INSIDE: Celebrating a Century of Women’s Golf Meet the Coody Twins VOLUME 3 ISSUE 1 JAN-FEB 2016 The Official Publication of the TGA The Best of Times t’s not the TGA’s official motto, but it might as well be: Only the best Brook Hollow Golf Club, ranked ninth, will play host to the 95th WTGA I for the best. State Amateur in July. The Byron Nelson Junior Championship, the Every year, whether it’s a competition for men, women, or juniors, our premier event on the LJT schedule, is played in June at Lakewood championships feature the top amateur golfers in the state. And, as we all Country Club, ranked 33rd. know, if you’re the best in Texas, then you’re one of the best in the entire The mission of every championship is to identify the best golfer in the country. In turn, we believe the best players deserve the best courses. field. Playing those events on elite courses ensures credibility, as well as a The 2016 season is another perfect example. Each venue for our six memorable experience for the competitors. premier championships is ranked in the top third of the Dallas Morning Starting on Screen 3, we’ll showcase the exquisite courses for each of News’ Top 100 Courses. That includes the 107th Texas Amateur presented our 2016 major championships. As you’ll see, it’s only the best courses for by Insperity, to be played in June at San Antonio’s Oak Hills Country Club, the best golfers. >> which was ranked 23rd by the DMN. TEXAS GOLF ASSOCIATION | JAN-FEB 2016 PLAY in golf and the classroom and are conduct- career path, and lifelong friendships. We ed in coordination with LPGA/USGA Girls want to offer the same opportunities to Golf. The “Golf for Grads” program is aimed every girl who is interested.” at college-aged women who want to learn The TGA needs your support with its basic golf skills and etiquette to help them Breaking 100 efforts. To make a donation use the game as a networking resource in the or find other ways to get involved, please business world. “TGA Works,” yet another contact Stacy Dennis at [email protected] or Foundation program, presents Texas 214-468-8942, ext. 154. For more information teenagers paid summer internships at on Breaking 100, click here. TGA Member Clubs and facilities. “I’m an example of a girl Breaking 100 Programs whose life was changed because of golf and the Breaking 100 Gala A Nov. 1 dinner and panel discussion with things we’ll do through industry leaders at Houston Country the Breaking 100 Club featuring World Golf Hall of Fame members Kathy Whitworth, Sandra Haynie, initiative.” Carol Mann and U.S. Women’s - Stacy Dennis Open champion Sandra Palmer. Managing Director, TGA Breaking 100 100 Holes of Women’s Celebrating a Century of Women’s Golf in Texas “It’s an honor and a privilege to help Competitions In addition to a new competitive season, pledge to play at least 100 holes of Women’s celebrate the first 100 years of women’s golf Five players from across the 2016 also marks 100 years of Women’s Golf competitions and seek financial support from in Texas,” said Stacy Dennis, TGA Managing state will pledge to play at least 100 in Texas. To celebrate the historic milestone, friends and golfers in their area. The “100 Director and a two-time WTGA State Amateur holes of Women’s competitions and the TGA recently launched the “Breaking 100” Lessons for Women and Girls” campaign champion from Dallas. “We’ve come so far seek financial support from friends initiative, which includes several programs to features 11 teaching pros who will give at least and produced some of the greatest names and golfers in their area. commemorate and promote women’s golf. 100 lessons in an effort to grow the game and in the sport – from Babe Zaharias and Betty The program is highlighted by the expand participation. “100 Texas Women” is a Jameson to Stacy Lewis and Angela Stanford Breaking 100 Gala, a Nov. 1 dinner and panel blog that highlights 100 notable women from – and yet there is so much more we can do to 100 Lessons for discussion with industry leaders at Houston the history of Texas golf. promote and strengthen the game for future Women and Girls Country Club featuring World Golf Hall of One major focus of the campaign is an generations.” Eleven teaching pros will give at least Fame members Kathy Whitworth, Sandra effort to raise funds in support of women’s A former longtime private club general 100 lessons in an effort to grow the Haynie, Carol Mann and U.S. Women’s Open golf and its future generations. All proceeds manager, Dennis was hired by the TGA in game and expand participation. champion Sandra Palmer. The yearlong pro- go directly to the TGA Foundation’s Women’s January 