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AVILA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
VENTANAS
MARCH - APRIL 2021
work will commence. You will notice a browning or
declining of the existing turf as the round up starts to
kill the existing grass on the tee. Once the regrading
GENERAL of the tee begins, we will decrease the height of the
tee establishing one level practice tee, install new
MANAGER’S
irrigation, as well as drainage and connect our water
and sewer lines.
CORNER
The budgeted timeline for renovating this area and
getting ready for sprigging the tee is early May. This
will ensure optimal temperatures for the grow in, while
TEACHING FACILITY BREAKING establishing the new grass on the renovated west
GROUND MID-MARCH practice area.
The Teaching Facility was granted approval by During this preliminary phase, we ask all our members
Hillsborough County as we await formal permitting, the that are practicing to please be cognizant of the work
plan is to break ground by the middle of March. The being done and avoid any fairway wood or driver
preliminary work will be to tie in all sewer and water practicing that could reach the area where workers are
lines, prepare the plot area for the facility and regrade present.
the entire tee to one level, which will allow for more
hitting space to the north, and will compensate for lost
Sincerely,
space due to the new Teaching Facility footprint.
Glenn Zito
The initial scope of work is to begin non-selective
General Manager
herbicide applications to the tee before all excavating
AVILA MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE
Avila is underway of creating a new customized club app! We are
working with Jonas, who is already integrated with our backend
system, to create this app for club communications, event
registrations, and even ordering food & beverage items in-app!!
We are very excited to move forward with this project and to
make the Avila app an easy and great experience for all members.
We appreciate your understanding and patience through the
transition. In the meantime, we will continue to email out all
important club information and events.
Project Completion: May 2021
March - April 2021 / 2 / AvilaGolf.com
SPECIAL
EVENTS
It is my pleasure to introduce myself as the new Director of It has been a pleasure to already have met many Club
Special Events. I am proud to be a part of a club as highly members. Thank you for your warm welcome. I look
respected as Avila Golf and Country Club. My goal is to forward to meeting many more members in the coming
work closely with Members and Member sponsored clients weeks and months. As the Club is currently closed for
to plan and execute their special occasion, making their events, we are gearing up for a time when our doors will re-
event vision a reality. open and we can host modified events. During this time,
My prior experience includes 19 years in the hospitality please know that we are fully equipped to provide planning
industry at private clubs and resorts throughout Hawaii and catering services to your home within the Avila gates.
and Florida. As a Certified Wedding Planner, I bring a Certainly don’t hesitate to reach out to me directly for your
wealth of experience and knowledge to the table for future event needs or with any questions at 963-3537.
future wedding and event clients. On a personal note, my
husband, 3 children and I reside in Safety Harbor. In my Kelly Lawson
free time I enjoy boating and biking. Director of Special Events
John Laihinen & Megan Holland
Intermediate / Sponsored by
Scott Laihinen & Ryan Deneen
Patrick & Francesca Maroon
MEMBERSHIP
Intermediate / Sponsored by
Alex Killorn & David Burkhart
MEMOS James & Elizabeth Peterson
Intermediate / Sponsored by
Jeff Zwirn & Dick Moore
A warm welcome f rom the Avila staff to our newest
members, along with a sincere thank you to their Randy & Andrea Suarez
sponsors. Intermediate / Sponsored by
Jack Suarez & Gary Koch
Craig Gonzalez & Brigitte Paquette
Executive / Sponsored by Todd & Natassia Utter
Dr. Frederick McClimans & Todd Alley Intermediate / Sponsored by
Adam Giery & Matt Mitchell
Sean & Theresa Knutsen
Executive / Sponsored by Dr. Anthony & Aja Watt
Dianne & Wes Martin, Chris Drew Intermediate / Sponsored by
Scott Heberlein & Sally Sierra
Bruce & Cynthia Tigert
Executive / Reinstatement The anticipated return of HAMILTON to the Straz
Welcome back! Center for the Performing Arts has been postponed
due to COVID. Avila members who reserved tickets
David & Eileen Hinton for the June 9, 2021 performance will be given the f irst
Executive / Sponsored by opportunity to re-book tickets for the performance
David Troyer & Michelle FitzRandolph in November, 2022 (date not yet announced). Details
will be provided as they become available regarding
Staige & Alexis Hoff man
conf irmation of the new date.
