although the fairways are wide, errant shots have a way of ending up in the desert. The par 5 18th hole is spectacular and features a 200-yard tee shot over water.

The Gold Course at the Wigwam: A clas-

Desert golf near Phoenix offers some spectacular scenery, like this backdrop at The Golf Club of Estrella

The view from the clubhouse at the Victory Course at Verrado

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in the mid-to-upper 70s with lows in the 40s at night. With virtually no humidity and little wind, the weather was perfect.

Now, for the golf. Give these four courses a chance if you find yourself with time on your hands.

The Golf Club at Estrella, Goodyear, Arizona. Designed by Jack Nicklaus II, the course is consistently ranked in among the Top 20 public courses in Arizona. Routed through the Sonoran Desert, it features generous fairways and large greens. It can play to 7,139 yards from the tips, but is a golfer friendly 6,249 from the middle tees. Lucky golfers might even run into Baseball Hall of Famer Tim Raines, who lives nearby and is a member of the club.

Verrado Golf Club, Founders Course, Buckeye, Arizona: GolfWeek rates this Tom Lehman/John Fought design as No. 5 on its Arizona list of best courses you can play, so obviously it is pretty good. It’s setting is

Lexi Thompson sic Robert Trent Jones Sr. design that opened in 1965, the Golf Course is the anti-desert golf course. Renovated in 2015 by Lehman, Jones’ easy bogey/tough par philosophy remains in full effect on this course that has hosted numerous U.S. Open qualifiers. The Gold Course annually listed among the state’s best courses and is a must-play on a visit to Phoenix.

Where to stay: The Wigwam Golf Resort and Spa is an iconic resort in Phoenix that will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2018. A casita-style resort, the Wigwam features 331 rooms, three 18-hole golf courses (including the Gold Course), the Red Door Spa and a variety of food options in a serene setting. It’s perfect for couples, a golf buddies trip or a family getaway. For

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PGA HOPE continues outreach, support for Nashville’s military veteran community

By Justin Onslow Tee times Associate Editor

PGA HOPE’s Nashville chapter began in April, 2016 as one of many quickly growing branches of the national program designed to be the military pillar of PGA REACH, the charitable arm of the PGA of America. Its goal, per the PGA REACH website: to introduce golf to veterans with disabilities to enhance their physical, mental, social and emotional wellbeing.

To date, Nashville’s PGA HOPE chapter has graduated 17 veterans. The six-week program is still “in its infancy,” according to PGA HOPE Nashville coordinator Valerie Vaughn, but the future is very bright for a program just finding its footing with the help of a tre-

Dick Horton, Tennessee Golf Foundation, addresses the group

mendous staff and local and national support.

“We’re moving as fast as we can with the amount of staff we have,” Vaughn said. “We’re trying to get more PGA and LPGA professionals trained and certified here in Nashville to go out and recruit more veterans.”

Part of the vision of PGA HOPE in Nashville included the Delta Dental PGA HOPE Nashville Golf Classic, played November 8 at The Little Course at Conner Lane in Franklin. The five-person scramble-style tournament featured 20 veterans and 45 participants in total and included a closest-to-the-hole contest and awards for first- and second-place teams.

Vaughn confirmed the plan is to once again host the tournament next fall in the same format, and stressed how important Delta Dental’s partnership is to the success of the program.

“This tournament wouldn’t have happened without Delta Dental or (Tennessee Golf Foundation President) Dick Horton, who

“We’re able to put very nice sets of clubs in the hands of the veterans,” Vaughn said.

“Their performance has been outstanding. Our veterans learned to play golf in six weeks with PGA pros teaching them. We were amazed with their progress and thrilled with the results.”

On the national stage, PGA HOPE continues to grow at an impressive rate. By the end of 2017, the program will have impacted over 4,000 military veterans since 2013, 1,500 of whom participated in 2017 alone. With 94 chapters in 38 states and 37 PGA sections, PGA HOPE is giving back to our military heroes with tremendous buy-in that will continue to grow both on the national level and

asked us to get this tournament started—it was his brainchild,” Vaughn said.

