Whispers Newsletter | August to October 2023

Teton Pines Executive Committee

The Presidents of Teton Pines

Teton Pines is proud to offer the greatest Club experience in the Jackson Hole Valley. We owe our continued success to both past and present leadership within our Executive Committee. We thank those who have served as Club President over the years, steering Teton Pines towards greatness!

John O’Dwyer 2022 to Current

Clarke Nelson 1991 to 2018 Jim Eden 2018 to 2022

John O’Dwyer - Club President Dr. Sigsbee Duck - Vice President Jim Eden - Emeritus Ritson Ferguson

Larry Kohn - Treasurer Mike Faems

Bill Carpenter - Secretary Susan Gervais

Teton Pines Country Club

WHISPERS

— SUMMER-FALL 2023

— CLUB DIRECTORY —

INSIDE THE CLUB

August through October 2023

HOURS OF OPERATION

DINING ROOMS & CLARKE’S BAR - Reservations highly recommended

*Last Saturday lunch Sept. 2nd

*Last Dinner Oct. 14th

*Last Happy Hour Oct. 14th

GOLF - Course Closes Oct. 15th | Tee Times required

*Patio Grill Closes Oct. 15th

*4pm pick closure: Mon. & Thurs.

RACQUET SPORTS - Court Reservations required

RECREATION POOL & FAMILY HOT TUB - Open through Labor Day

Sunday – Thursday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm Friday – Saturday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm

LAP POOL* & CLUB HOT TUB - *Reservations required for the Lap Pool

Sunday – Saturday 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

“BIG BLUE” POOL DRINK/FOOD SERVICE - Open through Labor Day

Monday – Saturday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

MEMBERS ONLY GYM - Reservations required

Sunday – Saturday 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

AUGUST

INSIDE THE CLUB

Teton Pines wouldn’t be the club it is without our hardworking and dedicated team

STAFF ANNIVERSARIES

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

We would like to recognize the hard work and dedication of our most recent employees of the year! Their outstanding contributions to the Club have made them invaluable members of the Teton Pines team. Their unwavering commitment to excellence, ability to go above and beyond, and overall positive impact on the team and our membership set these employees apart. This recognition is a testament to their exceptional skills and the incredible value they continue to bring to our workplace each and every day. Keep up the fantastic work, and may this achievement serve as a stepping stone to even greater success in the future!

Scholardship Fund 2022

Maria Toledo | 2022 Housekeeping

Fred Kuehn | 2021 Facility Maintenance

Gabby Batchen Golf Services

Max Sumicad Golf Services

Christian Sanchez Golf Services and Housekeeping

Christopher Real Housekeeping

Carson Harland Golf Services

Isaac Larsen Aquatics

We are well into another wonderful summer at Teton Pines! Feedback from members is very complimentary of our facilities and offerings. Other than a few “complaints” about the fescue around the bunkers on the golf course, our upgrades on the course, at the pool and with Racquet Sports have been a hit. Restaurant usage has skyrocketed with creative new menu items of the highest quality, along with our renowned front of the House service. Our program offerings have multiplied and offer activities that will help make you fit or allow you to just relax and mellow out!

Even with all of this, we believe the best is yet to come. The Clubhouse Expansion and Upgrade Committee has been working diligently to finalize plans that will include a new Fitness Facility, expanded kitchen facilities to serve expanded dining capacity and new bathrooms and changing facilities at the pool. While nothing is “in stone” yet, we hope to break ground at the pool in March 2024 with a new multipurpose building providing bathrooms and changing rooms, a check-in facility as well as a snack shop. This will be followed in March 2025 with a major expansion of the Clubhouse adding about 8,000 square feet of new space, which includes a new standalone fitness center.

Our Staff has done a wonderful job this summer in all areas of Club activity. Please take a moment and thank them for helping make Teton Pines the great Club it is!

We welcome your feedback on Club offerings and service. Let us know what we can do better or differently to enhance your member experience.

Thanks for your continued support of our Club,

John O’Dwyer | TPCC President

— A MESSAGE FROM THE GM —

Dear Members,

Summer may have taken its time to get to Jackson Hole but it is here now and things are definitely in “full swing” at Teton Pines.

I am exceptionally proud of the team’s commitment in ensuring that Teton Pines is a genuine “lifestyle” choice for all of you, our members, by offering plenty of events and activities to create magic moments and fond memories.

