WINTER 2022
THE ASSAAD GROUP
Kick off the new year with a new home! Call the Assaad Group today for your 2022 market analysis. Real experts in real estate.
Kim Assaad | 817.368.2111 www.theassaadgroup.com
All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. All measurements and square footages are approximate, but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage. Compass is a licensed real estate broker. Equal Housing Opportunity.
2
WINTER 2022
•
LIFE style M AGA ZINE
THESPORTSCLUBFOURSEASONS.COM
3
Las Colinas homes increased 9.4% in 2021.
Time to sell your home?
4
WINTER 2022
•
LIFE style M AGA ZINE
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 Director of Member Experience Kristina Karoll x 2526 kristina.karoll@fourseasons.com Clubhouse Manager Spencer Holland x 2580 spencer.holland@fourseasons.com 2022 BOARD OF GOVERNORS Bill Nardiello Carol Owen, David Flesher, Diane Butler, Greg Garcia, Joe Kiesnast, David Evans, Kim Assaad, Lisa Nelson, Sam Dabbous
Design, Layout & Printing EG Communications Group Advertise in LIFEstyle For more details on how to place your advertisement in LIFEstyle, contact Karen at karen@eurographics.com or 954-790-3933
From the BOG Chair From the General Manager Golf Fitness Tennis Social
6 7 8 14 16 20
Upcoming Events Social Chef’s Corner Cocktail Recipe
WINTER 2022
On the Cover:
A photo recap of some of the activities of 2021. THESPORTSCLUBFOURSEASONS.COM
5
25 28 30 31
FROM THE
BOG Chairman
F OU R SE A S ON S G OL F & SP ORT S C LU B C OM M U N I T Y,
s we welcome in the new year, we have much to be grateful for as we look back on 2021 and look forward to 2022. The Cure for All Seasons was incredibly successful raising over $177,000 for the Baylor, Scott, and White Medical Center in Irving. It was truly a team effort with the Members who have given so generously, the committees that worked so diligently to support all the efforts and the management and staff that created and ran the venues that were so successful! We thank all of you! Our committees and their leadership are set to continue the strides in 2022 that saw an enhanced experience across all functions, increased participation across all activities and the creation and implementation of many new events. We continue to welcome New Members and their families and New Member Orientation to help their integration into our Club! Your Board of Governors welcomes David Evans as our newest member. David has been very involved in many prior club activities and chaired the Nelson Cup in 2021. We look forward to his contributions. The Board will continue to work to enhance the experience for all the Members, to be your advocate and sounding board to ensure the best possible communications to the Members and Management. In particular, the Board and Management will continue to share the many changes to our facilities and the timing of their implementation. We also wish to thank Judy Mason for her four years of service on the Board and for all her contributions! We are truly excited about the possibilities for 2022 for our club. We have come through a very challenging year with COVID and the guidelines we had to work with during this crisis! Our Management Team did an excellent job of balancing the guidelines with the best options to keep our club open and safe for all the members. We cannot thank David Bernand and Jim Kern and his team enough for the effort and results for our members and our facilities during this pandemic! On a final note, your Board of Governors are committed to continuing to make the Club the best choice and decision for all our Members! We know we still have many challenges ahead of us this coming year and we commit to do our best to represent all the members in our quest for excellence in all areas of our Club and overall experience! Thanks to all our Members for your continued support and your candid input on how we can achieve the best Club experience for all of us! Here’s to a terrific 2022!
Bill Nardiello Board of Governors Chair
6
WINTER 2022
•
LIFE style M AGA ZINE
FROM THE
General Manager
De a r Fou r Se a sons G olf
and
Sports Club Members,
APPY NEW YEAR! I’m confident our future at the Four Seasons Golf and Sports Club has never been brighter and I hope you are excited about 2022 as your Club management team has many new initiatives for the Club with new programming and facility improvements. For almost four decades our Club has enjoyed a storied, multi-generational history, and this living legacy will continue to grow. In that spirit, we are working hard to continually adapt Club programs and products to the evolving and diverse interest and trends of our fast growing membership. We have implemented many updates to programs, services, and amenities that fit members interest and feedback. The overall member experience has become the most multi-dimensional offering of any Club in the DFW metroplex. Our goal has always been to become “The Most Admired Club in Dallas” and based on the fact that we have already achieved “Full With a Wait List” status in the Golf category, and soon will achieve that status in the Tennis and Fitness categories of membership, we can all take great pride in our Club. The overall growth in membership has been remarkable and the feedback we are getting from our members and community assures us we are on the right track for success. We are working hard with our owners to overcome the challenges