Intermediate / Sponsored by
Anthony Barkett & Scott Blackburn
Mary Beth Singh
Membership Director
AvilaGolf.com / 3 / March - April 2021
UPCOMING EVENTS
FITNESS MARCH MADNESS DRIBBLE CHALLENGE
CORNER
Beat the clock dribble challenge. Dribble right,
dribble left, dribble low, dribble high! Just dribble
10 reps each for your best time. Free throw finale
for finalists. Win your own personalized basketball.
Avila Fitness continues initiatives and prevention Complimentary registration for all Fitness Center
practices to keep you safe and informed. New norms with participants.
touchless dispensers, enhanced sanitation measures,
and air quality purification systems installed offer SHAMROCK SHAKE UP
improvements in safety solutions backed by science.
Avila is committed to providing a low-risk environment Spin with Avila’s surprise celebrity TBA for a ride
for physical activity in efforts to support your well-being. to remember! Live (space is limited) and Virtual
Virtual health and wellness coaching and in-home registration.
massage services are available for your convenience.
AQUA DANCE SPLASH POOL PARTY!
Refresh your fitness routine this Spring. If you’re still
doing the same workout as last year, or none at all, it Perfect for a low-impact, high-energy water
may be time to switch it up or start a new healthy habit. workout!
Be realistic. Choose an activity and environment that fits Thursday, April 29th: 10 AM
your lifestyle. What will you do today to be more active?
All movement adds up – 2, 5, 10 or 20 minutes here MASSAGE & MIMOSA’S
and there. Strive for 150 minutes of moderate-intensity
activity every week. Move more. Feel better! Ladies Spa Day at the Pool Pavilion. Relax in the
sunshine or shade poolside. Enjoy a spa brunch,
To Your Health… hand or foot sugar scrub, reflexology, chair massage
Cathi Keefe and more! Spa gifts, raffles and prizes.
Fitness Director Sunday, May 2nd: 11AM – 1PM
HEALTHY HEART WINE WALK ARRRGH YOU READY TO RUN?
Train to run the Gasparilla Distance Classic with
Avila’s team of endurance athlete trainers. Live and
virtual options for 5K, 8K, 15K, or Half Marathon. The
Tampa Bay event is postponed pending Mother’s
Day weekend, May 8th and 9th. Event Registration
by March 5th. Late registration March 6th – May 2nd.
AVILA POWER MEAL PLANS –
SPECIAL DELIVERY TO GO
Kathy W., Nadine Pressner, Kimberly Bissett, Kathy
Cedro, Jason G. , Becky Griff in, Madaline Testaverde, Coming soon! Quick and healthy balanced meal
Madison Bissett, Daff H. plans ready for pick up or delivery. Save time and
skip the shopping. Choose a variety of Chef’s
SUPER BOWL BUCCANEER BURN fresh power foods that support a healthy immune
system, boost brain power and a fit body. No diet,
no rules, no restrictions. Compliments multi-diet
plans including Mediterranean, Paleo, Vegan and
The Avila Athlete.
VIRTUAL WELL-BEING SERVICES
Virtual health and wellness options offer a variety
of services to meet your health and wellness goals
and busy schedules. Services offered in home or at
the Fitness Studio. Contact ckeefe@avilagolf.com
David Hinton, John Towson, Madison Bissett, Kathy for personal coaching and special requests.
Cedro, Chloe Hinton, and WINNER: Michael Towson
March - April 2021 / 4 / AvilaGolf.com
FROM THE
TENNIS
COURTS
TENNIS TIP – BE A GOOD DOUBLES PARTNER
You can help your doubles partner in more ways than just trying to
Carol Berlet
hit winners. You want to be sure that your partner is conf ident and
comfortable in a match. Remember that no one tries to make mistakes.
