b'IN THIS ISSUE5 10 14 20 25WUNDERKIND HELL HAVECASE STUDY FORAFICIONADOS NOT A MAD Fun fact about our 5\'2"THE BARBACOA A WELL-CRAFTEDNational members saySCIENTISTF&B Director: she wantsHe says nothing saysPARTNERSHIP regardless of which wayMeet the PD Wellness to put a basketball goal inadventure like The Sandhills Brewing the wind blows, this ladyDirector who chuckles the driveway of the homeeating off a curb! + Prairie Dunes gives a photo finish. in the face of the shes renovating so shesing-along. metaphorical Achilles heel.can shoot hoops.Dear Prairie Dunes Members, I am beyond pleased to present a brand new perspective on The Yucca Times to our membership. Our vision is a magazine that showcases the breadth and depth of the Prairie Dunes lifestyle in a manner befitting our renown as one of the top-ranked private clubs in the world.This vision is not only for this reimagined magazine but is resident in our strategic thinking and planning for facilities, services and programming as we grow forward. We are committed to elevating all facets of our operation to the same high-bar standard as our top-ranked golf experience. The features in the following pages are proof positive that we are well on our way to achieving the vision.Thank you for embracing this journey along with me and our enthusiastic board of directors and immensely talented department heads and staff. As always, I appreciate and solicit member engagement and feedback and LETTER FROM THEencourage respect for communicating through proper channels. Operational GENERAL MANAGER concerns should be directed, as necessary, to our department heads and any governance-related issues processed through our board of directors.As we celebrate the opening of the new short-game area, we also look forward: to improvements to the clubhouse patio and Hole 10 bar and grill; to the prospect of a well-conceived renovation of our practice areas; to the development of a respected caddie program.Im convinced this is a monumental time in the history of our Club and I know leadership are all in to capture the energy and lean forward to create the best imaginable experience for our regular and national members.Lets all enjoy the journey!Respectfully,Thomas Barksdale, PGAGeneral Manager/Chief Operating Officer3'