In addition to an already active calendar with couples golf, men’s and ladies’ day, racquet clinics and socials, weekly cocktail parties, and our weekly lobster nights, we have introduced numerous new activities including periodic trivia nights, menu features each night of the week and a variety of field trips and summer pool parties. It is our mission to make Teton Pines an encompassing and highly social atmosphere where members prefer to spend their time.

Fortunately, the wait list for membership is growing as we find that more and more individuals interested in membership are already living in the valley. Membership referrals from existing members have increased significantly, which is great, although membership attrition has decreased. Thus, if you do have friends or associates that are interested in membership, the sooner that you refer them, the sooner that they can get in.

There has also been a lot going on with our Clubhouse Upgrade and Expansion project. We are currently hoping to secure the necessary permits to construct the swimming pool change rooms and snack bar as early as next spring with the upgrade and expansion of the Clubhouse the following year. The Club’s priorities remain to address the tunnel and update the façade, add swimming pool changing rooms, add a complete fitness center, improve the pro shop and expand the kitchen and Clubhouse dining. Be reminded that we have established a dedicated email account, masterplan@tetonpines.com for comments and suggestions and we will be providing periodic updates on our Club’s website under the “Clubhouse Expansion Project” found under “My Club”.

As mentioned in the previous issue of Whispers, to further strengthen the foundation of the Club, the Senior Management team attended a daylong session to discuss what it means to be Teton Pines and our objectives as a Club. After closely studying and interpreting the Club’s Mission and Vision, we identified the core values we felt are necessary to live the Club’s Mission and make steady strides to further achieve our Vision. Those core values were identified as Respect, Family, Sustainability, Consistency, and Care & Passion. We look forward to making decisions consistent with our core values and making Teton Pines, the community you choose to be a part of.

And with the golf course renovation fully completed, we successfully completed an annual inspection to ensure that the native waterways have been left in their natural condition. In line with our core value of sustainability, this is very important for the Club as well as the community. This is also aligned with Teton Pines’ commitment to being one of a select group of golf courses across the United States that is Audubon certified. Audubon certification is an international program that helps protect our environment through environmental planning, wildlife & habitat management, chemical use reduction & safety, water conservation, and water quality management.

It is our passion to bring members together and build a culture focused on the community by providing engaging activities and outstanding experiences delivered by our exceptional team of employees. We want your thoughts of Teton Pines to be full of memorable moments, such that, there is no other place you would rather be than with your family and friends at Teton Pines.

See you at the Club,

Todd Bretzlaff | General Manager

— A MESSAGE FROM MEMBERSHIP —

It was a long, wet spring, but that didn’t stop members from enjoying their Club and referring friends and family for membership! We are pleased to report that as of July 1st we have a waitlist of prospective member candidates that will likely bring us to late winter/early spring. On that note, now is the perfect time to introduce your friends to the Club. Invite them to dinner, a round of golf, a day at the pool or match out on the racquet courts to show them how much fun there is to be had at Teton Pines!

Additionally, please remember to send feedback on our membership candidates when they are announced as they reach the third position on the waitlist. Feedback is gathered for a minimum of two weeks prior to being presented with the prospective member’s bio and sponsor form to the Membership Committee. Remember, you can view all membership candidates on the candidates tab of the website. Thus, if you know that a friend has applied, you do not need to wait until they are announced to provide your feedback. Your endorsements, comments, and even criticisms are incredibly helpful to the Membership Committee when making a recommendation for approval to the Executive Committee.

Once a membership becomes available and we are able to welcome the new members, we do announce their status via email and you are able to review new members on the New Members tab of the website. Be sure to provide a warm welcome!

Speaking of welcomes, during the (new in 2023) mandatory new member orientation meeting, I provide a thorough tutorial of the Club website, reviewing items such as making reservations, cancellation policies, and finding departmental information. Additionally, we review relevant Rules & Regulations and discuss Club culture and history. If you are a newer member, or even a long term member that just wants a little refresher, just contact me and I’d be thrilled to go over the website/app or any other questions you may have.

I look forward to seeing you at the Club!