Many times, we only see our partner’s mistakes when we are making
just as many errors. Worse yet, our shots may be causing our partner
to make mistakes. Next time your partner starts to make a few errors,
walk to him or her and offer a few supportive words…” don’t worry about
it”, “good try”, “that was my fault”. Enjoy your time on the court and see
how you can help your partner to get out of a “tennis funk”.
Roger Cypriano
Head Tennis Professional
Gilliane Rifai
Super Bowl Tennis Social Winners
St. Patrick Day Tennis Social Income Tax Tennis Social
Date: Saturday, March 19, 2021 Date: Friday, April 16, 2021
Times: 10:00am–12:00pm Times: 6:00pm–7:30pm
Fee: $10.00/Player Fee: $10.00/Player
AFTER SCHOOL TENNIS CLINICS | MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY. MUST PRE-REGISTER
FUTURE STARTS: 3:30PM TO 4:00PM AGES 3-5 | COURT STARTS: 4:00PM TO 5:00PM AGES 6-9
We will have strict groups of 1 instructor per 4 kids. Kids are required to come with sunscreen already applied
and bringing personal water bottles is encouraged. Social distancing – all individuals 6 FT apart. Practice
good hygiene and Wash hands often, hand sanitizer. No sharing equipment.
AvilaGolf.com / 5 / March - April 2021
FROM THE
PRO
As we inch closer to our major events, we will be sending out notices and
gearing up to have them if all is right for the competitions. Expect tee times in
most cases, and dining to be grab and go or outdoor, but we will try our best to
run successful tournaments. I hope many of you plan to play.
Chris Leibl & James Maynard
Titleist Loyalty has kicked off and the Buy 3 dozen get 1 dozen f ree is in full
swing. There will also be a window in April where you can do more orders and
take advantage of this great annual deal!
Demo Day was a success despite COVID, and many of you purchased some
new equipment. Look for future dates when companies will be coming back on
an individual basis to get you f it to the latest and greatest equipment.
We have some great seasonal merchandise in the golf shop right now. Come
see new lines f rom Greyson, B Draddy, Peter Millar, Fairway & Greene, Suwanee,
Stitch and several others!
Chris Slattery
Head Golf Professional
John Addelman & John Towson
Seth Forman, Jonathan Kauf man, Scott Wickham speaking with Bob Joshua & Luke Jackson
Matt Jacobson Monroe, Chris Peifer, and Gregg Smith
FANTASTIC
3-wood f rom 165 yards right in the hole. Fittingly,
it was on the 18th hole and he went straight to the
clubhouse!
FEATS Chris Peifer was golf ing with Ken Hoverman and
Tony Ferguson when he punched a 5-iron f rom
under a tree and into the hole. It was on January
On December 22nd, Jack Cohen showed off his 22nd, and he was 152 yards out.
par 3 prowess with a chip-in birdie on hole 14, and
a 1 putt birdie on hole 17. Ron Rudolph and Dick On January 24th, Paul O’Grady had a gallery for
Eatroff were along for the ride! his f irst ever ace! He jarred it on #5 while Kevin
Collins, Scott Laihinen, John Laihinen, and Amir
Jeff Rydin hit a pitching wedge f rom 113 yards into Ahmadian all looked on. But the best part was his 8
the wind on #5 for an ace! It was a nice New Year’s year-old son was also there to witness dad’s big feat!
present as it happened on January 5th. He was
playing with Dave Hasselbach. Tyler Clippard gave himself a Valentine’s Day treat
when he made a 1 on hole 5. Since he was playing
At the age of 83, we can still make eagles! Just ask alone, he facetimed his brother f rom the tee all the
Dick Duveneck! On January 21st, Dick Moore, Glenn way to the green for golf ball removal. It was his f irst
Kavanagh, and Randy Krafft watched Dick hit a ace at Avila!
March - April 2021 / 6 / AvilaGolf.com
GOLF RESULTS
Member-Member
January 23, 2021 EVENTS CONFIRMED
FLIGHT 1 INFORMATION ON UPCOMING GOLF
EVENTS WILL BE ON A CASE BY CASE
1st John Towson/John Addelman................................. 63 BASIS DUE TO COVID-19. CHECK
CLUBSTER FOR UPDATES REGULARLY.