The tournament was a tremendous success, as has been the PGA HOPE Nashville chapter in less than two years of operation.

“It’s been a very rewarding experience to help our veterans assimilate back into society and get back on their feet,” Vaughn said. “It’s been a blessing for all parties in- PGA Professional Valerie Vaughn coordinated this tournament volved.”

As part of the PGA HOPE program, regisin the Nashville region. tered veterans are given the opportunity to The format for PGA HOPE in Nashville will learn the sport from PGA HOPE/Adaptive remain the same in 2017 and 2018 but with Golf-Certified PGA and LPGA instructors. the addition of a veterans league for graduEach veteran is given a set of donated clubs, ates of the 2018 program while new veterans balls and tees. Funded by PGA REACH, all go through the PGA HOPE six-week series. greens fees, range balls and instructions also For more information about PGA REACH and come free of charge for participants in the PGA HOPE, visit https://pgareach.org/servicprogram. es/military/

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Around Nashville Fairways Wayne Evans

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How time flies It seems only yesterday John Holmes, our Assistant Director of Metro Parks, introduced me to Tee Times readers in the 2017 April issue. I had read his column for several years and enjoyed all that he shared with the readers and with our employees. We hear and see many things going on in golf in this area, and it is nice to have those things acknowledged in Tee Times.

I penned my first column in the May issue. Reaching out to the readers was easier than I could have imagined, mainly because there is always something newsworthy going on at our Parks courses.

We are getting ready to go into winter time here in Middle Tennessee, but as I write this, there are more than a few golfers out on our Metro courses. In this region, we might be looking at bare tree limbs and unpredictable temperatures.

Our families are gearing up for

Christmas holidays and the coming New Year. But golfers are just looking for a sunny day and reasonable temperatures to get out and play. I guarantee there will be enough of those mild winter days to encourage play at one of our super courses.

2017 for us at Parks was a year of change. We saw several greatly earned retirements, new personnel to fill those slots and all of the improvements to our courses (both inside and out). It was also a year of loss with the passing of our beloved James H. Fyke, who served our city for 40-plus years.

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at Harpeth Hills finished in September in time to host the Senior Men’s MUNI with great results. Our golfers were happy to get back on this course and many congrats to Phil Luckett, Lynn Ray and our superintendent, Brandon Denton and his fantastic crew.

Schooldays Champs were crowned and The MUNI—one of Jim Fyke’s legacies—took place with heavy hearts as we attended The Men’s, Senior and Women’s MUNI Championships.

To the delight of everyone, the Fyke Family was there at each awards presentation. Jim’s wife Becky, his daughter Claire Purcell, her husband Richard Purcell and Becky’s son , Ryan Malloy were there to hand out each trophy and congratulate the champions. We here at Metro Parks are so proud and grateful to Jim’s family, knowing they are carrying on this tradi-

Nashvillefairways.com tion. It’s no doubt to any of us who knew him: Jim Fyke was beaming with pride and grinning from ear to ear.

Harpeth Hills and Two Rivers new ulradwarf Bermuda greens have been amazing and have received rave reviews. But, we would like to remind our customers that we will have to cover the greens at these two facilities when the temperatures are below 25 degrees at night. At times when the lows are below, but the daytime temps are above freezing, check with our other facilities for availability.

Let me take this time to wish each of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. And in the meantime, pick a nice day and play a round at a Metro Park course.

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Saturday, Jan. 20 Rhodes College - Memphis (1-4 p.m.)

Saturday, Jan. 20 Golf House Tennessee - Franklin (1-4 p.m.)

Saturday, Jan. 27 Holston Hills CC - Knoxville (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.)

Saturday, Jan. 27 UTC Campus - Chattanooga (1-4 p.m.)

