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The Pradera Press
June 2011
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The Club at Pradera 5225 Raintree Drive, Parker, CO 80134 (303)607-5700
Chips Shots
After a rainy and somewhat snowy month
Turf Care Corner
of May, I am confident that much like WOW, what a difference a few weeks makes in Colorado,
our staff all of you are looking forward to just like the saying goes “if you don’t like the weather
some great Colorado summer weather and wait an hour”. After the driest winter in history, and
some incredible golf conditions. one of the worst March / Aprils on record, May has
made a remarkable change. In a two week period three
The Club has many unique and exciting significant storms have given us over four inches of
golf events planned for June. These moisture and put us over our precipitation average for
include the Men’s Founder’s Cup; June 3rd the year and the drought is over. The maintenance staff
– 5th, the Women’s Founder’s Cup; June have taken full advantage of the increased moisture and
10th – 12th, Couples Golf; June 17th and fertilized the entire golf course, in the upcoming weeks
our first Family Golf on June 18th. you will see major green-up and the overall health of the
If you have not had the opportunity, let turf will improve. We have identified which turf on the
me invite you to enjoy the Knife & Cork; bunker faces will recover, so there will be a big push of sod
held Thursday and Friday (please check placement and over seeding to return those areas to good
club calendar) in the Dining Room. Also, health. Along with the moisture also comes our annual
don’t forget our popular Pasta Night on dandelion explosion, by blanket spraying holes with a
June 26th. broadleaf selective herbicide our goal is to get control of
the problem early.
Finally, on behalf of Club Management
and your Advisory Board of Governors, I For those of you concerned about your home turf now
have been asked to remind all of you who is the best time to aerate and fertilize. The recent
smoke to please dispose of your butts in moisture will give you excellent penetration on your plugs,
the approved containers and not in the fire potentially over 4 inches, which is the purpose of aerating.
pit or planter boxes. Also, if you would
please assist us in making sure that your I know that summer is taking its time to get here, be
smoke does not interfere with Members patient, when it finally arrives I am sure it will worth the
who may be dining on the patio. Thank wait! Let’s enjoy the cool weather and hope that all the
you in advance for your assistance. plants and turf get a chance get established before the dog
days of summer arrive. If they do it will be a great summer
In closing and as always, please do not
golf season for all of us to enjoy.
hesitate to contact me if I can ever answer
any questions or assist you in any way.
Thank you for your continued support
H. Dean Lindsey
of the Club and I look forward to a great
summer golf season.
Warm Regards,
Chip Hierlihy, PGA General Manager
Chierlihy@brightstargolf.com
303-607-5671
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Club Events
JUNE PRADERA CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
Thursday, 2nd – Knife & Cork Dinner Feature, Thursday only this week!
Friday 3rd – Men’s Founders Cup Cocktail Mixer
Saturday 4th, Sunday 5th – Men’s Golf Founders Cup, 9 am shotgun
Tuesday 7th – Family Night with Kids “Build Your Own” Pizzas
You build it, we bake it. While it’s baking kids will create a Father’s Day craft!
$5, 5 pm to 7 pm, please register by noon Friday June 1, dough must be prepared in advance.
Thursday, 9th – Knife & Cork Dinner Feature, Thursday only this week!
Friday 10th - Tennis Mixer, 7 pm to 9 pm, $15 includes light appetizers and soft drinks
Advance registration required.
Friday 10th – Women’s Founders Cup Cocktail Mixer
Saturday 11th, Sunday 12h – Women’s Golf Founders Cup, 9 am shotgun
Tuesday 14th – Family Dinner with Bingo! $5, 5 pm Dinner, 6 pm Bingo,
Reservations Recommended
Thursday, 16th – Knife & Cork Dinner Feature, Thursday only this week!
Friday 17th - Couples Golf & Dinner 5:30 Shotgun
Saturday 18th – Family Golf Event, 2 pm Golf Members Only, register via ForeTees
Sunday 19th – Father’s Day
Taco Sunday, Bottomless Beef Taco Buffet for only $10 per person, 5 pm to close
No reservations necessary.
Tuesday 21st – Family Dinner with BIG BINGO! $10, 5 pm Dinner, 6 pm Bingo,
Reservations Recommended
Friday 24th – Knife & Cork Dinner Feature, Friday only this week!
Sunday 26th - Pasta Night with Manned Station, 5 pm
Thursday, 30th – Knife & Cork Dinner Feature
For Additional event Details and to Register please visit the Club Calendar
at www.theclubatpradera.com
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2011 Summer Tennis Programming at Pradera
The USTA states:
“Is it any wonder that scientists and physicians
around the world view tennis as the most
healthful activity in which you can participate?
There may be other sports that can provide
excellent health benefits and some which can
provide mental and emotional growth. But no
sport other than tennis has ever been acclaimed
from all disciplines as one that develops great
benefits physically, mentally and emotionally.
Tennis is a sport for kids to learn early in life. What parent wouldn’t want their children to get these
benefits through their growing years? It’s not too late for adults and seniors too! The human system can
be trained and improved at any stage of life. Here’s the key… you must begin playing tennis now to get
these benefits throughout your lifetime. Tennis is truly the sport for a lifetime!”
Stop by the receptionists’ desk to pick up a packet containing all of the youth and adult programming
for this summer. Offerings include camps, clinics, teams, and leagues. Please contact Tiffany Messer at
tmesser@brightstargolf.com or (303) 607-5684 with questions or visit our website to register.
