DAC NEWS MAY | JUNE 2021
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In This Issue...
Management Team General Manager Brent Burkhart bburkhart@dacstaff.org
Golf Director Lance Patterson lpatterson@dacstaff.org
President’s Letter............................................. 3
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
U.S. Open Qualifying..................................... 7
Controller Cassie Thames cthames@dacstaff.org
Membership Director Cari Cunningham ccunningham@dacstaff.org
Father’s Day Brunch & Grill Out.............8
Director of Catering Madison Vaughan mvaughan@dacstaff.org
Retail Director Bridget Bartlett bbartlett@dacstaff.org
Tennis Pro Tip...................................................................10
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
Golf & Grounds Chair Paul Broome
First Vice President Jerome Anderson
House Committee Chair Lance Lane
Second Vice President Robert Doane
Scholarship Committee Chairman Jay Lowenberg
Secretary & Membership Chair Laura Adams Treasurer & Finance Chair Jay Lowenberg Governance Committee Chairman Charlie Milner
Board Members: Scott Dooley Don Gafner Terry Jarvis Stephen Mayfield Whitney Ragsdale Kip Weatherwax
Strategic Planning Committee Chairman Doug Day Email the Board of Directors | boardofdirectors@dacstaff.org
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Mother’s Day Brunch....................................4 Course Conditions...........................................6 Memorial Day Weekend.............................8 Massage Special for Mom & Dad.........9 Dining Specials.................................................................11
Do you know your payment options? Have you noticed that the USPS service has been getting slower? Keep this in mind when making your monthly Club payments. There are several payment options for your account that do not require mailing in your checks. The Club offers electronic payments via the website or the DAC app using your bank account, ACH payment on the 20th of each month (forms available in accounting and on the website), payment drop box in the administrative offices at the Club, and credit card payments via Plastiq (fees apply). Remember, to avoid late fees, that payments are due by the last day of the month. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the accounting office.
A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT WARREN SIBLEY What an exciting time to be a member at Dallas Athletic Club. The Club teems with activity: families filling the patio and lawn for Wednesday Family Night dinners, youngsters participating in Op 36 with our golf pros, tennis courts packed with leagues and drills, and the golf course trying to green up after a cold snap for the ages. We are thrilled for the future here at DAC, however, before I mention what will be happening in the next few months, I wanted to give a construction update. Things are progressing better than we could have hoped. We are nearing the completion of the demolition work and are ready to finalize our permits and get to building. Just a few more months of inconvenience will be more than worth it. We thank everyone for their patience during this renovation. If you’ve been to our holiday meals you might have noticed we are really trying to figure out how to operate in the “new normal” and serve a crowd as large as ours. We’ve certainly not figured out the perfect way, but Chef and his crew are working hard. Mark your calendars for Mother’s Day Brunch on May 9th and a Father’s Day Brunch on June 20th. Our goal is to strive to exceed your expectations and get better with every event. I look forward to seeing you for these long standing, traditional Club events. Another great tradition is that of celebrating the official opening of the pool and summer season with a Memorial Day celebration followed by our Independence Day celebration on Sunday, July 4. More information will follow in the newsletter and emails on how you and your family can join and celebrate with us. In early April we welcomed our new Head Tennis Professional, Natalia Prinz, at a meet-and-greet. We are thrilled to have her and she couldn’t have come with higher recommendations. Please take time to stop by the tennis shop and say hello.
On the golf course you may have noticed that there are numerous areas affected by February’s generational cold snap. Kevin says there are signs of growth down in the roots and that our patience will be rewarded in many areas. Undoubtedly, we will be forced to replant some turf. We will know more in the coming weeks and will be sure to communicate course condition updates through weekly e-News emails. My last note relates to communication. We strive to communicate with our members in the most productive and efficient way. I’ve had numerous conversations over the last few months where a member expresses a frustration over not having advanced notice or details regarding the Club and Club functions. I am usually able to show that the information was relayed, usually in multiple ways. I encourage all those interested in Club news and events to read our emails and newsletters. They are professionally created and very helpful. I hope to see you all at the Club very soon and hope you all enjoy a wonderful beginning to the summer.
Warren Sibley, President
ADVENTURE CAMP
FULL
AGES 5 - 12
SESSION ONE: JULY 6 - JULY 9 60 spots per session
SCAN THE QR CODE TO REGISTER!
SESSION TWO: JULY 20 - JULY 23 60 spots per session
DAYS/TIMES: Full Day: Tues-Fri, 9:00am - 3:30pm Check-in begins at 8:45 a.m.