Saturday, Feb. 3 *Music City Center - Nashville (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.) *This session will be held in the Music City Center (Downtown Nashville) in conjunction with the Nashville Golf Show. Participants will be responsible for their parking fees, but will receive FREE admission to the Nashville Golf Show following the session. (Admission is $12 per person) Visit www.NashvilleGolfShow.com to learn more about the Nashville Golf Show.

The Tennessee Golf Foundation is proud to present a FREE seminar of college golf info for you and your family. This day is designed to give you the information necessary to take your game to the next level. Learning how to secure a college scholarship is a very important step. We are going to give you the tools and make sure you are prepared to tackle the complicated world of college sports.

We will be covering the following topics:

Academics NCAA and NAIA Eligibility Centers Resumes Scholarships Recruiting Rules College Visits NCAA Divison I, II and III Financial Aid NAIA, Jr College, USCAA And More

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(Each session includes a power point presentation and a Q & A with college coaches) Due to NCAA Rules, this is not a recruiting session. College coaches will be present to answer general questions.

www.tnjuniorgolf.com Everyone attending must have an application on file.

Please call Lissa, Rob or Trevor with questions at 615-790-3336 or e-mail tnjuniorgolf@tngolf.org

We love our junior golfers, we look forward to seeing and being with you in 2018!

Lissa, Rob, and Trevor

We look forward to continuing our long and cherished tradition. Come see us in 2018!

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Opinion

By David Widener

Member Golf Writers Association of America

Tiger’s back and looking good

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ot so fast Tiger Woods doubters. His recent effort at the Hero World Challenge after just one start the past two seasons because of a fourth back surgery has people rethinking that his pro golf career is over.

It’s true he has not won since 2013 (he won five tournaments that year) and previous comebacks have not panned out because of injuries. However, he showed signs of the old Tiger in shooting 8-under par with rounds of 67-6875-68 to finish tied for ninth.

Woods drew praise from former coach Hank Haney and Golf Channel’s Brandel Chamblee for his latest golf swing.

Haney even said Tiger will definitely win another tournament and has a good shot at winning a major.

The key will be if Woods can stay healthy. He admits he has a long way to go, but said he did not feel discomfort in his back during the four days of the tournament. He expects to play in 2018, but when and how many tournaments remains to be seen.

Best bets coming up soon are the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in late January and the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill in March. He’s won at Torrey Pines eight times, including his last major (2008 U.S. Open). Although he hasn’t played the Palmer tournament since 2013, he’s won it eight times.

Woods definitely is hoping to play in the Masters (April 5-8) again after missing it the past two years because of back surgeries (four in the past three years). He has four Green Jackets, the most recent coming in 2005.

Tiger, a 79-time PGA Tour winner, turned 42 on December 20, but is he really too old to be a factor anymore?

I don’t think so. Sam Snead won the Greater Greensboro Open at age 52 and Jack Nicklaus won the Masters at age 46. Other examples of older athletes performing at a high level: Nolan Ryan pitched his sixth no-hitter at age 43. Hank Aaron hit his 725th home run at age 40. Tom Brady and Peyton Manning won Super Bowls at age 39 (Brady is still playing at 40 and could win a Super Bowl at an older age). Brett Favre played NFL football until age 41. As they say, age is only a number.

One thing is certain. When Tiger plays it is must watch TV. I’m guilty and so are many others according to TV ratings when Woods made his latest comeback.

Thursday’s opening round was the most watched first round since the British Open and the most watched fourth quarter (October-December) round in Golf Channel history. The final round was the most watched golf tournament of 2017 excluding majors.

Simply put, Tiger is still golf’s biggest draw. It’s not even close. Don’t ever count him out when he’s playing.

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When it comes to championship golf, there’s no better destination than Alabama. Come play where the PGA TOUR professionals compete and see why Golf Digest editors picked two of Alabama’s golf resorts among their favorites. For starters, there are the 468 holes along the world-renowned Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Stretching from the mountains in the north to the Gulf Coast in the south, America’s original golf trail opened 25 years ago and recently completed a massive renovation of its 26 courses. Then there are the many other impressive courses scattered across the state, designed by the likes of Arnold Palmer and Jerry Pate. Each with its own set of challenges, each with its own rewards. Plan an epic road trip to great golf courses across the state of Alabama.

