DAC NEWS
JULY | AUGUST 2021
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In This Issue...
Management Team General Manager Brent Burkhart bburkhart@dacstaff.org
Golf Director Lance Patterson lpatterson@dacstaff.org
Executive Assistant Pat Stevens pstevens@dacstaff.org
Golf Course Superintendent Kevin Nettles knettles@dacstaff.org
Club Events Calendar........................................5
Communications Director Kelsey Bohlman kbohlman@dacstaff.org
Massage & Wellness Galen Flemons gcflemons@gmail.com
The Tradition Information...............................7
Controller Cassie Thames cthames@dacstaff.org
Membership Director Cari Wheatley cwheatley@dacstaff.org
Director of Catering Madison Vaughan mvaughan@dacstaff.org
Retail Director Bridget Bartlett bbartlett@dacstaff.org
Executive Chef Michael Lamping mlamping@dacstaff.org
Service Director Isis Marquez imarquez@dacstaff.org
Fitness Director Jeff Hoke fitness@dacstaff.org
Tennis Director Natalia Prinz nprinz@dacstaff.org
Food & Beverage Director Phil Callahan pcallahan@dacstaff.org
Board of Directors - 2021 President Warren Sibley
House Committee Chair Lance Lane
First Vice President Jerome Anderson
Scholarship Committee Chairman Jay Lowenberg
Second Vice President Robert Doane Treasurer & Finance Chair Jay Lowenberg Governance Committee Chairman Charlie Milner Strategic Planning Committee Chairman Doug Day
Board Members: Scott Dooley Don Gafner Terry Jarvis Stephen Mayfield Whitney Ragsdale Kip Weatherwax
Golf & Grounds Chair Paul Broome
Email the Board of Directors | boardofdirectors@dacstaff.org
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President’s Letter..................................................3 Fuoco at the Pool................................................ 4
Course Conditions................................................6
Fourth of July Celebration..............................8 Tennis Pro Tip & Clinics.................................................10 Dining Specials...................................................................11
AUG 6 '21 5-9P
LET'S CELEBRATE THE UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR!
BACK-TOSCHOOL BASH! FOOD BUFFET
DJ GAMES
AT CLUBKIDS CALL THE FRONT DESK TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION
Complimentary
S’mores JOIN US EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT ON THE POOL LAWN FROM 5:00 - 8:00 PM
A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT WARREN SIBLEY Popularity is a funny thing. Whether you are talking junior high life, fashion, social media, or country club life, when dealing with popularity, the “rose bush” of that endeavor often comes with thorns. When surveying the Club, especially during the busiest season (summer), it doesn’t take too close of an examination to realize we are brimming with activity in every area of Club life. As a Board, this is what we plan and hope for; a vibrant community with full tennis courts, tee sheets, pool loungers, and dinner reservations. As it has arrived, change naturally follows. I’ve had some members make the comment that it seems we have many more members than we used to. While it is true our golf membership is capped, and there’s a waiting list, many can remember a time when we had many more golf members than now. One of the differences is the average age of our membership has gone down bringing with it families. Mom, Dad and their children now all make full use of our club. 250 reservations for a Wednesday (Family night) is not uncommon. Our parents have noticed the camps now fill up as soon as they open and people join the waitlist (all of our summer camps are indeed full and have waitlists). Along with the very popular camps, this will be one of the biggest and best Fourth of July celebrations we’ve ever had. In order to accommodate all members, we need to structure how the day will unfold. We will now have an orderly way to ensure we’ve made it possible for our members to partake in the festivities. This 4th of July every membership (immediate family) gets 1 (one) parking pass. We will not be allowing anyone in the gates without a parking pass. We will allow each membership to purchase 1 (one) additional parking pass for $25. All the loungers at the pool will be first come, first serve. Reservations are for dining purposes only, and a table will be reserved for you. If you only wish to come and enjoy the fireworks, arrival time for that will be after 8:30 pm and we recommend you bring your own blanket and/or chairs to watch them. This is different from years past. There is greater detail in this newsletter on page 10. Please call the Club with questions. These are exciting times. Along with this heightened interest and activity comes the necessity of patience and
planning. We were spoiled when a Tuesday afternoon meant an open golf course, empty tennis courts, and bored lifeguards. Now that our neighbors and friends have decided to join us, we need to modify the way we enjoy the Club as we welcome them. Our membership represents the variety of our neighborhoods and the “worlds” we live in. I encourage all of our members to continue to respect those around us. This goes for the way we treat our great employees, the character of our speech, the volume of our music, the way we dress and chose to comport ourselves. DAC is great now and will continue to be because of the respect we show each other. We want all our members to know that we are striving to continue to raise the standards. Brent, our GM, has charged his staff with exceeding our expectations. He will continue to raise the bar and raise our level of service. You have undoubtedly noticed that construction is continuing. We are making headway and doing our best to get our facilities improved in a timely fashion. It’s incredible what a difference these improvements will make. They will be more than worth the wait. I hope you noticed Lance’s note regarding Miguel Aguilar. He recently completed his Class A with the PGA. We are very proud of him and know how hard he continues to work. My last note regards communication. The Board continues to strive to improve in disseminating information. Brent, Kelsey and the entire team are working hard to provide you all the pertinent information in the best way possible. They are utilizing various ways to get news out. You will notice newsletters, printed and digital, weekly emails, notifications on your app, and others. Occasionally, I have a member ask me for details on a coming event, or maybe why some piece of information was not given out. A vast majority of the time, the desired information was given out, and simply may have been missed or overlooked. While we continue to seek to find ways to best inform the membership, I encourage you to take notice of what we do send out. You might be surprised how much information we include in our communications to our members.