FEES: $395 per week, per Member
Each day the campers will participate in golf, tennis, fitness and swim activities. In addition, there will also be fun, interactive activities each day.
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From the Desk of Cari Cunningham Hints of summer are in the air - grass is greening, trees are budding and the calendar is about to kick into overdrive! Not only is beautiful golf weather about to take off, but Club and Tennis activities are as well. • Memorial Day Weekend kicks off our 2021 Pool Season! Chef Michael has a delicious cookout and buffet planned for Saturday, Sunday and Monday that will leave you wanting seconds. • Celebrate Mom by bringing her out for Mother’s Day Brunch! If she prefers dinner, we are also offering Steak Night that evening! • This year, DAC is offering two ways to celebrate our favorite Dads. Make your reservation
for Brunch in the Royal Room or on the Pool Patio! • Swim Team and Summer Camp sessions are filling up quickly, so start planning your little-one’s summer fun before the pool even opens. Scan the QR Codes throughout this issue to easily access the registration forms. • We are thrilled to bring our annual Fourth of July Celebration to the Event Lawn this year! Plans are in process to make this year’s party go off with a BOOM! Save the dates and invite your friends to keep FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) from setting in this summer! Cheers,
Cari Cunningham
Membership Director ccunningham@dacstaff.org
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Swim Team 2015 SWIMMER REGISTRATION SWIM TEAM
STARTING IN
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SEASON DATES: June 2nd - July 12th
Your are invited to Dallas Athletic Club to meet and greet Lena Guarriello our Aquatics Director as we start another great season of the Swim Team. This year we believe our Swim Team and Aquatics program will rival the best in the Dallas area with Lena once again at the helm. Her experience and passion for the sport is evident in all they do.
CHECK OUT THE E-NEWSLETTER FOR SPECIFIC DATE AND TIME
THE SKILL REQUIREMENTS: NIGHT WILL Swimmers must be 5 years of INCLUDE age to participate and be able to swim out half a length of the pool, independently turn and swim back. • • • • •
Refreshments Activities Information Registration Coaching Staff Introduction
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 28, 2021 REGISTRATION INCLUDES: • 4 Practices Each Week • Virtual and In-Person Swim Meets • Event Ribbons • T-Shirts • End of year medal *Our team swimsuit can be purchased from Xtreme Swim for the 2021 season. SCAN THE QR CODE FOR THE SWIM TEAM DATES & REGISTRATION!
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Four-Ball Championship
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Mother’s Day Brunch Fried Chicken Night Steak Night
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7 Music on the Lawn Junior Night at the Courts Craft Night
WGA Member-Member
Fried Chicken Night
1 Four-Ball Championship Steak Night
13 WGA Nine & Wine
Steak Night
14 Srixon Fitting Day
15 Steak Night
XXIO Fitting Day Music on the Lawn
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Fried Chicken Night
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U.S. Open Qualifying
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21 PXG Fitting Day
Steak Night
Music on the Lawn 27
WGA Play Day
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29 Pool Opens for the Seaon! Memorial Day Cookout Steak Night
Swim Team Registration Deadline Memorial Day Cookout Fried Chicken Night
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MGA Member-Member
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Fried Chicken Night
31 Memorial Day Buffet Club Open
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Water Aerobics Returns! Family Night 8
Stroke Play Championship Fried Chicken Night 13
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Father’s Day Brunch & Grill Out Fried Chicken Night Steak Night
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18 MGA Guest Day Craft Night Music on the Lawn
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WGA 2-Day Stroke Play Championship Junior Golf Camp Junior Tennis Camp 27
5 Steak Night
Music on the Lawn
Junior Golf Camp Junior Tennis Camp 21
4 Stroke Play Championship
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Family Night
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Fried Chicken Night
Fried Chicken Night
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19 Steak Night
25 Music on the Lawn
26 MTA Davis Cup Steak Night
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WGA Schedule
KEVIN NETTLES, SUPERINTENDENT COURSE CONDITIONS The crews are busy replacing the grass that was damaged by the record freeze in February on the tee boxes and green surrounds. In addition to the damage to the grass, several shrubs and plants were damaged as well. Our landscape crew has been working to replace the injured plants, but it has been difficult to find good replacements as the freeze also affected the suppliers. The crews have replaced the drains and cart paths in front of 1 and 10 tees on the Blue Course. We have also installed a new drain to the approach area on 14 Gold. As the courses get older the soil tends to move, which in some cases causes water to puddle and wet areas. Some of these areas can be corrected by Look who made a
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regrading and leveling. We are currently working on a plan to regrade the area between the cart path and 9 tee boxes on the Blue Course to dry this area up. We continue adding more shade tolerant grass to the roughs. This spring we will be planting approximately 1.5 acres of Tiff Turf grass that has proven to be a great turf for these areas. Our new bridges on 10 and 12 Blue are complete and a great improvement. We are working on replacing the bridge on 17 Blue, this bridge will be moved to the right by roughly 15 yards. The installation will require some grading to make the creek bank even and rerouting the cart path to fit the new bridge. This project will begin later this summer and will not require closing any part of the course.
