Central Texas Golfers's Guide 2011 Issue 1

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GOLFER’S GUIDESan Antonio, Austin, Hill Country, Texas Coast, Rio Grande Valley

Central Texas Edition Srping 2011

Texas’ Most Read Golf Publication

Valero Texas OpenApril 11th – 17thApPlanning a Trip

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Star Ranch Golf Club“Home of the All Inclusive”

San Antonio, Austin, Hill Country, Texas Coast, Rio Grande Valley

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8 Foresight Golf The Philosophy to San Antonio’s Premier Golf Man-agement Group is, own and manage exceptional golf properties,provide a world-class service and make the game affordable for all players. Year after year Foresight delivers the best golf experience at comepetive rates

13 Star RanchGolf Club Star Ranch, is an 18-hole championship course featuring a stone clubhouse overlooking a 1.000 acre master planned community. The golf course and its unique are avail-able for golf tournaments, weddings, corporate events, and private parties

16 Valero Texas Open Has a New Date in 2011The 2011 Valero Texas Open, scheduled for April 11-17, will return for its second year at the beautiful TPC San Antonio and JW Marriott. This April 2011 date, a month earlier than in 2010, is the week immediately following the Masters.

21 Texas Hill Country Golf The Texas Hill Country offers Visitors and residents as diverse a list of things to see and do as any major population center in the country

36 Directory & MapsComprehensive listing of featured courses

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“America’s leading regional golf publications”

Greetings golfers and travelers! Another season of golf is upon us in Central Texas. As the winter fades and spring is on the horizon, this is a per-

fect time to start planning your golf outing or tournament. Trust Central Texas Golfer’s Guide as your sole resource and authority on the fi nest golf courses in the region.

Speaking of some of the fi nest courses in Central Texas, one of our cover stories features Foresight Golf, home of the Bandit, The Buckhorn, The Republic and Pecan Valley. All four courses remain favorites for golfers of all levels. Their golf status in Central Texas has changed every year. They continue to get better and better.

All four courses remain committed to delivering golfers three things: well-maintained high quality golf courses, outstanding service and affordable prices.

We’ll also focus on the Golf Club at Star Ranch in this issue. Located in Hutto just north of Austin, Star Ranch is home to the “All-Inclusive Golf Package.” This beautiful course with a rustic ranch theme offers superb golf, a restaurant and meeting facilities. The club also offers state-of-the-art practice facilities and a staff of golf professionals. The Golf Club at Star Ranch should be at the top of your list to play in 2011.

Inside this issue is a schedule that highlights The Valero Texas Open. The tourna-ment’s new date this year is on April 11-17 following the Masters. As fate would have it, it’s the same week Fiesta San Antonio will host their event. I don’t know about you, but this is starting to look like one big party. Even better, as the city’s two major events collide to raise unprecedented amounts of money for charity, San Antonio will have the opportunity to showcase these amazing events to a worldwide audience.

For the latest news, course features and contest, including a chance to win “Stay and Play” packages, free golf and tickets to major Central Texas golf events, visit us online at centraltexas.golfersguide.com.

Mike Ratchman Regional Publisher

The South Texas Golf Scene…

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A regular contributor to Golfer’s Guide Radio on ESPN and current president of the Texas Golf Writers As-sociation, Art Stricklin will be contrib-uting his award-winning writing talent to the Central Texas Golfer’s Guide.

One of the foremost experts on golf history and travel in Texas, Stricklin has written a total of seven books and has personally played at a majority of the state’s 800 golf courses. Stricklin graduated from Baylor in 1983 and then spent more than a decade working for newspapers throughout Texas, including three years as the golf writer for the San Antonio Express-News.

He formed his own company, Stricklin Fre-Lance & Books, in 1995. His books include “Thanks for the Memories” which chronicles the history of the North-wood Golf Club in Dallas and “Links, Lore & Legends: The Story of Texas Golf.”

Nobody knows Texas golf better than Art Stricklin. He has personally witnessed nearly every professional and amateur golf tournament played in the state of Texas and talked with nearly every historic fi gure. For more information go to www.artstricklin.com.

Art Stricklin

The newest contributor to Central Texas Golfer’s Guide, Steve Habel is a national correspondent for Cybergolf, managing editor for Texas CEO Magazine and works as a contributing editor for Horns

Illustrated magazine, a publication focusing on University of Texas sports.

Habel also writes two golf blogs and works as the media coordinator for Hall of Fame player and golf architect Tom Kite, architect Jeff Brauer and the City of Arlington’s golf division.

Habel is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America as well as the Texas Golf Writers Association.

Steve Habel

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THE BANDIT GOLF CLUB

The Bandit Golf Club is as breathtaking as it is inspiring. With a reputa-tion of being as beautiful as it is tenacious, The Bandit is a meticulously conditioned course with incredibly atten-tive staff both on the course and off! An easy 30-minue ride from downtown San Anto-nio, The Bandit is a great place to meet those coming from Austin or Houston and enjoy unforgettable golf. Now more than ever, The Bandit will steal your heart.

www.banditgolfclub.net

THE BANDIT GOLF CLUB

At Foresight GolfOur Goal is Simple...

“To build, own and manage exceptional golf properties that pro-vide a world-class golf experience at competitive rates, making the game affordable and enjoyable for all players.” Foresight Golf be-lieves now more than ever that players are looking for a great value with their recreational money, so we strive to deliver the very best golf experience in every one of our markets.

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THE BUCKHORN GOLF COURSEThe Buckhorn Golf Course, Foresight

Golf’s fi rst from-the-ground-up course is Hill Country golf at its fi nest! Designed by Art Schaupeter, the course opened in 2000 and was an instant success. With quaint views of the knobs and vistas overlooking the foothills of the Texas Hill Country, the course is quite a surprise to newcomers. Consistently terrifi c turf conditions from tee to green, the course has few hazards in the way of water or bunkers and is not terribly long, but it can manage a bite when played from the tips and with challenging pin placement. The Buckhorn is now sporting a new banquet room, too! A casual and relaxed atmosphere (what else would you expect?!), the great room is the perfect place to start or fi nish a tournament or host a fun party!

One of the most fun and memorable courses you will ever play, The Buckhorn Golf Course exceeds every golfer’s expectations!

THE REPUBLIC GOLF CLUB

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THE REPUBLIC GOLF CLUB

The reputation of The Republic Golf Club was fi rmly established when a USGA offi cial called it one of the best designed facilities in Texas. That praise hasn’t stopped. Voted San Antonio’s favorite course in 2006, 2007 and 2009, The Re-public is a favorite for all levels of golfer. With wide fairways and invit-ing greens, the championship layout solidifi es the course’s reputation as solid, incredible golf. An easy 10-minute drive from the Riverwalk, The Republic couldn’t be more convenient to get to no matter what direc-tion you’re coming from! The Republic Golf Club – History in the making!

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PECAN VALLEY GOLF CLUB

If ever there was a sentimental favorite, Pecan Valley Golf Club is it! A Foresight Golf acquisition in 2008, Pecan has been restored to its glory days through thoughtful and well –planned turf man-agement. Massive oak and pecan trees line the fairways and fl irt with the greens. The course is one of the ‘old masters’ where layout is concerned. A new set of forward tees that play to 4200 yards make the course more enjoyable for the ‘new mas-ters’ to conquer. Just south of downtown, Pecan Valley is convenient and easy to get to. Pecan Valley Golf Club – a storied past restored with a promising future.

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There have been minor alterations to the popular program since it was rolled out in 2003, but for the

most part the “All-Inclusive” golf package offered at Star Ranch Golf Club remains unchanged. Providing golfers with every-thing they need except a smooth, well-timed swing, the “All-Inclusive” package is dependable and competitively priced.

For a base rate that varies by season, “All Inclusive” at Star Ranch includes greens fees for 18 holes (free space avail-able replay), cart, unlimited range balls and two hot meals (breakfast and lunch). For up-to-date rates and online tee times, please visit www.starranchgolf.com. Se-nior and Junior rates are available.

For current rates and specials at

The Golf Club at Star Ranch, call (512) 252-GOLF.

The uninterrupted layout at Star Ranch takes advantage of the Texas Hill Country’s wide-open spaces and rolling topography. Caliber and replay value have earned the course a reputation as a “must play” in the Austin area.

Star Ranch can be experienced and enjoyed by all skill levels, but is also ca-pable of challenging the most experienced golfer from the back tees. The course is renowned for its excellent year-round conditions.