Warren Sibley, President DALLAS ATHLETIC CLUB | JULY / AUGUST 2021 | 3
FU O CO AT T HE PO O L
From the Desk of Cari Wheatley There is a buzz around town regarding your Club! DAC is kicking off the summer with an influx of tours and application submissions. If you have friends that would be a good fit for the Club, send them my way! Your Club’s calendar is full of activities for every age and interest, and participation continues to grow. We are excited to create and execute memorable times for you, your family, and your guests! A few things I am looking forward to this summer: • S’mores Night at the Pool: Have S’more fun together every Tuesday night at the pool! Enjoy complimentary S’mores from 5:00-8:00 pm • FiTennis: The newest addition to summer at the Club is FiTennis! Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 AM, come work on your footwork, agility, strength and conditioning with Ashley Gellert and a Tennis Pro. Flip to page 8 for more details! • Back to School Bash: Head over to ClubKids on August 6th for our Back-to-School Bash! Celebrate the new school year by showing off your dance moves to a DJ playing the hottest jams, a delicious buffet, and lots of games! It is going to be a great summer at DAC, and we look forward to seeing you around the Club! Cheers,
Cari Wheatley
Membership Director cwheatley@dacstaff.org
I saw an opportunity this summer with our main dining room under renovation. The concept for the novel DAC Show Kitchen is fast-casual. I used this idea and created a pop-up restaurant at the Pool this summer, naming it “Fuoco at the Pool”. We will only be using wood as our heat source for all our preparation on the menu. At the Pool pop-up kitchen you will find an Argentinian inspired grill and wood-fire pizza ovens. Our pizzas are house-made from start to finish and bake in about 90 seconds. You will also find Grab and Go Salads with fresh proteins cooked to order and finished right in front of you. Our goal is 10 minutes or less in cooking time. This is a self-service location, you will place and pick up your order at the outdoor kitchen. Our times for pop-up experiences at the Pool is very fluid. It all depends on the weather and the Club activity. This allows us to take care of the membership as a whole, when needed. We will be open Tuesdays-Saturdays at noon and wrapping up at 8:00 pm. On Wednesdays and Fridays we will close the pop-up kitchen at 4:30 pm so everyone can enjoy Family Night and Music on the Lawn. On Sundays, we will open later in the afternoon, once our Sunday Brunch Buffet wraps up. The culinary staff is excited to serve you with this new experience, and even if you don’t swim you should stop by and see what is happening! Happy Eating!
