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PUBLISHER’S LETTERCelebrating One Year

Exactly one year ago, turbulent personal times presented a fork in the road with an imminent career change on the horizon. With nothing more than enthusiasm and blind faith, I signed the papers to become the new pub-lisher for Ponte Vedra Life. As reality set in, it was clear that I had entered this new journey at senior-level management in a completely unfamiliar field. Many people predicted I would not last a year in print advertising. After all, what does a medical sales representative know about running a magazine? So we assembled a creative team that knew how to extract the impossible from ideas and turn them into something that would not only be exciting and magical, but that would also sell. Miraculously, it worked out.

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An enormous thank you also goes out to our readers and advertisers for making it possible for us to celebrate a phenomenal year. It truly means so much to be writing this to you.

As we kick off another great year, we are thrilled to bring you “The Golf Issue.” For all of you looking forward to the TPC – PVL gives you a sneak peek from executive director of the TPC, Matt Rapp, on what’s new in 2013 for an incredible fan experience. We also caught up with Sharon Funk to discuss how she and Fred keep their family strong. And as always, we have more stunning fashion with a girl’s day out on the course… enjoy!

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CONTENTSFEATURED STORY

The Funks’ Family ValuesGet the inside scoop on Fred and Sharon’s true passion: FAMILY

FIVE MINUTES OF FACE TIMEMatt Rapp: THE PLAYERS Championship Executive Director

Tour the 2013 on- and off-course improvementsSpiritWolf Photographe behind the lens

FLAVORNineteen TPC Sawgrass: 365 Days of Food and Beverage Excellence

A behind-the-scenes look at where the magic begins

VIGORGolf Fitness: Working Out All the Kinks

Get in top shape before you hit the tee box

TRAVELWanderlust: My Journey Abroad

Jet-setter Kim Spadaro shares her stories of inspiration

PEOPLELPGA’s New Rookie: Marina Stuetz

Small talk with Austria’s new LPGA proRandall Taylor behind the lens

PLAYHampton Life

Join the rest of Jacksonville. Tee it up!

HISTORYSawgrass Country Club

A memorable chapter in the history of The Players

ARTArt Meets Golf: Suzanne Yost McCourt On Canvas

Merging imagination and golf into works of art

PAPARAZZIBike & Boil benefiting Angelwood

Donna Deegan MarathonNatural Life Music Festival

PVL: The Man Issue Release PartyTaste Food Studio Grand Opening

SpiritWolf Photographe behind the lens

FASHIONRompendo Tutte Le Regole (Breaking All the Rules)

Kristia Knowles behind the lens

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SAWGRASSCOUNTRY CLUBA Memorable Chapter in the History of THE PLAYERS

John Schwartz, PhD


Sawgrass Country Clubhas been synonymous with great golf since it first hosted The Tour-nament Players Championship (THE PLAYERS) in 1977. The premier PGA TOUR event was played on the famed, challeng-ing east-west oceanside course through 1981 until it moved across the street to its current site at TPC Sawgrass.

That first year at Sawgrass proved to be one of the toughest tests of golf for the prestigious field. Thursday’s conditions were rela-tively benign and yielded a course record six-under 66 by Mike Mc-Cullough. But what a difference a day makes... the second round was met with 30-mile-an-hour west winds as all hell broke loose. The demanding, hazard-laden

tract (water in play on 12 holes and dense wetland jungles off most fairways) saw countless shots go wildly off line and two-club-wind club selections come up woefully short. In all, 47 play-ers shot 80 or higher that day and 11 players ultimately withdrew from the tournament. Of those who did finish, 51 were 12 over par or worse. One man was able to manage the original “March Madness”... Mark Hayes. He won the inaugural event by two shots with a one-over 289, the highest winning score on tour since the 1972 windblown U.S. Open at Peb-ble Beach. Later that year, Golf Digest described Sawgrass Coun-try Club as “absolutely awesome” and listed it as one of America’s 100 Greatest Courses.


The next year at Sawgrass was also difficult... there was more wind and more whining over 80+ scores. Jack Nicklaus opened with a two-under par 70 and in a seven-way tie for the lead. Through Sat-urday, he kept the lead, finishing one shot ahead of Lou Graham. Because of relentless wind and much cooler temperatures, they were the only two players under par after 54 holes. On Sunday, the course again showed its teeth and both players shot 75 but Jack, birdieless on the day, held on for a one-shot margin of victory, finish-ing with the same total that won the year before, 289 (+1).

The Oceanside Course

During the first round in 1979, Sawgrass conditions were temper-

ate. Kermit Zarley took full ad-vantage, firing a course-record-tying 66. In spite of worsening weather on Friday, Lanny Wat-kins shot a 68 for a three-shot lead over George Burns. Fighting the elements again on Saturday, Wat-kins posted a 76 to maintain his lead over Burns and now, Jack Renner, Lee Trevino and Billy Kratzert. Sunday’s weather was rough but Watkins was up to the challenge, besting Tom Watkins by five shots and posting the only under-par total of 283 (-5).