Star Ranch Golf Club was designed by the team of Bechtol & Russel and Carter Moorish, and has claimed many awards since it debuted on the Central


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Texas golf scene. Golf Digest bestowed a 4-Star rating upon Star Ranch and the Dallas Morning News named it one of the best values in the state of Texas.

Always looking to improve and de-liver a top-notch player experience, Star Ranch recently installed a new drainage system for its bunkers and packed them with new sand. The 170-yard par-3 15th hole was also enhanced with the addition of a sparkling new waterfall. In 2007, the club unveiled a brand new practice facil-ity featuring a grass driving range, short game area with chipping greens, practice bunkers and putting green. Finally, Star Ranch just added a new fl eet of golf carts.

Star Ranch has multiple tee place-ments to accommo-date every talent and experience level, and pace of play is above average. In fact, shotgun tournaments featuring 100 players often average less than four and a half hours per round.

The Club at Star Ranch welcomes any type of social event or business function, including everything from banquets to luncheons to wed-ding receptions. With a tournament pavilion and indoor ballroom, the facility is also set up to host showers, dinners, golf outings and tournaments. Star Ranch annually hosts

dozens of corporate and charity events. Spring is the busiest tournament time, and spots for 2011 are fi lling up fast. Call the club today for more details at (512) 252-4653.

For the most up-to-date rates, visit www.starranchgolf.com. Visitors to the website have the ability to sign up for a weekly eNewsletter to have specials and news on The Golf Club at Star Ranch delivered directly to their inbox. Online tee times are also available 24 hours a day online or by phone. The golf club is a 30-minute drive from downtown Austin. Directions are also available at the Star Ranch website.


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Historic City Events Partner Creating a Stronger Sense of Community in the SpringThe Valero Texas Open, April 11th – 17th.

Ask almost anyone in San Antonio what’s so special about April, and you’ll get the same one word answer, “FIESTA”. This 11 day, “Party with a Purpose”, has been a San Antonio tradition since 1891.Although it humbly began as a commemoration of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo, it’s grown to become a commemoration of historic events, a celebration of the City’s rich and diverse cultures and an opportunity to raise money for many local organizations.

The Valero Texas Open, a younger but very vibrant San Antonio tradition (begun in 1922), has brought national attention to the city and was founded in part to help establish San Antonio as a winter tourism destination. In some circles within the golf community, it is also seen as the birthplace of the organiza-tion that evolved into the modern PGA TOUR.As important a role as the tournament has played in weaving the fabric of the city and transforming the sport of professional golf, it’s most signifi cant role has been as a charitable contributor to many worthy organizations … just like Fiesta San Antonio.

As fate would have it, in 2011, these two historic city traditions will overlap. In April, San Antonio, one of the country’s fastest

growing communities, will play host to two exciting, fun-fi lled events: Fiesta San Antonio will be April 7-17, 2011 and the Valero Texas Open will be April 11-17.This confl uence on the calendar creates a fantastic opportu-nity for Fiesta and the VTO to join forces to raise unprecedented amounts of money for charitable organizations in the community, and to showcase the City’s amazing history to a worldwide audience.

Being the new kid on the April social calendar, the Valero Texas Open reached out to the Fiesta Commission, The Texas Cavaliers, the Convention and Visitors Bureau and other host Fiesta groups to explore partnerships. These partnerships will enable the Valero Texas Open to get the attention of a broader segment of the community; and at a time when the community is more open to new, fun, exciting and charitable opportunities.

The benefi t to Fiesta San Antonio could be strong as well.Since 2009, the tournament’s new spring dates have brought with them two days of network broadcast coverage (CBS) and expanded coverage on Golf Channel.The tournament broadcast reaches an incredible audience in the United States and goes to over


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Tournament Preview230 countries around the globe. Imagine how much value there can be to telling the won-derful Fiesta San Antonio and showcasing our beautiful city to such an audience.

The partnership between the Valero Texas Open and Fiesta San Antonio is a win-win-win.It’s a win for the tournament, a win for the organizations involved in Fiesta and an enormous win for San Antonio through increased charitable fundraising and historic and charitable exposure.Visit the Valero Texas Open, April 11-17 as part of your Fiesta San Antonio activities!When you do, you’ll be playing your part in supporting San Antonio and the many organizations that help those in need.Visit www.valerotexa-sopen.org for more details.

Monday, April 11JV Industrial Companies Pro-Am • AT&T Oaks Course

Tuesday, April 12PGA TOUR Player Practice Rounds

Wednesday, April 13Oak Farms Dairy Charity Pro-Am• AT&T Oaks CourseBay Ltd. Palmer Pro-Am• AT&T Canyons Course

Thursday, April 14Round 1 - Valero Texas Open Golf Channel 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Friday, April 15Round 2 - Valero Texas OpenGolf Channel 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 16 Round 3 - Valero Texas OpenCBS 2:00-5:00 p.m.Dynamic Industires Pro-AmAT&T Canyons Course

Sunday, April 17Round 4 - Valero Texas OpenCBS 2:00-5:00 p.m.Awards Presentation - #18 Green(immediately following play)

Schedule of Events

Fast FactsTournament Dates: April 11-17Defending Champion: Adam ScottPrize Money: $6,200,000 First Place: $1,098,000Television Coverage: Rounds 1 & 2 - Golf Channel 2:00pm - 5:00 pmRounds 3 & 4 - CBS 2:00pm - 5:00 pmPar: 72Designed by: Greg Norman with player consultant Sergio Garcia. Host Resort: J.W. Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa and TPC San AntonioTitle Sponsor: Valero Energy CorporationTicket Information:Monday – Wednesday: Admission is freeThursday – Sunday: Advance tickets $15 through Chip In for Schools program, $20 at select Valero Corner Stores, $25 at the gateKids 12 and under: admission is freeTickets available now on-line at www.valerotexasopen.org and at select Valero Corner Store locations soon.

For more information call 210.345.3818 or www.valerotexasopen.org


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(210) 945-4653www.olympiahillsgolf.com

Olympia Hills Golf and Conference Center is ideal for weddings, quincenearas, corporate outings, meetings and golf tournaments.

Olympia Hills Golf Course and Conference Center in Universal City, Texas, was rated #1 “Best New Affordable Public Golf Course” in Texas and No. 4 in America by Golf Digest Magazine for 2001.

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S alado Del Rio was lengthened to more than 6,500 yards, and thanks to additional mounding, renovated bunkering and an improved drainage system, it will be far more enjoy-

able to play more days of the year.Salado Del Rio might be the more scenic of the two courses

with its tree-lined fairways, additional mounding around the greens and forced carries over hazards, some you can play out of, some you can’t. The stretch of holes from the fourth through the eighth is particularly breathtaking as they play along and across Salado Creek, offering more pronounced doglegs and the most dramatic elevation changes on either course

San Antonio, TX (210) 222-9386

RATES Call for Daily Specials

STATISTICSPar: 72 Yards Rating SlopeBlue 6819 70.8 124White 6412 68.3 117Gold 5552 72.0 118Red 5235 72.0 118

PERSONNEL Architect ........................Kevin TuckerDirector of Golf .....Gordon ZambranoHead Professional .........Joe MendezTeaching Professional ..........Patrick BellSuperintendent .........Tim Blanchard

AMENITIES • Banquet Room Seats 300• Practice Area• Full-Service Pro Shop• Grill• Tournaments Welcomed

Ft. Sam Houston Golf Club – Salado Del Rio


Map Key Number 85

T he La Loma Grande Course, originally developed by the legendary A.W. Tillinghast, was built by the soldiers them-selves in the early 1930s. It is the only military golf course

to host a PGA Tour event; two Texas Opens that were won by Hall of Famers Arnold Palmer and Gene Littler. Now it has been returned to the dream of Tillinghast’s original design. La Loma Grande has always been the fl atter of the two lay-outs, but most regular players also consider it the more diffi cult course with its pushed-up greens, particularly on the back nine, and its diabolical bunkering and mounding around the greens.

San Antonio, TX (210) 222-9386

RATES Call for Daily Specials

STATISTICSPar: 72 Yards Rating SlopeBlue 6857 72.6 126White 6527 71.2 123Gold 5620 66.9 109Red 4989 68.6 113

PERSONNEL Architect ................... A.W. TillinghastDirector of Golf .....Gordon ZambranoHead Professional .........Joe MendezTeaching Professional ..........Patrick BellSuperintendent .........Tim Blanchard

AMENITIES • Banquet Room Seats 300• Practice Area• Full-Service Pro Shop• Grill• Tournaments Welcomed

Ft. Sam Houston Golf Club – La Loma Grande

Advertisements do not express or imply endorsement by any part of the Federal Government, and media involved are neither paid for nor sponsored by any part of the Federal Government.