in scheduling the planned renovations for the Club. Supply chain issues and labor has proven to be a very big hurdle, but we are addressing those projects we can get done as soon as possible. The order that these renovations happen are not based on priority, but availability of materials and contractors to do the work. The new Pickle Ball courts have started and a contractor has been hired. We anticipate this new amenity will be operational early Spring. We have final design work completed for Locker Rooms, Members Lounge, Driving Range as well as improvements to our indoor and outdoor Tennis Courts and several other updates to common areas of the Club. We anticipate the timeline and renderings will be available to share early in the year. I would like to welcome long time member David Evans for his election to serve on your Board of Governors starting in 2022. I would also like to thank Judy Mason for her service on the Board the past four years and the many contributions she has made to improve your Club. Our 2022 focus and beyond is to be ready for the COVID mandates and restrictions to be fully lifted and remain working in close collaboration with your Board of Governors and committees to increase the value of your membership with every decision that is made throughout the organization. I would especially like to thank our dedicated staff, many of them impacted by the challenges of this difficult time, for sustaining an excellent level of service day-in and day-out during this crisis. Looking forward to a great 2022 at the Four Seasons Golf and Sports Club,
See you at the Club,
Jim Kern, PGA General Manager
THESPORTSCLUBFOURSEASONS.COM
7
W
Golf
We hope everyone enjoyed the Holiday season and were able to spend some quality time with loved ones that you may not have been able to do so with last year. Maybe some of
you got some new golf goodies that you cannot wait to try out on the course. One day it could be gorgeous and we are putting on shorts, and the next day (or even later on the same day), we are dressing up with multiple layers to enjoy this game of golf despite the weather. It is nice to live in a climate that allows us the ability to play golf year round. By Mike Kiesling, Director of Golf
This past year we saw in increase in participation for virtually all Club golf events. Golf instruction also saw a large uptick over previous years as well. We are excited for the upcoming season and all of the new events that help create new relationships and connections. Here is a simple one-page calendar of things to look forward to in 2022. With the start of the New Year, we should remind everyone about simple things most golfers take for granted. What is our responsibility while on the golf course? It is quite simple, we should try to leave it in the exact same condition we found it so that others can enjoy the same level experience that we did. Do you actively look for your ball marks and repair them? Even if you ball did not stay on the green? Maybe instead of pointing out all of the unrepaired ball marks we try to fix every single one we see. Do we rake after ourselves when we play from a bunker? Did I use all of the sand in my cart to fill divots? Make it your mission this year to own a certain hole on each of our golf courses. Pay extra attention to ball marks, or unfilled divots on those holes when you are playing. Let’s also instill these same etiquette values into our juniors when we have them accompany us for a round of golf.
A Lot to Look Forward to in 2022 8
WINTER 2022
•
LIFE style M AGA ZINE
2021-2022 Golf Events Calendar MONTH
EVENTS
START TIME
COURSE
Tuesday, 4
Golf Services Committee Meeting
5:30pm
Saturday, 15
MGA Men’s Event Par 3 Challenge
10:00am
CWV
Sunday, 23
Junior Golf Playday
2:00pm
CWV
Tuesday, 1
Golf Services Committee Meeting
5:30pm
Saturday, 19
MGA Men’s Event 3 Club and a Putter
10:00am
TPC
TPC Aerification
Wednesday, 23
WGA Opening Day
12:00pm
CWV
February 28th - March 3rd
Sunday, 27
Junior Golf Playday
2:00pm
TPC
Tuesday, 1
Golf Services Committee Meeting
5:30pm
Friday, 11
Glow Ball Golf
6:00pm
TPC
Friday, 18
MGA 1/2 Day Men’s Member/Guest
1:00pm
CWV
Saturday, 26
Junior Golf “Drive, Chip, and Putt”
1:00pm
Practie Area
Sunday 27
MGA vs WGA
1:00pm
TPC
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
WGA Playdays each
APRIL
Wednesday (10am tee times) TPC Aerification February 28th - March 3rd CWV Aerification 21st - 24th WGA Playdays each
CWV/CWV
Wednesday (10am Tee Times)
6:00pm
TPC
Men's Thursday Night
MGA Ringer Event
9:00am
CWV/CWV
Junior Playday
3:00pm
CWV
Saturday, 2 & Sunday 3
WGA Eclectic Tournament
9:00am
Tuesday, 5
Golf Services Committee Meeting
5:30pm
Friday, 8
Friday Night Couples “Masters”
Saturday, 23 & Sunday, 24 Sunday, 24 MAY
League Play (6pm) WGA Playdays each Wednesday (9am tee times)
Tuesday, 3
Golf Services Committee Meeting
5:30pm
Friday, 6
Friday Night Couples Golf
6:00pm
CWV
Men's Thursday Night
Friday, 13 & Saturday, 14
Lady Nelson Member/Guest
1:00pm & 9:00am
TPC/CWV
League Play (6pm)
Sunday, 15
Junior Playday
3:00pm
TPC
Sunday, 22
Couples Sunday Golf Event
1:00pm
CWV
Friday, 27
MGA 1/2 Day Men’s Member/Guest
1:00pm
CTPC
Tuesday, 7
Golf Services Committee Meeting
5:30pm
Saturday, 4 & Sunday, 5
Club Member-Member Tournament
9:00am
CWV/TPC
Wednesday (9am tee times)
Friday, 10
Friday Night Couples Golf
6:00pm
TPC
Men's Thursday Night
Sunday, 12
Junior Golf Playday
3:00pm
CWV