Amy Bickley | Assistant General Manager & Director of Membership

307.732.4102

| Membership@tetonpines.com

Teton Membership

Prospective Members Under 45

Initiation Fee: $105,000*

Choice of Golf, Racquet or Social Dues

Membership Opportunities Info

Teton Pines continues at our membership capacity of 630 member families. As we enjoy the summer and fall, we hope you will continue to refer your friends, neighbors, associates, and family to the Club. With your referrals, we are able to maintain the friendly, welcoming membership culture that Teton Pines is known for.

Pines Membership

Prospective Members 45 & Older

Initiation Fee: $150,000*

Choice of Golf, Racquet or Social Dues

FROM THE KITCHEN

An Mid-Summer Message from the Director of Food & Beverage, Patrick King

Hello Everyone,

Here’s what’s cooking this summer and fall! Labor day weekend will be full of excitement and our last chance to splash in the pool! Please join us on Sunday, September 3rd for our Labor day Luau Party! Last year was great and I think we have created a wonderful end of season bash for us all.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Wine Bazaar

Thursday, Sept. 14th

Cocktail Parties & Taco Buffet*

Select Tuesdays throughout the summer

*Separate Registration Required

Final Cocktail Party - 8/29

SUNDAY BRUNCH

11am to 2pm

Enjoy brunch classics each Sunday in August.

Member guests welcome!

RETAIL WINE & SPIRITS

Contact Adam Peter for details: adam@tetonpines.com

For those football junkies, we’ll be joining Ace for MNF starting Monday, September 18th, followed by the start of Trivia Night on the 19th! These two events have become instant classics so we’ll be at it again in fall 2023! Be on the lookout for our Wine Bazaar on Thursday, September 14th, along with some other take home beverage opportunities in which you can load up with some well priced wine and spirits, just in time for the holidays!

As we move into the fall, there will be many “lasts” for the summer season. But have no fear, that only means we’ll have many “firsts” coming on board. Stay tuned for fall operational information, including Family Style To-Go menus, Thanksgiving dining information, and Christmas programming - featuring Santa brunch, gingerbread house making and our wonderful Christmas Holiday parties!

All the best from the kitchen!

Patrick King | Director of Food & Beverage

ON THE COURSE

A Mid-Summer Message from the Director of Golf, Matt Stireman, PGA

After a very nice start, we now move into the second half of the 2023 golf season. August and September at Teton Pines usually brings great weather, great course conditions and some of the Pines largest and most traditional golf events of the year. The below events are just a few of the golf competitions and benefits scheduled for August; I encourage you to experience the fun of these traditional golfing events at Teton Pines this summer.

The Men’s Round-Up Member/Guest is the highlight of the golf season. This event is always played on the first weekend in August and this year those dates are August, 3rd, 4th, & 5th. The Men’s Round-up combines a grueling competition with an outstanding array of food, beverage and fun, concluding with a grand western hoe-down dinner and dance.

- Wyoming Congressional | August 8th & 9th

PINES HOLES

This benefit event has been hosted by Teton Pines for over 30 seasons. We are proud to continue this tradition in 2023.

- Tee-It-Up for Oncology | August 17th

Teton Pines largest annual charity event, benefitting St. John’s Oncology department.

- Men’s and Ladies’ Stroke-Play Club Championship

Ladies will play on August 24th. Men play on the 25th & 26th.

- New! - The Member/Employee Season Ending Championship Scramble & Party | September 11th

A closing note: I want to remind all members to help keep our golf course in the best possible conditions - you can do this by:

- Sanding your Divots throughout the course.

- Repairing yours and at least one other Ball Mark on every Green.

- Keeping golf carts on the Cart Paths when paths are provided.

- Pace-Of-Play: “Your position on the course is directly behind the group in FRONT of you, not directly in front of the group BEHIND you”.

Thank you for being the best members in the Valley, and for playing the best golf course in the Valley - Teton Pines.

See you on the course, Matt Stireman, PGA | Director of Golf

GOLF HAPPENINGS

All golf offerings require registration. Please see the tee sheet for the most up to date course information

MONDAY MIXERS

Mondays | 4pm

Followed by a Pines buffet

Final Monday Mixer - 8/28

WGA LADIES’ DAY

18 Hole Group

Thursdays | 9am

9 Hole Group

Thursdays | 11am

MEN’S GAME

Saturdays | 9am

SKILLS CLINICS

Open

Fridays | 9am to 10:30am

Ladies

Thursdays | 9:30am

Juniors

Most Tuesdays | 5pm to 6:30pm

LESSONS

By reservation only.