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The Rugged and Refi ned Wonderment of the Texas Hill Country

Horseshoe Bay Resort

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O ak tree-lined fairways and the Live Oak Creek meandering through this beautiful Hill Country layout make Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course a

Central Texas favorite. You can’t go wrong with the reasonable green fees offered by Lady Bird, but don’t be fooled by the low rates – the 6,400-yard championship course is consistently in great shape and the friendly staff is always extremely helpful.

A newly built 10,000-sq-ft. clubhouse has a fully-stocked golf shop, restaurant and a great meeting room for your corporate out-ings or tournaments. Practice facilities include a driving range and two practice greens.

There are lots of very good golf courses in The Hill Country, so what makes Lady Bird special? It’s the people, the staff; the attitude of the folks that work at Lady Bird is positive and upbeat. They treat you like a customer and a welcomed guest. No matter where you go around the com-plex it’s the same. The people in the well-provisioned pro shop, the head golf pro, the folks in the Red Bird Grille, even out on the course, it seems like everyone who works at “the Bird” has one thing in mind, make the golfi ng experience as great as they can.

Great fairways and challenging greens will keep your game in top shape.


Fredericksburg, TX (800) 950-8147 (830) 997-4010 www.golffredericksburg.com

RATES 18 Holes Monday-Thursday $33.00Monday-Thursday Twilight $24.00Friday-Sunday $39.50Friday-Sunday Twilight $29.00Senior Rates Available. Rates include cart. Twilight time changes seasonally– please call for times. Rates subject to change

PERSONNEL Architect ................Jeffery D. Brauer Head Pro ........................ Shelly RossMeeting Facility Coordinator........................................ Shelly RossSuperintendent ...........Brian RoederCourse Record ......... Carl O’neill, 61

Map Key Number 53

Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course

Shelly Ross, Club Professional

GGreat fairways and challenging greens will keepyyour game in top shape.

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If golf has a Holy Grail or an ultimate les-son, it’s that the game, like life, is all about the art, not the outcome; it’s about the journey not the arrival.

Faith and that journey can be found in the small Texas town of Utopia, at least according to top sports psychologist Dr. David Cook’s book Golf’s Sacred Journey: Seven Days at the Links of Utopia.

Utopia, a real-life town of less than 400 folks about 80 miles from San Antonio, is the setting for the story of an aspiring unnamed golf pro and his inadvertent journey of discovery to golf’s big picture.

After having a meltdown in the midst of a big tournament, he strikes out for parts unknown and eventually takes a fork in the road to Utopia. There, in the town’s smoky diner, is posted a handwritten note about a driving range where you can “Find Your Game.”

A “goat ranch” golf course encircling an old cemetery (yes, both actually exist) sets the stage for Cook’s everyman story and its account of a chance meeting between the unnamed golf pro and an unorthodox mentor, Johnny, a small town rancher with uncommon insight.

Johnny’s unusual and memorable golf teachings incorporate lessons using fi shing, painting and fl ying, and against this backdrop, Cook takes readers step by step through the critical mental aspects of the game, from a confi dence-building, pre-shot checklist to lessons on instinct over intellect, truth over tradition, excellence over acceptance, and expecting the unexpected.

Golf’s Sacred Journey is as much a story of faith as it is a forum for Cook’s 30-plus years of hands-on experience coaching hundreds of PGA, NBA (he advised the two-time world champion San Antonio Spurs), MLB and NFL players as well as Olympians and collegiate champions. Cook, who studied under noted mental golfi ng coach Bob Rotella at the Univer-sity of Virginia, has been named by Golf Digest

as one of the top ten mental-game coaches in the game.

“Golf is like a Texas two-step,” Johnny tells the young pro. “Until you feel the music, you ain’t nothin’ but a step counter.” Along with the pro, readers learn that feeling the music is about infusing a swing with rhythm, balance and patience. It’s about seeing past the interference to a shot we envision in our minds. It is about emo-tional control, conviction and not over thinking.

Cook’s, and by literal proxy, Johnny’s lessons boils down to just three tasks: see, feel and trust (SFT).

Seing, the rancher explains, means making the shot deliberate by envisioning what you want to happen – “calling the shot” in terms of shape, target and trajectory. Feeling is the internalizing of that shot – its rhythm, balance and patience. And trusting is what sports psychologists would call an absence of mechanical control, but what the rancher dubs “letting it happen.” Trust, ac-cording to Johnny, is a decision. But there’s more to “SFT” than meets the eye.

Golf’s Sacred Journey’s success has spawned a cottage industry of sorts for Cook. His three-day Utopia, Texas retreats and one-day “Golf’s Field of Dreams” seminars, modeled after the book’s story and lessons, are drawing scores of fans and transforming souls along with golf games.

I found myself comparing the notions taught in Golf’s Sacred Journey with those forwarded by famed teacher Harvey Penick in his Little Red Book and its three subsequent sequels. Keeping things simple and remembering that enjoyment from golf is derived from the playing of the game in its usually wonderful settings are the core values and things that bring golfers happiness.

With that comparison, and by helping golfers move closer to that “Zen” ideal rather than worrying about pars and birdies on the scorecard, Cook’s book succeeds immensely. It’s a quick read and well worth your time and attention.


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as one of the top ten mental-game coachthe game

Faith – and the gumption to use it in your golf gameBy Steve Habel

Special to Golfers’ Guide

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The land of opportunity can often be the land of redundan-cy. If you’ve been to the attractions in one American town, you’ve visited them all. At Bandera’s Flying L Guest Ranch

you won’t fi nd a different slant on the same old thing; you’ll fi nd an authentic Texas experience.

In this pocket of Americana guests marinate in dude ranch character and modern comfort, not to mention cham-pionship golf. It’s no stretch to say that the Flying L Guest Ranch is worth the drive from Austin, San Antonio, Houston and beyond.

“No other resort in America has all of the amenities that we have at one place,” remarked Jeff Hoard, the Flying L’s new director of golf.

Rattling off the list of activities alone will leave you breathless, and that’s before you’ve saddled up or teed off. Overnight visitors to the Flying L are treated to a full breakfast every morning during their stay and dinner each night at an on-site restaurant. Once the day begins, get ready for an adventure that includes summertime entry into the resort’s water park (opening mid-March for spring break), horseback riding, golf on Flying L’s 18-hole championship course, nightly western entertainment, various activities for the kids, wagon rides across the 550-acre ranch, Creekside picnics with all the fi xins’, basketball, tennis and swimming (adult pool, hot tub). It’s all here at the Flying L.

The Flying L is a family-friendly establishment blanketed in real western décor. The rolling terrain of the Texas Hill Country makes it a popular venue for golf tournaments and outings. A true Texas atmosphere permeates the buildings and rooms. Best of all, the resort is a stone’s throw from downtown Bandera, where more adventure awaits.

Known as the “Cowboy Capital of the World,” Bandera boasts a charming downtown with lovely shops, restaurants and saloons. How could you embark upon a “cowboy” vaca-tion without spending a night here?

The staff at the Flying L is known for their great attitudes and accommodating spirit. For more information on staying and playing at the Flying L in the heart of cowboy country, please visit www.fl yingl.com or call 800-292-5134.

The Flying L has a proven track record of hosting golf tournaments and team building activities. Call today to book your outing, corporate meeting, banquet or business seminar.


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The Flying L Guest RanchDude Ranch Character, Modern Comfort is Worth the Drive

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One Round of Golf per person per day

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The growth at Vaaler Creek Golf Club is set to continue in 2011 with the addition of a multi-purpose pavilion at the turn. Provid-

ing golfers shelter and space for relaxation, the new open-air building will promote Vaaler Creek’s ability to host larger tournaments and weddings.

Capacity is expected to be up to 150 guests, and décor will be similar to the ranch-style motif found in buildings around the property. The facility will feature a fully-enclosed kitchen where preparations will be made to feed event guests. Swirling ceiling fans will generate a cool breeze to break through the hot Texas heat, while propane heaters will be employed to warm visitors dur-ing the winter.