2015. She’s worked in the golf indus- motion honors the history of women’s golf Initiatives, such as the ’Nez Muhleman/Doris try since before she was a collegiate player at in Texas that dates back to the 1916 Women’s Kallina Scholarship that awards a $25,000 Texas A&M in the early 1990s. 100 Texas Women State Amateur Championship. college scholarship paid out over four years “I’m an example of a girl whose life was A blog that will highlight 100 notable The Breaking 100 agenda also incorpo- to award winners. changed because of golf and the things women from the history of Texas golf. rates several yearlong programs, such as Other junior programs geared specifically we’ll do through the Breaking 100 initia- “100 Holes of Women’s Competitions,” in for girls include the Winner’s Program and tive,” she said. “Golf provided me opportu- which five players from across the state will Texas Challenge, which promote excellence nities for a college education, an exciting Annika Clark of Highlands, 2015 WTGA State Amateur Champion TEXAS GOLF ASSOCIATION | JAN-FEB 2016 PLAY Texas Four-Ball Championship Cordillera Ranch May 13-15 Boerne, Texas Jack Nicklaus, 2007 7,464 Yards, Par 72 TEXAS GOLF ASSOCIATION | JAN-FEB 2016 PLAY Texas Amateur Championship presented by Insperity Oak Hills Country Club June 16-19 San Antonio, Texas A.W. Tillinghast, 1922 6,765 Yards, Par 71 TEXAS GOLF ASSOCIATION | JAN-FEB 2016 PLAY Byron Nelson Junior Championship Lakewood Country Club June 27-30 Dallas, Texas Tom Bendelow, 1912 6,726 Yards, Par 71 TEXAS GOLF ASSOCIATION | JAN-FEB 2016 PLAY 95th WTGA State Amateur Brook Hollow Golf Club July 26-29 Dallas, Texas A.W. Tillinghast, 1920 6,703 Yards, Par 71 TEXAS GOLF ASSOCIATION | JAN-FEB 2016 PLAY Texas Senior Amateur The Club at Carlton Woods September 9-11 The Woodlands, Texas Jack Nicklaus, 2001 7,402 Yards, Par 72 TEXAS GOLF ASSOCIATION | JAN-FEB 2016 PLAY Texas Mid-Amateur Championship Spanish Oaks Golf Club September 23-25 Austin, Texas Bobby Weed, 2003 6,954 Yards, Par 71 TEXAS GOLF ASSOCIATION | JAN-FEB 2016 PLAY 2016 Schedule Boasts the Best Courses This year’s TGA Championship schedule features Clubs that will host state- something for everyone. wide championships in No matter what golf course architectural design 2016, nine are ranked style you fancy, the 2016 Competitions Calendar has in the state’s Top 100 the type of diversity to please everyone from old school courses by the Dallas traditionalists to lovers of contemporary designs. Morning News. The 107th Texas Amateur presented by Insperity, “In addition to the for example, will be played at San Antonio’s Oak Hills excitement of competi- Country Club, designed by revered icon A.W. Till- tion, one of the thrills of playing in TGA Championships inghast. The ever-popular Texas Father-Son Cham- is the opportunity to experience spectacular Member pionship is slated for the Hill Country’s Apple Rock Clubs,” said Ryan Finn, Managing Director of Champi- Course at Horseshoe Bay, designed by architectural onships for the TGA. “From historic Oak Hills to Carlton game-changer Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Woods and The Rawls Course, in 2016 players will be We’ll also feature one of the modern masters of golf treated to a compelling lineup of host clubs.” course design – 18-time major champion Jack Nicklaus The calendar may say January, but it’s never too – with the Texas Four-Ball Championship at Cordillera soon to start planning ahead, especially for compet- Ranch in Boerne and Texas Senior Amateur at the Club itive amateur golfers with an increasingly packed at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands. Of the 11 Member playing schedule. 2016 Men’s Events DFW Medalist #1 South Mid-Amateur Texas Father-Son Feb. 6-7 | Sky Creek Ranch GC | Keller Mar. 18-20 | Eagle Pointe GC | Mont Belvieu July 8-10 | Horseshoe Bay | Horseshoe Bay Hill Country Medalist #1 Hill Country Medalist #3 West Texas Amateur Feb. 6-7 | Comanche Trace | Kerville April 2-3 | Club at Sonterra | San Antonio July 15-17 | The Rawls Course | Lubbock There is golf, and there is golf at a higher level. Where courses both North Four-Ball North Senior Amateur Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play Feb. 27-28 | Waterchase GC | Fort Worth April 5-6 | Denton CC | Denton July 21-24 | Northwood Club | Dallas exceptionally beautiful and incredibly challenging beg to be experienced. As it happens, the opportunity to do that is right in front of you. Beautiful. South Four-Ball South Senior Amateur Texas Stableford Handicap Deadly. Irresistible. Are you ready for Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail? Feb.