Spring Is Here. One of the highlights of spring is the annual Masters tournament. This event, founded by golf

legend Bobby Jones, is played at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, and is one of the

most unique golf courses in the world.

When you see the Masters green jacket being put on by the crowned champion, it inspires you to

pick up your clubs and play a round. Texas Star may not have an “Amen Corner,” but you may say a

few prayers before your round is complete. The lack of azaleas is overlooked when our knockout

roses and red yuccas are in bloom on the course and around the clubhouse.

Drop into the Golf Shop to view our new line of spring and summer clothing. Look like a Pro

while playing! When you buy a regular priced shirt, we will give you your member discount and an

extra 10 % off; which is an overall discount of 25%!

We have a few member specials this April you will want to take advantage of on the

course, as well.

Mondays: Individual members can play for $25 after 4:00 pm.

Gold, Silver and Range Pass Members can bring a

friend to play for the same great value.

Wednesdays: 25% off your meal at the Raven’s Grille.

Sundays: Enjoy an early twilight. Individual and Range Pass

Members pay Twilight rate starting at 12:00 pm.

Gold and Silver Pass Members can bring a friend to

play for the same great deal.

Mother’s Day Brunch

Mother’s Day is observed around the world. Though the dates and months may vary from

country to country, Mother's Day is an occasion to honor the special

women in our lives who nurture and guide us. We have made it easy to

pamper Mom this year with our annual Mother's Day Brunch. We

welcome large and small groups. Please call 817-685-1847 for

reservations.

May 13, available seating 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Members Newsletter

April 2018

1400 Texas Star Parkway, Euless TX 76040

Tips from the pro ……. Dan Walden Golf Pro

Ball Position and Green Side Bunkers

Green side bunkers seem like the “pit of despair”

(name the movie) to many amateur players, because you use the

same ball position as you would on a normal grassy lie. By using

the same ball position, you create either a steeper swing, impacting

the sand and creating a digging motion, leaving the ball in the bunker, or you tend to move your body

away from the ball during the golf swing, which then requires you to “flip” the wrist through impact,

leading to sculling the ball and sending it well past the green on the other side. Most Tour players set

up for a standard greenside bunker shot with the ball forward in their stance and the clubface open.

Opening the face helps the club slide under the ball so it can blast sand—and the ball on top of it—up

and out of the bunker. Playing the ball forward allows pros to start their divots behind the ball while

making the same swing they'd use from a grassy lie.

A DRILL FOR PURE SAND SHOTS

1. With the ball position now forward, like a tee shot, take a shoulder high golf swing with

some pace. Maintain weight on forward side- no shifting back and forth.

2. Swing down. Because of the forward ball position, the club head will hit the sand first.

Through impact, feel as though you're pulling the club head past the ball with your left

arm.

3. Continue pulling until your left wrist hinges the club past vertical in your follow-through.

The MGA season had to start a month later this year, due to the cold February we

had, but the wait did not affect our entries. On Saturday, March 17th, we held The

Member – Member, on a nice, sunny St Paddy’s Day.

The completion in the best ball tournament was fun to watch. The team of

Michael Witt and Buddy Burns took the title with a 13 under par 58. Their 8 under 27 on

the front nine was a good indicator that the Witt and Burns team were on their way to

secure the championship. In 2nd place, with the round of 62 was Casey Bowen and Gil

Russo. The net bogey they had to score on #1 and a few net birdies they let get away

cost them a chance at the number one spot. There was a tie for 3rd with teams of Alan

Mason and Mark Channels, along with the team of Steve and Chad Van Oss. Both of the

teams carded a 63.

We would like to thank all of the teams that participated in the season’s first event it was one of

the largest fields we have had in the MGA. Our next event is just around the corner on April 7th. This

will be our MGA Masters, an individual event that will pair each player with one of the PGA players

playing in the Masters on the Saturday round. Just contact the golf shop to sign up; if you have not

joined the MGA, we welcome any new members to join in the competition and fun of The Texas Star

MGA.

Member –Member Results Jeff Langas

Superintendent’s Soapbox Scott Boven

Spring is an exciting time of year. The temperatures are rising, everything is starting to turn green, and

we all start feeling like getting out of the house for a change. As I look around my neighborhood, it seems

everyone is trying to get out and do a little yard work. Even people who don’t normally enjoy it seem to be

willing this time of year. Because of this, I figured I would share some of my ideas for what you should and

should not be doing to your lawns this spring.