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Rick Resnick
February 24, 2021 Hole: #4 Blue Club: 8-Iron Distance: 138 yards
Jimmy Ward
4th Hole in One! March 16, 2021 Hole: #15 Gold Club: 6-Hybrid Distance: 131 yards
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JUNE 17 Play Day: Six Clubs (AM) Nine & Wine (PM)
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April 2, 2021 Hole: #1 Gold Club: Driver Distance: 414 yards
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JUNE 23-24 Two-Day Stroke Play Championship
Visit the WGA Page on the DAC Website for tournament information and to register.
junior F U L L golf Camp
SESSION ONE: JUNE 15 - 18, 20 40 spots per session
DAC is proud to be hosting the Final Qualifying for the 2021 U.S. Open! There are only nine golf courses in the United States hosting this Final Qualifying. On Monday, May 24th, about 110 players will play 36 holes over our Blue and Gold Courses. Players will include some PGA Tour Pro’s and many Collegiate players that have not yet qualified for the U.S. Open. Roughly the top 10 scores will qualify for the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines! Members are welcome to come out to spectate! Food and Beverage will be available to purchase, however golf carts will not be allowed. We will also need many scoring volunteers, so be on the lookout for details. This will be a great day at DAC, so please come out to enjoy these world class players!
Men’s Club Events MAY 1 & 2
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Visit the Golf Club Events and MGA Page on the DAC Website for tournament information and to register.
SESSION TWO: JUNE 22 - 25, 27 40 spots per session
SESSION THREE: JULY 13 - 16, 18
AGES 5 - 12
40 spots per session
DAYS & TIMES: Full Day: Tues-Fri, 9:00am -2:00pm Half Day: Tues-Fri, 9:00am - 12:45pm Golf 9:00-11:30 am; Lunch 11:30 am; Pool 12:00-2:00 pm, Sunday Match 3:00 pm
COST: Full Session $355 Half Session $295 SCAN THE QR CODE TO REGISTER FOR JUNIOR GOLF CAMP!
Upcoming Fitting Days PING
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MEMORIAL DAY
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SATURDAY & SUNDAY 11:00 am - 8:00 pm $10 Adults and Children The Pool is Open for the Season!! Enjoy a Cookout at the Pool including Burgers, Brats, Hot Dogs, and more!
MONDAY 11:00 am - 6:00 pm $26 Adults $15 Children 6-12 Children 5 & Under Free Enjoy a Holiday Buffet at the Pool. Menu to include... • Chilled Mediterranean Style Pasta Salad • Smoked Seafood Salad • Gazpacho • Iceberg Wedge • Tomato & Fresh Mozzarella Salad • Carved Strip Loin with Bearnaise and Horseradish Mousse • Smoked Chili Glazed Pork Loin over Black Bean Salad • BBQ Rubbed Salmon over Creamed Corn Risotto • Fried Chicken • Fried Chicken Tenders • Mac & Cheese • DAC Mashed Potatoes • Grilled Vegetable Medley • Assorted Desserts & Ice Cream Bar A la carte service will not be available at the Pool Memorial Day Weekend (Saturday, Sunday and Monday). The Club will be closed Tuesday, June 1. Please watch our twitter @DallasAthClub for pool capacity status updates..
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WATER AEROBICS RETURNS! BEGINNING JUNE 2ND WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS Cool off with this energizing, all-in-one workout which includes strength training with dumbbells and noodles, cardio interval training, and stretching. This class can be adapted for any level from senior to the fitness fanatic. Times TBA.
