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GOLF, SCENERY & SIGHTS
Kick back and enjoy the Golf, Scenery and Sights at Glen Rose
By Art Stricklin, Contributing Writer
Championship golf, scenic surroundings, laid back Lone Star living and attractions you will not find anywhere else in Texas is what makes the Glen Rose, Somervell County area so attractive to residents and visitors alike.
“We’ve seen growth and people coming to the area over the last 10 years, but there’s nothing quite like playing 18 or 36 holes of championship golf, heading back to your short term rental and just kicking back with a sixpack while overlooking the river,” said Kelly Harris, tourism director for Glen Rose and Somervell County.
“It’s unique, offers good variety and plenty of fun for visitors and locals alike.”
One of the leading attractions here is the championship public Squaw Creek golf course, first opened in 1992 by Texas architect Jeffrey Brauer and later updated by Fort Worth’s John Colligaan. The two courses’ Comanche Lakes and Apache Links serve as a grand golf introduction to the scenic area.
Squaw Valley is located in Glen Rose, just 60 miles southwest of the DFW Metroplex. It’s home to 36 holes of Championship Golf, which is consistently rated as one of the top courses in the state, including a 4 1/2 star rating from Golf Digest Magazine. It’s also home to the #1 and #4 municipal courses in Texas as ranked by The Dallas Morning News in its annual statewide survey. It’s a day trip, from North Texas or the Waco-Temple area or even better for a weekend getaway. Squaw Valley GC features beautiful vistas of century old oak trees and Squaw Creek which meanders through both courses.
The Comanche Lakes layout is a par 72 which plays a stout 7,000 yards from the back tees. As the name would suggest, there is more water on this course and a need to be precise on your tee shots. The Apache Links course is also a par 72, but plays nearly 7,100 yards and is surrounded by more trees and a tighter landing area off the tee.
Both are open to the public and take tee times several days in advance. They also offer limited memberships if you want to play here on a regular basis. With 36 holes of golf, you can always alternate your green grass challenge.
“We keep improving the courses, but also what’s around the layouts as well,”
Harris said. “That’s one of the items which keep people coming back to this wonderful area.”
Among the biggest recent improvements at Squaw Valley is the addition of the new lavish outdoor pavilion which can host a wide variety of functions, from Lions Club meetings to weddings and wedding receptions to even Casino Nights.
The upgraded food menu has been good enough to attract World Golf Hall of Fame member Tom Watson, who is now involved in cutting horse competition in the area, to stop by for a hot dog or two or three.
Other local attractions include several dinosaur themed outlets such as Dinosaur Valley State Park, Dinosaur World and the Creation Evidence Museum for the ancient dinosaur bones which were unearthed here.
There is also Fossil Rim Wildlife Park, owing its name to the prehistoric treasures which populate this area. The quaint and historic Somervell County Courthouse is surrounded by historic buildings and local shops.
Of course, if you need one more dose of golf and Dino evenly interspersed, there is the Dino Hills Disc Golf Course, which has been rated one of the best in the United States.
“Certainly, everything is bigger and better since I arrived here a decade ago, everything is growing in the area,” Harris said “It’s a great area, great scenery with lots of great things to do.”
Nothing like a laid back six-pack to get you in a proper Texas frame of mind.