In 1980, Steve Melnyk and Hale Irwin shared the Day 1 lead. By Friday’s end, Irwin then shared a one-stroke lead with Curtis Strange over Melnyk. Lee Trevi-no, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Play-er made their moves on a beautiful


sunny Saturday and thrilled the crowds by making up the final group on Sunday. But “The Big Three” would not be the story in the last round. It would be Tre-vino, holding off a charging Ben Crenshaw (a record-tying 66) who came up just one shot shy of “The Merry Mex’s” score of 278 (-10).

After the Move

The March winds returned to Sawgrass during the first round

of the 1981 tournament. Mike Morley and Dave Eichelberger led with two of only 13 scores under par. On Friday, Barry Jaeckel finished five-under and took a one-shot lead into Satur-day and then widened it going into the final round. He hung on for dear life on Sunday as Ray Floyd came from six shots back and Curtis Strange from four to force a three-man playoff, all signing for 285 (-3). It began and ended on the par-3 15th where


only Floyd was able to get up and down for par.

Sawgrass Today

Sawgrass Country Club is very proud of its legacy and the part it played in the history and con-tinuing tradition of THE PLAY-ERS. Since the tournament moved to the TPC, Sawgrass Country Club has added another nine (The South Nine). Now, in addition to 27 holes of championship golf,

there is also a beautiful ocean-front Beach Club with two pools, oceanfront dining decks, three din-ing venues with spectacular views, a state-of- the-art Tennis Complex, a new Fitness Center with heated lap pool and a full range of social events for the entire family... all of which add up to one of the fin-est clubs in Northeast Florida.

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Built to favor the fans and challenge ev-ery golfer who ever steps foot on its vel-vety greens, THE PLAYERS Stadium course has been known to make a grown man (or woman) cry... and that’s before they’ve even rounded out the front nine. A monument to its challenging reputa-tion is the 17th hole, perhaps the most famous par three in the world, so famous that even non-golfers come from all over just to see the island green. But this magnificent course wasn’t just created to challenge golfers and impress spectators...it was created to host a tournament.

And this year’s tournament will prove to be not only different, but better than ever. Who’s in charge of this massive undertak-ing? Executive Director Matt Rapp, who is determined to improve the overall on-site experience, was kind enough to give PVL the latest on what is sure to be the season’s greatest show on grass.

What do you believe is the most im-portant factor in creating the best fan experience for the 2013 TPC?

Easy… Bathrooms and dining options will determine how long fans will stay

THE PLAYERS Championship Executive Director

on site. We have invested $250,000 in restroom upgrades and added many dining options to suit all tastes. The additions of roving mobile concessions and pop-up bars will keep lines short when fans need to grab a quick bev-erage as they move to the next hole. Dining options are better than ever…

New for 2013: Taste of JAXLocated between No. 11 green and

No. 12 tee

THE PLAYERS will introduce a new, upscale fan venue on site offering high-end food and beverage options from local Jacksonville restaurants Eleven South, Pele’s Wood Fire and Indo-chine. Also provided will be a centrally located bar, video boards to watch all the tournament action, as well as up-graded restrooms. Fans can also enjoy an indoor cool zone sponsored by the city of Jacksonville.

Wine & Dine on 9 – Located left of No. 9 fairway

Spearheaded by Matthew Medure, Wine & Dine on 9 goes above and beyond your

by Kimberly Hooks


typical sporting event fare. Introduced in 2012 and one of the most popular spots at THE PLAYERS, Wine & Dine on 9 offers tournament-goers the chance to enjoy Medure’s gourmet small plates, a glass of wine from an expanded portfo-lio of upscale varietals and the opportu-nity to take in their surroundings in style.

NOLET Silver LoungeLocated near the 9th tee box

Experience the lap of luxury in the Oasis with air conditioning and open air with a lounge-y feel. Enjoy upscale mingling with views of the 9th tee box, 18th tee shot and the second shot on 9.

The Patio – Located close to No. 10 tee and the

hospitality area on 18

The Patio provides fans with the ulti-mate outdoor venue for taking in the

tournament. A covered shaded area offering tables, food, distilled spirits and other beverages. Michelob UL-TRA “Chill Chambers” in the ULTRA Bar – a state-of-the-art refrigeration system that cools beer down to 22 degrees without freezing. Beer stays ultra-cold an average of 17 minutes longer, allowing more time for fans to enjoy and cool off with an ice-cold beverage. A large video board allows fans to catch all the live action that’s happening on the course while enjoy-ing delicacies from local vendors.

