OTL holiday Issue

SPEED vs. POWER UT Golf Club: Where the Horns Play The George Hotel: Rustic Meets Refined

Holiday Gifts: Ideas for the Season

On Your Game: Austin Legend, Ben Crenshaw

Contents Volume 16, Issue 3

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FEATURES 28

Fukumoto Sushi & Yakitori Izakaya Sushi with soul.

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Facials, massage therapy, and jewelry oh my!

Don’t wait until the last minute to decide. Here are some options.

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University of Texas Golf Club: Celebrating 15 years by constantly improving. This is where the Horns play.

SPEED vs. POWER UT Golf Club: Where the Horns Play The George Hotel: Rustic Meets Refined

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Holiday Gifts: Ideas for the Season

On Your Game: Austin Legend, Ben Crenshaw

Speed vs. Power.

How to hit it farther.

Swing faster, harder or hit the gym.

Buck Mayers tells you what you need to know.

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TAKE 3 The George delights with details in the heart of College Station.

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PUTT FOR DOUGH 2019 Tax Planning. Looking ahead is a good thing.

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MIND GAME Talk yourself into great shots.

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TIPS An alternative putting grip can improve your game.

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DRIVE FOR SHOW 2019 Subaru Ascent: Always reliable, always coming correct.

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TRAVEL The Broadmoor: Creating magical memories that endure.

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SPECIAL TIPS Club Champion: Premium club fitting.

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ON YOUR GAME Ben Crenshaw: What can be said? He’s a gentle legend.

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WINE & SPIRITS Louis XIII: History in a glass.

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CIGARS Not a hip-hop riddle. How much flavor does a wrapper have?

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SWEET SPOT Bryce Canyon: Sometimes Mother Earth likes to show off.

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From the Publisher appy Holidays, Merry Christmas and all the other celebrations that will take place as we come to the end of another year.

When closing out the year, it gives cause for reflection and a look ahead.

Since our last issue, I have been to more funerals than I have played rounds of golf. Hopefully that will change in 2019.

Two things I can say here that I would not use my social media platform to discuss.

I never thought I’d see two legends of golf playing for $9 million and it would come down to a 93yard tee shot from a putting green. Ask yourself, when was the last time you teed it up from less than 100 yards?

I saw Texas A&M and LSU play seven overtimes and end with a final score of 74-72. I don’t think overtime stats should count. The game was over at 31-31 (or whatever). The overblown circus-stats only serve to pad the final statistics. (See previous comments about the golf match fiasco.)

Funerals are generally sad, however in most cases it affords us the opportunity to see family and friends. My favorite part of a funeral is when they allow “two minutes” to stand and say what that person meant to us. I am reluctant to speak since I am sure I would bring attention to myself and my thoughts.

I had a few thoughts while attending a funeral last week. If I could sum up what that person meant to me in two minutes, then I guess that person didn’t have that much impact on my life. How do I select

the best story or the best story for this occasion?

My message would be our time here together is limited. Let’s make the best of it. It’s not about success, fame or fortune but about creating meaningful relationships and having an impact on those who are close to you. While your loved one may not have been a celebrity, mogul, pioneer or ruler, they were loved. I would share with them the contribution they made in my life. Their life had tremendous value and they mattered. That’s the message the family needs to hear. You never know how long a lifetime will last.

It’s different for everyone.

Moving into the next new year, if you’re on the right path, just continue to move forward and you will reach your destination. If you are on a path that is not leading to fulfillment, then adjust your route.

Now is the time to make a resolution to change.

Make a list and check off as many as you can while you can. It doesn’t have to be an exotic bucket list.

It can consist of small things that you have always wanted to do. I’ve always wanted to see what those road surveyors were looking at through those camera-looking devices. One day I stopped my car, got out and approached a gentleman and asked to look through it. Check.

Seize the moment and make a memory. We live in an era where social media can highlight our differences. Let’s choose to focus on what we have in common.

Note to self, try to play more golf and attend fewer funerals. Enjoy the time we get to spend with our family and friends.

Wishing you all the best in 2019.

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the george STORY BY REAGAN VANZURA

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College Station, Texas has a special way of preserving its historic atmosphere, filled with traditions, legacy, and pride while modernization and innovation sweeps through the town. ollege Station mayor, Karl Mooney said it best while being interviewed by OTL magazine, “I’m proud of the way we have been able to grow, and yet at the same time, keep the pace and take care of the older parts of the city.”

College Station’s population didn’t hit 5,000 until 1952, and in the past sixtysix years, has grown to an estimated 119,692.

College Station’s emergence as a municipality and current growth has been largely centered around the iconic, Texas A&M University, but now offers services and experiences that appeal to more than just the fraction of the population who are here to earn their degree.

T he lobby decor is war m and inviting. It all wor ks wonderfully together f r o m t h e e n t r a n c e t o t h e l o b b y, t o t h e b a r. P e r f e c t f o r e v e r y o n e .

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W h i s k e y B a r.

Apart from the legendary bar district known as Northgate, there hasn’t been much of a centralized area that gives residents and visitors options of things to do - until now. Century Square is College Station’s newest hub for shopping, dining, and entertainment and has named itself, “Brazos Valley’s Premiere Community Destination.” The Midway leadership team, which includes a handful of Aggie alumni is the development agency behind the whole project and reports that Century Square is 85% complete as of October, 2018.