2nd Kim Schwencke/Tom Johnson................................64
March 20-21 :
3rd Jim Stamps/Bill Adams............................................... 67
2021 Mens Club Championship
4th *John Wolf/Jim Themides.. .........................................68 April 16-18 :
2021 Shootout de Avila
FLIGHT 2 May 13-16 :
2021 Los Caballeros de Avila
1st *Chris Peifer/Tony Ferguson.. ....................................64
2nd Scott Grisack/Clint Deibert. . ......................................64
3rd Jim Stanger/Joe Teague. . ............................................ 65
4th *Jeff Stanislow/Brian Fender....................................68
FLIGHT 3
1st Bob Pressner/Doug Raucy......................................... 62
2nd Bob Monroe/Gregg Smith. . ........................................64
3rd Jim Ciocia/Ryan Vaught..............................................66
4th Charles Gagliano/Joe Privitera................................68
Gary Koch with Chairman of the Charity Board Russ Libby
Jimmy Stanger, Jake Kevorkian, Jimmy Jones, Gary Koch with Phil Filipek
Will Dvorak, & Zach Vandergrift
AvilaGolf.com / 7 / March - April 2021
APRIL 4TH
EASTER A LA CARTE BRUNCH
COACH’S MAIN DINING ROOM, AND VISTA GRILL
CORNER Special Easter Day Menu and Kids Menu
Back in January we had a very successful Short Featuring Prime Rib, lamb,
Game Clinic. This was a member-only event, where f resh seafood, Benedicts
participants were able to get f itted for new wedges
f rom Cleveland Golf. In addition, they received
Mimosa’s, Bloody Mary’s
coaching in all short game areas by Gary Koch, Chris
Slattery, Randy Rover and me. We also raised a lot of
money for charities in the North Florida Section of the Terrace Family activities
PGA! Thank you very much to all who participated;
we hope, as a result of the clinic, your short game is
improving! 3 SEATING’S 11AM, 1PM, 2PM
A couple key points f rom the session: PLEASE CALL 813-265-0803
FOR RESERVATIONS
• How far do your wedges go? This is huge for
everyone. You need to know your distances with 48HR CANCELLATION
a full swing, a ¾ swing, and a ½ swing. The use NOTICE IN EFFECT
of Trackman helps to get accurate feedback.
• One of the biggest things to pay attention to
when chipping and pitching is to make sure you
lean to your lead side. This helps you hit down WEDNESDAY FAMILY MEAL DEALS
on the ball properly while avoiding thin and MARCH APRIL
chunky shots.
March 3rd: Italian April 7th: Italian
Demo Day in February was a very successful event as
well. A big thanks to all members who came out to try March 10th Outdoor Grill April 14th: Southern
the new 2021 equipment. Fried Chicken
March 17th: Happy St
We look forward to more unique clinics & events in the Patrick’s Day! Corned April 21st: The Meatloaf
coming months! Beef and Cabbage Classic
March 24th: BBQ ribs April 28th: Asian
Scott Wickham and more
Director of Instruction March 31st: Asian
Our upcoming activities for our Junior Sports Clinics
are offered every Tuesday and Thursday at the Avila
Community Park. We have a 60-minute clinic, which
is available f rom 3:30-4:30pm or our 90-minute clinic
which is available f rom 3:30-5:00pm for ages 4 and up.
AQUATICS
Our pool pavilion should open in the middle of April,
but we will publicize the exact date in the upcoming
weeks. When the pool opens, we will have private swim
& ACTIVITIES lessons that will be available for kids ages 2 and up. We
will also be starting individualized and group tutoring
It is my pleasure to introduce myself as the new Aquatics sessions beginning March 1st. Please contact me
and Junior Activities Director. I am looking forward to ssalm@avilagolf.com for further questions and details
presenting a variety of social events throughout the about our tutoring service and/or swim lessons.
year for both Junior Activities and Aquatics. I am also I am looking forward to a great year!
eager to hear what our members may be looking for
as well as developing f resh, new programming for our
Stephanie Salm
Junior membership.