Saturday, 18
WGA “Pinehurst”
9:00am
CWV
Sunday, 26
Couples Sunday Golf Event
9:00am
CWV
TPC Aerification 16th & 17th CWV Aerification 23rd & 24th
JUNE WGA Playdays each
JULY
League Play (6pm)
WGA Playdays each Wednesday (9am tee times)
Tuesday, 5
Golf Services Committee Meeting
5:30pm
Friday, 8
Friday Night Couples Golf
6:00pm
CWV
Sunday, 17
Junior Golf Playday
3:00pm
CWV
Men's Thursday Night
Saturday, 23
MGA Event Individual Stroke Play
9:00am
TPC
League Play (6pm)
Sunday, 31
Couples Sunday Golf Event
9:00am
TPC
THESPORTSCLUBFOURSEASONS.COM
9
Golf
2021-2022 Golf Events Calendar
MONTH
EVENTS
START TIME
COURSE
AUGUST
WGA Playdays each
Tuesday, 2
Golf Services Committee Meeting
5:30pm
Saturday, 13 & Sunday, 14
Junior Club Championship
2:00pm
CWV/TPC
Men’s Thursday Night
Friday, 26 - Sunday, 28
MGA “Las Colinas” Cup
1:00pm/9:00am
CWV/CWV/TPC
League Play (6pm)
Friday, 2
MGA 1/2 Day Men’s Member/Guest
1:00pm
CWV
Wednesday (9am tee times)
Friday, 9
Couples Friday Night Golf Event
6:00pm
TPC
Tuesday, 6
Golf Services Committee Meeting
5:30pm
Sunday, 11
Junior Member/Guest
3:00pm
Friday, 16 - Sunday, 18
Club Stroke Play Championship
Wednesday (9am tee times)
SEPTEMBER
Men's Thursday Night TPC
League Play (6pm)
TPC/CWV
OCTOBER Sunday, 2
MGA vs WGA
1:00pm
CWV
Tuesday, 4
Golf Services Committee Meeting
5:30pm
Sunday, 9
Parent/Junior Event
3:00pm
CWV
Men's Thursday Night
Friday, 14
WGA 1/2 Day Member/Guest
1:00pm
TPC
League Play (6pm)
Wednesday, 19 - Saturday, 22
Men’s Nelson Cup Member/Guest
TPC/CWV
TPC Aerification 25th - 27th
Saturday, 29 & Sunday, 30
WGA Monster Match
9:00am
Tuesday, 1
Golf Services Committee Meeting
5:30pm
Sunday, 6
Junior Golf Playday
2:00pm
CWV
Wednesday (10am tee times)
Saturday, 12 & Sunday, 13
Couples Club Championship
9:00am
CWV/TPC
CWV Aerification 1st & 2nd
Friday, 18
MGA 1/2 Day Men’s Member/Guest
12:00pm
TPC
Saturday, 19
WGA Tournament of Champions
9:00am
CWV
Sunday, 20
MGA Tournament of Champions
9:00am
CWV
Friday, 2
Golf Shop Holiday Party
6:00pm
Saturday, 3
MGA Event Superintendents Challenge
10:00am
CWV
Saturday, 3
WGA Year End Meeting & Golf
2:00pm
CWV
Sunday, 11
Junior Golf Playday
2:00pm
TPC
WGA Playdays each Wednesday (9am tee times)
CWV/CWV
NOVEMBER WGA Playdays each
DECEMBER
10
WINTER 2022
•
LIFE style M AGA ZINE
Keys to getting a FEW MORE YARDS off the TEE BOX
By Jack Danshmand, Head Golf Instructor & Junior Golf Coordinator
Tee Height
Stance
Before you even think about your swing, you need to tee the ball up. You typically want about half the ball to sit above the face of the driver when you tee it up. This makes it easier for you to hit up on the ball and elevate the ball of the tee.
Ball position will be forward portion of your stance, just inside your lead heel. This will allow you to catch the ball at the end of your swing arc when you are hitting up on the ball. To get this position, set up with your feet together even with the ball and then take a wide set up with your trail foot. This will put you in a nice, wide base to make an athletic and powerful swing.
TEE HEIGHT
STANCE Spine Tilt
Backswing
Once you get in this position, grip the club with your lead hand. Your shoulders should be level and square at this point. Next, put your trail hand on the club. When you do this, your spine will naturally tilt away from the target.
Shift your body slightly into your trail side while rotating your hips and chest away from the target.
SPINE TILT
BACKSWING Downswing Shift and press into your lead foot followed by rotating with the lower body. When pressing into your lead foot you will be applying force to creating faster club head speed. Finish Remember to swinging to a balance finish will help the overall sequence of the swing.
DOWNSWING
FINISH
Using Sportsboxai app allows me to show the student what their body is doing in 3D right from my phone. If you are interested in learning more or want to book a lesson, please email or call me at jack.daneshmand@fourseasons.com or cell 405-205-8061
THESPORTSCLUBFOURSEASONS.COM
11
Golf
H A N D I C A P CO M M I T T E E U PDAT E
We believe many of you know that John Brechin has been Chair of the Handicap Committee for nine years and has done an incredible job of leading our Club in this important role. He has both an amazing grasp of the rules and regulations, as well as deep data and analytical skills. We have been lucky to have John in this role for so long. Please thank him next time you see him. David Evans will chair the committee for 2022 along with help and support from John and the rest of the committee members. • • • • •
David Evans – Chair Bob Armstrong Mike Bannon John Brechin Diane Butler
Four Seasons Resort and Club Handicap Data Based on all the handicap statistical data for tournament play and individual member play, our Club has no systemic indications of handicap manipulation. However, there are education opportunities for us to help the membership with handicap rules and obligations. We are planning a series of communications to the membership through Mike Kiesling’s weekly update and the Club’s quarterly newsletter. Our goal is to provide confidence to the membership that all competitive golf events are conducted fairly, and all Members possess a current and accurate handicap. Our Club does not have an issue with handicap manipulation today and we want it to continue. This communication will focus on score posting obligations and posting accurate scores.