Chef Michael
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July S U N D AY
M O N DAY
TU E S DAY
WE D N E S D AY
T H U R S D AY
Club Events Golf Tennis Fitness/Massage Aquatics Youth Activities Club Open/Closed
Fourth of July Celebration
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S’mores at the Pool
WGA Play Day
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Family Night
WGA Play Day
F R I D AY 1
S ATU R D AY 2
Music on the Lawn
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Steak Night
Steak Night
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Adventure Camp Fried Chicken Night
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S’mores at the Pool
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Family Night
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WGA Play Day
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MGA Red Ball ClubKids Talent Show
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Steak Night
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Junior Golf Summer Camp & Junior Tennis Summer Camp Fried Chicken Night
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S’mores at the Pool
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Family Night
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WGA Play Day
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Nicklaus Cup
MTA Sneaks & Cleats Steak Night
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Adventure Camp Nicklaus Cup Fried Chicken Night
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August S U N D AY
M O N DAY 2
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22 Fried Chicken Night MTA Doubles Club Championships
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Father-Son Tournament Fried Chicken Night
Fried Chicken Night
Men’s Club Championship Fried Chicken Night
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TU E S DAY
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Parent-Child Tournament Fried Chicken Night
S’mores at the Pool
S’mores at the Pool
S’mores at the Pool
S’mores at the Pool
S’mores at the Pool
S’mores at the Pool
Family Night
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WE D N E S D AY 3
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24
Family Night
Family Night
Family Night
Family Night WTA Martini Bingo
WGA Play Day
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T H U R S D AY 4
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25
WGA Play Day
WGA Play Day
WGA Play Day
WGA Play Day
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F R I D AY
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S ATU R D AY
5
6 ClubKids Back to School Bash
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20 MGA Selected Drive Better Ball
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Steak Night
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Steak Night
Club Championship Qualifier Steak Night
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Steak Night MTA Doubles Club Championships
27 Men’s Club Championship Steak Night
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KEVIN NETTLES, SUPERINTENDENT
has caused the turf to be weak. In July and August, we will be verti-cutting and topdressing fairways and approaches. Our tees will be aeriated and top-dressed during this time. In addition to regular maintenance that is scheduled, our horticulturist is working on plans for our new patios, which will be full of color.
COURSE CONDITIONS We have had several weather challenges this year, besides a record freeze in February, we have had 18.5 inches of rain through the middle of June. We did not have temperatures conducive to growing Bermuda grass until the second week of June. The crews have finally replaced all the turf and landscape that was damaged on the tees and green surrounds. They are now working on planting grass in the rough areas where the shade
In late August we plan to install our new bridge on 17 Blue. While the contractor is here, we will be reshaping the cart paths and area behind 18 Blue and 9 Gold where the new patios will be located behind the Locker Rooms.
Meet the Club Horticulturist, Shelly Richardson! You may have noticed a few changes around the Club lately, particularly in the landscape areas. That is me! I am Shelly Richardson, the new Club Horticulturist for DAC. I am so thrilled to be here and to see all the potential for more exciting new things around the property. I have my degree in Horticulture and many years of experience working at golf clubs and country clubs around DFW. I also worked for two years at the Dallas Arboretum where I learned to think outside of the box on the way to do seasonal color changes, which is what I specialize in. I will be writing a little column here with gardening tips, ideas and suggestions that I hope you all enjoy! I look forward to meeting many of you. If you see me around the Club, please be sure to say hello! 6 | DALLAS ATHLETIC CLUB | JULY / AUGUST 2021
THE TRADITION OCTOBER 20TH – 23RD, 2021
All sign-ups must be made online. A link will be emailed to each group below at 8am on the day registration opens: • Sign-up for players that were in the 2020 Tradition begins Tuesday, June 22nd at 9am and ends on Tuesday, July 6th at 9am. • Sign-up for players on the 2020 Tradition Wait List begins Wednesday, July 7th at 9am and ends on Wednesday, July 21st at 9am. • Sign-up for general membership begins on Thursday, July 22nd and ends on Thursday, August 5th at 9am.
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JULY 8 Play Day: Dry Holes
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JULY 15 Play Day: Wet Holes
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JULY 22 Play Day: Drop Out Scramble
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AUGUST 5 Play Day: Toss 9
The entry fee is $1700 per team. CA NC E L L AT I ON POL I CY: $500 cancellation fee if you cancel after Monday, September 20th. $1000 cancellation fee if you cancel after Wednesday, October 6th. PAYME NT SC HE DUL E: $850 will be billed in July and $850 will be billed in August.
Men’s Club Events
WGA Schedule 1 w JULY Play Day: 6-6-6
You must have your guest’s name, email, and home club or GHIN # to register.
12 w AUGUST Play Day: Colored
AUGUST 14 22-25 w JULY w Club Nicklaus Cup
19 w AUGUST Play Day: Cha-Cha-
1 w AUGUST Parent-Child
26 w AUGUST Play Day: ABCD
8 w AUGUST Father-Son
Ball
Cha
Championship Qualifier
27-29 w AUGUST Men’s Club
Championship
Scramble
Visit the WGA Page on the DAC Website for Play Day information and to register.
