OCT-NOV 2017 The Official Publication of the TGA

TGA Member Mike McMahon used his GHIN number to score deep discounts on trips to Chicago, San Diego and Santa Fe. You can, too, through the TGA Member Rewards Program. Learn how in this issue. The Rewards of Membership INSIDE: Tapatio Springs to Host Two Events  LJT Jackie Burke Cup GOLF ASSOCIATION | OCT-NOV 2017 The Rewards of Membership ike and Linda McMahon in the country, it’s important to TGA Members Mike and Linda McMahon used his wanted to take their know the TGA offers more to its GHIN number to receive travel discounts. Mgranddaughter Anna on a members than competitive golf vacation to San Diego. It’s a family opportunities. tradition for the McMahons, TGA In addition to the exclusive Members who live in Dallas and reduced entertainment and travel belong to . When rates, the TGA Member Rewards each of their grandchildren turns Program also offers discounted 12 years old, they get to take an memberships to AAA and access exciting trip with grandma and to our popular Fun Golf Series. grandpa. Several more benefits are in Almost instinctively, Mike development stages and will McMahon called his travel agent. be added to the program in He told her they specifically the coming months. While the wanted to stay in the historic TGA Foundation gives back to Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Texas communities with college Diego. scholarships, grants and other Uh, oh. That was a problem. donations, the Member Rewards The travel agent searched and Program empowers TGA Members searched but came up empty with exclusive value-laden on available hotel rooms in the benefits. But you don’t have to tell Gaslamp Quarter. To say McMahon that to McMahon. As someone was disappointed would be an who loves the game of golf but understatement. doesn’t play in competitive “Then I remembered receiving a tournaments, he said he profits TGA email about travel discounts,” from his TGA Membership in other said McMahon, referring to a May As the keystone piece of the resorts, sporting events, zoos, In the August issue of Lone meaningful ways. 16 announcement of the TGA’s TGA Member Rewards Program, aquariums and much more. Star Golf, we told you about all the He likes to track the progress partnership with Affinity Travel and Affinity Travel discounts have Discounts on all of these important charitable work being of his game through his GHIN the discounts of up to 70 percent helped dozens of members such entertainment and travel options done through the TGA Foundation. Index. Like all TGA on hotel bookings exclusively for as the McMahons save thousands are currently available to TGA This month’s cover story highlights Members, McMahon receives TGA Members. “I thought, ‘I’ll go of dollars on hotels. Better yet, Members. The Affinity Travel the value of TGA Membership. twice-monthly eRevision updates see what I can find there.’ Within Affinity Travel in September discounts are just one of several Because while much of the state in his email inbox. minutes, we found a great place, enhanced their product and now new benefits added to the TGA identifies us as the nonprofit McMahon also loves the Affinity exactly where we wanted to be. It offers a full suite of event tickets, Member Rewards Program in the organization that distributes USGA Travel benefits. By simply using was a good price, too. The whole such as Las Vegas and Broadway past year to deliver greater value Handicaps and conducts some of his GHIN number, he created an process went as smooth as silk.” shows, concerts, movies, ski to members. the best amateur championships Affinity Travel profile to get started. Next Page: Rewards of Membership (Continued) >> TEXAS GOLF ASSOCIATION | OCT-NOV 2017

With a few clicks of his mouse, within 24 hours of their booking, With six more grandchildren the nation’s leader in motorist Memberships for TGA Members, he found what his travel agent the company will match the price yet to turn 12, McMahon will have support, the TGA Member click here. couldn’t: A quality hotel room and refund the difference. ample opportunities to continue Rewards Program offers AAA exactly where he wanted. “We used Affinity Travel a their travel savings. memberships for $50. That’s a $23 Fun Golf Series Affinity Travel offers the lowest second time on a couples’ trip to “Next time I go on a trip, I’ll use it savings. We realize not everyone rates on the internet by attaining Chicago,” McMahon said. “We for sure,” he said. Your AAA membership brings who loves golf wants to play in heavily discounted rates not saved 25 percent on our room, For more information on the help to you regardless of whether organized tournaments. In fact, available to the public on travel which was very nice. We didn’t Affinity Travel benefits,click here. you’re behind the wheel or a most of you just want to play new, sites like Expedia, Travelocity, get shorted on room location passenger. AAA solves problems exciting courses with good people Priceline, Trivago and Orbitz. or quality. We’ve used it a third AAA Memberships such as keys locked in a car, flat in a laid-back, casual atmosphere. Affinity Travel provides access time since then. It’s all been very It’s no secret TGA Members tires and mechanical breakdowns. That’s exactly why we created to unpublished inventory for more smooth. I can’t say enough good love to travel. The peace of mind Beyond roadside assistance, a the Fun Golf Series in 2015. While than 700,000 properties and things about it. That’s why I’ve that comes with a quality roadside membership also provides access the TGA built its reputation tickets to events, attractions and been telling so many people about assistance plan should be a no- to discounts on auto, home and on professionally conducted theme parks. Affinity Travel has a it. You just type in where you brainer. life insurance, as well as identity amateur championships, we have “Low Rate Guarantee” that states want to go and look at the various For members who aren’t theft protection. something of value for every type if a TGA Member finds a lower rate hotels and rooms.” currently enrolled with AAA, For more information on AAA of golfer in Texas.