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By Andrew Braley An overlooked aspect of GolfTec’s services is our ability to offer group lessons.

We encourage families, golf buddy groups, golf associations, juniors, teams to visit us for group sessions.

Group lessons are always fun and possibly less intimidating in that type of setting.

Groups of 24 can be accommodated in a two-hour setting with 3 and 4 hitting bays with a personal coach at your side. Our computer will measure your swing speed, your distance and your accuracy. We also provide putting tips, along with advice on your grip, stance and all aspects of the game.

Winter is an ideal time to get this kind of help with your swing. Seeing is believing - when your coach can run through a checklist from stance and grip to the intricate details of getting your swing on plane, then you will understand how to fix your swing. At GolfTEC, we have a proven record of getting results. Our students are encouraged to come and practice using their video as a guide between lessons. Why not get your group together, call and set up a time when our coaches can help.

This instruction page offers tips from PGA, LPGA and teaching professionals who love the game, love to teach and help all who seek improvement to hone their game.

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had a wonderful holiday season. We thank all of our students who put their trust in our coaches. We also appreciate the Tee Times readers for letting us know how much they enjoy what we do here for anyone seeking improvement.

January is ushering in a New Year. Why not let this be the time to make that resolution to come get help with your game? We appreciate each and every one of you, and please come see us and get a tip and maybe a chance to win an evaluation and lessons at the Nashville Golf Show.

Don Evans enjoyed the hitting bay, but wanted Coach Kim Williams to help him with his putting as well Barbara Evans (L), Keystone’s enthusiastic client and Graham Benson, Certified Personal Coach, work on her swing mechanics

Keystone client Doug Williams (L) listens to Graham Benson as the Certified Personal Coach points out how he tracked his shot.

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Equipment Corner Seven golf gifts you can give yourself after the holidays Garmin TruSwing golf swing analyzer

If breaking 80 was on your Christmas list, this is as close as you’re going to get to delivering. With a Garmin TruSwing analyzer, understanding the mechanics of the golf swing—and how to fix them—is as simple as attaching the device to a club and letting it rip.

Personalized Callaway Chrome Soft X golf balls

With or without personalization, Callaway’s Chrome Soft X balls are the perfect post-holiday gift for any golfer of any skill level. Winner of Golf Digest’s gold medal

in the golf balls over $35 category for 2017, the Chrome Soft X builds on the success of the Chrome Soft model with a firmer feel and more penetrating ball flight.

The Golfer’s Crate (mancrates.com)

“Caddyshack” DVD? Check. Balls, tees and a golf towel? Check. Check. Check. The Golfer’s Crate from mancrates.com has all that and more for the golfer who probably has everything but wouldn’t mind “stocking” up on the essentials.

Copper Tech golf glove

The copper-infused Copper Tech golf glove from Pocketec promises improved health and

performance, increased circulation and a reduction in muscle recovery time. Even if that sounds too good to be true, it’s still a fine-looking glove at an even finer price ($19.95).

Nike Cold Weather II golf cart mittens

Winter weather doesn’t have to mean packing away your clubs for a few months.

With a pair of golf cart mittens like the Cold Weather II offering from Nike, getting out on the course in January and February to work out those offseason kinks can be both warm and comfortable.

Ben Hogan’s Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf

Widely considered an essential in every golfer’s library, Ben Hogan’s Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf is the ideal golf book for those who utilize the winter months to brush up on the basics of playing the game the right way.

Victorinox Swiss Army golf tool

Looking for a golf tool that can do it all?

The Victorinox Swiss Army golf tool won’t take away those three-putts, but it will repair divots, mark your ball and clean your club grooves—all while folding up neatly in your pocket or saving much-needed space in your bag.