MGA Events Schedule 16 AUGUST 20 wJULY w MGA Red Ball MGA Selected
Ball Better Drive
Visit the Golf Club Events and MGA Page on the DAC Website for tournament information and to register.
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A Message from Natalia Prinz We are looking forward to a fun summer on the DAC tennis courts. Tennis camps are full and women’s summer league competition is in full swing. Our women USTA 3.0/VanDenBerg team is practicing hard to get ready to compete in sectionals in Houston by the end of August. Both 3.5/Jahanbin and 4.0/ Kraft Men’s USTA teams had great spring/summer seasons. Quick tennis facts to help our members: • Members can make court reservation two days in advance • The Ball machine is free of charge • Guest fee: $10 per guest • Members can RSVP to any adult or junior clinics online two days in advance • Ice cold scented towels are back and are located outside the shop in the DAC cooler. • For your convenience coolers with water bottles are located outside courts 7-8, 9-10 and outside court 1. Vist the Club website for Fitness Programs & Class Schedules www.dallasathleticclub.org
FITENNIS WEDNESDAYS 6:30-8:00 AM Engage in tennis drills and point play on the court with one of the Tennis Pros and work on footwork, agility, strength and conditioning with Ashley Gellert, Personal Trainer and Fitness Professional Co-Ed Cost per class: $45 Spots are limited to first 12 players to sign up Register with Natalia Prinz at nprinz@dacstaff.org
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If you have any questions, please call us! The Tennis Shop’s direct line is 972-279-1549.
Staff Note: We want to say congratulations to our shop staff Jackson Mayad! Jackson graduated from Poteet High School in Mesquite and has received a tennis scholarship to Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, Kansas. He will continue to work within the tennis department until the end of July. His customer service skills and attention to detail have been very much appreciated by all members during his time at DAC. Good luck, Jackson!!!
DAC JUNIOR TENNIS CLINICS Summer Schedule June 15 - August 14. Contact Joe Sopko with any questions at jsopko@dacstaff.org.
PRO TIP: ALWAYS KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE BALL by Joe Sopko,
J U N I O R D E V E LO P M E N T
Head Tennis Pro/Junior Coordinator
Keeping your eyes on the ball is important for executing any shot on the tennis court. If you ever watch a pro player in slow motion, you will notice one thing that is quite a bit different from the average recreational player, their eye contact with the ball. Roger Federer is a great example of this, but you can take any other professional and see where their eyes are at all times. More often than not, they will have their eyes dead set on the ball.
Adult Clinics & Drills MEN’S CLINICS: Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:30 PM Men’s 3.5+ Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 PM Men’s 2.5-3.0 Thursdays 6:00 - 7:30 PM Men’s 3.5+ Saturdays 8:30 - 10:00 AM Men’s Open Drill WOMEN’S CLINICS: Wednesdays 5:00 - 6:30 PM Women’s University
Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 PM Women’s 2.5-3.0 Fridays 9:00 - 11:00 AM Boot Camp: Women’s University Fridays 9:00 - 11:00 AM USTA 2.5-3.0 Fridays 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM USTA 3.5-4.0-4.5
!Saturdays NEW 8:30 - 10:00 AM Women’s University Beginners
The Junior Development Program is dedicated to serve players who are new to tennis, or who need to further develop their skills in order to move into other pathways, or aspire to play recreationally. Through a variety of game-based and cooperative activities, players will learn the fundamental skills needed to continue to progress as they gain additional experience. TUESDAYS/WEDNESDAYS/THURSDAYS RED BALL (AGES 5-6) 1:00 - 2:00 PM ORANGE BALL (AGES 7-9) 1:00 - 2:00 PM GREEN DOT (AGES 9-10) 1:00 - 2:00 PM YELLOW BALL (AGES 11-18) 2:00 - 3:30 PM MIDDLE SCHOOL/HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMANCE 2:00 - 3:30 PM
SATURDAYS RED BALL (AGES 5-6) 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ORANGE BALL (AGES 7-9) 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
RO U N D RO B I N M ATC H P L AY Round Robin Match Play is for the Junior Development Yellow Ball (Middle School/High School) players. FRIDAYS (AGES 11-18) | 4:30 - 6:00 PM
F U T U R E S TA R S The Future Stars Program is focused on fun, coordination building games to develop motor skills and confidence preparing children for Youth Tennis as well as other sports programs. SATURDAYS (AGES 3-5) | 10:00 - 10:45 AM
PRICING: All 60 minute classes, if atteneded once a week - $25 All 60 minute classes, if atteneded more than once a week - $20 All 90 minute classes, if atteneded once a week - $30 All 90 minute classes, if atteneded more than once a week - $25 Future Stars Classes - $20
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Dining Room Menu Wednesday Family Nights Every Wednesday Evening Kids 12 & Under Eat Free!