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Thousands of you play for reasons other Play Days is that the price is extremely than the intense competition that exists reasonable and you have the opportunity in the Texas Amateur, WTGA State Am or to play nice courses all while having a our other annual regional and statewide great time with friends,” said Jamie Evans, championships. a TGA Member from Lake Jackson. “The You’re more focused on breaking 100, environment at Fun Golf Play Days is 90 or 80 for the first time. Or maybe you relaxed and good vibes are flowing.” don’t keep score at all, and that’s just fine. Kelly Kilgo, the TGA’s Senior Director There are no judgements in Fun Golf, of Membership Services & Course Rating, only fun times with good people on great oversees our Fun Golf Series. She’s seen courses. participation grow in short order since its By the end of 2017, we’ll have brought inception nearly three years ago. our members 37 Fun Golf outings since we “Every year we’re getting more golfers, started the program. These recreational both men and women, as well as adding events travel to some of the best courses, more events,” Kilgo said. “Our Texas such as Old American, Walden on Lake Shamble is one of the most popular events Conroe, TPC San Antonio, Onion Creek, on the Fun Golf schedule and even grew to Tapatio Springs and Canyon Creek to wait lists the last two years.” name a few. Every Fun Golf outing offers The opportunity to play in Fun Golf PEBBLE BEACH, CA discounted rates, and our formats range events is another key facet of the TGA Pebble Beach®, Pebble Beach Resorts®, Spyglass Hill® , The Lone Cypress™, The Heritage Logo and their respective distinctive images are trademarks, service marks and trade dress of Pebble Beach Company. © 2017 Pebble Beach Company. Photo: © Tom O’Neal. from team events and individual 18- Member Rewards Program. It’s open and hole rounds to quick, nine-hole outings available to everyone, and we hope to see As we prepare to celebrate the centennial of Pebble Beach Resorts, we are after work. We truly have something for you at a Fun Golf outing soon. reminded of all that has made this place so special. Like Spyglass Hill Golf Course, everyone. For more information on our Fun Golf co-host of the 2018 U.S. Amateur Championship. Long considered one of “What I like most about Fun Golf Series, click here.  the most spectacular tests in golf, now is the perfect time to see for yourself why “The Glass” is such an important part of our ongoing history.

