Golf

WWelcome to summer golf in North Texas. The temperatures may be warming up, but we do not expect to see our Membership’s golf activity cooling down anytime soon. As we transition from April showers and May flowers into the sustained higher temperatures associated with July, August, and September, we thought it would be a good time to provide some helpful feedback for keeping cool, and doing our part as golfers to maintain the health of the courses.

By Mike Kiesling, Director of Golf

Let us start by setting our golf course style to cool. Lighter colors made out of a more breathable fabric easily trump the 100% cotton shirts of yesteryear. Many manufactures now incorporate sun-blocking materials into their garments that sport upwards of an SPF rating of 50uv protection. Do not forget your headwear. Larger brimmed “bucket style” hats are best, but utilizing some form of headwear is necessary. One thing a lot of us forget to do is apply sunblock. If you do not like the lotions, get a nice spray that you can keep in your bag and reapply throughout the round. Most sunbathers spend less time on a beach than we do on a golf course for a typical round, so re-applying is a must. Do not play on an empty stomach. Try to eat a light meal prior to teeing off, or snack on granola/nutrition bars during play. Lastly, and probably most important, is make sure you hydrate properly. Plan to play golf tomorrow, make certain and drink plenty of water or sports drinks the day before. It is difficult to stay properly hydrated during your round, as you are losing as much or more fluids during play than you can consume. As we move into early summer, it becomes imperative that we, as golfers, make an overt effort to repair ball marks on the greens. The greens will begin to face the stresses of Mother Nature, as she raises the temperature and turns off the rain. Besides making for a bumpy putting surface, an unrepaired ball mark is an open door for the diseases and fungal growth that can spread from that one simple dimple in a green. The golf course is part of our family, and we as golfers need to do what we can to keep it heathy. Our golf operations teams will also be on both courses hydrating and cooling our putting surfaces for the better part of the entire day. These irrigation teams own the “right of way.” When you encounter a group of our irrigation tech services, putting surface play is suspended on that hole until they finish their job. They are generally done in five minutes or less and groups will at most encounter this once or twice during their rounds. You are never too young to learn, or exhibit proper care for the course etiquette. Member Kennedy Zahn, and friend, Bella Caputto, took it upon themselves to look after holes #1 and #2 on the Cottonwood Valley Course. Kennedy and Bella can be seen cleaning up the water hazard and clogged drainage after heavy rains. Thank you, ladies, for your efforts. Summer is a great time to get your games in shape for the 2021 Club Championship Weekend scheduled for September 24 – 25. Last year we were restricted by state and local guidelines that prevented us from celebrating this event the way we should. We are excited for this event, and look forward to crowning our newest club champions.

By Jack Danshmand, Head Golf Instructor & Junior Golf Coordinator

Place a golf club across your chest, with each hand touching the opposite shoulder as you stand in your golf posture. Keep your arms in this position throughout the drill.

Shift into your right foot allowing your trail knee to lose some flexion. Turn your shoulders to your right (if you’re righthanded) allowing the club head to turn over your right foot. Your upper body should remain centered but in a tilt. Your left knee will bend toward the center of your stance.

Downswing will start with a shift in pressure to the lead foot as the shoulders will remain passive. The lower body will start to unwind as the grip of the club will start to point at the golf ball at impact. Step 3

Pictured - 7 iron and balance board If you are interested in booking a lesson, please email jack.daneshmand@fourseasons.com

Although it’s a fairly simple movement, most weekend players continue to struggle with their backswing pivot. Once they pivot incorrectly, it’s difficult to uncoil properly during their downswing. And since these movements form the basis of your swing, these bad habits make any other improvements difficult. Here is a simple drill to help correct your pivot.

Finish balanced and on your lead foot after the you completed your swing.

JULY

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOV. DEC. MONTH/DATE EVENTS START TIME COURSE

Friday, 9

Friday Night Couples Golf Saturday, 10 & Sunday, 11 Junior Club Championship Saturday, 17 MGA Event

Sunday, 25 Couples Sunday Golf Event

Saturday, 7 "Beat the Pros" TPC/CWV 9:00am CWV 9:00am CWV 9:00am CWV

Friday, 13 MGA 1/2 Day Men's Member/Guest 1:00pm CWV

Sunday, 15 Junior Golf Playday 3:00pm CWV

Sunday, 22 Couples Sunday Golf Event 9:00am TPC

Friday, 3 Couples Friday Night Golf Event 6:00pm TPC

Saturday, 11 & Sunday, 12 MGA "Las Colinas" Cup 9:00am TPC/CWV Sunday, 19 Junior Member/Guest 3:00pm TPC

Friday, 24 - Sunday, 25 Club Stroke Play Championship 8:00am TPC/CWV Sunday, 3 MGA vs WGA 1:00pm TPC Friday, 8 WGA 1 day Member/Guest 1:00pm TPC Sunday, 10 Parent/Junior Event 3:00pm CWV 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

Saturday, 13 & Sunday, 14 Couples Club Championship 9:00am TPC/CWV

Saturday, 4 Saturday, 4 MGA Men's Event

9:00am CWV WGA Year End Meeting & Golf 2:00pm CWV

WGA Playdays each Wednesday (9am tee times) Men’s Thursday Night League Play (6pm)

WGA Playdays each Wednesday (9am tee times) Men’s Thursday Night League Play (6pm) TPC Fairway Aerification 9th to 12th

WGA Playdays each Wednesday (9am tee times) Men’s Thursday Night League Play (6pm)

WGA Playdays each Wednesday (9am tee times) Men’s Thursday Night League Play (6pm) TPC Aerification 25th - 27th

WGA Playdays each Wednesday (10am tee times) CWV Aerification 1st & 2nd

Monday, June 14 to Thursday, June 17 Monday, June 28 to Thursday, July 1 Monday, July 12 to Thursday, July 15 Monday, July 26 to Thursday, July 29

$405 per child Sibling Discounts - $75 off (2nd Child), $125 off (3rd child) Limited to 40 Children each week (35 Members, 5 Hotel Guest)

9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Registration 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Golf & Tennis Instruction 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Lunch 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Golf & Tennis Instruction 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Swimming

Monday, June 7 to Thursday, June 10 Monday, June 21 to Thursday, June 24 Monday, July 19 to Thursday, July 22

$360 per child Sibling Discounts - $75 off (2nd Child), $125 off (3rd child) Limited to 40 Children each week (35 Members, 5 Hotel Guest)

9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Golf Instruction 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Lunch 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Golf Instruction 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Swimming

Monday, July 5 to Thursday, July 8 Registration Opens April 1 – Members & Hotel Guests only at this time. No Guests of Members.

July 16 - Play Day - TPC August 15 and 16 - Junior Club Championship September 12 - Junior Member Guest

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

Discount applies to published best available rate and is based on hotel occupancy and availability. Membership card must be presented at check in. RESORT DINING

Discount at LAW*, FAMILY POOL, AGAVE POOL & BAR, OUTLAW TAPROOM AND THE LOBBY LOUNGE.

Discount on food and beverage for all catered events

*Excluding holidays and special events

CATERING EVENTS

WELL & BEING SPA

Discount on treatments & services

WEDNESDAY -

Excludes Salon services and retail. Discount also applies to accompanied guests.

GOLF EVENTS 20%

Discount on best available tournament rate and catering.

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.