Golf

Covid-19. Despite the challenges, the game of golf has persevered and become stronger, and more popular than it has been in the last several years. Initially, when we were able to return to golf we found a By Mike Kiesling, different landscape. City and County governance instituted certain Director of Golf restrictions and guidelines courses had to adhere to in order to allow play. Due to all of the unknown and uncertainty, golfers could not ride in carts together. At one point, only singles were allowed to play in 10-minute intervals. Even rakes, water coolers, and trash cans had to be removed from the courses. Some courses could not make scorecards, pencils, or golf tees available to players. As time went by, and more was learned about the COVID-19 these restrictions were lifted. Golf is rated as one of the safest outdoor activities by several major medical bodies. What is next, now that the golf courses have returned to normal operational procedures, and virtually all of the amenities previously available are back in place? During the ensuing chaos when North Texas shut down there were certain behaviors golfers assumed as proper etiquette that virtually disappeared over night. We could no longer rake bunkers. We had no place to discard of our trash. There were no course marshals to manage pace of play, or remind golfers of unacceptable areas to drive their golf carts. We did not have course starters to remind players to repair their ball marks, or where to enter or exit the fairways. How do we get golfers to pair up in carts in order to minimize wear on the golf courses, who have become comfortable riding in their own cart?

The quickest answer to each of these is the course marshals, starters, and professional staff need to start enforcing the rules. Which, on the surface seems like the simplest solution. However, there is a much larger and growing trend. Unfortunately, the willingness to perform the above for some is negatively affecting the enjoyment of others. My father introduced me to the game and I can still remember the very first thing he ever told me. “You leave the golf course in the same or better condition than you found it.” These are not fair asks of Club staff to be responsible for managing etiquette. Only the individual golfer can choose to accept these responsibilities. At the end of the day, this is your course. We work tirelessly to ensure you have a quality golf course, and programming to enhance your enjoyment.

By Jack Danshmand, Head Golf Instructor & Junior Golf Coordinator

To get in an athletic position for golf, ditch your club for a moment and simply stand tall. Then grab your belt in front with both hands. From here, push your belt down into your hip sockets and tilt forward, stopping once you feel the muscles in the tops of your legs engage. You should have the sensation that your feet are solidly gripping the ground, so if a 50-mph wind blew through, you wouldn’t budge.

Now let go of your belt and let your arms hang. This is what perfect posture feels like. Do this drill a few times, and it will hit home that a good stance truly comes from the hips tilting forward— not from the knees or waist bending. However, if you ever want to confirm your posture on the course, it’s easy to quickly sneak this into a pre-shot routine. Just lean your club against your side to free your hands and hold your belt. Then grab the club once you find your athletic position.

Once a month there will be a 9-hole complimentary tournament as part of the Junior Golf Program. APRIL Play Day - April 18th at 3pm MAY Junior-Junior - May 16th at 1pm JUNE Play Day – June 18th at 3pm Course TBD

Wednesday PHASE 1 - SNAG GOLF 4pm - 4:50pm (STARTING NEW AT GOLF) Saturday • Ages 5-8 11am - 11:50am • Designed to introduce the game in a fun and easy way • Very basic fundamentals and fun games • Generic Rules of Golf knowledge and

Etiquette • (2) 50 min group lessons per week • Pass Basic Rules and Etiquette test and

Jack’s approval to Graduate

Wednesday PHASE 2 - TEAM GOLF 5pm - 6:30pm DEVELOPMENTAL SERIES Sunday • Ages 7-13 11am - 12:30pm* • Beginner Level players • Basic Fundamentals, Rules of Golf and

Etiquette • Competes in PGA Junior Golf League -

Spring Season - $400 Fee (Optional) • Structured Practices per week • (1) 1.5 hour Practice- (1) 2 hour on course group practice each week. • Break 45 on 9 holes in Play Day or

NTPGA Event.

Saturday PHASE 3 - JUNIOR 1pm - 2:30pm INTERCLUB TEAM Sunday • Ages 8-13 1pm - 2:30pm* • Competitive Atmosphere • Structured Practice and Play • Compete against other local clubs (Vaquero, Gleneagles, Royal Oaks,

Lakewood, Northwood, Bent Tree) • More detailed in Rules of Golf and

Etiquette • Competes in a Team Environment • (2) 1.5 hour practice each week • Enrolled in NTPGA or US Kids

Tournaments • Break 50 from appropriate age tee markers.

Saturday PHASE 4 - TEAM GOLF 2:30pm - 4pm CHAMPIONS SERIES Sunday • Advanced Competition 2:30pm - 4pm* and Instruction • Exposure to different playing formats • Competes in a team and Individual environment • Preparation for High School golf • In Depth into the Rules of Golf • (2) 1.5 hour Practice each week

*June – During the summer, practices on Sunday will move to Friday at the same time.

APRIL

MAY MONTH/DATE EVENTS START TIME COURSE

Friday, 9th Saturday, 17 & Sunday, 18 Sunday, 18 Friday Night Couples "Masters" 6:00pm TPC MGA Ringer Event 9:00am CWV/TPC

Junior Playday 3:00pm CWV

WGA Playdays each Wednesday (10am Tee Times) Men’s Thursday Night League Play (6pm)

Sunday, 25 MGA vs WGA 1:00pm CWV Saturday, 1 & Sunday, 2 Club Match Play Championship 8:00am TPC/CWV WGA Playdays each Friday, 7 Friday Night Couples Golf 6:00pm CWV Wednesday (9am tee times) Men’s Thursday Night Friday, 14 & Saturday, 15 Lady Nelson Member/Guest 1:00pm & 9:00am TPC/CWV League Play (6pm) TPC Aerification 18th & 19th Sunday, 16 Junior Playday 3:00pm CWV CWV Aerification 24th & 25th

Sunday, 23 Couples Sunday Golf Event 1:00pm CWV

JUNE

JULY

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOV.

DEC. Saturday, 5 & Sunday, 6 Club Member-Member Tournament 9:00am CWV/TPC WGA Playdays each Friday, 11 Friday Night Couples Golf 6:00pm TPC Wednesday (9am tee times) Friday, 18 MGA 1/2 Day Men's Member/Guest 1:00pm TPC Men’s Thursday Night Saturday, 19 WGA "Pinehurst" 9:00am CWV League Play (6pm) TPC Aerification - 21st & 2nd Sunday, 27 Couples Sunday Golf Event 9:00am TPC CWV Aerification - 28th & 29th Sunday, 27 Junior Golf Playday 3:00pm CWV

Friday, 9

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

Sunday, 25 Couples Sunday Golf Event TPC/CWV 9:00am CWV 9:00am CWV

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

Saturday, 7 Friday, 13 Sunday, 15 Sunday, 22 "Beat the Pro's"

9:00am CWV MGA 1/2 Day Men's Member/Guest 1:00pm CWV Junior Golf Playday 3:00pm CWV

Couples Sunday Golf Event 9:00am TPC WGA Playdays each Wednesday (9am tee times) Men’s Thursday Night League Play (6pm) TPC Fairway Aerification 9th to 12th

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 Aerification 25th - 27th

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