Letter From The Publisher

Texas GOLF INSIDER

P.O. Box 310652

New Braunfels, TX 78130

830-964-2152

FAX 830-964-2153 thetexasgolfinsider.com

Mike Ratchman

Texas Publisher Office: 830-964-2152 mike@thetexasgolfinsider.com

Director of Marketing: Melanie Grafe, National Office: 979-732-1909

Joe Valentino, DFW Office: 940-735-1265

Durwyn Williams, Houston Office: 832-978-6929

Editor: Ava Ratchman

Contributing Writers: Steve Habel, Art Sticklin, Shane Sharp

Contributing Photographers: Connie Black, Mark Lindsay, Steve Giles, Justin Becker, Office Manager/Social Media: Marcede Pullen

3 ANNUAL EDITIONS

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Dear Readers,

Welcome to the latest issue of Texas Golf Insider Magazine, your comprehensive guide to all things golf in the Lone Star State.

As we head into the summer months, there’s plenty to look forward to in the Texas golfing world. Our editorial team has been hard at work bringing you all the latest news, reviews, and tips to help you make the most of your time on the course.

In this issue, we’ve got a great mix of features, including an in-depth look at some of the best courses to play, unique towns to visit, best of what to wear and golf equipment to buy.We’ve also got exclusive interviews with several of the top Texas PGA Tour players giving their opinion on the merger between the PGA and LIV Tour. You might be surprised by their reaction.

Of course, no issue of Texas Golf Insider would be complete without a destination feature. In this edition we feature Alabama’s Gulf Shores-Orange Beach area.We offer tips on what a three-day weekend would look like filled with golf, food, and drinks and a little something for the kids.

As always, we want to hear from you, the readers. If you’ve got any feedback or suggestions for upcoming issues, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.Your input helps us make sure that we’re delivering the best possible golfing content to the Texas community.

So, settle in, grab a cold drink, and enjoy another great issue of Texas Golf Insider Magazine.We’re proud you have made us your premier source for golfing coverage in the Lone Star State for 25years, and we look forward to bringing you even more great content in the months to come.

Have a great summer, Mike Ratchman

Publisher, Texas Golf Insider Magazine

Melanie Grafe

National sales for the Texas Golf Insider, over 15 yrs experience in marketing and advertising. CEO of e-Graphics Marketing and Advertising providing marketing and graphic design services.

Joe Valentino

A forty year veteran of the construction industry, he’s marketed products all over the world.

Golf is his passion and he has been fortunate enough to play top courses in seven countries. Joe loves calling on North Texas courses for TGI.

Durwyn Williams

Houston Marketing Director Durwyn brings over 30 years of sales and marketing experience in Technology and Golf. He promotes a creative approach to building strong and profitable partnerships with his customers.

Steve Habel

Contributing golf writer and correspondent for TGI, managing editor for Texas CEO Magazine, contributing editor for Horns Illustrated Magazine, a publication focusing on University of Texas sports and staff writer for the San Antonio Spurs.

Art Stricklin

One of the foremost experts on golf history and travel in Texas, Stricklin has written a total of seven books and personally played at a majority of the state’s courses.