Food Court – Located behind No. 16 green

If it’s options you’re after, The Food Court is calling your name. Located behind No. 16 green, there are plenty of choices from your favorite local restaurants, Bono’s Pit BBQ, Bruc-ci’s, Firehouse, M Shack and Tropical

Smoothie. When everyone has what they’re after, stake out a shady spot with tables and chairs at The Grove and enjoy a relaxing meal.

Healthy alternativesoptions

Fans watching their waistlines – or with special dietary requirements – will have several delicious options at THE PLAYERS in 2013. Many of the restaurants at Taste of JAX and Wine & Dine on 9 will offer low-fat, vegetar-ian and gluten-free items, and there will be a concessions tent near the Food Court dedicated solely to serving those types of healthy alternatives.

Traffic and parking always present anxiety and frustration for fans just trying to get to the tournament. What improvements are in place to enhance the fan experience?

Fans with four or more guests in a vehicle can park for free Thursday through Sunday with the “Four for Free” parking pass. Beginning in March, fans can go online to THE PLAYERS website to download the parking pass, which allows free park-ing in the general lot off of CR210. A new pass must be downloaded and printed for each day, but there is no limit to the number of days guests can park for free.

NOTE: Those who show up without a Four for Free pass or another parking pass will be charged $40.

General parking passes are $25 per day and preferred parking near the Nicklaus Gate is $45 per day if pur-chased in advance at Publix or at PGATOUR.com/THEPLAYERS. Tournament officials are also encour-aging fans to use a new preferred route

to the event through Nocatee, which approaches the parking area from the south and avoids traffic on JTB/A1A.

Other enhancements include a wider entry to the main parking lot, more processing lanes, better signage, en-hanced coordination between St. Johns County, SJCSO, JSO and Flor-ida Highway Patrol and improved traffic light management on A1A.

Fans are also encouraged to pedal to THE PLAYERS. The National MS Society will once again offer Bike Valet services during competition rounds, Thursday-Sunday, from 7:30 a.m. until end of play. Spectators can ride their bikes to the Couples Gate off of ATP Blvd. or to the Love III Gate located inside the Sawgrass Gates. MS Society volunteers will secure and monitor the bikes. Donations to the MS Society are appreciated.

THE PLAYERS Championship is known around the world as one of the most unforgettable tournaments with golf ’s hottest players, but what does it offer for families?

This year, THE PLAYERS returns with a variety of activities for the whole family to enjoy. Best of all, youth 18 and younger are admitted free-of-charge to the tournament grounds when accom-panied by a ticketed adult.

THE PLAYERS Family Plan package offers additional savings for families. For just $89, the package includes two adult grounds tickets, unlimited youth tickets and a $20 concessions credit, a savings of $40. Don’t forget: the “Four for Free” policy allows four or more in a vehicle to park free-of-charge.

Also located at the end of the Nicklaus Gate walkway, the McKenzie Noelle Wilson Kid Zone features a putt-putt course, face painting and interactive games. Adults can enjoy chilling out at the adult concession areas while watching the television broadcast of the tournament.

Families can experience the best of Sta-dium golf at the Stadium Village and PwC’s First Tee Challenge – a scaled version of the famous 17th hole where kids and adults alike can take on the challenge of reaching the green. The

area also includes video games from EA Sports, concessions, merchandise and outdoor seating for a little R&R.

In honor of Mother’s Day, which falls on the final round of THE PLAYERS (Sunday, May 12), the event will stage a “Pink Out” on Championship Sun-day in celebration of mothers and in support of breast cancer research. For Sunday’s “Pink Out,” players, cad-dies, sponsors, volunteers and fans are encouraged to wear pink in support of The 26.2 with Donna Foundation.

Any advice for fans hoping to meet their favorite PGA Player?

Fans are encouraged to take part in Pens, Pics and Players on Tuesday. This will be the best day to get auto-graphs and photos of the players be-fore the crowds descend on the Stadi-

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The Funks’ Family ValuesInterview by Inger Williamson

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With a slew of victories under his belt, including the 2005 TPC, professional golfer Fred Funk seems to keep the odds in his favor year after year. And while he’s known as the “world’s most accurate driver,” Fred is first and foremost a family man.

With roots in the community and a knack for drawing fans, this PV-based sports icon is an all-around winner. We recently caught up with his genuinely lovely (and candid) wife Sharon to chat about family values on the Funk home front.

You have a very close and lov-ing family; how do you balance family, travel, kids’ sports, ed-ucation, etc.?

The kids have always travelled with us since they were born and they understand the sacrifice be-ing made to keep us together. The travel and education is the easy part but as they have gotten older, we have stayed home more to allow Taylor to play golf for

Ponte Vedra High School and for Perri to enjoy her friends and extra-curricular classes in the-ater and art.

What activities do all four of you participate in together? We travel together and experi-ence many things on the road. Our life revolves mostly around golf but we enjoy movies, dinner, water sports and just hanging out at home.