• • • • •
Larry LeVan David Pfaff Pam Strand John Ulrey Mike Kiesling
If you play a minimum of 7 holes, then you should post a 9 hole score, and if you play 14 or more holes, then you should post an 18 hole score. Rounds where you play 10-13 holes, merely post the 9 hole score and discard scores for holes 10 through 13. When scoring holes not played, you should estimate the score you most likely would receive on those holes. This is accomplished with a simple calculation of using your course handicap and the handicap of the holes not played. For each hole simply compare your course handicap to the hole handicap. If the hole handicap is higher than your course handicap, record a par. If your course handicap is higher than the hole handicap by 18 or less, then record a bogey. This applies to all unplayed holes meeting the criteria above. Total Score Posting or Hole by Hole
Posting Scores All golfers are required to post a score after play of 7 holes or more, no matter the format or circumstances of the round. The only exception is if play is in a format where you do not play your own ball, like Scrambles or Alternate Shot. It is our obligation to post our own score and with the GHIN app it is super easy. So please make sure you post scores the day of, for all rounds you play. Rounds of 7 holes to 13 holes require the posting of a 9 hole score and rounds of 14 holes or more require the posting of an 18 hole score. This is part of your obligation in maintaining and accurate handicap.
Lastly, while it is perfectly okay to post 18 hole total scores, it is preferred for us to post hole by hole scores. This helps the handicap committee and the Club in multiple ways. Again, this is easy with the GHIN app, and you can just open the app while you play and post your score as you go along. It is also important to know the maximum score you can record for your handicap on each hole. If you post hole by hole with the GHIN app, this is automatically calculated for you. Maximum score on any hole is NET double bogey. When posting GROSS scores hole by hole in the app, this will be done automatically for you
Scoring Accuracy It is also important we post accurate scores. First, make sure you choose the correct tee box you played. Do not play from the Blue Tees, then post the score from the White Tees! If the format of your round causes you to not finish a hole, you are still obligated to post a score that is the most likely score you would have made on the hole. Simply estimate the number of strokes you think it would take to hole out. If you are on the green 20 feet away, then it is reasonable to assume you would take two more strokes. If you are off the green by 100 yards, then you might estimate three additional strokes. Not overly complicated, just use reasonable effort in estimating the score for the hole(s) you did not finish. 12
WINTER 2022
•
LIFE style M AGA ZINE
Meet Your 2022 Board of Governors and Committees Board of Governors
Standing: Ellen Frost, Carol Owens, Lisa Nelson, Mike Kiesling, Diane Butler, Kim Assaad, Kristina Karoll Sitting: Sam Dabbous, David Flesher, Greg Garcia, Bill Nardiello, Jim Kern, David Evans, Joe Kienast
Fitness Committee
Golf Services
Handicap Committee
Standing: Kevin Cutler, Wes Hameline, Suzanne Kenkel, Lowelle Childers, Rob Devita, Arthur Beynon, Craig Noonan Sitting: Greg Garcia, Bill Bailey, Bob Armstrong, Mike Kiesling, Diane Butler Not Pictured: Diane Fannon, Preston Phillips, Michelle Hoover
Standing: Josh Biard, Mike Dunlap, Jon Frost, Sam Dabbous, David Flesher, Randy Powers, Francis Chow, Greg Gilmore, Matt Greenemeie Sitting: Marilyn Cooper Lasater, Joanna Ellis, Karl Springer, Dina Mistry, Meg Plotsky Not Pictured: Scott Gordon
Greens Committee
Social Food & Beverage
Standing: Ted Borek, Brady Lamar, Bradley Willis, Courtland Winkle, Mike Kiesling, Anthony Williams, Landon Lindsay, Nick Tepera, John Himelfarb Sitting: Jim Quirk, Bob Gats, Joe Kiesnast, Gary Rieter, Jeff Borland, Jim Welch Not Pictured: Andy Villareal, Sandra Ehlert, Judy Mason
Tennis Committee
Standing: Anne Givens, Hannah Walsh, Kim Assaad, Amber James, Mary Jo Douglass, Chasti Gest, Kaylea Schultz Sitting: Chris Harner, Jerome Millet, Rick Biard, Chris Mitchell, James Vu Not Pictured: Lora Thomas
Standing: Hector Medina, Helen Hong, Carol Owens, Kristina Karoll, Julie Galjour, Leigh Allen, Kellen Macatee, Spencer Holland Sitting: Michelle Daniel, Robin Springer, Ilayne Geller, Nadia Black, Erika Iannariello
THESPORTSCLUBFOURSEASONS.COM
Standing: David Pfaff, Mike Kiesling, Pam Strand Sitting: Larry LeVan, David Evans, John Brechin, Bob Armstrong Not Pictured: Mike Bannon, John Ulrey, Diane Butler
13
Fitness
SHOULDER MOBILITY for Golf
When it comes to your golf swing, adequate rotation at the shoulder is very important, particularly in the trail arm as this allows you to set the angle of the club at the top of your backswing. A mobile By Josh Biard, shoulder and strong stabilizing back muscles not only give you additional swing power, but also Athletic Manager enables a smooth and controlled swing, decreasing your likelihood of injury. The best way to improve your shoulder mobility is to not only stretch, but to also strength the muscles of your shoulders. Here are my 6 favorite strength and flexibility exercises, designed to improve your shoulder mobility. Band Face Pull
Two Handed Front Press
Attach a resistance band at eye level. Grasp the free end with both hands, palms facing down, and step back to put tension on the band with your arms extended. Pull the band toward your head, spreading it apart as far as possible while pulling.