A dozen Pradera locals recently learned the For information on taking a class like this here in
basics of women’s self defense at a free our community contact:
class offered by Sensei Zach owner of the Zach Geiger, 12999 S Parker Road
ZUltimate Self Defense Studios in Parker. The (in the Kings Soopers Shopping Center),
class focused on blocking techniques and all 720.851.8773
participants had the opportunity for hands-on
drills and practice.
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HEAD PROS CORNER
First off I would like thank everyone who has participated in our club events so far this season.
When the weather has cooperated, we have had great turnouts for Tuesday and Wednesday
Women’s Leagues, Thursday Men’s League, and our 1st Couple’s event.
Also, thank you for your attendance at our Demo Day on April 29th. We had great
participation even though the weather was not ideal! If you could not make the demo day, we
have most of the clubs at the golf shop to try. One of the golf professionals would be happy to
assist you to make sure you are properly fit!
The Challenge and Solheim Points standings are now updated and downloadable on the
Foretees main page. In addition you may view the Men’s and Women’s Match Play and 4-Ball
Rick Ellefson brackets as they will be updated weekly.
Head Golf Professional Throughout the summer, we will continue to offer reduced guest fees of $50 for golf members
bringing guests on Tuesdays. It is a great day to bring clients, or host an office outing. If you
would like to bring more than 1 four-some, please contact Rick to make your arrangements.
Please return your entry forms in for the Mystic by June 1st. The committee has been hard at work to make the Mystic a great
event! The Celtic registration deadline is June 20th. A lottery draw for any available spots in the tournament will be held by the
Golf Committee on June 21st. We will let everyone know the results of the draw immediately so your guests may make their travel
arrangements.
See you at the Club!
Make a correct pivot for solid contact
M
ost of my students play their best golf when they a club through your arms and across your back. Work on
reduce their swing thoughts to one or two things. your "back and through" pivot motion by rotating your
Sometimes it is a thought of nothing more than left shoulder to the right (for right handed golfers), while
turning back and turning through. "Back and through" is one maintaining a sense of resistance in your right knee. To pivot
of the most effective swing thoughts you can have and the correctly, you'll need to stretch your upper body into a fully
following exercise will allow you to experience the motion loaded backswing position. To simulate your downswing
correctly. When making a turn, your shoulders should “tilt” motion, unwind your upper body and let your head come
downward on your backswing to maintain the proper spine around naturally as your shoulders rotate until they face the
angle that was created in your address position. This allows target. Finish with your knees comfortably together, your
your left shoulder to work under your chin for a larger turn. spine vertical, and your belt buckle facing forward. This is
Golfers who flatten out their shoulders on the backswing not only a good drill for your golf swing, but it is also an
flatten their swing causing thin shots and directional effective per-round or pre-practice stretching exercise.
problems. Also, they tend to lose sight of the ball because Benefits: When executing a correct shoulder turn, you
the left shoulder has “risen” in the backswing. An “over the maximize your coil creating more distance in your shots.
top” move is then formed giving you a very steep downward Maintaining your spine angle will also allow more
swing at the ball creating deep divots and a left to right ball consistency and solid ball contact!
flight.
The Pivot Exercise In front of a mirror, adopt a ready
posture with your knees flexed and your chin up. Hook
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Kaia F.I.T. is a personalized group training program that caters to women of all ages and fitness
levels. Kaia F.I.T. involves muscle confusion, core strengthening and conditioning with a focus on
function. Kaia F.I.T. classes include cardio, strength training, plyometrics, Kaia Kore, Lotta Tabata,
Kaia Flow (yoga) and much more.
Our next F.I.T. Session starts June 13th - July 15th.
$119 for 5 weeks.
Refer a friend and receive 20% off.
F.I.T. sessions run for 5 weeks in between our Kaia F.I.T. Briks. Whether you are looking to get
in shape or stay in shape, these sessions are designed to help you set and achieve your fitness
goals. We meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays @ 5:30 a.m. at the Pradera Golf Club tennis
courts.
Kaia F.I.T. is open to all club members, Pradera residents, and guests!
Our website is www.kaiafit.com www.kaiafit.com.
Find us on Facebook at 'Parker Kaia F.I.T.'
Call with questions or to register 720-204-3545.
Or e-mail erica@kaiafit.com and karen@kaiafit.com
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Faces
in the
Crowd
The Club at Pradera would like to recognize the
outstanding efforts of Club members in this space
each month. If you or someone in your family is
active in the community through athletics, scouting,
volunteering, community service work, etc., we would
like the opportunity to interview you and include
your photo in the Pradera Press.
Please contact Tiffany Messer
at (303) 607-5684.
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Pradera Golf Course Property Announcement:
Summer is here and local children will be looking for creative ways to
fill their days. Unfortunately, history has shown that some youth end up
entertaining themselves on Pradera Golf Course property. This activity
often results in vandalism and is considered trespassing.
If you see any activity of this type you are asked to call the Pradera Golf
Clubhouse to report it immediately. Club management seeks every
opportunity to politely and professionally address each situation.
The Club at Pradera
(303) 607-5700
Hours of Operation
Food and Beverage:
A la Carte Breakfast
Saturday and Sunday, 8 am to 11 am
Lunch and Bar
Tuesday through Thursday
11 am - 9 pm
Friday and Saturday
11 am to 10 pm
Snack Bar
Tuesday through Thursday 9 am – 4 pm
Friday through Sunday 8 am – 5 pm
*Hours may vary depending on weather or levels of play
Dining Room
Ace in the Hole
Thursday and Friday, 5 pm to 9 pm
Contact Information
May
Clubhouse (303) 607-5700
Jack McCord
Golf shop (303) 607-5678 Guest Services
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