Aquatics & Junior Activities Director
March - April 2021 / 8 / AvilaGolf.com
Updated Hours of Operations Department Managers
General Manager
Food & Beverage 813-265-0803
Glenn Zito
Tuesday- Saturday: 11AM - 2PM
813-962-8425
Friday & Saturday: 5 - 8PM
gzito@avilagolf.com
Sunday: 11AM - 7PM
Reservations Required
Director of Member Relations
Men's Grille Mary Beth Singh
Temporarily Closed 813-969-4127
TURF TALK
Locker Room mbsingh@avilagolf.com
Tuesday - Thursday: 7:30AM - 4PM
Friday: 7:30AM - 6PM Head Golf Professional
Saturday & Sunday: 7AM - 4PM Chris Slattery
813-265-0506
As the cooler weather sets in the edges of the golf Golf Pro Shop cslattery@avilagolf.com
Tuesday - Friday: 7:30AM – 6:30PM
course will begin to show weak turf due to lack of Saturday & Sunday: 7AM – 6PM Golf Course Superintendent
irrigation, shade, and the extra cart traff ic. These areas Range Andrew Collier
813-909-2160
will start to green up and f ill in once warmer weather Tuesday - Friday: 7:30AM – 8PM
acollier@avilagolf.com
Saturday & Sunday: 7AM – 8PM
appears.
Tennis Pavilion Tennis Director
Over the last few months, Monday - Friday: Roger Cypriano
7AM - 1PM, 3PM - 8PM 813-968-6792
we have undertaken a more Saturday & Sunday: 8AM - 4PM tennis@avilagolf.com
comprehensive program Fitness Center: Reservations Required
Monday - Thursday: 6AM - 8PM Director of Fitness
to trim and remove a wide Friday: 6AM - 6PM Cathi Keefe
variety of trees throughout Saturday: 7AM - 6PM 813-264-8106
Sunday: 8AM - 5PM ckeefe@avilagolf.com
the golf course with intent
Pool Opening Date – TBD
of providing sunlight to Food and Beverage Director
Mike Fisher
in-play areas. Although Club Telephone Numbers 813-969-4657
there is always an annual mfisher@avilagolf.com
Main Clubhouse 813-961-1770
program, the increased Golf Pro Shop 813-961-1754 Executive Chef
efforts are intended to Tennis Pavilion 813-968-6792 Kent Specht
Fitness Center 813-264-8106 813-265-0703
improve playing conditions. Pool Pavilion 813-962-2472 kspecht@avilagolf.com
Some weak turf areas Security 813-961-3483
Aquatics &
under trees that are not Web Site: www.avilagolf.com
Junior Activities Director
facebook.com/avilagolf
necessary to remove will be Stephanie Salm
replaced with pine straw. Board of Governors ssalm@avilagolf.com
J. Robert Sierra, President 813-962-2472
It will take a full year for us Ralph Ghioto, III
to fully see the results f rom Tom Gray
Director of Special Events
Kelly Lawson
the work that has been Tom Johnson klawson@avilagolf.com
Robert T. Joyce 813-963-3537
done due to the decrease Dr. Frederick McClimans
in plant growth this time Michael Sierra Shoe Room
Pat Ferrario
of year. We are conf ident Stuart Sierra
813-960-7319
Jeffrey Zwirn
the results will speak for
themselves.
Membership Ambassador Committee
We use tools like the Sunseeker app to help us identify Phil Buell David Hennessee Kevin Keever Lisa Silva
which trees need to be removed and which do not Sheila Eatroff Darren Impson Chris Lau
Debbie Ferguson Danny Jackson Dianne Martin
impact the turf health.
Golf & Country Club PLEASE NOTE: Hours
Andrew Collier 943 Guisando de Avila of operation may vary.
Tampa, FL 33613 Please check ahead of
Golf Course Superintendent www.AvilaGolf.com your arrival.
REMINDER:
The locker room is open for your convenience! We wanted to
remind you that all golf & dress shoes are cleaned & shined
complementary for those of you who have a locker. The showers
are also available for your convenience after a round of golf,
f itness workout or any other need! Pat, Jim and Mike look
forward to providing you with excellent service soon and often!
AvilaGolf.com / 9 / March - April 2021
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