Education is imperative to you and so you’ve chosen to home-school your children; tell us why you chose this route?

We chose to homeschool our chil-dren from day one. It was our choice to keep the family together and travel rather than stay home and be separated by the demand-ing travel schedule of the PGA Tour. We realized it would be dif-ficult for the children to have the one-on-one relationship with their father if we did not travel and home-school Taylor and Perri.SPIRIT


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We understand Taylor was just accepted to The University of Texas at Austin. What are his biggest strengths on the course?

Taylor’s biggest strength I be-lieve is his overall consistency and his mental game. He has been around the best golfers his whole life and has seen the ups and downs of the game and what it takes to win. He now caddies for Fred and learns course man-agement and creativity from watching inside the ropes.

Tell us about Perri. What types of activities/interests do you enjoy with her?

Perri is the light of the family. She supports Fred and Taylor in golf and understands when I need to be lifted up. She sings, writes, creates and keeps us en-tertained. She is a big part of keeping our family together on and off the golf course. We need a break from golf at times, andshe is the best at showing us life beyond golf!

What advice have you fought the hardest to instill into your children?

My parents taught me five virtues that I have instilled in our children: personal responsibility, individual initiative, self-reliance, religious faith and thrift. We teach them the im-portance of honesty and communi-cation and respect of others. I want them to treat everyone the same with kindness and love. The big-gest part for me as a mom is to teach them about Christ. I want them to live their lives as a witness for Christ and be the person who honors Him.

You are one of Fred’s biggest fans and supporters on and off the course. Let’s reverse the roles… how does Fred caddy for you in your everyday life?

We find a way to balance each other out. I am always the person who pushes hard to learn and grow from life’s lessons. He is the lighter side, which allows for less structure and spontaneity.

She (Perri) is the best at showing us

life beyond golf! LAUGHTER


Where would we find the Funks on a typical weekend?

A typical weekend would be on the golf course. Fred still plays over 30 weeks a year and he is paid to play on the week-ends! When we’re home, the boys are practicing or watching sports and the girls are cooking, painting or working around the house. Movie nights bring us together or a meal around the breakfast room table!

What’s next for the Funk family?

We will always be a part of Fred’s career, travelling the tournaments when we can. Taylor will pursue his golf with his last year at Ponte Vedra then on to Texas. Perri will continue with her outlets in art and music and the four of us will remain together as a family. I have a hard time visualizing the four of us apart. It just has always been that way.

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You’ve used your celebrity status to reach out to others in need, particularly charities connected to the military. What are your goals for the Wounded Warrior Project and why is this important to you? What other charities do you support?

We have always supported our military. We have been a big part of Challenge Aspen and Chal-lenge America as well as Birdies for the Brave. Our military de-serve all we can do to help them return home to the world that they protect day to day. It’s im-portant to both of us to continue to support them in any way pos-sible. JT Townsend has been a big part of our lives as well and now he has created his own foun-dation to give back to others. We too believe in encouraging others in their walk with Christ. Fred has been given an amazing plat-form to teach others about the

grace of God. I know that is the biggest part of what lies ahead.

What is your involvement with The TPC Sawgrass Tournament this year?

Fred is always around the week of The Players. He loves to pro-mote Jacksonville and The Players Championship. I know it is hard for him because he wishes he was out there playing. We still host sev-eral players and the Bible study for the tour on Wednesday night.

What do you want PVL readers to know about The Funk Family?

I hope Ponte Vedra already knows that we are a strong fam-ily that works hard in our daily lives as well as gives back to the community. We call Ponte Vedra home for many reasons and enjoy being a part of the community.

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When she was just four years old, Su-zanne McCourt’s preschool teacher informed her mother that being an artist would be her life’s calling. And she couldn’t have made a more ac-curate prediction. In 2010, Suzanne was the official artist of the 25th Annual AT&T Pebble Beach Na-tional Golf Pro-Am. The first wom-an to ever have this honor, Suzanne created the art that would grace the cover of the event’s souvenir pro-gram. Her original cover prominent-ly featured Tiger Woods but when he withdrew from the tournament, he was replaced in the artwork by 2009 champion Dustin Johnson. Her paintings reflect golfing im-ages as movement with layers of mixed media incorporated into

each piece. “Everything is a pal-ette and a canvas when my art is happening,” Suzanne explains.

Her first acknowledgement as an artist came at the age of six when she won a bike for second place in a statewide contest for a drawing of her cat drinking milk – though it wasn’t until two years later that she was tall enough to ride the bike.

Between then and now, Suzanne’s life has been as vivid and as real as the twists and turns of the Mon-terey Peninsula’s 17-Mile Drive.