Grip a single dumbbell with right hand tucked under left. While bracing your core and pulling your shoulder blades together and down, push the dumbbell in front of you, keeping your arms parallel to the floor. Pull the dumbbell back toward chest to complete the first rep. Complete 3 sets of 10-12 repetitions
Band Face Pull
Complete 3 sets of 10-12 repetitions Shoulder Pendulum Swing Support your right arm on a table, chair or bench. Grasp a dumbbell with your left arm and allow it to relax and hang freely. With control, begin making small circles, gradually getting bigger with each swing. After 30 seconds, reverse direction. Repeat for a total of 2 minutes on each arm Reverse fly
Doorway Stretch Stand in a doorway in a split stance with elbows and arms forming a 90-degree angle. With forearms on the door frame, gently lean into the stretch and hold for up to 60 seconds. This stretch can be completed using both arms at the same time or alternating arms. Try each to determine which variation gives you the better stretch. Perform 2–3 times on each side A-frame Rotations
With a dumbbell in each hand, stand with your feet shoulder width apart and knees slightly bent. Engage your core and bend forward at the waist, keeping your back straight and arms extended, raise your arms away from your body. While maintaining a controlled motion, squeeze your shoulder blades together and raise the dumbbells to shoulder height before returning to the starting position. Complete 3 sets of 10-12 repetitions 14
Shoulder Pendulum Swing WINTER 2022
•
LIFE style M AGA ZINE
Standing with feet shoulder width apart and knees slightly bent, kneel forward and place your right elbow on the inside of your right knee, while bracing your fist against your left knee. While keeping your left arm straight with fingers pointed toward the ground, twist at your waist and reach your left side towards the sky. Hold this position for several breaths before returning to the starting position. Complete 8-10 repetitions on each side
Cure Four All Seasons – Spin-a-Thon October 2, 2021
THESPORTSCLUBFOURSEASONS.COM
15
Tennis
A New Year means a New Player...YOU! Since Spring 2020, we’ve seen a MASSIVE surge in the sport of tennis, as many more people across the nation and here in Dallas have caught the bug. Courts have been filling up, more groups have formed, and new players are emerging. This is all so exciting for tennis! And the fun continues this year as well. Now it By Jason Abante, 2022, more of this remains the same as activity continues to skyrocket. Not only in tennis, but other Tennis Coordinator variations of racquet sports as well. Pickleball, Padel, Touch Tennis, and even Beach Tennis! And we encourage you to try these new different tennis games, as it’ll help your “true” tennis immensely. We’ve got a consistent Pickleball group thanks to our membership and Tennis Staff/Pickleball Instructor, Wesley Edwards. And we even have some permanent pickleball courts soon!
The new year also calls for new resolutions. And what better way to practice self-improvement than through tennis. If you’re one of those players who caught the bug Spring 2020 during quarantine, now is a good time to really push yourself and give yourself some goals. Maybe now instead of practicing strictly on a ball machine, try practicing with another hitting partner. If you’re already there and hitting with folks, think about making it a goal to participate in some competition such as League, Match Play, or Team Season! Your goals can be as big as winning the upcoming Spring Season, or even as simple as perfecting that one-handed backhand slice. And you don’t have to be a brand new player to have goals. You can be a player with years of experience under your belt and still fix some aspects of your game and learn something new. I, myself, have had a racquet in my hand for 20+ years, and my most recent goal is to fix my serve. I’ve never had the strongest serve (it’s tough when you stand at 5’3”!), but I’ve gotten great tips and advice from our Director of Tennis, Jerome Millet! I also made it a goal in 2021 to play in a tournament, my first one in 8 years. My goal this year is to play in another tournament and actually win a match this time! Whatever your goals are, now is a great time to shoot for them. No matter how big or small your tennis resolutions are, as long as they keep you on the court, it’ll surley make for another great year of tennis!
TIPS FROM THE PROS
Use The Offseason to Gain Confidence on Your Weaker Shots By Jerome Millet, Head Tennis Professional
Struggling with that backhand? Uncomfortable at net with that low volley? A great time to multiply repetitions and gain confidence on those shots is in between seasons. Force yourself to get out of your comfort zone and practice those weaker shots. During practice matches, using the ball machine, with a sparring partner or a tennis professional.
16
WINTER 2022
•
LIFE style M AGA ZINE
T h e W i n n e r s Po d i u m Congratulations to all of our Four Seasons tennis teams that participated in Fall competition last year! You did a great job representing our Club! And, congratulations to our teams that finished first in their divisions! TCD Ladies: Four Seasons Freedom - Flight 6A
Team Members: Kristian Riley (C), Aimee Rodriguez (CC), Laura Adams, Joanna DuPont, Lisa Fine, Beckey Fuller, Gale Ianni, Trish Jolliffe, Estera Kuhlmann, Sharon Roewe, Kim Sheffield, Laurie Spicer, August Wood, Shereen Yasin
Metro Ladies: Four Seasons SuperShots - Flight 8
101
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!
Team Members: Chasti Gest (C), Jana Hughes (CC), Denelle Alexander, Lisa Armstrong, Colleen Christl, Marybeth Conlon, Delia Cruz-Bruno, Astyn Davis, Beckey Fuller, Anne Givens, Dawn Goodrich, Liza Hameline, Clare Holbrook, Dee Jones, Katie Lewis, Pam Newton, Kerry Schonwald, Elizabeth Smith
TCD Ladies Love-50: Four Seasons Rollers - Flight 3A
Joanna Dupont (C), Elva Firstenberg (CC), Laura Adams, Kelly Ehlmann, Beckey Fuller, Elizabeth Garrow, Sherri LeVan, Kristian Riley, Sharon Roewe, Kim Sheffield, Queenee Syre, Bonnie Uzelac, Jill Westkaemper, Stacy Woodard
TCD Mixed: Four Seasons Serve Aces & Limes
Amber James (C), Chris Harner (CC), Lisa Croley, Mike Dunlap, Tad Deupree, Tony Farinholt, Stella Gola, Dawn Goodrich, Steve Goodrich, Julie Harner, Huck Hibberd, Wendy Hibberd, Steve Hoel, Steve James, Joe Johnson, Tom Manley, Maria McGee, Ainsley Pierce, Asal Rahimi, Phyllis Slocum, Rachel Stoll, Scott Stoll, Matt Vittitow, Jacie Walker, Dan Wilhelm, Sue Wilhelm
Congratulations again, and we look forward to another season with you all!