Adults

Starting at $100 /hour

Juniors

Starting at $75 /hour

2023 Club

Championship

Ladies’

Wednesday, Aug. 23rd and Thursday, Aug. 24th

Men’s

Friday, Aug. 25th & Saturday, Aug. 26th

SPECIAL EVENTS

31st Annual Men’s

Member/Guest

Aug. 3rd - 5th

Labor Day Mixer

Monday, Sept. 4th

Member/Employee Mixer

Monday, Sept. 11th

Birdies, Burgers & Beers

Wednesday, Sept. 13th

Ladies’ Guest Day

Thursday, Sept. 14th

King & Queen of the Hole

Sunday, Oct. 1st

ON THE COURT

A Mid-Summer Message from the Director of Racquet Sports, Julie Weinberger

Find your place at Teton Pines!

Our team is dedicated to placing you in the proper groups and drills based on your ability.

Call or email me today.

julie@tetonpines.com (307) 733–9248.

Racquet Sports continue to flourish here at Teton Pines. We have been getting to see so many new faces along with our seasoned regulars on both the pickleball and tennis courts, and we couldn’t be more thrilled for this. With players forming their own groups, participating in our drills and playdays, taking lessons, hosting parties at the courts and more, both our indoor and outdoor courts are seeing a whole lot of traffic. The additions of pickleball and tennis camps to our programming have been something extra special for our members and we look forward to continuing to bring these unique experiences to Teton Pines. It’s great to see so many smiling faces around the Racquet Sports Center.

As we soon will transition from summer to fall, we look forward to enjoying the beautiful Jackson Hole weather and seeing you all on the courts in our fun, social and nourishing Teton Pines environment!

Julie Weinberger | Director of Racquet Sports

Indoor & Outdoor Courts*

Open Daily 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

*Reservations required.

TENNIS HAPPENINGS

Drills & Playdays are complimentary for Racquet Sports and Golf Members.

JUNE 18TH - SEPTEMBER 9TH SCHEDULE

Reservations required for all Drills and Playdays

PLAYDAYS

Men’s

Mondays | 5:30pm to 7pm

Doubles followed by courtside beer.

Women’s

Wednesdays | 5:30pm to 7pm

Doubles followed by courtside wine.

4.0+ Advanced

Thursdays | 5:30pm to 7pm

Mixed doubles. Mixed Saturdays | 10am to 12pm

Join the 9:30am drill to warm up!

JUNIORS

Clinics

Mondays & Thursdays

Ages 5-11 1:15pm to 2pm

Ages 12-18 2pm to 3:30pm

DRILLS

Tuesday Tricks

Tuesdays | 10am to 11am

Games and drills run by a pro.

Shot of the Week

Fridays | 9am to 10am Drills and games focused on specific shots.

Sunday Funday

Sundays | 9am to 10am

Focus on match strategy and drills.

CHANGES ON SEPT. 9TH

JUNIORS

(new Day & time)

Monday, Tuesdays & Thursdays

Ages 5-11 3:45pm to 4:30pm

Ages 12-18 4:30pm to 5:30pm

PLAYDAYS

Men’s (new day)

Tuesdays | 5:30pm to 7pm

Advanced (new day)

Mondays | 5:30pm to 7pm

Junior (12 & Up)

Saturdays | 4:30pm to 6pm

SPECIAL EVENTS

Mid-Summer Tennis Camp

Monday, Sept. 11th to

Thursday, Sept. 14th

Monster Smash Tennis

Jamboree

Saturday, October 28th

PICKLEBALL HAPPENINGS

Please see the Pro Shop to learn more about what drills and groups are right for your abilities and goals.

JUNE 18TH - SEPTEMBER 9TH SCHEDULE

Reservations required for all Drills and Playdays

OPEN PLAYDAYS

Doubles matches, all levels welcomed!