Vist the Club website for Fitness Programs & Class Schedules www.dallasathleticclub.org
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A Message from Natalia Prinz DAC Family It’s been an exciting few weeks getting to know everyone. Dallas Athletic Club is one of the best private clubs in North Texas, and I could not be happier looking into the future of the DAC Tennis Program. Thank you to the tennis committee and Brent for trusting me to make our program the envy of the metroplex and beyond. Joe, Erich, Cameron, Hunter and I are excited to build premier programming and long-lasting success here on the DAC courts. Our goal is to add value to your experience at every touchpoint and exceed all expectations. Our immediate objectives are to enhance programs for
junior F U L L Tennis Camp F U L L
Juniors and Men and give the Women’s program even more opportunities for drill and match play. We will plan to start intraclub leagues for adults and add more playtime for our youngest future stars ages 3-5. Remember, we’re always happy to help you, so if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to stop by the tennis shop or give us a call! I hope to see you on the courts soon!
Natalia Prinz Director of Tennis nprinz@dacstaff.org
SESSION ONE: JUNE 15 - 18 40 spots per session
SESSION TWO: JUNE 22 - 25 40 spots per session
SESSION THREE: JULY 13 - 16
AG ES 5 - 12
40 spots per session
DAYS & TIMES: Full Day: Tues-Fri, 9:00am -2:00pm Half Day: Tues-Fri, 9:00am - 12:45pm Tennis 9:00-11:30 am; Lunch 11:30 am; Pool 12:00-2:00 pm
COST: Full Session- $295, Half Session- $235
SCAN THE QR CODE TO REGISTER!
PRO TIP: ATTACK THE MIDDLE OF THE COURT by Erich Bein,
The DAC Women’s USTA 3.0/ VanDenBerg’s team won the City Championships on April 18th, 2021. They will be competing in sectionals in Houston on August 27th-29th.
Women’s Tennis Director
Hitting the ball through the middle of the court in doubles does quite a few things to hinder your opponent. It creates confusion as to which player will take the ball, it dramatically reduces the angle the opponent has to return the ball, and it gives you
the highest percentage chance to make the shot (the net strap is the lowest point on the net). It also creates holes for you to attack on the next ball. Once you bring both players to the middle you can then use the wings to put volleys away or create more pressure. Attacking down the middle whether you have two players back, two players at the net or a traditional doubles set up will reward you greatly over the course of a match.
JUNIOR NIGHT AT THE COURTS FRIDAY, MAY 7TH | 5:30-8:00 PM
VanDenBerg Team : Amanda VanDenBerg, Jody Hebert, Jenny Littlefield, Glenda Fodge, Heather Evetts, Jennifer Willson, Joli Shaw, Holly Myers, Kristi Kendall, Connie Baird, Laura Frazure, Tiffany Kriete, Karrah Gagnon, Rita Kessle, Amy Timmerman, Molly Holley, Catherine Moss
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Tennis and Pizza night Please join us for a fun night of tennis for kids of all ages and abilities. Prizes and a Beat the Pro Contest. Chef Michael will prepare pizza and special treats for all the kids! Member charge bar for adults. RSVP to Coach Joe at jsopko@dacstaff.org.
Dining Room Menu Wendesday Family Nights Every Wednesday Evening Kids 12 & Under Eat Free!
May 5th MEXICAN NIGHT- $18 Beef Burritos, Chicken Enchiladas, Tacos, Salsa, Queso, Guacamole, Chips, Spanish Rice, Black Bean Salad, Churros May 12th A CLUB FAVORITE - $15 Pecan Chicken with Mashed Potatoes, Milk Gravy, Green Beans with Bacon and Onions May 19th BRICK OVEN PIZZA NIGHT - $15 Limited Selection of Brick Oven Pizzas, Italian Style Salad, Fried Raviolis with Marinara, Antipasto Tray May 26th BREAKFAST FOR DINNER - $15 Omelet Bar Chicken and Waffles, Battered Sausage Links, Maple Syrup, Bacon, Orange Glazed Ham, Funfetti French Toast June 2nd GRILLED TO ORDER - $15 Chicken or Beef Kabobs, with Korean BBQ Sauce, Teriyaki Glaze or Peach Honey, Grilled Vegetables, Steamed Rice June 9th ASIAN STREET FOOD - $15 Steamed Buns with Pork, Crab Rangoon, Korean Street Noodles, Shrimp Dumplings June 16th BURGER NIGHT - $15 Cooked to Order Burgers with Assorted Toppings, Waffle Fries, Potato Salad, Coleslaw
June 23rd PULLED PORK SANDWICH - $15 with Coleslaw, Baked Beans, Corn on the Cob June 30th FISH AND CHIPS - $15 Beer Battered Cod, French Fries, Caper Lemon Tartar Sauce
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 *Steak Night will be available on both Saturday & Sunday over Mother and Father’s Day Weekends! (5/8-9, 6/19-20)
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...........................11:00 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