Combined with a 5,550-square-foot deck bordering a pond that guards the 18th green, the open-air pavilion gives Vaaler Creek ample fl exibility when planning your big day. Post-tournament functions can begin on the deck with drinks, and head to the pavilion for ap-petizers and awards. Options are also plentiful for wedding receptions; your party can seek shelter under the pavilion or congregate under the oaks shading the deck. To discuss custom wedding packages, call Tosha Grosch at (830) 833-0706.

Golf continues to be the main draw at Vaaler Creek. Now entering its 2nd full season, the 6,864-yard layout is quintessential Hill Country close to Austin and San Antonio. It’s a visually stunning and uniquely memorable layout that sets out to challenge more avid and accomplished players by pinching land-ing areas and employing strategically-placed hazards, while at the same time achieving playability and enhancing enjoyment for the average golfer.

Both sides feature spectacular panoramic views of the Texas Hill Country, an abundance of live oaks and rolling topography. The course is in tremendous shape heading into 2011, and is right earning a reputation as one of the “must play” golf destinations in Central Texas.

Frequent players have a chance to win at Vaaler Creek each month. Every time you tee it up at this Hill Country gem, drop your name into the fi shbowl in the pro shop as you register for your round. Monthly drawings will be held with the winner receiving a custom-fi tted set of Titleist irons.

The club is also pleased to announce its “Thirsty Thursday” promotion. Every Thurs-day guests and golfers can enjoy $1 off all beers. For more information on Vaaler Creek, visit www.vaalercreekgolfclub.com.


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Nestled in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, Lago Vista Golf Course combines breathtaking scenery with incredible golf. Here golfers enjoy some of the most spectacular lake views

and wildlife sightings that a Texas golf course has to offer. Built in 1971, Lago Vista Golf Course is the older and widely considered to be the easier of the two golf courses in Lago Vista, although the back nine provides a challenge for all skill levels with its tight fairways and many elevation changes. Come join us for a golf experience that is casual, memorable, and most importantly, fun! Call (512) 267-1170 to reserve your tee time.

Lago Vista, TX (512) 267-1170www.lagovistagc.com

RATES18 Holes .................................$39Twilight ....................................$35Seniors ....................................$35Prices include cart. Twilight valid after 3pm.AMENITIES• 18 Hole Championship Golf Course• Practice Range & Putting Green• Pro Shop & Grill• PGA Golf Instruction & Club Fitting• Tournaments WelcomeSTATISTICSPar: 72 Yards Rating Slope Gold 6579 70.7 128Blue 6198 68.9 124White 5822 67.5 118Red 5122 69.2 116PERSONNELOwner ..........The City of Lago Vista General Manager ...... Zach PadgettSuperintendent ...........Ted McClure

Lago Vista Golf Course

Map Key Number 20

Come play beautiful Highland Lakes Golf Course, newly acquired and improved by the City of Lago Vista. The multi-level, sloping Tifdwarf greens provide a demand-

ing, yet uniquely enjoyable golfi ng experience. Highland Lakes Golf Course is generally considered the more challenging of the two courses in Lago Vista. Like the original Lago Vista Golf Course, Highland Lakes offers the same wildlife and breathtaking views. The meandering fairways, elevation changes, and bunkers aplenty will truly require the use of every club in your bag. Call (512) 382-6529 to reserve your tee time.

Lago Vista, TX(512) 382-6529www.lagovistagc.com

RATES18 Holes .................................$39Twilight ....................................$35Seniors ....................................$35Prices include cart. Twilight valid after 3pm.AMENITIES• 18 Hole Championship Golf Course• Practice Range & Putting Green• Tournaments WelcomeSTATISTICSPar: 72 Yards Rating Slope Gold 6529 71.0 129Blue 6267 69.8 127White 5921 68.2 123Red 5146 69.3 118

PERSONNELOwner ..........The City of Lago Vista General Manager ...... Zach PadgettSuperintendent ...........Ted McClure

Highland Lakes Golf Course

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Masterfully designed by Tom Kite, Roy Bechtol and Randy Russell, the Legends Golf Course is an enjoyable challenge for golfers of all abilities.

Our par-72 course features Tifsport Bermuda grass tees and fairways with TifEagle Bermuda grass carpeting the greens. The architects transformed 200 acres of farm land into a masterpiece that fl ows through open links on the front nine and transitioins into the beautiful Hill Country on the back. If you want an extended stay, the Villas at the Legends are available for nightly, weekly or monthly rentals. Visit our website for more information at legendsgolftx.com.

Kingsland, TX (325) 388-8888www.legendsgolftx.net RATESStarting at $40 w/cart.Stay & Play Packages starting at $125.Memberships are available.Online specials listed on website.STATISTICSPar: 72 Yards Rating Slope Gold 7260 75.2 129Blue 6726 72.4 126White 6148 69.3 125Red 5218 70.0 115DIRECTIONSFrom Marble Falls take 1431 west 11.5 miles to Kingsland. Take a right on 2342 before the Colorado River. The Legends is 1 mile on the left.AMENITIES• 18 hole championship golf course designed by Tom Kite, Randy Russell and Roy Bechtol • Practice range and putting green • Pro Shop and food and beverage service• PGA Golf Instruction• Tournaments welcomePERSONNELGeneral Manager ................... Rob StrainHead Golf Pro ...................Steven Rosow

Legends Golf Course

It’s not just a lifestyle; It’s a life, with style.

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Rated four out of fi ve stars in Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play” list, Delaware Springs Golf Course is a Hill Country classic cradled by a variety of native trees

and accented by charming scenery. The beautiful 6,891-yard par-72 track unfolds onto gently rolling hills and offers golf-ers scenic vistas at every turn, making it as picturesque as it is challenging. The aesthetic value is just one reason why Delaware Springs has become a Hill Country favorite. Visitors are often impressed by the attitude of the golf course staff, a friendly and courteous crew that makes strangers feel right at home. In addition to the 18-hole championship course, the facility features a well-stocked pro shop, driving range, putting green, snack bar and dining room overlooking the 18th green. To enjoy Hill Country golf at its fi nest, come visit Dela-ware Springs Golf Course, owned and operated by the city of Burnet.


Burnet, TX (512) 756-8471www.delawaresprings.com

RATES 18 9 TwlightWeekday $35 $19 $25Weekend $45 $23 $33

STATISTICSPar: 72 Yards Rating Slope Black 6891 72.0 127Blue 6329 70.3 121White 5829 68.2 110Red 4931 66.8 106

PERSONNEL Architect ...........................Bunker HillDirector of Golf ............ Doug FippsSuperintendent ............ Jason KellyCourse Record ......Kyle Jerome, 62

Map Key Number 41

Delaware Springs Golf Course

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Come enjoy the experience of Crystal Falls Golf Club... peaceful atmosphere, abundant wildlife and a challenging golf course. A picturesque Hill

Country course featuring great greens, lush fairways and beautiful trees, Crystal Falls Golf Club is one of the best-kept secrets in the Austin area. Just on the outskirts of Austin, 3.5 miles west of Hwy 183 on Crystal Falls Parkway. You will be happy you came. Owned and oper-ated by the city of Leander.

Come play in the unspoiled beauty of the Hill Coun-try, with running streams, endless views, deep canyons and wild turkeys. Crystal Falls Golf Club has all the amenities you expect such as a full-line pro shop, quality grille, driving range and two teaching professionals.

Crystal Falls Golf Club is one of the best-kept secrets in the Austin area.


Leander, TX (512) 259-5855www.crystalfallsgolf.com

FEATURES/AMENITIES • Full-Line Pro Shop• Driving Range• Putting Green• Two Teaching Professionals• Experienced Tournament Staff• Grill• Memberships Available• Tee times 5 days in advanceSTATISTICSPar: 72 Yards Rating Slope Champ. 6654 73.4 131Reg. 6164 70.6 126Ladies 5194 71.0 124RATES 18 Twlight* Sr/JrMon-Thur $39.00 $31.50 $31.50Fri $41.50 $37.00 $36.50Sat-Sun $49.00 $37.00 $41.50Rates include green fee and cart.*Twilight after 4 p.m.PERSONNEL Oper. Manager. ............Grant CollynsPGA Head Pro. .............. Wes SkaggsSuperintendent ..........Wayne Slaton

Map Key Number 34

Crystal Falls Golf Club

$32 All Day!Monday-Thursday. Includes cart and green fee.