Monday Madness 9:30am to 11am

Wild Wednesday 9:30am to 11am

Fri-Yay 4pm to 5:30pm

Sunday Funday 2:30pm to 4pm

DRILLS

Pickleball Skills

Tuesdays | 3pm to 4pm

SPECIAL EVENTS

Mid-Summer PB Camp

Monday, Aug. 14th - 16th

Dink or Treat Jamboree

Friday, Oct. 27th

CHANGES ON SEPT. 9TH

OPEN PLAYDAYS

Tuesday Afternoon Play 2pm to 3:30pm Fri-Yay (new time) 4pm to 6pm

Super Sunday 3pm to 5pm

DRILLS

Pickleball Skills

Thursdays | 3:30pm to 4:30pm (new time & day)

ON WELLNESS & ACTIVITIES

A Mid-Summer Message from the Director of Wellness & Activities, Jeffrey Cisneros

My father always told me this joke when we realized that time was going faster than we liked; “Time flies like an arrow and fruit flies like a banana”. Time is inching ever closer to one of Teton Pines Member’s favorite events of the year, The Teton Pines Pup Show. Last year’s Pup Show was a huge success with 55 competitors. Planning for this year’s event is underway and we’re going bigger and better with more dogs and an elevated format.

We invite you to bring your four-legged family members on Saturday, Sept. 2nd to participate in categories including best trick, best costume, senior competitor, best fetcher, waggiest tail, most handsome boy, prettiest girl, cutest puppy and owner lookalike. The winner of each category will go on to compete for the top prize: Best in Show! This is the must attend event of the year, we can’t wait to see you and your best friends at the Teton Pines Pup Show.

RESERVATIONS GUIDE

Required

Lap Pool

Members Only Gym

Peloton in House Studio

Open Access

Recreation Pool

Family/Club Hot Tubs

Peloton in Members Only Gym.

YOGA Rise Mondays | 8am

Vinyasa

Wednesdays | 8am

Flow

Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8:15am

See you at the Club, Jeffrey Cisneros | Director of Wellness & Actvities

OUTDOOR GROUPS

Dog Friendly Walks

Fridays | 10:30am | Emily Stevens

Hiking

Wednesdays | 9am | Varies

POWER HOUR

Mondays & Wednesdays

9am to 10am

This class is designed with props.

MAT PILATES

Tuesdays 4pm to 5pm

Fridays 9am to 10am

Great for stability and flexibility.

STRETCH, BALANCE & AGILITY

Thursdays | 9:30am

Movement based fitness.

ACTIVITIES HAPPENINGS

Please visit the Wellness & Activities Calendar to learn more about all of this season’s incredible offerings.

Whitewater Rafting

August 5th | 8am

Snake River

Concert on the Commons

August 6th | 5pm

JHMR

Paddleboarding

August 8th | 8:30am

Meet at the Club or Rendezvous Sports

Watercolor Class

August 9th | 5pm

Golf Course

Teton Raptor

Center Tour

August 16th | 1:30pm

Teton Raptor Center

Western Dancing

August 17th | 7pm

The Cowboy Bar (21+)

Live Bluegrass

August 22nd | 7pm

The Wort Hotel

Scenic Float

Aug. 24th & Sept. 16th

10:30am

Snake River

Horseback Riding

August 25th | 8:45am

Spring Creek Ranch

Distillery Tour

August 31st | 2pm

Jackson Hole Still Works

Via Ferrata

Sept. 5th | 8:30am

JH Mountain Resort

Sound Bowl Experience

Sept. 12th & Oct. 10th

10:30am | Elk Refuge

Hot Springs

Sept. 23rd & Oct. 12th

10:30am at Astoria

Wildlife Tour

September 21st | 6:30am

Teton Pass

Paint & Sip

October 19th | 4pm

House Studio

Pines Book Club

4th Tues. of the month | 3pm

Clubhouse

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

Mah Jongg Open Play

Mondays | 2:30pm at Clarke’s Thursdays | 4pm | Patio Grill

SPECIAL EVENTS

Labor Day Luau

Sunday, September 3rd

4pm at the Pool

WATER AEROBICS

Thursdays & Saturdays 10am to 11am

A low impact, full body work out.

STROKE CLINICS

Flip & Open Turns

Aug. 7th & 9th

9am to 10am | Ages 5+

OCTOBER CALENDAR

Golf Tennis Wellness Pickleball Activities

Wellness

Upcoming This

Can’t Miss Summer & Fall Events

Summer at Teton Pines is the quintessential Jackson Hole experience. Be sure to use the Teton Pines website and app to sign up for these exciting events along with the many others taking place this season.