Even if you are a beginner and completely new to the sport, or is 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!
THESPORTSCLUBFOURSEASONS.COM
17
BRINGING BALANCE to Your By Wesley Edwards, Tennis Staff/Pickleball Pro Pickleball Doubles Team Communication and balance are elements that are vital in any partnership, but especially a pickleball doubles partnership! Teams who are able to communicate and maintain synchronicity often find the most success in this sport. When there’s a lack of communication or a disruption in a team’s strategic flow, opponents have better chances to take advantage time and time again. Here are tips to keep in mind that will help maintain a balanced and effective doubles partnership. 1. Consider how your shot may affect your partner. On a pickleball court things happen quickly. Although the court is relatively small, it’s easy for players to get their teammates in tough positions by not understanding what shot to hit and when. The best players know how to think one step ahead in order to protect and propel their teammates into successful outcomes. When you begin to think about your partner and aligning your gameplan to best suit both your style of play and theirs, sometimes you might have to play outside of your comfort zone. For example, under pressure your go to shot may be the lob, but it might not be the best idea to go for a lob from the back of the court while your partner and opponents have all transitioned to the kitchen line. In a scenario like this, a less than perfect execution will leave your partner helpless and vulnerable to an overhead smash. On another note, in a scenario where your partner has been pulled off the court and is in need of time to get back into position, although you may be a power player, a finesse shot, such as a soft off-paced dink into the middle portion of the kitchen might give your partner the chance to recover, while also taking the angles away from your opponents. These examples highlight the type of mindset that a player should develop to maintain balance on court. 2. Transition Together Aside from knowing how your shot selection may affect your partner, it is equally vital for pickleball doubles partners to transition in unity. Once a po int has begun, whether a team chooses to stay at the baseline, or move to the kitchen line, it is important that they do so together. Unlike tennis, strategically, remaining in a staggered formation (one up, one back) throughout an entire point is oftentimes ineffective. It is easier for opponents to spread the court and find openings when a team is staggered. Moving in unison helps to avoid creating any gaps that an opponent might try to use to their advantage! 3. TALK It’s hard to imagine effective communication taking place when there’s no speaking or signaling happening. As a team, whether you’re winning or losing, it is important to consistently regroup, reset, and reconvene after each point. In a match setting, as each player will typically observe and learn more about the opposition the longer the match goes on, it is important to notify and update your partner on the things that you’re observing that they may not be. It is equally imperative to ask your partner about any strategies that they have in mind as well. This will ensure that you and your partner remain aware and well prepared as a match progress. Maintaining ongoing communication and balance is a sure way to increase your winning percentage and get the most out of your pickleball game. Remember more than anything, always stays positive and encouraging no matter what! Having fun is what it’s all about! 18
WINTER 2022
•
LIFE style M AGA ZINE
Pickleball at the Club 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 COURT HOURS
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.
TENNIS EVENT
Tennis & Pickleball Happy Hour 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 drinks and foodies 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. Hope to see y’all there!
Tennis
JUNIOR TENNIS
NEW FOR 2022 FOUR SEASONS RACQUET SPORTS ASSOCIATION Four Seasons Racquet Sports Association (RSA) is a social, tennis group that connects Tennis Members of Four Seasons Golf and Sports Club through tennis activity on both a competitive and social level. For 2022, the RSA is planning four to six events for RSA Members. SAVE THE DATE FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS
Bring your little ones out to the Sports Club for some Junior Tennis! 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!
AF TER-SCHOOL JUNIOR PROGRAM Continuing this Winter/Spring
LITTLE STARS (Ages 4-6) Monday – Thursday 4-4:45pm & Saturday 12-12:45pm