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Next Page: Holly Lake Ranch Donates for Harvey Relief >> TEXAS GOLF ASSOCIATION | OCT-NOV 2017 Holly Lake Ranch GC Donates more than $8,300 for Harvey Relief he resilient spirit of Texas is segment of golf industry people alive and thriving within the that we’re trying to help.” Tgolf community. The latest Wilson is exactly right. Many of example happened on Oct. 7, the dozens of TGA Member Clubs when Holly Lake Ranch Golf Club who suffered damages have in the Piney Woods of East Texas insurance policies to help with raised more than $8,300 for the the costs of recovery. TGA Disaster Relief Fund, which Meanwhile, scores of helps the hourly employees of hourly employees from those TGA Member Clubs affected by facilities – food and beverage Hurricane Harvey. staffs, grounds crews, outside Days after the Category 4 services, etc. – are out of work hurricane ravaged Southeast while in many cases dealing with Texas, Jim Armstrong, the Vice flood damages of their own at President of the Men’s Golf home. It’s those people who are Association at Holly Lake Ranch, receiving financial help through approached Jeff Wilson, the the TGA Disaster Relief Fund. club’s Director of Golf. Wilson and Armstrong decided Armstrong told Wilson he a charity tournament with thought the club should do proceeds going to the fund was something to help the victims the ideal plan. They took it to the of the hurricane damage and MGA for a vote. On the spot, the massive floods. Wilson wasn’t so MGA voted in favor of hosting the sure at first. charity event. They didn’t stop He saw the large sums of there, however. money being generated on social Led by President W.C. Dixon, media by the Red Cross, Houston the Holly Lake Ranch MGA Texans defensive star J.J. Watt also voted to match whatever and others and wondered how funds were raised. When the golfers – 24 five-player teams – were sold for two for $5. Some brought the total to $7,200. much difference his 290-member homeowners association, which took to Holly Lake Ranch for fun club members paid an entry Add in the mulligans and extra club located about 30 miles runs the golf course, heard and fellowship in the name of fee even though they couldn’t donations and Holly Lake Ranch north of Tyler could make. about the charity event, those helping golf industry workers play. Others added additional cut a check to the TGA Disaster “Then I saw the email about members also voted for a dollar- who are hurting. donations; one member gave Relief Fund for $8,305. The the TGA Disaster Relief Fund,” for-dollar match of the amount The entry fee was $30, $100 on top of his entry fee. TGA Foundation has plans to Wilson said. “I thought that was raised through the tournament. although the homeowners In all, the entry fees netted contribute to Holly Lake Ranch’s the perfect vehicle for us. This So it came to be on a sunny association waived all but cart $2,400. The matching donations total when it meets soon to fund goes to help a specific Saturday in early October, 120 fees for non-members. Mulligans from the MGA and the HOA discuss distribution of the funds.

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“I am so proud to be a part played in the charity event. She of a golf club that has such a said they saw the devastation generous spirit,” Wilson said. from Hurricane Harvey and “While we cannot help with wanted to help. all of the lives being turned They’ve given in several upside-down by this disaster, different ways, but jumped at the we can help with the re-building opportunity to specifically help process.” the golf industry. Wilson made the tournament “We’re not scratch golfers by extra special with some any means, just your normal ‘go hurricane-themed twists. The out and play’ type of golfers,” teams played a scramble format, Schmidt said. “But we love the and all the water hazards on the game and respect the people course were considered “flood who work on courses and all the waters” that were deemed as work they do to keep it up and casual water. That meant any get it back after the flooding. We player who hit a ball into a water knew we wanted to be a part of hazard received a free drop. that.” On the 10th hole, FEMA The Schmidts were grouped granted federal relief in the form on a team with Wilson, who said of each person getting to move he reveled in the opportunity to up one box. actually play in one of the events On the 18th hole, hurricane- he helps conduct. It was also an force winds helped each team unexpected bonus for Pam and shorten the hole. One person Keith. per team hit a tee shot from their “We got lucky and got to play respective tee. Wherever that with our pro, Jeff,” Pam Schmidt shot finished is where the team said. “That really added to the started the hole. day. Here we are playing with “I can’t tell you how well this someone who is in the same event was received,” Wilson said. category as the people who we’re “It just couldn’t have gone any trying to help. We were helping better. Our members took pride him help his colleagues. That was in helping out fellow Texans in the best part.” need.” For more information on the Pam Schmidt and her husband TGA Disaster Relief Fund, or to Keith were among those Holly make a donation to those in need, Lake Ranch members who click here. 