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ARLINGTON:
Lake Arlington Golf CourseSemi-Private (817) 451-6101 www.arlingtongolf.com Tierra Verde Golf Club Semi-Private (817) 478-8500 www.arlingtongolf.com/tierra-verde
AZLE:
Cross Timbers Golf Course Public (817) 444-4940 www.crosstimbersgc.com
BROWNWOOD:
The Hideout Golf Club Semi-Private (325) 784-4653 www.thehideouttexas.com
BURLESON:
Hidden Creek Golf Course Public (817) 447-4444 www.hiddencreekgc.com Southern Oaks Golf Club Public (817) 426-2400 www.southernoaksgolf.com
CARROLTON:
Maridoe Golf Club Private (972) 416-2131 www.maridoe.com Indian Creek Golf Course Public (800) 369-4137 www.indiancreekgolfclub.com
DALLAS:
Bear Creak Golf Club Semi-Private (972) 456-3200 www.bearcreek-golf.com Buffalo Creek GC Public (972) 771-4003 www.buffalocreekgc.com Cedar Crest Golf Course Public (214) 670-7615 www.golfcedarcrest.com Keeton Park Golf Course Public (214) 670-8784 www.keetonpark.com Luna Vista Golf Course Public (214) 670-6322 www.lunavistagolf.com Preston Trail Golf Club Private (972) 248-8448 Steven Parks Golf Course Public (214) 670-7506 www.stevensparkgolf.com Tension Glen Golf Club Semi-Private (214) 670-1402 www.tenisonpark.com The Golf Club of Dallas Semi-Private (214) 333-3595 www.golfclubdallas.com Trinity Forest Golf Club Private (214) 646-3570 www.trinityforestgc.com
DENTON:
Wilderson GC at Robson RanchSemi-Private (940) 246-1001 www.robsonranchgolfclub.com
DESOTO:
Thorntree Country Club Public (972) 296-2146 www.thorntreecc.com
EULESS:
Texas Star Golf Course Semi-Private (817) 685-7888 www.texasstargolf.com
FAIRVIEW:
Heritage Ranch Golf Course Public (800) 579-3089 www.heritageranchgolf.com
FERRIS:
Old Brickyard Golf Course Public (972) 355-4800 www.oldbrickyardgolf.com
FLOWER MOUND:
Bridlewood Golf Club Public (972) 355-4800 www.bridlewoodgolf.com Tour 18 Public (817) 430-2000 www.tour18golf.com
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Hawks Creek Golf Course Public (817) 738-8402 www.hawkscreek.com Meadowbrook GC Municipal (817) 457-4616 www.meadowbrookfarmsgolfclub.com Pecan Valley GC Municipal (817) 249-1845 www.fortworthgolf.org/-pecan-valley-golf-course Rockwood Golf Course Municipal (817) 624-1771 www.fortworthgolf.org The Golf Club-Champion Cir. Semi-Private (817) 497-2582 www.championscirclegolf.com The Golf Club at the Resort Public (817) 750-2178 www.resortgolfclub.com Whitestone Golf Club Semi-Private (817) 249-9996 www.whitestonegolf.com
FRANKSTON:
Pine Dunes Resort/Golf Club Public (903) 876-4336 www.pinedunes.com
FRISCO:
Frisco Lakes Golf Club Public (972) 292-3089 www.friscolakesgc.com Trails of Frisco Golf Club Public (972) 668-4653 www.thetrailsoffriscogc.com
GARLAND:
Duck Creek Golf Course Public (214) 440-2229 www.duckcreekgc.com/ Firewheel Golf Park Public (972) 205-2765 www.golffirewheel.com/
GLEN ROSE:
Squaw Valley Golf Club Public (800) 831-8259 www.squawvalleygc.com
GORDONVILLE:
Rock Creek Resort Golf ClubPrivate (903) 523-5357 www.ddresorts.com/rock-creek/
GUNTER:
The Bridges Semi-Private (903) 696-0022 www.bridgestexasgolf.com
GRAND PRAIRIE:
Grand Oaks Golf Club Semi-Private (972) 264-6161 www.grandoaksgc.com Prairie Lakes Golf Club Public (972) 237-4156 www.prairielakesgolf.com Riverside Golf Club Semi-Private (817) 640-7800 www.playriversidetx.com Tangle Ridge Golf Club Public (972) 299-6837 www.tangleridge.com
IRVING:
Cottonwood Valley GC Public (972) 717-2525 www.fourseasons.com/dallas/golf/ Irving Golf Club Municipal (972) 438-4340 www.irvinggolfclub.org TPC Las Conlinas Course Public (972) 717-2525 www.fourseasons.com/dallas/golf/