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A problem I frequently see among high handicap golfers is the urge to reach for the ball.(Photo 1) This creates tension in the shoulders and arms which leads to poor struck balls and off line shots. The most common swing problem I see when reaching excessively for the ball is an over the top, out to in path, producing a pull or slice. A great way to correct 2 this problem is by getting into an athletic posture without a club while allowing your arms to hang freely from your shoulders (Photo 2). The first thing you will probably notice is the ease and lack of tension in your shoulders and arms. Now put a club in your hands and continue to allow your arms to hang. A good rule of thumb is to have about a closed hand width between your pants and the grip end of the club (Photo 3).

This is a simple correction that will do wonders for your swing.

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Personett, Flenniken, Melson take home 2017 Omega Player of the Year honors

By Justin Onslow Tee times Associate Editor For the 11th time in his professional career, McCabe Golf Course pro Loren Personett capped off the year with Tennessee PGA Player of the Year honors, finishing 2017 with 1,266 points in nine event starts. He edged out PGA pro Jake Reeves (1,146 points, 11 starts) of Knoxville’s Fairways and Greens Golf Center and Johan Kok (1,012 points, 10 starts) of Hideaway at Arrington in College Grove, who were the only other professionals of the qualifying 85-player field to eclipse 1,000 points on the year.

Casey Flenniken, First Assistant Golf Professional at Tanasi Golf Course in Loudon, won Player of the Year honors for the assistant category with 1,770 points in 11 starts in 2017. He finished in a tie for fourth at the 49th Tennessee PGA Professional Championship on his home course in August with a fourunder 209. Kok took home first place at the event with a six-under 207 while Reeves finished in a tie for second place.

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honors in the assistant category in both 2015 and 2016.

In the senior category, Bear Trace at Tim’s Ford (Winchester) professional Jared Melson capped off a spectacular

year with 1,723 points in 11 starts, including a first-place finish at the National Car Rental Harold Eller Pro-Am in July and another at the Tennessee Senior State Open in May. Melson sepa-

rated himself from the rest of the field by more than 200 points as Walt Chapman (1,493 points) and 2014 senior Player of the Year Audie Johnson (1,438 points) rounded out the rest of the top three.

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Web.com Tour’s Nashville Golf Open to include a familiar face - and voice - in 2018 Country music superstar Jake Owen will participate in next year’s Web.com Tour Nashville Golf Open Benefitting the Snedeker Foundation May 24-27. The event takes place at the Nashville Golf & Athletic Club in Brentwood and is one of three annual PGA TOUR-sanctioned events in Tennessee.

Owen is no stranger to the competitive golf scene. The 2012 American Country Awards Breakthrough Artist of the Year has participated in several PGA TOUR Pro-Am events in the past and was awarded “The Arnie Award” at the 2017 AT&T Pebble Beach ProAm for his charitable contributions through

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(l-r) Charlie Clarkson, NGO Tournament Director, Laureen Cates, VP Tour Vision Promotions, Brandt Snedeker, PGA Tour winner 8 times, 2012 FedEX Cup, $10 million prize after winning the Tour Championship, Patrick Nichol, President Tour Vision Promotions and NGO Executive Director, Jake Owen, Country star and great golfer, Bunny Cothren, Senior Sales Director, and Stan Norris, NGO Assistant Tournament Director

The Jake Owen Foundation.

In May, Owen will do his part to benefit another charitable cause in the Snedeker Foundation, which has raised more than $1 million since 2012 for several charities in Middle Tennessee and was named the 2018 charitable beneficiary of the Nashville Golf Open. The 36-yearold singer-songwriter has been granted an unrestricted sponsor exemption and will maintain amateur status to participate in the tournament.

While Owen’s presence at the tournament will certainly bolster its visibility

and lend support to charitable causes, he’s not there just to be a face for the event. The low single-digit handicapper once planned on playing golf in college and to hopefully make his way to the professional level before a wakeboarding accident led to reconstructive shoulder surgery and pushed him toward a career in music.

Now one of the predominant faces of country music in Nashville, Owen once again has an opportunity to use his talents on the golf course and bring greater awareness to a terrific event benefitting a tremendous charitable foundation.