Regardless of the type of turf you have in your yard, now is the time to be putting down the pre-

emergent weed control if you haven’t already, because time is running out for this to be most effective. This

application is to help keep weed seeds from germinating, and therefore reduces your time and money spent

treating them later on this summer. There are numerous brands and active ingredients to choose from. Look for

one that stresses its strength on the particular weed you had trouble with last season, and remember to follow

label instructions on watering before or after these applications. Depending on what you use, this can make a big

difference in how well the product works for you. Also, take care if you choose a weed-and-feed type to pick

one that works with the type of turf that you have (Bermuda vs. St. Augustine). These are usually very specific,

and not paying attention to this could be disastrous. Having a few weeds at that point would be the least of your

worries.

If you over seeded your lawn with winter ryegrass to keep it beautiful all winter, it is probably looking

great right about now. Don’t get too aggressive trying to keep it that brilliant green too deep into spring,

though. Over watering and fertilization can make this winter turf too strong and actually choke out some of

your permanent turf. Remember, this grass is supposed to die out so don’t worry if it starts looking a little

toasty when temperatures rise; it’s supposed to.

For you St. Augustine lovers, I never recommend putting down too much nitrogen in an effort to speed

green-up. St. Augustine turf is very prone to many types of fungus and disease, and with the temperatures and

dampness of spring, excess nitrogen levels can cause you big problems.

As far as your flowerbeds are concerned, new seasonal color is always on top of the to-do list. This year,

I think you could get away with it, but normally it would still be just a bit early to put out the summer color,

unless you’re the gambling type. Although the average last freeze in north Texas is around mid-March, the

record books do show that we have had substantial freezes here as late as April 13. Even a light frost can do

substantial damage to an unprotected warm season bedding plant. Just remember to cover these plants if we do

have a very late frost this year. Another option is to go with Petunias for now. They will take a little cold

weather and still look beautiful until the temperatures get extremely hot.

If the weather has not already gotten you thinking about doing some yard work, I hope this may spur you

in that direction. Of course, don’t forget to allow yourself the time to get a few rounds of golf in as well! Mild

temperatures don’t hang around long in North Texas, so get out and enjoy it while you can.

Congratulations to Addie Currey, our Member

Relations and Admin Support. Addie recently graduated

from UTA with her accounting degree. She will be leaving in

April to pursue a career in accounting with a large company

in Grapevine. We are very happy for her and wish her well,

but she will be missed.

Grille April Specials Monday

Pecan Chicken Tender Salad

$8.95

Soup: Chicken Noodle

Tuesday

TX Star Burger and Fries $5.00

Soup: Broccoli Cheese

Wednesday

Gourmet Grilled Cheese $6.95

Soup: Tomato Basil

March Birthdays

Glenda Hartsell-Shelton 685-1859

General Manager

Golf Shop & Lessons 685-7888

Dan Walden 685-1841

Head Golf Professional

Jeff Langas

Assistant Golf Pro

Course Maintenance 685-1658

Scott Boven

Golf Superintendent

Patrick Voss

Asst. Superintendent

Conference Center 685-1845

Leslie Conley

Coordinator

Raven’s Grill 685-1843

John Aritua 685-1852

Chef

Scott Foster 685-1847

Food & Bev. Manager

Stephanie Shaw

Asst. F&B Manager

Jon Whitlow

Member Relations 685-1849

Addie Currey

admintxstar@eulesstx.gov • www.TexasStarGolf.com • 817-685-1849

For information on events please contact the golf shop, 817-685-1865. For information on Food & Beverage events please call

Thursday

Beef Enchiladas with

rice, beans $7.95

Soup: Corn Chowder

Friday

Blackened Chicken w/

Broccoli & Fettucine

Alfredo $7.95

Soup: Santa Fe Black

Bean

Dessert of the Month

Peach Cobbler with Ice Cream

Vegetable of the Month

Glazed Carrots

Upco

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Mitchell Austin

Peter Bendor-Samuel

Dirk Bundle

Buddy Burns Paul Fannin

Larry Goldstein

George Hopper

Shawn Kissinger

Steve Lowke

Alex Rotonen

Welcome New Members

Robert Chaves Dillon Dillard

Bill Jordan Dan LeBlanc

April 1

Easter Brunch

May 6

Vegas Stars in Concert

April 7

MGA Masters

May 12

MGA Player Championship

May 13

Mother’s Day Brunch

Joseph Teague

Scott Wagner

Chris White

Vegas Stars in concert

May 6 at 7:00pm