July 7th CHRISTMAS IN JULY - $15 Dressing, Green Bean Casserole, Cheddar Potatoes, Sliced Turkey with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy July 14th BASTILLE DAY - $15 Quiche, Croque Monsieur, Pomme Four, Poulet en Croute, Salad Lyonnaise, Profiteroles July 21st LINKS - $15 Sausages, Links, Hot Dogs, Assorted Condiments, Toppings, Mac & Cheese, Tater Tots, Coleslaw July 28th DINER NIGHT - $15 Patty Melts, Chili, French Fries, Chicken Fried Chicken, Biscuits & Gravy July 30th THE ULTIMATE BACON BUFFET - $15 Build Your Own BLT Stations, Bacon Pineapple Lollis, Bacon Wrapped Green Beans, Loaded Bacon Mashers, Bacon Mini Wedges with Warm Bacon Dressing August 4th MINI NIGHT - $15 Sliders, Popcorn Chicken, Bagel Bites Mini Pizzas, Corn Pups (Mini Corn Dogs), Shoestring Fries August 11th NYC NIGHT - $15 Dirty Water Dogs (Nathan’s), NY Pizza, Gyros, Pastrami on Rye, Bagel Salad
August 18th SUPERFOODS - $15 Berry Salad, Açai Smoothies, Baked Sweet Potatoes, Stuffed Avocado, Power Bowl Station August 25th DINER NIGHT - $15 Patty Melts, Chili, French Fries, Chicken Fried Chicken, Biscuits & Gravy
Steak Night Every Saturday Evening 5:00 - 9:00 pm | $35
Prime Filet - 6 oz., Prime Strip Steak 10 oz., or Prime Flat Iron 7 oz. Served with a Wedge Salad or Cup of Soup du Jour All prime steaks are served with a Steakhouse Baked Potato, and Fresh Seasonal Vegetable. For dessert, enjoy a slice of warm pie a la mode or your choice of an ice cream sundae. OR
The Week’s Featured Steak
Fried Chicken Night Every Sunday | Beginning at 5:00 pm $18 Adults, $9 for Children 6-12 5 & Under Eat Free
All You Can Eat 3-Piece Fried Chicken with Mashed Potatoes, Creamed Spinach and Milk Gravy, Buttermilk Biscuits Tomato and Cucumber Salad Roasted Chicken available in limited quantities.
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DALLAS ATHLETIC CLUB
HOURS OF OPERATION CLUBHOUSE Tuesday - Sunday.............................7:00 am - Close 19TH HOLE Tuesday - Thursday...........................10:00 am - 9:00 pm Friday - Sunday................................10:00am - Close 9 1/2 SNACK BAR Tuesday - Friday...........................10:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday............................................7:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday.............................................. 7:00 am - 6:00 pm KITCHEN & DINING ROOM Tuesday - Thursday.................... 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Friday................................................. 11:00 am - 10:00 pm Saturday........................................... 7:00 am - 10:00 pm Sunday.............................................. 7:00 am - 9:00 pm POOL Tuesday - Friday...........................10:45 am - 9:00 pm Saturday - Sunday........................10:00 am - 9:00 pm FITNESS FACILITY Tuesday - Saturday.................. 5:00 am - 10:00 pm Sunday............................................ 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
TENNIS PRO SHOP Tuesday - Thursday..................8:00 am - 9:00 pm Friday - Saturday.......................8:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday............................................9:00 am - 6:00 pm GOLF PRO SHOP Tuesday - Sunday....................7:30 am - 6:00 pm CLUBKIDS Tuesday - Saturday........................8:00 am - 2:00 pm Tuesday - Saturday......................5:00 pm - 9:00 pm* * Wednesday Evenings the ClubKids Building will be closed. We will have activities and attendants at Family Night.
CONTACT NUMBERS CLUBHOUSE.........................................972-279-3671 GOLF SHOP............................................972-279-6517 TENNIS SHOP.......................................972-279-1549 www.dallasathleticclub.org facebook.com/dallasathleticclub twitter.com/DallasAthClub instagram.com/dallasathleticclub