A professional artist since 1992, she went from a “sweety-sweet watercolor artist” to a “saxy- and-sexy blues artist” when she


found sheets of music in an old piano bench that came out of storage. In between those phases were various renditions of nude men, sort of David lying down – sketched, not chiseled. Life dealt her a brain tumor in 1999 and she felt “in a world of my own, not knowing if I was going to live or what I was going to do.” As a sur-vivor, Suzanne became even more passionate about her artwork.

After her daughter survived thy-roid cancer in 2004, inspiration found her again and transformed her artwork into her own unique life experiences. She believes in “kismet,” that there is fate and destiny to our journeys in life. She creates, but knows she is not the ultimate producer, comment-ing that, “in my artwork, I never finish the story for you.”

Her life came full circle with the discovery of an old box in her mother’s attic full of her father Dick Yost’s golfing memorabilia. Yost was a renowned amateur golfer and a sought-after invita-tional player as well as a personal friend of Bing Crosby. He played in several Clambakes at Pebble

Beach and was a member of the 1955 Walker Cup team. The year Suzanne was born, he played in The Masters as a guest of Bob-by Jones. He died tragically at the age of 43 of “the 19th hole disease.” Suzanne, the oldest of three sisters, was 16 at the time. Among her father’s memorabilia was a picture of her as a little girl at age five in a red dress and red shoes swinging a golf club on the range of the family’s pitch and putt golf course. According to Suzanne, there were many ques-tions to be answered.

That keepsake box guided this artist into golf and was the im-petus to the Pebble Beach cover. There are still connections be-tween her dad and Ken Venturi (a World Golf Hall of Fame in-ductee this year) to be explored. This is yet another reason for a pilgrimage to Ponte Vedra, for the artist who created one of the rarest paintings of Tiger Woods.

Depicting more than just the golfer, the experience or the set-ting, Suzanne’s artwork captures spirit and expression through her impressionistic brushwork

and gestural qualities. Her art is comprised of acrylic and mixed media and uses a background of photos, scoreboards and text to tell a story and reveal an in-teresting point in golf history. Overall, Suzanne’s art elicits a pleasing effect, not unlike hit-ting a sweet iron shot in close for a gimmie birdie.

An opportunity to meet and see Suzanne McCourt’s artwork

during THE PLAYERS week is like driving along 17-Mile Drive and coming to the Lone Cypress Tree... one must make time to pull over and relish in the beauty, tranquility and sense of being the moment brings.

Join me at a soiree in Ponte Vedra dur-ing THE PLAYERS week (Facebook me for an invitation) as I introduce Suzanne McCourt, an emerging neo-realism golf-artist to the golf world.


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One of golf ’s most iconic tourna-ments, THE PLAYERS Champi-onship is the highlight of the year at TPC Sawgrass. But what some people may not realize is that as soon as the trophy is awarded, our Food and Beverage (F&B) Team begins preparations for the next year’s event.

Those preparations start with a review of all dining-related ac-tivities with a recap from each di-vision to help ensure next year’s event will be even more successful than its predecessors.

The F&B team looks at menu offer-ings available at TPC Sawgrass, then determines what was popular, what

wasn’t, if the food quantities were sufficient and if there were enough clubhouse outlets to provide guests with a positive experience.

A great source of information is the club’s restaurant, Nineteen, open to the public year-round. From Sunday brunch and sump-tuous weeknight specials, to live-ly happy hours and bartender’s creative spins on classic drinks, we get an extensive understand-ing of what guests love and incor-porate those favorites into events during the tournament.

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operating at levels consistent with guest expectation and numbers. During the week of THE PLAY-ERS, the F&B staff numbers rise to more than 200 employees, double the size of our regular team, to support long hours and high volumes of guests. Separate teams work as servers, bartend-ers, set-up crews, culinary prep-aration and production while also taking care of our proud partners, players, their families, caddies and the many clubhouse patrons. A management and ad-ministrative support team work tirelessly to coordinate all details and solve any last minute prepa-rations. One of the benefits of the TPC Network is the ability to call upon fellow F&B directors, assis-tant directors, executive chefs and sous-chefs to provide supervisory support for the tournament.

At the conclusion of the holi-day season, preparation begins in earnest as they begin physical construction of the stands and on-course hospitality venues. Ex-ecutive Chef Hector Gonzalez and his team simultaneously begin writing menus for the event and compile lists of massive quanti-ties of food required to keep hungry tournament goers happy. Similar lists are made of the bev-erages required to quench thirsty

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I have known many great athletes who have had tremendous skill and natural ability, but were lacking proper training and effort in the weight room, resulting in a lack-luster career. Strong, fast athletes who never make it past the high school level are a prime example, never achieving their full potential because their capabilities reach a plateau. Working out is essential if your goal is to become a seri-ous golfer. Conditioning to increase

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Flexibility is vital when it comes to the game of golf, but without the proper muscle development the body will not be in a balanced state, which could lead to injury. Increase your balance through strength training. Balance comes from neu-romuscular control, or how well you can control muscle movements us-ing fine motor skills. Start with the basics using weight machines for strength training. This way, your body becomes accustomed to the movements, building strength and giving you the confidence to vary your workouts. Once you have mas-tered the fitness machines, you can move on to stabilizing exercises that really test core strength, mobility and coordination. Keep the move-ments basic and simple using dumb-bells and barbells. Once adapted, you are ready for the next level: multi joint compound movements.