Next Page: Ridglea to Host Texas Cup >> OCT-NOV 2017 Ridglea to Host Texas Cup idglea Country Club in Fort Worth is set to host the 2017 Texas Cup Invitational Rfrom Nov. 4-5. A select number of the most talented junior golfers from Texas and surrounding states will take on the sporty North Course’s twisting fairways, numerous water hazards and small, canted greens. Back in 2008, the LJT took over administration of the Texas Cup Invitational and has seen the depth of the tournament’s field grow each year. The field strength, as measured by rankings, has grown steadily over the years, from 30th in 2012 to Exemptions were also handed out to 25th in 2016. winners of designated LJT and Texas Junior Lewisville’s Ryan Grider won last year’s Golf Alliance open events. Texas Cup Invitational by one stroke over The boys-only field will consist of 78 Carrollton’s Kyle Cox. Grider fired rounds players, which will compete in 36 holes of 67-66 at Mira Vista Country Club in Fort of stroke play competition. Along with Worth to win his second LJT Major event. the Golfweek ranking, the Invitational is Now a freshman for the Baylor Bears, Grider ranked by Junior Golf Scoreboard and will played back-to-back bogey free rounds with distribute numerous AJGA PBE stars to the nine birdies scattered throughout 36 holes, top finishers, including fully exempt status to including the -4 18th on the final round to the winner. win the tournament. Additionally, the Invitational awards Plano’s Pierceson Coody finished third, double points toward the LJT Player of while Trey Bosco finished fourth and Crosby the Year standings and serves as the last Guercio, Landon Ernst and Parker Coody chance for players to earn points towards tied for fifth. making their respective Jackie Burke Cup Winners of noteworthy championships teams. from all across Texas received automatic Ridglea Country Club is hosting the Texas exemptions into the 2017 Invitational, Cup Invitational for the first time. The event On Louisiana’s world-class Audubon Golf Trail, including Byron Nelson Junior Champion, has spent the last four years at Mira Vista you can enjoy 15 courses, 279 holes, 365 days a year. Luke Dossey; Texas State Junior Champion, Country Club and the five before that at The Not to mention a location world-famous for food, music and nightlife. For great golf, among other Jansen Smith; and the George Hannon Honors Golf Club of Dallas. things, visit our website. Junior Invitational Champion, Garrett For more information on the 2017 Texas Martin. Cup Invitational, click here.  ©2017 Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism

Next Page: Tapatio Springs to Host Two Events >> TEXAS GOLF ASSOCIATION | OCT-NOV 2017 Tapatio Springs to Host Two Popular Events uring the month of November, the beautiful DTapatio Springs in Boerne will transform into a makeshift TGA compound in the heart of the Hill Country. The recently refurbished resort welcomes back-to-back tournaments when it plays host to the 2017 Women’s Texas Pinehurst from Nov. 6-7 and the third annual Texas Shamble, a co-ed Fun Golf event, from Nov. 11-12. The Pinehurst marks the last women-only event of the year and the last chance to tee it up with TGA friends before the start of the busy holiday season. The Texas Shamble, which has quickly become one of our most popular events, is a laid-back get-together for all golfers. Introduced in the fall of 2013, Par-3 12th at Tapatio Springs the Texas Pinehurst is one of the newest championships added to person teams playing 36-holes The Texas Shamble is the history, there will also be a course acclaimed architect Tripp Davis. the women’s annual schedule. of Chapman System Stroke Play season-ending, flagship event of yardage set up for seniors (ages 62 The result of the extensive Well-known Member Clubs like (also known as Pinehurst format), the Fun Golf Series. It’s a time for and older). $2 million course improvement Prestonwood, Mira Vista and with five flights competing for golf enthusiasts from all across In a shamble format, each team project is a stunning transformation Riverhill have served as recent separate titles. the state to meet for a weekend selects the best drive. Everyone into a stimulating “must-play” golf hosts, and Tapatio Springs Under the Chapman System, both of friendly competition, daily then plays their own golf ball from experience.Unveiled in the fall of promises to continue the tradition players on a side tee off, then they contests and prizes, food and that position into the hole. You can 2015, the sparkling new layout at of first-class venues. switch balls. Player A plays Player drinks and other social activities. think of a shamble as a scramble Tapatio Springs was voted as the Much of the tournament’s B’s drive, and vice-versa. They then The two-person team event has off the tee and then regular stroke No. 1 Most Improved Golf Course in appeal stems from the unique select the one best ball after the flights for men, women and mixed play into the hole. the nation by Golf Inc. Magazine. Chapman System style of play, second shot and play alternate shot teams. There are Net and Gross Originally designed by Bill For more information on which is both fun and inclusive for until the ball is holed. (The player Divisions; players of all handicap Johnston in 1981, Tapatio Springs the Texas Pinehurst, click here. golfers of all skill levels. whose second ball was not chosen ranges can tee it up and have fun. underwent a major overhaul To learn more about the Texas The format calls for two- gets to play the third shot.) For the first time in the event’s in 2014 under the direction of Shamble, click here. 

