b'Thats why Im asking you, Tiger said. I know if you can hit the shot, and I can hit it, and we can both have fun, we have the perfect golf course. One of my favorite memories at Bluejack was convincing my daughter Molly to play with me by just kicking off our shoes and playing nine holes barefoot in shorts and t-shirtsno score cards or stress, we just played best ball together. Kristin, you dont play golf, or at least not yet, right?KRISTIN: No, I have way too much energy and too little time. But I love tennis. Thats my way of socializing in sports. Maybe someday, though, when the kids are grown, well learn each others sports, and Andy will take up tennis, and Ill play golf. Fishing Pro Matt Eno with the Mitchell kids at Blake Lake.What was your thought process in Kristin, whats your favorite memory so farbuilding Bluejack? from your involvement at Bluejack?ANDY: Time is precious and passes too quickly.KRISTIN: After Andy told me we were going to develop Therefore, we were inspired to create a place to experi- this project, Ill never forget driving around with Tiger ence life with those we love and respect. The unique his- and his team on a dirt road with our 10-day old baby tory, location, and features of this land all set the stage.(Wynne). That was like, Oh wow, this is the real deal, and This place is not just about our family, as many otherswe are really doing this. Tiger was extremely passionate have seen its potential over the years. Our thoughtabout what he could see and how each hole would play process is to continue that history of curating this placeout. I was like, Whatever you sayyou are the golf to encourage and support time with family and friends.expert. He was friendly and funny, but he was there for Bluejacks members are all successful people who sharebusiness. I mainly appreciated getting to know him as our values and commitment to worthwhile professionala father of two children and his understanding of what and charitable work. We want Bluejack to remain anBluejack would provide families. Another was when Andy ideal place to entertain and share time with those whothrew my 40th birthday party with a few friends and live contribute to our success and a desire for a life well lived.music on the back porch of the Blake Cottage.Kristin, how do you see the evolution of Bluejack? Weve heard the phrase, the magic of BluejackKRISTIN: We continue to embrace laid-back luxurya lot. What does that refer to?while adding experiences that contribute to the cultural,ANDY: The term magic to me says an experience that is intellectual, and spiritual lives of members. Culturally,both unexpected and astonishing. There is something we want to maintain the freedom to dress up for specialabout the place that has been there from day one. events or hang out in sandals, shorts, and a comfortableHonestly, when Casey and Michael wanted me to look t-shirt. Life can be challenging and Bluejack should beat developing a golf course, it was not on my agenda. our collective escape. As we evolve, Bluejacks ameni- So, I intentionally sent down a guy from our team who ties and programming must maintain a safe place fornot only did not like the game of golf, but told me the a lifestyle centered around time together, celebratinglast thing Texas needed was another golf course. To my special milestones, or recovering from lifes challenges. amazement, he called me up and said, I dont know bluejacknational.com 23'