Not valid on holidays. Replays $16

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General DirectoryAUSTIN:Avery Ranch Semi-Private (512) 248-2442Bluebonnet Hill Golf Course Public (512) 272-4228Falconhead Semi-Private (512) 402-1558Hancock Park Golf Course Municipal (512) 453-0276Jimmy Clay/Roy Kizer Golf Course Municipal (512) 444-0999Lions Municipal Golf Course Municipal (512) 477-6963Morris Williams Golf Course Municipal (512) 926-1298Riverside Golf Club Public (512) 386-7077BANDERA:Flying L Ranch Golf Course Resort (800) 646-5407BASTROP:Hyatt, Wolfdancer Resort (512) 308-9653Lost Pines Golf Course Public (512) 321-2327Pine Forest Golf Club Public (512) 321-1181BLANCO:Vaaler Creek Golf Club Semi-Private (830) 833-0706 BOERNE:Tapatio Springs Resort (830) 537-4197BURNET:Delaware Springs Golf Course Municipal (512) 756-8471CANYON LAKECanyon Lake Golf Club Public (830) 899-3301CASTROVILLE:Alsatian Golf Course Public (830) 931-3100CIBOLO:Northcliffe Golf & Country Club Semi-Private (830) 606-7351COMFORT:Buckhorn Golf Course Public (830) 995-5351CONCAN:Club at ConCan Resort (830) 232-4471DEVINE:Devine Golf Course Public (830) 665-9943FLORESVILLE: Maverick Golf Club Public (830) 216-2800FREDERICKSBURG: Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course Municipal (830) 997-4010HARPER:Hidden Springs Golf Course Public (830) 990-9500HORSESHOE BAY:Horseshoe Bay Resort Resort (830) 598-8600Apple Rock Resort (830) 598-8600Ram Rock Resort (830) 598-8600Slick Rock Resort (830) 598-8600KERRVILLE:Scott Schreiner Municipal GC Municipal (830) 257-4982KILLEEN:The Course of Clear Creek Public (254) 287-4130City of Killeen Municipal (254) 699-6034Copperas Cove Golf Course Municipal (254) 547-2606KINGSLAND: Legends Golf Course Public (325) 388-8888Packsaddle Country Club Public (325) 388-6660KYLE:Plum Creek Golf Course Public (512) 262-5555LAGO VISTA:Lago Vista Semi-Private (512) 267-1170LAMPASAS:Hancock Park Golf Course Public (512) 556-3202LEANDER:The Golf Club at Crystal Falls Municipal (512) 259-5855

LLANO:Llano Golf Club Municipal (325) 247-5100LOST PINES:Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort (512) 308-1234MANOR:ShadowGlen Public (512) 278-1304MARBLE FALLS:Hidden Falls Golf Club Semi-Private (830) 693-3300NEW BRAUNFELS:The Bandit Golf Course Public (830) 609-4665Landa Park Golf Course Municipal (830) 608-2174PLEASANTON:Pleasanton Country Club Semi-Private (830) 281-3486PFLUGERVILLE:Blackhawk Golf Club Public (512) 251-9000ROUND ROCK:Forest Creek Golf Club Public (512) 388-2874The Golf Club of Star Ranch Semi-Private (512) 252-GOLFTeraVista Golf Club Semi-Private (512) 651-9850SALADO:Mill Creek Inn & Country Club Semi-Private (254) 947-5698SAN MARCOS:Quail Creek Country Club Semi-Private (512) 353-1665SAN SABA:San Saba River GC Municipal (325) 372-3212SEGUIN:Golf Club of Seguin Semi-Private (830) 303-0669Starcke Park Golf Course Municipal (830) 401-2490SPICEWOOD:Pedernales Golf Course Public (512) 264-1489SPRING BRANCH:River Crossing Club Private (830) 904-4653The Hawk Public (830) 885-7495SAN ANTONIO:Alamo Golf Club Public (210) 696-4000Brackenridge Park Golf Course Municipal (210) 226-5612Canyon Springs Golf Course Public (210) 497-1770Cedar Creek Golf Course Municipal (210) 695-5050Golf Club of Texas Public (210) 677-0027Hyatt Hill Country Resort Resort (210) 647-1234La Cantera Golf Club Public (210) 558-4653Mission Del Lago Golf Course Municipal (210) 627-2522Olmos Basin Golf Course Municipal (210) 826-4041Pecan Valley Golf Club Public (210) 333-9018Riverside Golf Course Municipal (210) 533-8371Silverhorn Public (210) 545-5300The Palmer Course Public (210) 558-2365The Republic Golf Course Public (210) 359-0000TPC San Antonio Resort (210) 491-5800Windcrest Golf Course Semi-private (210) 655-1421 Willow Springs Golf Course Municipal (210) 226-6721Woodlake Country Club Semi-Private (210) 661-6124TEMPLE: Sammons Park Golf Course Public (254) 771-2030UNIVERSAL CITY: Olympia Hills Golf & Conference Center Public (210) 945-4653UTOPIA: River Oaks Public (830) 966-5577WIMBERLEY:Quicksand at Woodcreek Public (512) 847-9700

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Eagle Pointe Golf Club and Recreation Complex

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48 Eagle Pointe Golf Club and Recreation ComplexEagle Pointe has been providing golfers an

experience as great as the game itself. In April, Eagle Pointe will help give back to the game by hosting the STPGA Pro-Am.

52 Gantz Management Group Two Golf Courses receive a New Beginning

54 Featured Courses Pages of information on the areas must play courses with description, statistics, rates and specials.

60 Directory and Maps A comprehensive listing of featured courses and how to get there.

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Welcome to 2011! Thank you for picking up the Spring issue of

Golfer’s Guide. Take a few minutes to page through our guide. You’ll fi nd great information that will make selecting the venue for your next 18-hole outing a breeze. As always, we’ll walk you through the very best places to play, eat, practice and purchase great golf gear.

One of my favorite courses is Eagle Pointe, a wonderful design with a proven track record of pro-moting and growing the game it’s built for. In April, Eagle Pointe will host the 6th annual STPGA Foun-dation Pro-Am in an effort to raise funds for junior golf programs. Help the members of Eagle Pointe and community leaders surpass last year’s totals and enjoy a great day on the links. Information on the event and the golf course can be found inside.

We also have a story on line on local pro Tim Thelen, who recently notched a very gratifying and possibly life-changing win. Tim won the European Senior Tour’s Qualifying School and will be off to keep his card and live his dream when he turns 50 this June. Log on to www.Houston.GolfersGuide.com to read the story.

To get the latest news and information on ev-erything going on in the Houston golf community, be sure to visit Houston.GolfersGuide.com. Our latest online venture is called “Clubhouse Connec-tions” and it’s changed the way you can get to know a course via online. Watch the website for contests and specials as well.

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A golf course can be measured by more than yardage, rating and slope.

The tall pines shading the rolling fairways at Mont Belvieu’s Eagle Pointe Golf Club are literally pillars of the South Texas golf community. Operational for more than a decade, this multi-faceted facility 35 minutes from downtown Hous-ton has displayed considerable gusto for growing the game and giving back.

While the numbers aren’t alarming, golf participation was dropping as the de-cade wound to a close. According to the

National Golf Foundation, the number of golfers nationwide fell from 30 million in 2005 to 27.1 million in 2009.

Eagle Pointe’s PGA Professional Jeff Strong has deliberately placed an empha-sis on the game’s future at his course by providing juniors with the resources and opportunities necessary to get involved in golf. Noticing that the South Texas PGA Section’s Foundation was without a fundraising tournament, Strong volun-teered his facility and energy and created an event that would raise money and promote a worthy cause.


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“Supporting junior golf is great for the future of the game and it’s great for the kids who are helped through the STPGA Foundation” said Strong, who served as a captain in the 2009 Joe Black Cup matches and was voted 2009 STPGA Golf Professional of the Year. “The tourna-ment helps us give something back to the game, just as our predecessors did when we were young golfers.”

In its fi rst fi ve years, the STPGA Pro-Am has raised more than $50,000 for junior golf. Most notably, the tournament raised $16,100 for the STPGA Foundation

in 2010. That’s a record for the fi ve-year old tournament and exceeded the previ-ous year’s tally by some $5,000. Consid-ering the state of the economy, that’s a notable achievement.

The money raised goes toward schol-arships and junior golf programs. Eagle Pointe’s own junior golf program is fl our-ishing and a great example of fostering a love of the game in the next generation. Started in 1999 when the course opened, Eagle Pointe’s junior program has grown from a measly 15 golfers to about 125 participants presently. Five sessions are



offered in the summer, and the club also runs a Spring Break junior golf program.