KELLER:
Sky Creek Ranch Golf Club Public (817) 498-1414 www.skycreekranch.com
LANCASTER:
Country View Golf Course Public (972) 227-0995 www.countryviewgolfcourse.com
LIPAN:
Sugar Tree Golf Course Semi-Private (817) 341-1111 sugartreegolf.com
MUENSTER:
Turtle Hill Golf Club Public (940) 759-4896 www.playtheturtle.com
PLANO:
Pecan Hollow Golf Course Public (972) 941-7600 www.pecanhollowgc.com Ridgeview Ranch GC Public (972) 390-1036 www.ridgeviewgc.com The Course at Watters CreekPublic (214) 509-4653 www.watterscreekgolf.com
POTTSBORO:
Tanglewood Resort GC Semi-Private (903) 786-4638 www.tanglewoodresort.com
RICHARDSON:
Sherrill Park #1 Public (972) 234-1416 www.sherrillparkgolf.com
ROCKWALL:
Buffalo Creek Golf Club Semi-Private (972) 771-4003 www.buffalocreekgc.com
RUNAWAY BAY:
Runaway Bay Golf Club Semi-Private (940) 575-2225 www.rbgolf.com
WACO:
Bear Ridge Golf Club Public (254) 848-7800 www.bearridgewaco.com
WAXAHACHIE:
Country View Golf Course Public (972) 227-0995 www.countryviewgolfcourse.com Waxahachie Country Club Public (972) 937-3521 www.waxahachiegolfclub.com
WEATHERFORD:
Canyon West Golf Course Public (817) 596-4653 www.canyonwestgolf.com Oeste Ranch Golf Course Public (817) 441-1044 www.oesteranch.com
WYLIE:
Woodbridge Golf Course Public (972) 429-5100 www.wbgolfclub.com
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Type: M=Municipal, PR=Private, P=Public, SP= Semi-Private. Type Hole Par Yardage /Rating /Slope Practice Fac. Restaurant Banquet Fac. Pro Shop Instructions on Page Ad
Apache Links at Squaw Valley GC (254) 897-7956 M 18 72 6731/72.7/131 • • • • 66
2439 E. Hwy. 67, Glen Rose, TX 78043 www.squawvalleygc.com
Comanche Lakes at Squaw Valley GC (254) 897-7956 M 18 72 6731/72.7/131 • • • • 66
2439 E. Hwy. 67, Glen Rose, TX 78043 www.squawvalleygc.com
Meadowbrook Golf Club
1815 Jenson Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76112 www.fortworthgolf.org
(817) 392-6191 M 18 72 6363/70.8/125 • • • • 63
Rockwood Park Golf Course
1851 Jackboro Hwy., Fort Worth TX 76114 www.fortworthgolf.org
(817) 392-6560 M 18 72 6479/72/ • • • • 65
Stewart Peninsula Golf Course (972) 625-8700 P 9 33 2676/33/126 • • • 61
100 Cottonwood Springs Cir, The Colony, TX 76112 www.stewartpeninsulagolf.com
The Hideout Golf Club & Resort
185 Hideout Lane, Brownwood, TX 76801 www.thehideouttexas.com
(325) 208-1937 SP 18 72 6981/73/134 • • • • • 84
The Old American Golf Club
1000 Lebanon Rd., The Colony, TX 75056 www.golfclubsatthetribute.com
(972) 370-5465 SP 18 71 7084/75.2/145 • • • • 61
The Tribute Golf Links
1000 Lebanon Rd., The Colony, TX 75056 www.golfclubsatthetribute.com
(972) 370-5465 SP 18 72 7002/73.9/130 • • • • • 61
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2800 Dudley Dr., Texas City, TX 77590 www.bayougc.com
(409) 739-9622 M 18 72 6496/71.7/117 • • • • • 74
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Bynum and Thelen Claim Open and Senior Division Titles at TPx Spring Classic
Autumn Bynum
Trading the lead throughout the round and finishing with a sudden death playoff, Autumn Bynum, Assistant Professional at Jimmy Clay Golf Course bests Chase Cooper, Director of Instruction at Hal Sutton Golf Academy to claim her first Southern Texas PGA Major win at the 2022 TPx Spring Classic. Bynum, a former STPGA Junior Golfer, had an impressive two rounds with 10 birdies and a total score of 140 (-4), marking the first female individual win at a STPGA Major.