Important: Go through the full range of motion; don’t cheat. Lift weights your body can handle and keep the tempo slow. If you main-tain this form, you will recruit more lean muscle and the possibility of “bulking up” is eliminated.

WARM UPDepending on your fitness level, this could be a five minute walk on the treadmill, 500 jump ropes or even a three-mile jog.

STRETCHStart with small muscles first, then stretch large muscles last. Begin with low back stretches, then calves, fol-lowed by groin muscles, hamstrings, quadriceps, and then glutes. Once you have stretched upper body, start with low back again: abs, shoulders, arms, chest then back.

TAKE NOTESlow, controlled movements pre-vent you from going too heavy so the muscle stays lean and long and more importantly, you’ll stay flex-ible which is key in golf. Certain lifts are to be done at a more rapid pace, but they are specific to increasing power and club speed. The tempo for most of these exercises should be done at a 2-1-2 tempo, or two sec-onds down, one-second pause, two seconds up. The progression for this workout is the opposite of stretch-ing — work large muscles first and small muscles last. Repetition will help with neuromuscular control. The more adept you become at each exercise, the more effort you can ex-ert, obtaining considerable benefits from the movements and ultimately, improving your game!

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DESTINATION:MAJORCA, SPAINFrom Copenhagen to Stockholm to Barcelona – exhausted, cold and ready to have my chilled body rekindled by the warmth of the Mediterranean sun – I boarded a rustic plane with chickens and goats, for a short flight to Palma de Majorca. A rugged jeep then whisked me off to wander and create the next chapter of this journey. As we approached the

“five star” hotel, there was si-lence. This vintage-like 1970s Daytona Beach-esque hotel, complete with bright green tiles and a front desk clerk with the demeanor of an angry snow-bird, had us quickly jumping back into the jeep headed on to a new destination.

As we ascended the steep moun-tain road, the tension subsided and the towers of a palace ap-peared in the distance. We ap-proached the gravel circle, and


I was delighted to see a restored palace, now a hotel, on the cliffs of Majorca with majestic views of Palma and the Mediterranean.

I was escorted through giant ma-hogany doors and marble-filled halls to a room that belonged in my dreams. Tall narrow French doors opened to a terrace laced with wandering vines of bright, fragrant flowers. The scent of the earth, arid olive groves and a hint of smoke from the fireplace overcame me. I would not leave; I would not budge; I would revel in this Spanish luxury for the next nine days.

I chose to dine alone one evening, relishing in the warm flicker-ing candles, the strumming of a Spanish guitar and an endless supply of delectable regional wines. Then, much to my delight, six bronze-skinned Spaniards emerged, beating drums in a tribal style. They carried torch-es, tossing them back and forth as the breeze carried the scent of the smoke into the audience. My heart began to beat faster as one of them reached for my hand and gently pulled me on stage, plac-ing me in the center of the danc-ers. The audience could surely detect the pace of my heartbeat as the Spaniards danced around

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tossing fire torches past me while the drumbeat formed my rhythm. When the dance ended, I stood frozen in the moment, a moment that will forever be my “night of fire.” Thus, Noche Del Fuego was born.


DESTINATION: SICILYThe edge of the knife’s blade punctured the bright orange skin of a Sicilian orange. A handsome young Italian man handed over samples of his daily offerings – sweet and succulent grapefruit, orange, lemon and cantaloupe dripping with natural sugars sweetened by the warm sun. As we walked the narrow cobblestone streets, an array of delectable foods were shown to us in attempt to lure us into one of many quaint bistros. We smiled gratefully, ac-

cepted the offerings and strolled on to the next awe-inspiring scene. Nested above the Mediter-ranean, the town of Taormina is as charming as an Italian vil-lage can be. Ancient steeples and crosses decorate the skyline. Dis-covering the delectable tastes of Sicilian cuisine was heavenly. The further south you go in Italy, the tastier the food becomes.

I climbed aboard a sleek barca (boat), and the captain, Fabian, sped out to the crystal blue waters of the sea. The scent of fresh air and sights of Sicily’s coast took my breath away. Slipping a toe in the frigid waters, I decided it wasn’t quite warm enough for me, but the kids took the plunge. I could see clear to the bottom where brightly colored fish dashed about. Swimming up an appetite, we headed to a small beachfront café, where we were served a feast of seafood that could feed a vil-lage. Bursting with the region’s seasonings, we managed to over-eat once again but found no guilt in it whatsoever. We later climbed cobblestoned hills to explore en-chanted theatre ruins, getting lost in thought of those who once sat in the medieval seats.