Next Page: LJT Jackie Burke Cup >> TEXAS GOLF ASSOCIATION | OCT-NOV 2017 Friendly Rivals Set to Captain Jackie Burke Cup Squads wo of college golf’s brightest Texas team. young stars were selected “I’m so excited to be the captain Tto captain the North and this year,” said Dossey, who South Texas teams next month at went 3-1-2 as a player in two JBC the Legends Junior Tour’s season- appearances. “The LJT did so ending Jackie Burke Cup Matches. much to help me get to where I Earlier this year, Cooper Dossey am today. I can never thank them and Blaine Hale, Jr., two former LJT enough. To be able to give back a champions and longtime friends, little to them means the world to squared off in the NCAA Men’s me.” Golf Championship quarterfinals Hale compiled a 4-7-1 record match. Dossey, then a freshman in four JBC events. During a busy for Baylor, survived a spirited rally summer schedule that saw him from Oklahoma sophomore Hale win the Cotton Sales Invitational, to win the match, 1 up. Oklahoma he said he couldn’t wait to get to advanced as a team, however, and The Cascades for the JBC. the Sooners ultimately defeated “The Jackie Burke Cup was one Oregon to win the national title. of my favorite tournaments,” said Then & Now: North team captain, Blaine Hale (left) and South team captain, Cooper Dossey. Dossey and Hale will meet again Hale. “I’m excited to get to captain as opposing captains in the 13th the North Team and I expect to get players didn’t involve hitting a “In my last year I played on 18, but he made a ton of putts annual Jackie Burke Cup. Set for a win.” shot or holing putts. It was the foursomes and four-ball with coming down the stretch. I wasn’t Nov. 11-12 at The Cascades in Tyler, The members of each 12-player friendships that were forged that my current OU teammate too worried about the score; it the Jackie Burke Cup pits the top team are chosen off the final LJT mattered most, they said. Dossey Garett Reband,” said Hale. “I can was more just about having that 12 juniors from North and South Player of the Year Points List, which remembers a singles match remember the camaraderie more memory.” Texas against each other in a team wraps up in early November. After against Ryan Grider in 2012. They than the golf. I think that’s why this Hale echoed his friend’s match play competition. a banquet on Friday night, play didn’t know each other well back tournament is so special.” sentiments and had a suggestion A native of Austin, Dossey will begins on Saturday with four-ball then but became friends that week For the two captains, the for the LJT staff in the event of captain the South Texas team. and foursomes matches. The at the JBC. Now they’re Baylor November weekend at The another stalemate. With six top-10 finishes for Baylor event concludes on Sunday with 12 teammates. Cascades will be a chance to “I’m excited for the opportunity last season, including a victory singles matches. “It’s been really cool watching reconnect. to avenge my loss to Cooper and at The All-American, Cooper was The North Texas team retained everyone I played with and against “I’ve known Blaine since I was keep the streak going for the named Big 12 Newcomer of the the Jackie Burke Cup in 2016 after become even stronger players,” he 10 or 11,” Dossey said. “He’s a good North Texas team,” he said. “I also Year. Hale, of Dallas, posted two both sides tied, 24-24. It was the said. dude. At the NCAAs, it was hard. proposed if it comes down to the top-five finishes and was T11 in the first JBC tie since 2007. South Everyone who has played in It’s always hard to play a good end and there is a tie, Cooper and I individual stroke play portion of Texas leads the all-time series, 7-5. the JBC has a story about building friend. That match was so much need to play it off on the 18th hole.” the NCAA Championships for OU Dossey and Hale said their strong ties with someone they met fun, though. There was nothing but For more information on the last season. He’ll captain the North most vivid memories as JBC at the event. laughter between us. I won 1-up Jackie Burke Cup, click here. 

Next Page: Member Club Spotlight: Canyon Creek >> TEXAS GOLF ASSOCIATION | OCT-NOV 2017 Member Club Spotlight: Canyon Creek Country Club trees on the right side. “You can section. Two solid shots lead to a be aggressive with driver off tee,” birdie chance. Pinson said, “but the smarter play “It’s a fun course,” Pinson said. is a long-iron or hybrid.” “You have to navigate around The green is guarded by a pair trees, and we have strategic of bunkers front and back and bunkering. It’s a very playable features a swale in the front-left course.” 