Racquet Sports Association Kick-Off Cocktail Party Thursday, January 13th 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Byron’s OPEN TO ALL FEMALE GOLF & TENNIS MEMBERS “It’s a Love Thing” Women’s Play Day Monday, February 14th 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Exclusive for RSA Members ABOUT RSA MEMBERSHIP To be a Member, you must be a Tennis or Golf Member of the Club, but mostly importantly want to play more tennis and have fun! For the inaugural year, we are focusing the Membership of the Association on female tennis driven events and activities. RSA plans to expand to men and other racquet sports in the near future. RSA annual dues for 2022 are $50 and will billed in full in January following the KickOff Cocktail Party. Dues will be used to offset event costs year round for participating RSA Members. Events throughout the year may have nominal fees associated with them. Dues are subject to change each year based on the RSA benefits and calendar of activities. Be on the lookout for a Membership application and sponsorship opportunities for 2022! If you have questions, please feel reach out to the Tennis Staff and they will connect you with one of the RSA Board Members. Mary Jo Douglass, President Lisa Croley, Treasurer
FUTURE STARS (Ages 7-9) Monday-Thursday 4:45-5:45pm & Saturday 1-2pm
Penny Jones, Secretary
FOUR SEASONS ACES (Ages 10 and up) Monday-Thursday 5:45-7pm
Cindy Anderson, Events
Chasti Gest, Sponsorship & Media Kim Sheffield, Social Carolyn Strickfaden, Membership Kaylea Schultz, Advisory
THESPORTSCLUBFOURSEASONS.COM
19
Social
Cure Four All Seasons – Golf Tournament September 22, 2021
20
WINTER 2022
•
LIFE style M AGA ZINE
Legal Draft Backyard Beer Dinner September 25, 2021
THESPORTSCLUBFOURSEASONS.COM
21
Social
Trick or Tees
October 29, 2021
22
WINTER 2022
•
LIFE style M AGA ZINE
THESPORTSCLUBFOURSEASONS.COM
23
Social
Garden Harvest Dinner with Belvedre Organics & LAW October 7, 2021
24
WINTER 2022
•
LIFE style M AGA ZINE
JANUARY 3
Half Price Wine
4
Taco Tequila Tuesday
5
Pasta Night
6
Craft & Draft
6
S’mores
7
Prime Rib
7
Kids Night In
10
Pub Trivia
10
Half Price Wine
11
Taco Tequila Tuesday
12
Pasta Night
13
Craft & Draft
13
RSA Kick-Off Cocktail Party - Appetizers
13
S’mores
14
Prime Rib
14
Kids Night In
15
Kids Night In
15
Happy Hour Winner Games
16
Winter Bash
17
Half Price Wine
18
Taco Tequila Tuesday
19
Pasta Night
19
Cornhole Tournament
20
S’mores
20
Mixed Doubles Championship
20
Craft & Draft
21
Prime Rib
21
Kids Night In
21
Mixed Doubles Championship
22
Mixed Doubles Championship
23
Junior Golf Playday
24
Pub Trivia
24
Half Price Wine
25
Moet Member Moment - Happy Hour
25
Taco Tequila Tuesday
26
Pasta Night
26
New Member Orientation
27
S’mores
27
Athletic Brewing Company Beer Dinner
27
Craft & Draft
28
Prime Rib
28
Kids Night In
29
Cabin Fever
29
MGA Men’s Event
31
Half Price Wine
Upcoming Events
Mixed Doubles CHAMPIONSHIP Thursday - Saturday January 20-22
fireside
S‘MORES EVERY THURSDAY 5 - 8 P. M. BYRON‘S LAWN COMPLIMENTARY
THESPORTSCLUBFOURSEASONS.COM
Half Price WINE Every Monday
25
VALENTINE’S DINNER Saturday, February 12
TACO TEQUILA EVERY TUESDAY FEBRUARY 1
Taco Tequila Tuesday
11
Prime Rib
19
MGA Men’s Event
2
Pasta Night
11
Kids Night In
21
Pub Trivia
2
Cocktail & Connections Networking Happy Hour
12
Valentine’s Dinner
21
Half Price Wine
3
S’mores
12
Super Ball Challenge
22
Taco Tequila Tuesday
3
Craft & Draft
12
Kids Night In (Cupid’s Night In)
22
Moet Member Moment - Happy Hour
4
Prime Rib
13
Super Bowl To-Go Orders
23
Pasta Night
4
Kids Night In
13
Cornhole Championship & Super Bowl Watch Party
23
New Member Orientation
5
Pro Tennis Challenge
13
Valentines Sweetheart Party
24
S’mores
7
Pub Trivia
14
RSA It’s a Love Thing Play Day
24
Craft & Draft
7
Half Price Wine
14
Half Price Wine
24
Ladies’ Night Out
8
Taco Tequila Tuesday
15
Taco Tequila Tuesday
25
Flannel & Fire
9
Pasta Night
16
Cornhole Tournament
25
Prime Rib
10
Craft & Draft
16
Pasta Night
25
Kids Night In
10
Family Valentine’s Pasta Night
17
S’mores
26
WGA Opening Day
10
S’mores
17
Craft & Draft
26
Kids Night In (Heart Rocket Launches)
11
Robin Springer Luncheon
18
Prime Rib
27
Junior Golf Playday
18
Kids Night In
28
Half Price Wine
28
TPC Aerification
26
WINTER 2022
•
LIFE style M AGA ZINE
MARCH 1-3
TPC Aerification
17
S’mores
1
Taco Tequila Tuesday
17
Craft & Draft
2
Pasta Night
18
Craft & Draft
2
WGA Playdays
18
Glow Night - Glow Putt-Putt
2
Cocktail & Connections Networking Happy Hour
18
MGA 1/2 Day Men’s Member/Guest
3
S’mores
18
Prime Rib
3
Craft & Draft
18
Kids Night In
4
Prime Rib
19
Movie Night on Byron’s Lawn
4
Kids Night In
20
Yappy Hour
5
Happy Hour Luck of the Irish
21
Pub Trivia
7
Pub Trivia
21
Half Price Wine
7
Half Price Wine
8
Taco Tequila Tuesday
9
Pasta Night
9
WGA Playdays
10
S’mores
10
New Member Mixer
10
Craft & Draft
11
Robin Springer Luncheon
11
Glow Ball Golf
11
Prime Rib
11
Kids Night In
12
Movie Night on Byron’s Lawn
12
St. Patrick’s Club Crawl
14
Half Price Wine
15
Taco Tequila Tuesday
15
Little Chef’s Cooking Class
15-18 Spring Break Golf & Tennis Camp 16
Cornhole Tournament
16
WGA Playdays
16
Pasta Night
Upcoming Events
21-24 CWV Aerification 22
Taco Tequila Tuesday
23
Pasta Night
23
WGA Playdays
23
New Member Orientation
24
S’mores
24
Craft & Draft
25
Prime Rib
25
Kids Night In
26
Junior Golf “Drive, Chip, and Putt”
26
Davis Cup 4-7pm
27
MGA vs WGA
28
Half Price Wine
29
Taco Tequila Tuesday
29
Moet Member Moment - Happy Hour
30
Pasta Night
30
WGA Playdays
31
S’mores
31
Craft & Draft
31
Ladies Night Out
PASTA NIGHT
EVERY WEDNESDAY
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT EACH SUBSEQUENT ROUND WILL BE BASED ON SIGN UPS
EVERY 3RD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH at 5:30 p.m.