Pieces for next year’s STPGA Pro-Am are already falling into place. Barbers Hill Bank will return as presenting sponsor of the event. Companies who choose to get involved will have a chance to contribute to the STPGA Foundation. There are four levels of sponsorships available. For more information on becoming a sponsor, call Eagle Pointe GC.

Strong applauded the swift and decisive action of the local business com-munity.

“Every year, this tournament has had great local support because the commu-nity knows the importance of the cause and the impact it has for junior golfers to play the game or to further their educa-tion,” he said. “Their involvement speaks volumes about the quality of the people who live, work and play golf in our area. On behalf of Eagle Pointe Golf Club and the STPGA Foundation, we appreciate

everyone’s support.”Aside from the fundraiser and in-

house junior golf program, Eagle Pointe has welcomed elite high school golfers to play their championships on the course. The layout has hosted the 5A regional championship for nine years.

The 2011 STPGA Pro-Am is sched-uled for April 25, 2011. There will be a shotgun start in the morning and in the afternoon. For details on registration and sponsorship, please call Jeff Strong at (281) 385-6666.

Houston’s Must Play Club is Worth the Drive

Eagle Pointe’s loyal following has developed a fondness for the secluded nature of the par-71 track. The Rick Forester design is equal parts peaceful, eye-catching and playable.

Eagle Pointe’s distinguishable char-acteristics are its rolling fairways, mature pines, dramatic elevation changes and



water hazards. With no homes on 17 of the 18 holes, golf is what you get at Eagle Pointe. Eagle Pointe is also known for its steeply tilted, undulating greens that will challenge even the most expert players.

Strategically speaking, it’s important to place your approach shots below the hole at Eagle Pointe because of the quick-ness of the putting surfaces.

Eagle Pointe’s closing stretch is the perfect way to conclude a round of golf.

The 15th is the toughest par 3, with a two-tiered green and menacing bun-kers right and left. The long par-4 16th features multiple water hazards and a small, narrow green. The par-5 17th is the best birdie opportunity over the four-hole stretch if you don’t fi nd yourself in one of the many sand traps guarding the green. Finally, the par-4 fi nishing hole requires not one, but two shots over water to a well-protected green.

The course has always been in good condition, and this season will be no different. Minor changes were made to

the layout, including added length on the par-4 11th which will now measure 440 yards. Overall, golfers who escape the congestion of Houston should expect the same satisfying experience.

Aside from daily-fee play, Eagle Pointe offers affordable annual member-ships and Player Development programs. Information is available by calling the golf course.

The facility also offers a state-of-the art fi tness center and an 8,000-square-foot tournament pavilion that would be the perfect place for corporate outings, wed-dings or charity events in 2011. Visit www.eaglepointeonline.com or call (281) 385-6666 for more information.

Eagle Pointe’s website is now more interactive, offering golfers more ways to connect directly to the golf course. Visitors can chat with a golf course rep-resentative in real time, text or call the club, catch up on the latest programs and specials, watch videos and read Facebook updates.



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Whether your golfi ng adventures lead you north or south of Houston, Gantz Management offers you an outstanding experience with the best value for your buck.

History touches present time at fabled Texas National Golf Club,“Golf’s Forgotten Getaway.” Once home to the Texas Golf Hall of Fame, Texas National winds through rolling hills, tall pines and robust elevation changes in Willis. Sce-nic and secluded, Texas National features nearly a dozen water hazards, includ-ing calm streams and small lakes. This Texas treasure is quickly being restored to its former glory by Gantz Management Group, and will be primed and ready for the 2011 golf season. Gantz Management is now offering special rates at www.texasnationalgolfcourse.com Golfers can also call the pro shop at (936) 856-4233 to make tee times.

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GREEN FEE’S WITH CARTLa Quinta CourseWeekday .....................................$38.00Weekday Senior/Twilight ..........$28.00Weekend ....................................$46.00Weekend Twilight ......................$36.00El Dorado CourseWeekday .....................................$48.00Weekday Senior/Twilight ..........$39.00Weekend ....................................$56.00Weekend Twilight ......................$46.00

AMENITIES• 36 Holes• Full practice facility• Quail Valley Grille• Meeting/Banquet space• Fully-stocked Golf Shop

PERSONNELMgr/Head Pro .. Tyson Stittleburg, PGADir. Of Instruction ............Rick EllstromSuperintendent ................Jeff McCrory

Map Key Number 35

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ARedesigned by Jeff Blume in 2009, the El Dorado Course has been voted one of the best values in all of Houston. This course is an adventure every time you play. The

La Quinta Course comprises many of the holes that hosted the 1973 & 1974 Houston Open. This is truly public golf at its fi nest. Quail Valley Golf Course is the perfect place to host your next golf tournament or charity outing. With a full-service grille, we can accommodate all of your needs. Quail Valley Golf Course is located just minutes from the Med Center and the Galleria in beautiful Missouri City.

Missouri City, TX (281) 403-5910www.Golfquailvalley.com

Quail Valley Golf Course

Missouri City is proud to count Quail Valley GolfCourse as one of its many amenities. Originally designed as a private country club, the City of Missouri City purchased the course in 2008. After many improvements Quail Valley’s El Dorado Course has been voted the #2 best value priced course in all of Houston by Avid Golfer Magazine. Quail Valley has a great golfi ng history, including playing host to the 1973 and 1974 Houston Open. With 36 holes of golf, Quail Valley can meet all of your golfi ng needs. Our goal is to offer premium course conditions at a reasonable price, and we invite everyone to come out an play. The improvements at Quail Valley are far from over as we are planning a new clubhouse for 2012!

2880 La Quinta DrMissouri City, TX 77459281-403-5910 or www.golfquailvalley.com

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I-45 S, Exit 29 to Friendswood. Right on FM 2351 to 4554 FM 2351281-993-1140 • www.timbercreekgolfclub.com

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Golf is a passion, not a chore. Beneath the towering Oaks and sturdy Pines that per-meate Timber Creek Golf Club, golfers are

enjoying the game like never before. General Manager Mike Griswold and his staff are stress-ing the fun aspects of golf, and developing an uncommon rapport with their customers.

“People who play here frequently call this their club and have a sense of belonging,” Griswold chimed. “They don’t pay dues to get that.”

The course’s culture is equaled if not surpassed by the design of Jay Riviere, who incorporated dense woodlands, winding creeks and rock outcroppings to create a splendid layout just 20 miles from downtown Houston.

“Our course isn’t target golf, but the fairways are really defi ned,” Griswold said. “Jay Riviere’s genius is that you know where you want to hit it and where you don’t want to hit it off every tee box. There’s no guessing.”

olf is a passion, not a chore. Beneath the towering Oaks and sturdy Pines that per

Timber Creek Golf Club Where You Belong

AT A GLANCEFriendswood, TX(281) 993-1140www.Timbercreekgolfclub.com

Architect: Jay RiviereDirections: 1-45 S., exit & turn right on FM 2351, turn right at 2nd lightRates: Call the Pro shop for current rates or visit us Online for specials• 27 holes on 316 acres in Friendswood, Texas• Designed by Jay Riviere• Moved 1 million cubic yards of dirt to create rolling,

wooded layout• 20 miles from downtown Houston• Golf Academy with full-time instructor David Pilsner• 6,500-square-foot clubhouse has restaurant/bar and

well-stocked pro shop• 200-seat open-air pavilion for tournaments and

special events


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GREEN FEE’S WITH CARTWeekday Regular ......................$21.20 Weekday Senior ........................ $17.20 Weekend Regular ......................$24.20Call for Twilight RatesSTATISTICSPar: 72 Yards Rating SlopeBlue 6496 71.0 114White 6154 69.4 111Red 52 61 70.0 118AMENITIES•18-hole Golf Course •Clubhouse•Snack Bar •Full-Stocked Pro ShopPERSONNELArchitect ........................ Joe FingerMgr/Superintendent ...... Larry BoyleTeaching Pro .................Fidel RochaCourse Record ....... Mike Weaver,62

Map Key Number 17

GGWWWCSSPBWRAA••Designed by Houston-based architect Joe Finger,

the 200-acre site on the bank of Moses Bayou boasts a championship layout with elevated

greens and tee boxes. Amid the blue sky and palm trees, golfers enjoy the tropical-like climate for year-round play. Omnipresent winds from Galveston Bay, water on 12 holes and 19 sand traps present a challenging course. For tee times, call (409) 643-5850.