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DESTINATION: MOROCCOThe early morning sun awakened me through the plane’s window. A bright golden glow lit the des-ert sands and mosques below. As we landed in Casablanca, and fought through language barri-ers and the masses of people, we were greeted by the young, kind and very handsome Mohamed. We sped out of populous Casa-blanca and continued our jour-ney to the former imperial city of Marrakech. Seeing the desert riddled with shepherds and small villages with their mosques elic-ited the spirit of adventure in me. As we pulled into Marrakech (nicknamed the “red city” be-cause of the various sandstones used in its walls and buildings), the veiled women, donkeys, cam-els and bustling beggars peaked

my curiosity. Nothing would pre-pare me for my experience visit-ing the La Mamounia Palace. This Arabian fantasy was replete with richly colored silken drapes, chairs of deep plum velvet and gilded statues. The scent of fig, cedar and jasmine permeated the air. I sipped rose milk and mint tea that was served in a manner suited for royalty.

As I made my way down the cor-ridors of the palace, I slowly tran-scended into a dreamlike state... perhaps due to jetlag, but I like to think this moment in time in a for-eign land was romancing me into a subconscious state of pleasure.

Although sleeping in this beauti-ful palace was a dream, nothing beats the chance to explore true Marrakesh by traveling out to the coast of Essaouira, stopping to visit and work with a cooperative of women at an Aragon co-op and meandering into the Atlas Moun-tains on camelback. When we were invited to join Mohamed for a home-cooked meal, I couldn’t help but be humbled by the kind-ness, love of family and hospital-ity I witnessed. Mohamed’s father walked me through his garden of herbs, adorned with a grace-ful tree swing. I felt a kindred spirit with him, as if I were with my own family, where there was always a garden and ALWAYS a tree swing. After the wonderful visit, he offered me the most gra-cious gift of a carved jade camel and several blocks of amber. These people are considered Ber-bers (indigenous people of North Africa west of the Nile.) I slipped them safely into the backpack and headed back to the camels for the ride to base. Wandering through the medinas, shopping, chatting and just taking it all in inspired yet another note to the fragrance my mind was already creating.

A journey abroad is incomplete without a night of dancing. Bi-Zen, a French nightclub in Mar-


rakesh, was a night with a thou-sand stories. Driving just outside the gates of the medina, into the desert, we pulled up to a discreet and somewhat questionable res-taurant. The old wooden gates opened into what seemed like a mirage. The chic French restau-rant was incredibly sexy... with candles, champagne and an abun-dance of beautiful people. As we became friendly with the other patrons and staff and danced ourselves silly, I suddenly found myself in a dance contest with the waiter. The DJ turned the music up and the crowd applaud-ed as we took our skills to a level that, frankly, I didn’t know I had. After the crowd determined I was indeed the winner, celebration began again. I exchanged contact information with my new friends and gingerly brought my aching body back to the palace.

As an artist, I must profess, Mar-rakech and its history of design-ers and artists was probably the most memorable place I’ve ever visited. Shopping the souks for artists’ treasures, feasting on tag-ine (a stew filled with lamb and fresh vegetables laced with Mo-roccan spices), the velvety wines and bubbly champagne – these memories never cease to draw me back to the place I love.

My memory of the echoing call to prayer awakening me at 5:15 a.m. and repeating throughout the day sent chills up my spine and elicited a new respect for the beliefs of every individual. Thus, Doux Amour, meaning “sweet love,” was created.

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Amateur in 2012 and was the top amateur at the 2012 LPGA Final Qualifying. Stuetz then turned professional after tying for 11th at Q-School Final Stage.

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I started to go on the golf course with my grandparents because they had a golf cart and I want-ed to drive it. For the first year I only was interested in driving the cart but after a year I took a club and stood on a bucket to hit balls and from that moment on I loved it. It is my passion now. I wouldn’t have come so far in my golf career without the help and support of my parents.

Golf has been in your family for over a century, with your parents and grandparents being major influences and mentors. Tell me about your upbringing and intro-duction to the game of golf.

My father was in the Austrian National Team for years when he was a teenager too, so I always had golf in mind through my family. But he stopped playing for 20 years because of work. So

Lots of geography between Austria and Florida – how did you end up in Ponte Vedra?

The reason I am here is because my coach, Tom Burnett, lives here with his family. And he introduced me to a lot of other people. And I couldn’t have picked a better place, it is one of the most beautiful places I know!

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sional, what expectations do you have for yourself ? Where do you see yourself in a couple of years?