WINNER & LOSER BRACKETS
1ST OVERALL WINNER - $300 golf shop credit per team 2ND OVERALL WINNER - $200 golf shop credit per team REGISTER ONLINE OR CALL MEMBERSHIP SERVICES Reservations Required. Space Is Limited thesportsclubfourseasons.com 972.717.2525 • @fssportsclub REGISTRATION CLOSES THE FRIDAY PRIOR
$20 per team
INCLUDES - BEER & HOUSE WINE EACH ROUND YOU PLAY
Tuesday, March 15 - Friday, March 18
GOLF & TENNIS CAMP THESPORTSCLUBFOURSEASONS.COM
27
Social
Taste of Texas November 6, 2021
28
WINTER 2022
•
LIFE style M AGA ZINE
THESPORTSCLUBFOURSEASONS.COM
29
Chef’s Corner
Recipe by
CHEF OZZIE JORDAN Club Chef de Cuisine
Cranberry & Fig Jam Dried Figs Fresh Frozen Cranberries Cinnamon Stick Brown Sugar Fresh Ginger Ground Water Salt & Pepper as need
8 oz. 8 oz. 1 Small pc 4 oz. 1 tbsp 8 oz.
INSTRUCTIONS In a medium sauce pan, bring the water to boiled with the cinnamon stick, (so cinnamon released all its flavor). Add sugar, figs cranberries, and cook for about 7 more minutes, stirring nearly constantly. Now add fresh ground ginger and cook for 2 more minutes. Carefully transfer the jam to food processor and run it until get very nice and smooth jam. Note: Enjoy this Jam with a nice cheese board, turkey sandwich or savory crackers
30
WINTER 2022
•
LIFE style M AGA ZINE
Cocktail Recipe BONFIRE REMEDY INGREDIENTS - 2 oz. Bacardi 8 - 1 tablespoon butter - 2 teaspoons brown sugar - Dash of cinnamon, nutmeg & clove - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract - Top with hot water Build in glass. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
THESPORTSCLUBFOURSEASONS.COM
31
Exceptional Experiences for Exceptional Clientele What can I plan for you?
T R A V E L
32
WINTER 2022
•
LIFE style M AGA ZINE
Luxury Travel Incentive Trips Cruises Expeditions Hosted Groups Solo Journeys Custom Itineraries
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Specialist inez hannegan | realtor Your Home’s approximate Current Market Value
Free It’s Simple www.homesofirving.com Absolutely no Obligation
Winner the Past 5 Years!
i n e z h a n n e g a n . r e a lt o r @g m a i l . c o m | 972.214 .8756 | w w w. h o m e s o f i r v i n g . c o m THESPORTSCLUBFOURSEASONS.COM
33
COWBOY BOOTS TO SKI BOOTS Experience exceptional skiing conditions and explore scenic winter vistas in the Southwest. Santa Fe welcomes you to enjoy the winter season in New Mexico. For more information or to make a reservation contact Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe | 34
WINTER 2022
•
(505) 946-5700
LIFE style M AGA ZINE
|
fourseasons.com/santafe
Sunbelt Dallas Metro
SUNBELTDALLASMETRO.COM
972-528-8710 Value - List - Sell Bill Nicholson MBA, M&A Advisor 3232 McKinney Avenue Suite 500 Dallas, TX 75204
Business Brokerage Business Valuation Business Consulting M&A Advisory
Do you know the value of your business? Call us to find out! THESPORTSCLUBFOURSEASONS.COM
35
4150 N. MacArthur Boulevard • Irving, TX 75038
Honored five years in a row as the #1 Best Country Club First Class by AvidGolfer Magazine Best of Private Clubs Issue 2015-2020
GO WILD—OR NOT. RALPH IANTOSCA is known for curating very high end authentic, innovative and memorable travel experiences around the world. He started in the travel industry in 1990 and has been around the world many times. Ralph is an Antarctica Expedition, African Safari and Galapagos Specialist. Take advantage of his knowledge, personal experience, connections, and expertise.
“I CATER TO •The serious Traveler - I am your Luxury Travel Designer! •Cruise Expeditions - Antarctica, Galapagos, Svalbard Polar Bears •The Culturious - “curious about other cultures” •Intrepid Explorers - Biking, Hiking, Multi-Sport, Trekking, Walking •Multi-Generational Safaris & Expeditions - Rwanda is one of my favorite countries in the world, go visit the beautiful Silverback Gorillas with my 20 plus years expertise. •Seasoned Travelers of All Types - Luxury Lovers, Villas, Jet Expeditions, Yachts .” — Ralph Iantosca, CTA, LS, DS, Owner
As a Certified Virtuoso Wanderlist Portfolio Advisor, Ralph Iantosca organizes and manages his clients bucket list. A dream without a plan is just a wish! We all know how short life is. Have Ralph help you design a longterm strategy to accomplish your travel dreams.
Travel Subscriptions make a wonderful Holiday Gift
2020 & 2021 Top Travel Specialist Condé Nast
IantoscaTravel.com THESPORTSCLUBFOURSEASONS.COM
36