Texas City, TX (409) 643-5850www.texas-city-tx.org

Bayou Golf Course

ALL DAY TWILIGHT SPECIALDAY LIGHT TO DARKThursday Only $16.20,

includes 1 green fee, half cart, & tax. Must present coupon. Expires 4-28-11

AMENITIES• 18 Hole Golf Course• Blakey’s Grill• Beverage Cart• Fully-Stocked Pro Shop• Driving Range• Stay-n-Play - Magnolia CottageSTATISTICSPar: 71 Yards Rating SlopePro Tees 7196 75.2 139Gold 7006 74.6 135Green 6505 72.1 130White 5946 68.2 120Red 5040 68.5 114PERSONNELArchitect .................. Thomas Blake

Map Key Number 24

AA••••••SSTPPrGGWBlaketree is an excellent location to host your next

golf tournament. You’ll be surprised at the elevation changes throughout the course and its proximity to

Houston. Call us, to set up your tee time….and receive 25 percent off of your round! Imposing trees, sparkling lakes and rolling terrain make Blaketree National Golf Club one of the most beautiful and challenging golf courses in all of Texas. Carved through a thick forest, Blaketree has grass and sand bunkers, fast greens and risk-reward shot choices that make playing the course a remarkable golf experience.

Montgomery, TX 936-449-4907www.BlaketreeGolf.com

Blaketree National Golf Club

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Avid golfers in the Houston area yearning for a pure golf experi-ence set apart from the city and

brimming with secluded, natural sur-roundings can fi nd that true, undisturbed feeling at Eagle Pointe Golf Club. The par-71 Rick Forester-design located less than 35 minutes from down-town Houston off I-10 in Mont Belvieu, is equal parts peaceful, eye-catching and playable. The course’s distinguishable charac-teristics are its rolling fairways, stunning-ly tall pines, dramatic elevation changes

and an abundance of water. With no homes on 17 of the 18 holes, golf is what you get at Eagle Pointe. The trademark of Eagle Pointe is its steeply tilted, undulating greens that will challenge even the most expert players. Strategically speaking, it’s important to place your approach shots below the hole at Eagle Pointe because of the quickness of the putting surfaces. Eagle Pointe’s closing stretch is the perfect way to conclude a round of golf. .Visit www.eaglepointeonline.com or call (281) 385-6666 for more information.


Houston’s Must-Play Golf Club & Recreation Complex is Worth the Drive

Eagle Pointe Golf Club & Recreation ComplexG

“No. 3 Most Scenic Golf Course” “No. 2 Best Outlying Course” – Houston Chronicle 2010

Mont Belvieu, TX 281-385-6666EaglePointeOnline.com

Rates 18 Twilight*Mon-Thur $40 $30Fri $45 $35Sat-Sun-Hol $55 $35

*Twilight valid after 2 p.m.

StatisticsPar: 71 Yards Rating SlopeBlack 7077 73.2 128Blue 6502 70.9 121Green 5927 68.0 116Red 5213. 67.4 113Personnel Architect ......................................Rick ForesterDirector of Golf ............................... Jeff StrongCourse Record ..... Chip Craig & Shawn Stefani, 63Amenities• Online Tee Times• Meeting/Banquet Rooms• Outdoor Pavilion • Two Restaurants• Recreation Complex & Wave Pool• Fully-Stocked Pro Shop• Memberships Available

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The Battleground at Deer Park has been serving championship golf with a side of history since it opened in 1996, but

the facility’s menu also includes a tremen-dous practice area and welcoming club-house restaurant.

Located within the Battleground’s main building, The Republic Grill cooks up a complete culinary roster for golfers on the go or guests craving a mouthwatering sit-down meal. Stop in for a special buffet every Sunday (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.) or drop by for the delicious Friday morning omelet bar (served 8-10 a.m.)

A multifaceted training facility com-pletes the all-in-one experience at The Battle-ground. Upgrade your game at the driving range (grass and carpet), short game area or on a 3-hole short course. A par 3, par 4 and par 5 separate from the 18-hole layout is the perfect way to prepare for or to conclude a rigorous warm-up session on the range. It’s also an ideal way to involve the entire family and beginners in the game of golf. Practice sessions and range balls are very affordable.

The driving range is now offering an array of memberships to suit everyone. Individuals can purchase unlimited monthly access to the club’s driving range for $35, and for $50 the practice holes will be in-

cluded. Family access to the range goes for $85 a month, while the range/practice holes package sells for $100.

Business associates, guests and groups can also be entertained at The Battleground. The kitchen staff at the Republic Grill can cater any event, and the on-site banquet hall has ample seating for all of your guests. Already wired for sound, The Battleground is a great venue for weddings, family reunions and charity golf events. Bring your colleagues and clients in for lunch. The facility is now equipped with wireless internet access free of charge to the public.

For information on tournaments, meet-ings and events, please call (281) 478-2089.

Located adjacent to the site of the famous Battle of San Jacinto, The Battle-ground golf course is one of the best values in Greater Houston. This “must play” layout measures just shy of 7,000 yards from the tips, and is fl ooded with an assortment of challenging and beautiful obstacles to entertain golfers of all skill levels. Recently overseeded for the winter season, The Battle-ground is in great shape and ready to test every aspect of your game.

For more information, directions and tee times, please visit www.deerparktx.gov.


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Sanctuary for birdies and eagles, The Battleground is a complete public golfi ng facility specializing in tourna-ments and corporate outings. Offering a demanding

championship layout, The Battleground is staffed by PGA Pro-fessionals and event specialists who are available to assist you in coordinating every detail of your event from computerized pairings and scoring to personalized cart signs, scorecards, rule sheets and tournament result scorecards. Located just 20 minutes from downtown Houston, The Battleground makes your event easy to plan and thoroughly enjoyable for all. Whether you are looking for a simple golf outing or an elaborate event, look into The Battleground at Deer Park. We have a spacious room to accommodate golf outings, parties, weddings and corporate meetings. The Republic Grill has a wide assortment of menu options for your event and our well-stocked pro shop is a perfect place for your guests to shop.

Call (281) 478-GOLFfor Tee Times


Deer Park, TX (281) 478-4653www.deerparktx.gov/battleground

Map Key Number 18

The Battleground at Deer Park

AMENITIES• Snack Bar• Beverage Cart• Full-Service Restaurant• Fully-Stocked Pro Shop• 3 Hole Practice Course• Driving Range• GPS on CartsSTATISTICSPar: 72 Yards Rating SlopeBlack 6942 73.5 136Gold 6303 70.5 125Blue 5526 67.1 119White (w) 4779 69.4 115PERSONNEL Architect ............. Tom KnickerbockerTeaching Pro .............Jimmy WilliamsSuperintendent ...............Jeff Wilson

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MAP KEY COURSE TYPE PHONE WEBSITE PG. Directory FEATURED COURSES17 Bayou Golf Course M 409-643-5850 www.texas-city-tx.org 56 2800 Ted Dudley Dr., Texas City, TX 7759024 Blaketree National GC PUB 936-449-4907 www.blaketreegolf.com 56 4430 S. FM 1486, Montgomery, TX 7731625 Columbia Lakes R 979-345-PUTT www.columbialakesgolf.com 61 180 Freeman Boulevard, West Columbia, TX 7748627 Country Place SP 713-436-1533 www.countryplacegolfclub.com 52, 53 3123 Flower Field Ln., Pearland, TX 775845 Eagle Pointe Golf Club & Recreation Complex PUB 281-385-6666 www.eaglepointeonline.com 48-49,57 12440 Eagle Pointe Dr., Mont Belvieu, TX 7758041 Jersey Meadow M 281-896-0900 www.jerseymeadow.com 61 8502 Rio Grande St., Jersey Village, TX 7704035 Quail Valley Golf Course PUB 281-403-5910 www.golfquailvalley.com 54 2880 La Quinta Rd., Missouri City, TX 7745918 The Battleground at Deer Park PUB 281-478-4653 www.battlegroundgc.com 47,58,59 1600 Georgia Ave., Deer Park, TX 7753637 Texas National Golf Club PUB 936-856-7262 www.texasnationalgolfcourse.com 52,53 8720 Clubhouse Drive, Willis, TX, 77378 36 Timber Creek PUB 281-993-1140 www.timbercreekgolfclub.com 15 4554 FM 2351, Friendswood, TX 77546

SHOPPING28 Edwin Watts Retail Houston Galleria 713.627.2411 4529 Edwin Watts Retail Houston 832.249.6133 4542 Edwin Watts Retail Baybrook Mall - Friendswood 281.486.3212 4543 Edwin Watts Retail Deerbrook Mall - Humble 281.540.3700 45

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24 Blaketree National Golf Club Resort Montgomery 936-449-4907 5425 Columbia Lakes Destination West Columbia 979-345-5151 61

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Shell Houston Open Houston www.shellhoustonopen.com 60STPGA PRO AM Mt. Belvieu (281) 385-6666 48

TOURNAMENT REVIEW LOCATION CONTACT PG.

