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28 WAC Magazine | wac.net living fit golf / special section Dust off those clubs Golf season is about to begin By Mae Jacobson, Associate Editor Get out on the greens this season with WAC Golf Club socials and tourna- ments. Organized by Athletic Programs Manager Darin Barr, the WAC Golf Club spends casual evenings and aernoons playing at Puget Sound courses. Longtime member Lisa Noji original- ly signed up to work some extra practice time into her schedule. Seven years later, she can't wait for spring. "It's a great op- portunity to meet other members who love to golf," she says. "ere are built-in friendships on the course." Much like Lisa, WAC member Kim Connell joined the Golf Club to log more time on the course. But it's the social aspect and encouraging environ- ment that keep her coming back. "I re- member I was so self-conscious the first time I joined," she says. "But the people Darin paired me with were so kind and gracious. It was very low-pressure." In addition to pairing equally matched golfers, Darin sets up all the season's tee times and events. All you have to do is show up. For many Golf Club members, that's a huge selling point, getting them out of the office and onto the course. It also extends the WAC's reach. "I don't make it to downtown Seattle every week," member John Cronin says. "Having a tee time set up for me lets me take advantage of something the WAC has to offer away from the Clubhouse." —Contact Darin Barr at dbarr@wac.net for more information. Annual dues are $25 ($40 per couple); additional event pricing applies. Handicap cards available for $30 per person. NEW RULEBOOK WAC Golf Instructor Gilbert Quitlong has the details on this season's rule changes at wac.net/ new-golf-rules. PRIVILEGED PLAY WAC members can access special deals at these two great courses. Gamble Sands Brewster, Washington 509.436.8323, ext. 1 The best way to enjoy Gamble Sands is with an overnight stay. Special two-person double-oc- cupancy package deals for WAC members start at $335 (Sunday– Wednesday) and $425 (Thursday– Saturday) per night and include lodging, greens fees, and a cart. gamblesands.com White Horse Golf Club Kingston, Washington 360.297.4468 WAC members can access pre- ferred tee times at this forested course outside Poulsbo. Just 90 minutes from downtown Seattle, the course is a world away from the city. clearwatercasino.com/white- horse-golf-club J O N AT H A N S C H M I D T GOLF CLUB KICKOFF April 10 Start the season with the Golf Club Kickoff in Hagerty's. Meet fellow players and enjoy a Q&A session with WAC Golf Instructor Gilbert Quitlong. Wednesday, 6 pm. For more information, contact Darin Barr at dbarr@wac.net.