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6,612 yards (72.4/132) 6,163 yards The par-4 ninth at Canyon Creek. (70.5/130) 5,842 yards typical fall Saturday in his first year at the Richardson knowledge. Off the tee, Canyon (67.3/122) morning at Canyon Creek club. “You wouldn’t really know Creek isn’t going to beat you up. 5,346 yards ACountry Club might find as you’re in a large Metroplex when “The course favors players who (72.8/134) many as 25 golfers on the putting you’re here. You feel like you’re in tend to miss to the right,” Pinson green milling around. Eventually Mayberry. It has an old Americana said. “The landing areas are Par: 70 they’ll toss golf balls in the air to feel to it and a good mix of older generous, but club selection off determine the groups for the day. and young members.” the tee can be important. With the Member Club Since: 2011 That’s the thing about Canyon Set to host a Fun Golf Play large trees framing several holes, Architect: J. Press Maxwell (1963) Creek. It’s a true community club. Day on Oct. 31, Canyon Creek’s even balls in the fairway can be out Greens: Champions Bermuda The members are friendly and welcoming vibe extends to the of position to have an approach social. There are no cliques or course, too. that isn’t obscured from the green.” Fairways: Tif Dwarf Bermuda isolated groups who only play with Not punishingly long, the The par-4 11th hole is a good Head Golf Professional: Chad Pinson, PGA each other. course defends itself with quick, example. It starts from a chute of “We’re a family club,” said Head undulating greens. Precision trees, but opens up to Prairie Creek Professional Chad Pinson, who is iron play is required, as is local on the left side of the fairway and

Next Page: Trans-Miss Turf Scholarship >> TEXAS GOLF ASSOCIATION | OCT-NOV 2017 TMGA Member Clubs Receive Funding for Summer Agronomy Internships ineteen Trans-Mississippi conducted by the TMGA Turf “The Trans-Miss was there Golf Association Member Scholarship Committee. A total of for me when I was in need,” said NClubs were selected to $82,500 will be allocated between Gorzycki. “I’m happy to be able to receive funds to bolster their the clubs throughout 2017. help young people who were in my grounds crews and agronomy The program aims to provide situation.” staffs this summer as part of the additional resources to clubs’ Watson, also a Turf Grass 2017 Club Turf Internship Program. agronomy staffs through summer Science student at Texas A&M, Since 2013, the TGA has internships. Additionally, the helped Gorzycki’s team with every managed and operated the Trans- hope is the students expand their aspect of keeping Horseshoe Bay’s Miss Golf Association, an Allied skillsets, experience and network 72 holes in prime condition. Association that was founded of contacts by working with some “The amount of knowledge I more than 110 years ago. The of the best superintendents at the gained from Ken and his staff will TMGA is comprised of more finest facilities across the country. stick with me forever,” Watson said. than 200 member clubs located At the end of the summer, Bayonet-Black Horse in Seaside, Calif., hosted the across the U.S., and features three The program aims to Watson received an extra bonus 2017 Trans-Miss Four-Ball. annual tournaments: the Trans- provide additional from Horseshoe Bay – courtesy of Miss Amateur Championship (first the Trans-Miss Club Turf Internship played in 1901), the Trans-Miss resources to clubs’ Program. 2017 TMGA Club Underwriting Recipients: Senior Championship (started agronomy staffs through “We wanted to pass the funding • Boone Valley Golf Club, Augusta, in 2000) and the Four-Ball summer internships. on to the interns,” Gorzycki said. • Cherry Hills Country Club, Cherry Hills Village, Colorado Championship, which began in “The support from the Trans- • CommonGround Golf Course, Aurora, Colorado 1981. Horseshoe Bay Resort in the Miss certainly allowed us to pay • Crooked Stick Golf Club, Carmel, Indiana Part of the TMGA’s mission is to Texas Hill Country was one of the him more than we would have • Denver Country Club, Denver, Colorado • Forest Highlands Golf Club, Flagstaff, Arizona promote its Turf Scholarship Fund. clubs that received a grant from been able to. Calvin was a great • Hideaway Golf Club, La Quinta, For more than half a century, the the Turf Scholarship Fund in 2016. intern and the program definitely • Houston Country Club, Houston, Texas TMGA has awarded scholarships benefited both of us.” Ken Gorzycki, CGCS, is Horseshoe • The Honors Course, Ooltewah, Tennessee to students pursuing careers in Bay’s Director of Agronomy. He Association-wide, the interns • Horseshoe Bay Resort, Horseshoe Bay, Texas agronomy through U.S. college was a Trans-Miss Turf Scholarship who benefit from the TMGA Club • Kansas City Country Club, Mission Hills, Kansas programs. recipient in the late 1970s during Turf Internship Program are recent • , Los Angeles, California Three years ago, the TMGA his undergraduate studies at Texas graduates or current students • Meadowbrook Farms Golf Club, Katy, Texas expanded its Turf Scholarship A&M. pursuing degrees from accredited • Minnesota Valley Country Club, Bloomington, Minnesota Fund to include the Club Turf Gorzycki said the 2016 Trans- universities in turf management • The , , California Internship Program. Miss funds allowed him to reward and/or agronomy. • Ridglea Country Club, Fort Worth, Texas Last year, grants in the amount Horseshoe Bay’s 13-week summer For more information on • Royal Oaks Country Club, Dallas, Texas of $3,500-$7,500 were awarded intern Calvin Watson for all his hard the TMGA Club Turf Internship • Wichita Country Club, Wichita, Kansas to clubs after a vetting process work last year. Program, click here.  • Wolf Creek Country Club, Olathe, Kansas