MAP KEY DINING TYPE LOCATION PHONE PG. 39 The Republic Grill American The Battleground at Deer Park (281) 478-2080 47

Visit www.shellhoustonopen.com for tickets and information.

MARCH 31–APRIL 3

REDSTONE GOLF CLUB

Defending ChampionAnthony Kim

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Alvin Golf & CC PUB Alvin 281-331-4541Augusta Pines SP Spring 832-381-1000Babe Zaharias GC PUB Port Arthur 409-796-1327Bay Forest GC PUB La Porte 281-471-4653Bayou Din GC PUB Beaumont 409-796-1327Bayou GC M Texas City 409-643-5850Baywood CC SP Pasadena 281-487-0050Beacon Lakes GC PUB League City 281-337-1459Bear Creek Golf World PUB Houston 281-859-8188Belle Oaks GC PUB Beaumont 409-796-1311Bellville Golf & Receation Club PUB Bellville 979-865-9058Blaketree National GC PUB Montgomery 936-449-4907Bluebonnet Country GC PUB Navasota 936-894-2207Brenham CC SP Brenham 979-836-1733Brentwood SP Beaumont 409-840-9440Brock Park GC M Houston 281-458-1350Cape Royale GC PUB Coldspring 936-653-2388Chambers County GC M Anahuac 409-267-8235Clear Creek GC PUB Houston 713-738-8000Colony Creek CC PUB Victoria 361-576-0020Columbia Lakes PUB West Columbia 979-345-PUTTColumbus GC M Columbus 979-732-5575Country Place GC SP Pearland 713-436-1533Cypress Lakes PUB Cypress 281-304-8515Cypresswood GC PUB Spring 281-821-6300Dickinson CC PUB Dickinson 281-337-3031Eagle Pointe GC PUB Mont Belvieu 281-385-6666Evergreen Point GC PUB Baytown 281-837-9000Fox Creek GC PUB Hempstead 979-826-2131Freeport GC M Freeport 979-233-8311Gleannloch Pines PUB Spring 281-225-1200Glenbrook GC M Houston 713-649-8089Greatwood GC PUB Sugar Land 281-343-9999Green Caye GC PUB Dickinson 281-337-2021Gus Wortham GC M Houston 713-928-4260Henry Homberg GC M Beaumont 409-842-3220Hermann Park GC PUB Houston 713-526-0077Heron Lakes GC PUB Houston 281-807-0207High Meadow Ranch GC PUB Magnolia 281-356-7700Houston National GC PUB Houston 281-304-1400Idylwild GC PUB Sour Lake 409-753-2521Iron Oaks GC PUB Beaumont 409-866-9191Jersey Meadow GC PUB Jersey Village 713-896-0900Kingwood Cove GC PUB Kingwood 281-358-1155Lake Windcrest R Magnolia 281-259-2279Legendary Oaks GC PUB Hempstead 979-826-4001Longwood GC PUB Cypress 281-373-4100Meadowbrook Farms GC PUB Katy 281-693-4653Melrose GC PUB Houston 281-847-1214Memorial Park GC M Houston 713-867-0386Moody’s Gardens GC PUB Galveston 409-683-4653Newport GC & Conf.Center PUB Crosby 281-328-3576North Shore CC Semi Portland 361-643-6057Oakhurst GC PUB Porter 281-354-4653Pasadena Municipal GC M Houston 281-481-0834Pecan Lakes GC PUB Navasota 936-870-3889Pine Crest CC PUB Houston 713-462-4914Quail Valley GC M Missouri City 281-403-5910Raven Nest GC PUB Huntsville 936-438-8588Rayburn Country R Brookeland 409-698-2444Red Wolf GC PUB Huffman 281-324-1841Redstone GC PUB/PV Humble 281-459-7800

River Point GC PUB Richmond 281-343-9995River Ridge GC PUB Sealy 800-553-7517River Terrace GC PUB Channelview 281-452-2183Sharpstown GC M Houston 713-988-2099Sienna Plantation PUB Missouri City 281-778-GOLF Southwyck GC PUB Pearland 713-436-9999Stephen F. Austin GC SP San Felipe 979-885-2811Swanson Golf Center Pub Houston 281-440-1308Texaco GC PUB Houston 713-453-7501Texas A&M University GC PUB College Station 979-845-1723Texas National GC PUB Willis 936-856-4233The Battleground at Deer Park PUB Deer Park 281-478-4653The Falls Resort & GC SP New Ulm 979-992-3123The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch PUB Katy 281-395-4653The Links at West Fork PUB Conroe 936-760-1776The Village GC PUB Panorama Village 936-856-5531The Wilderness PUB Lake Jackson 979-297-4653The Woodlands R The Woodlands 281-882-3000Timber Creek GC PUB Friendswood 281-993-1140Tour 18 Houston PUB Humble 281-540-1818Travis B. Bryan GC M Bryan 979-823-0126Waller CC PUB Waller 936-931-3335Wedgewood GC PUB Conroe 936-441-4653West Brazos Golf Center PUB Brazoria 979-798-4653Westwood Shores GC PUB Trinity 936-594-9172Wildcat GC PUB Houston 713-413-3400 WindRose GC PUB Spring 281-370-8900World Houston GC PUB Houston 281-449-8384GOLF RETAILERSBig O’s Golf League City 281-557-3300D & J Golf Bryan 979-776-4653Edwin Watts Golf Houston 713-627-2411Edwin Watts Golf Houston 832-249-6133Games People Play Beaumont 409-866 -3883Golf Etc. Houston 281-480-4653Golf Etc. Pearland 713-436-5001Golf Etc. College Station 979-696-2733Golf Galaxy Houston 832-203-1518Golf Galaxy Houston 832-478-1365Golf Galaxy Sugar Land 281-491-1888Golf Galaxy The Woodlands 832-585-0505Golf Galaxy Webster 281- 332-3332Golf USA Houston 281-392-4653Golf Warehouse Houston 281-443-2828Golf Warehouse II Houston 281-596-9090Golfsmith Spring 281-292-2288GolfSmith Houston 713-993-9993Golfsmith Houston 713-334-3334Golfsmith Webster 281-554-9911GolfTec Houston 713-339-2470GolfTec Houston 281-866-7299GolfTec Webster 281-557-0015GolfTec Houston 713-850-7555Impact Golf Houston 281-597-8008Mulligan’s Golf Houston 281-890-6026Sport Shoppe Houston 281-879-0929Spring Golf Center Spring 281-288-8685 Strictly Golf Houston 713-629-4653PUB-Public, M-Municipal, SP-Semi-Private, R-Resort, PV-Private


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Designers of TaylorMade’s Burner 2.0 irons promise that the next generation of this highly-successful brand will be better, faster and above all, longer

than its predecessor. Using thin-face technology to produce more ball speed and distance and individually engineered shafts and head shapes to promote feel and control, Tay-lorMade has taken the No. 1 selling irons in golf and made them even better.

“We’ve succeeded at creating a better performing iron with the Burner 2.0, which is just as long, easier to play and more refi ned in its feel and sound,” said Bret Wahl, senior director of research and development for irons, wedges and putters. “Every Burner 2.0 iron is better than its predecessor and, when compared against the longest, best-selling iron we’ve ever made, that says something truly signifi cant.”

Improved weight distribution in long irons will pro-mote easy launch, and create greater stability and forgive-ness.

Every individual Burner 2.0 iron boasts a different face thickness. The thinnest and fastest faces are in the long irons, with the face in each successive iron growing thicker down through the middle- and short-irons.

An improved vibration management system will make these revolutionary clubs feel better in your hand at impact.

“Golfers who play the current Burner iron will notice a difference in the sound and feel, which is signifi cantly softer and more satisfying in the Burner 2.0,” said Tay-lorMade Manager of iron development Brian Baz-zel. “We put in a lot of effort to refi ne and improve the vibration-management system in the cavity in order to reach our target for sound and feel.”

The sleek set of irons coated in metal and black hit retail locations in early October, and a will be offered at $699 for steel shafts and $899 for graphite shafts.

Fire Brand: A Longer, Better Burner


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