My expectations are very realis-tic, I am 20 years old and I never played an LPGA event before, so I just try to get used to playing with a lot of spectators and stands and everything around. I was lead-ing a Ladies European Tour event in Austria when I was 15 so I am more used to that than maybe somebody else. But I see it as a learning process and will not stress out about huge goals right now.

Golf is a physical and mental game – some crash under pressure, some excel. How do you prepare your-self before a tournament?

I work out three times a week which helps me to stay more fo-cused under pressure and pre-vents me from getting injured. Then I usually practice five to six times a week and always try to think of myself in situations where I didn’t feel comfortable and then try to hit the shot. This is still not like the real pressure but it helps me a little bit. Oth-er than that, I just like pressure coming down the end, with all the people which is partly why I play golf now.


What are some life lessons the game of golf has taught you? And what advice would you give to a young lady who wants to try out for Q School?

Golf really shows who you are as a person... like the way you walk over the golf course and handle situations. And for me, golf taught me to stay more pa-tient and see things a little differ-ently. What really helped me dur-ing Q-School was the fact that I was amateur. I didn’t feel a lot of pressure because I wasn’t the one to prove something; I knew if I didn’t play well I would still have my amateur career.

Where would we find Marina when she’s not on the tee box?

That’s a hard question, here in Ponte Vedra Beach probably at the beach, at the gym or just hanging out with friends or play-ing some pool. Back in Austria you would find me with my fami-ly, hanging out with friends or ski-ing in the winter. I love sports, so you would probably still find me playing some type of sport!

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premier residential

communities in

the area. Amenities

include a $2.5

million super pool,

tennis facilities and

biking and jogging

trails. Hampton

Golf manages all

of these amenities in addition to Eagle Harbor’s

semi-private, 18-hole championship golf course.

The course at Eagle Harbor is a local favorite

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that has earned a four-star rating by Golf Digest

magazine and features a unique floating island

green. Under Hampton Golf management,

Eagle Harbor has enjoyed improved customer

service and more efficient club operations.

“Our success at Eagle Harbor is one example of

the benefits of using

Hampton Golf

and the extensive

services we have

to offer,” said MG

Orender, president

of Hampton Golf

and 33rd president

of The PGA of

America. “We are

able to efficiently

and effectively take

a club with a good reputation and turn it into a

club with a great reputation – saving valuable

time and money in the process.”

At The Golf Club at North Hampton, Hampton

Golf had been affiliated with the property in a

management role since the course was built, so

the transition to ownership was straightforward.

After the sale,

Hampton Golf

i m m e d i a t e l y

set forth plans

to upgrade the

clubhouse and

renovate the golf

course in an effort

to enhance the

overall experience

at the facility. The

club’s Arnold

Palmer-designed course is notorious as one

of the area’s most challenging layouts. Recent

renovations were designed to celebrate that

while softening some of the greens and bunkers

to improve the playability of the course for

Eagle Harbor

the average golfer. Course renovations were

completed in late 2012 and feedback from

those who’ve played the updated track has

been overwhelmingly positive. In addition to

the course enhancements, the Clubhouse also

received a facelift including a new fire pit,

furniture and paint.

“After being

involved at

North Hampton

for so long in a

management role,

it has been great

to be able to take

the wheel as far

as improvements

to the facility

are concerned,”

Orender said. “It is a very exciting time at North

Hampton, for sure. With the updates and new

membership opportunities, now’s the perfect

time for area residents to check it out.”

Similarly, at The Palencia Club, Hampton

Golf got to work making improvements to the

Clubhouse soon

after they closed on

the 33,000-square

foot clubhouse

and Arthur Hills

c h a m p i o n s h i p

golf course.

R e n o v a t i o n s

moved the Golf

Shop to the

second floor and

will also allow for

additional private, banquet and open dining

options for members.

Under Hampton Golf ownership and

management, The Palencia Club will remain a

fully-private, membership-driven Club offering

North Hampton


high-end amenities and superior customer

service. If you’re in the market for a local

golf membership, Palencia might just be for

you. With a limited number of new and more

affordable membership options available

now, Hampton Golf is making membership at

Palencia an option for many that may not have

considered it before. “Palencia is a stunning

course and beautiful facility that can rival

any club in Northeast Florida,” Orender said.

“With the recent renovations and Hampton

Golf’s focus on making members feel special

every time they visit the Club, our hope is that

membership here is now better than ever.”

In addition to these three Northeast Florida

properties, Hampton Golf acquires and

manages golf courses and facilities throughout

the country and employs more than 1,000 team

members. The firm is known for its dedication to

growing the game of golf, especially with juniors

and women. When it comes to introducing

women to the sport, Hampton Golf has three

local female PGA Professionals on staff – one

at each of its Northeast Florida facilities – who

are instrumental in developing instructional

programs to introduce ladies to the game in a

friendly, comfortable environment. For more

information on Hampton Golf, visit our website

www.hamptongolfclubs.com.

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