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EWGA celebrates 2017, looks to 2018 Tee Times report The EWGA-Middle Tennessee celebrated its 2017 golf season with an end of the year banquet at Monell’s at the Manor.

More than three dozen members attended the event.

It takes a bit of magic and a lot of dedicated volunteers to provide members with a successful year. Led by EWGA-Middle Tennessee president Donna Ruggles, several board members and league captains shared this year’s highlights at the gathering. Each captain put her spin on her group and shared the fun times that only league play can bring.

Did you know that the EWGA of Middle Tennessee 1. Added 22 new members and maintained a 77-percent retention rate for existing members 2. Enjoyed strong support for all 5 of our weekday and weekend leagues 3. Planned and hosted numerous play dates, instructional clinics, and other events 4. Provided almost $400 in support of the Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition and the EWGA Foundation while maintaining a positive financial balance 5. Enjoyed sponsorship support by many long-term Chapter friends 6. Hosted a record number of chapter participants to play in the EWGA Championship Finals and the EWGA Cup The Jeannie Musterman Volunteer of the Year Award is in recognition of a longtime member and enthusiastic supporter of the Middle Tennessee Chapter. In her honor each year, the chapter recognizes a volunteer who embodies Jeanne’s love of golf and exhibits strong dedication to our Chapter. We are honored to recognize Joni Kies as the 2017 recipient of this prestigious award. Currently serving as our Director of Communications, Joni embraces her role with a can-do attitude, good humor, and enthusiasm. On and off the course, Joni brings her winning style and smile for all to enjoy.

Most Improved 2017 EWGA Middle Tennessee Player We know it takes dedication, hard work and plenty of practice throughout the summer to lead to an improved game. One of the duties of our Handicap Chair is to ascertain via a review of our handicaps that has made the most improvement over the season. Although several of our members made great strides with their game improvement, the one with the most improvement is Karen Seufert.

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EWGA 2018 Events

2018 Nashville Golf Show February 2-4 With more than 80 exhibitor booths, plenty of vendors and over 6,000 participants, the show is the place to be if you love golf. Our chapter will once again have a booth and share everything about our organization with the public. If we can’t be playing outdoors, we can certainly enjoy our EWGA friends and experience the golf community inside! Reach out to our membership director and mark your calendars.

2018 Kickoff on March 24 at Hermitage Golf Course The EWG-Middle Tennessee will kick off the season with a brunch/ luncheon at Hermitage Golf Course. Prepared by chef David Cottrell, the lunch will precede a program featuring guest speaker and prizes, followed by a play date at Hermitage.

For information, visit our booth at the Nashville Golf Show, call or email. www.ewga-midtn.com 5543 Edmondson Pike, Ste. 84 Nashville, TN. 37211

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Jonathan Scott (L) and dad Thom enjoy the group session at GolfTEC

We at Keystone Financial hope everyone had a safe and prosperous holiday season, but now it time to focus on our financial goals in 2018.

Once again we look for ways to incorporate golf into Keystone’s business strategy for finding and keeping clients. We plan events in golf or golf-related settings because we find that 60-percent of our referral for new clients comes from our clients who golf.

Recently, we sent invitations to our clients to bring a friend or family member who might enjoy getting their golf swings evaluated by the great professionals at GolfTEC of Cool Springs. The event was successful and we received great feedback from our clients and their guests, who got a video and a short 10- to 15-minute lesson from the coaches who assisted our group.

The event was such a hit that we plan on another group session in the late spring. Thanks for keeping up with us here at Keystone Financial Resources this year and we look forward to being with you Keystone client Kathy Robbins (L) and Guys The in 2018.

GolfTEC owner and PGA Professional, Come visit our booth at the Nashville Golf Show Andrew Braley enjoy a chat STRATEGY and bring your friends.

Don Evans, Keystone client relishes his swing help from Kim Williams, GolfTEC’s Certified Personal Coach

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