“This win means a lot,” said Bynum. “I haven’t won a tournament since I was in college so coming out here and seeing that I can do it and knowing that I can do it is a real confidence booster.”
Bynum and Cooper went back and forth at the top of the leaderboard throughout Round Two and a combination of Bynum’s birdie and Cooper’s bogey on Hole 18 sent the two to a one hole sudden death playoff on the 10th Hole where Bynum made birdie to claim the Championship.
“The thing I am most looking forward to in Section events is getting better and better, making new connections, meeting new people, and just having fun,” said Bynum.
The TPx Spring Classic also included a Senior Division for PGA Professionals ages 50 and over. After leading by three strokes following Round One, Tim Thelen, PGA Assistant Professional at Texas A&M Golf Course headed into Round Two with six birdies under his belt and was neck and neck with Steve Jurgensen, PGA Teaching Professional at Wildcat Golf Club. Thelen had five more birdies, including two key ones on Hole 15 and Hole 16 to defend his 2021 TPx Spring Classic Senior Division Champion title with a final score of 138 (-6).
“[Winning back-to-back] is great,” said Thelen. “I didn’t play very well on the front nine and Steve [Jurgensen] birdied Hole 13 and 14 to get us within a shot of each other and I birdied Holes 15 and 16 to just coast in from there.”
Tim Thelan
This was the second major championship in 2022 for the Southern Texas PGA and was contested at BlackHorse Golf Club (South Course), a par-72, 6,890-yard facility. Headed by title partner, TPx, this year’s championship also featured presenting partners Hammock Beach, Club Car, GT Golf Supplies, HOW Water, Boulder Designs and Border Magic by Pinnacle, TPC Industrial, Links and Leisure, and Sterling Cut Glass. This event featured a total purse of $27,000 for Open Division and $4,850 for Senior Division.
PGA REACH Southern Texas Awards $178,000 in College Scholarships
The PGA REACH Southern Texas Scholarship Program is excited to announce the awarding of 42 scholarships amounting to $178,000 to 36 individual people. This amount is an increase of $55,000 compared to last year as well as 11 more scholarships! These funds will help these 36 young adults continue their academic career during the 2022-2023 school year.
“The STPGA as a whole has meant a lot to me. It’s like family at this point,” said Ty Roberts, winner of the Jeff Morton and JL Lewis Scholarship. “Being chosen for these scholarships means the world, because it allows me to focus on my golf career as well as my academics.”
Since 1999, the PGA REACH Southern Texas Scholarship Program has awarded more than 425 scholarships and over $1,490,500 to young adults seeking higher education. Scholarships are given to graduating high school seniors and current college students who demonstrate high levels of achievement and outstanding character.
“Reaching another record high amount for scholarships shows how supportive our Southern Texas golf community is in impacting these young adults’ lives,” said Thomas Hutton, Executive Director STPGA. “We can’t thank our Trustees enough for their continued support of this program.”
We would like to specifically recognize the Hannon Cup Association for their $50,000 investment this year which yielded 5 scholarships at $10,000 each. We also want to thank Energy Transfer and the Energy Transfer Texas Senior Open for their $24,000 investment as well as the Cimarron Hills Pro-Am that supports the JL Lewis Scholarship and their $16,000 donation.
Additionally, we welcome four new scholarships that involve PGA Professionals, the overall game of golf in Texas, and names that continue to live on. Thank you to the Texas Golf Hall of Fame and the first ever Joe Black Scholarship, the Burke Family for the Eddie Burke Sr. Scholarship, PGA Professional Jim Murphy for giving back, and past President of the STPGA Charlie Epps! We also want to thank all of our returning trustees and scholarships that make this program what it is today!
Each scholarship helps continue a tradition of giving back and also honoring an individual or organization that believes in the next generation. Scholarships positively impact lives with each scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.