Next Page: The Rules of Golf Explained >> TEXAS GOLF ASSOCIATION | OCT-NOV 2017 The Rules of Golf Explained nderstanding the Rules of Golf makes the game more fun and can help speed up We hope these videos clear up any confusion on these points and help you enjoy the game the pace of play. In many cases, knowing the Rules also can help you make correct even more.  Udecisions that ultimately lead to lower scores. All year long, we’ve brought you informative USGA videos that further help explain the Rules of Golf. In this issue, we have two more examples. The first covers Rule 28 - Ball Unplayable. Rule 28 enables the golfer in question to be the sole decider on whether his/her ball is “unplayable.” The video explains the three options for a ball deemed unplayable under penalty of one stroke. The second video addresses the term “Nearest Point of Relief.” This situation often comes into play when a ball comes to rest on a cart path, a water drain or in ground under repair or Be on the lookout for more stories and videos about the upcoming USGA and R&A casual water. Understanding where you can drop will help you make a quick, correct decision. Rules of Golf changes in future issues of Lone Star Golf!

Next Page: Volunteer Spotlight >> OCT-NOV 2017 Meet Our Volunteers olunteers are the backbone of the TGA. More than 220 tireless men and women from all over Texas comprise our talented and dedicated support staff. Not only Vare these great people beyond generous with their time, they’re also experts in critical areas such as the Rules of Golf and Course Rating. In this issue we’re proud to spotlight Scott Beaty and Mike McMahan. Scott Beaty Mike McMahan Coppell Austin Home Club Home Club (GHIN Index): (GHIN Index): Tenison Park GC The Hills CC (9.7) (6.8) How long have you How long have you been a Volunteer? been a Volunteer? 5 years 10 years Why do you Why do you volunteer? volunteer? “I first started as a volunteer so that I “Golf has been could learn more about the Rules of Golf central to my life since my Dad taught and how to be a tournament referee. me to play in grade school. Now I just That part has been, and continues to enjoy giving back to the game. Moreover, be, rewarding. My greatest satisfaction I really enjoy watching competitive at this point is the camaraderie and golf and the opportunity to meet and friendship of fellow rules officials and get to know the golfers and the other volunteers. It’s a great community of volunteers is icing on the cake. Some of friends with a common interest.” my best friends are people I have met RENOWNED AND RENEWED: RTJ TURNS 25 What attracted you to become a TGA through volunteering with The First Tee, Acclaimed as one of the world's great golf destinations, Alabama's Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail invites you to celebrate its 25th Volunteer? TGA and USGA.” year by offering a fantastic deal. Unlimited golf packages start at $111 per person/per day. All of the original RTJ Golf Trail sites “A former Army colleague of mine, who Favorite event to work? have been renovated and are ready for your arrival. Celebrate our silver anniversary while saving some silver yourself. volunteers with the Northern Virginia “Any event involving junior golfers.” Golf Association, recommended it to me.” Favorite golf course in Texas? » Plan your visit to the RTJ Golf Trail by calling 1.800.949.4444 or visiting rtjgolf.com. facebook.com/rtjgolf twitter.com/rtjgolf « Favorite event to work? “Spanish Oaks here in Austin is probably “The LJT Byron Nelson Junior my favorite.” Championship.” Favorite golf course in Texas? Interested in becoming a TGA Volunteer? “Shady Oaks Country Club in Fort Worth.” Click here for more information. 

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