The purpose of the 60-acre development is to provide a dynamic community center for people from across the region to congregate and experience College Station in a fresh, new way. Among the impressive list of premiere retail and shopping hotspots such as Lululemon, Hemline and King Ranch Saddle Shop, and the growing cluster of trendy restaurants-some of which being: The Canteen, Hopdoddy Burger

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Bar, Mess Waffles, Etc., Poppy and Porters; there are two full service hotels – each with a unique incorporation of the College Station spirit.

The boutique inspired, Cavalry Court is a retro-chic, 141 room hotel that is strongly ingrained with the University’s culture and traditions. The resort style courtyard, outdoor firepits and modern swimming pool boasts luxury and leisure but feels timeless and classic.

Across the street sits The George, a 162room luxury boutique hotel that offers the same level of impeccable service as Cavalry Court, but in an entirely different environment where rustic meets refined. Flashback to 1877.

Texas A&M had established itself as the focal point of the community and was at the beginning stages of its immense growth. Because of the expanding population, the postal service determined that the community was in need of designation and deemed that “College Sta-

If you ever wanted to take a dive in the middle of a hotel, this is the spot. tion” was fitting due to its close proximity to the train station that sat just west of campus.

The appreciation of College Station’s history is incorporated in an impressively elegant way within The George in every area between the front door and the top floor. MaRS, the interior architecture studio that designed The George, “was inspired by the authentic lifestyle of the farmer, rancher, artisan, and the various type of Texas craftsmen,” says Kelie Mayfield, Principal of MaRS. “We wanted to reinterpret what one might perceive about Texas through a modern lens.”

The attention to detail and the celebration of Texas heritage throughout the hotel gives guests a reason to appreciate their time at the George and the Lone Star State as a whole in a way that they most likely have never experienced before. Walking out onto the elevator landing after arriving on your floor, you feel as though you stepped onto a platform stop at the

Poppy Room: Beautifully lit with ele g ance and backed up with delicious food.

train station. As you walk to your guest room or suite, you’ll notice the corridor carpet that was inspired by the historical handwritten train schedules that includes various Texas towns.

It’s details like these along with the highly attentive staff’s level of customer care that defines the experience you’ll receive during your stay at The George. Adding to the list of unique yet desirable characteristics - 1791 Whiskey Bar sits on the first floor and is the perfect place to spend an evening (and/or afternoon). The bar’s theme as a whole can be wrapped up in the following one liner from 1791’s website, “Named after the year the Whiskey Rebellion tax protest began, George Washington leads his army to defend newly formed Government, our bar exemplifies the spirit of the people.”

The handcrafted drinks and the aesthetic of the entire bar and lobby area combined with the staff’s extensive knowledge of each whiskey within 1791’s worldwide collection is be-

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yond impressive and defies the typical expectation one would have when walking up to a hotel lobby bar.

On its own, the lobby of The George could be considered a local attraction, to both residents and visitors alike. Upon entering, it’s likely that you’ll be greeted by the “flock” of sheep that serve as a representation of the Brazos Valley Countryside and the flocks of sheep that graze there. Some members of the “flock” have been stylishly graffitied by Texan Gonzo247 and are sure to brighten up your Instagram profile.

Once you take the perfect selfie with the flock at the front entrance, it’s likely that you’ll be immediately drawn to the Texas Book Wall.

The artist behind the masterpiece, Thedra Cullar-Leford, meticulously and artfully, crafted together close to 10,000 Texas-centric books so that their red, white and blue spines create a beautiful Texas flag that appears to be fluttering in the wind. Additionally, in mid-October of this year, the wall was dedicated to Barbara Bush to honor her for her literacy efforts, all the lives that she impacted through her acts of selfless service, her legacy and the commend-

able example that she set for the rest of us.

Inevitably, intrigue will prompt you to explore further into the hotel’s first floor which boasts intimate seating and lounge areas, a shuffle board table, a “Texas sized porch” with picture perfect, red rocking benches next to outdoor fire pits and a 2018 version of a “local swimming hole”.

Midway and the Valencia Group have gone to immeasurable lengths to combine modern aesthetics and appeal with the roots, values and traditions that make this town everything that it is today. At their cores, Texas heritage and the importance of community are two things that will stay consistent throughout time, and I believe it’s such consistency and reliability that has ingrained such tremendous loyalty and pride in the hearts of the people of the Lone Star State. Unbeknownst to me, even after emerging as one of the most modern and trendy hotels in the town, The George has resonated with the pride people carry for our state and the loyalty that people have to this town and its traditions. It is THE place to go to experience the unique feeling that one could only find in Aggieland.

Suite. When it’s time to call it a night, the rooms are designed with rest and comfor t in mind.

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STORY BY JAMIE ILEKS, CFP®, CPA Each year the Internal Revenue Service and the Social Security Administration announce cost-of-living adjustments, retirement plan contribution limits and other tax-related items. Below are some key numbers for 2019 that are of interest to most taxpayers: Here’s how much you can put away towards retirement in 2019: • You can contribute up to $19,000 in your 401(k) and other employer plans. This is an increase of $500 from 2018.

• In 2019 you will be able to save $6,000 in a Roth or Traditional IRA, up from $5,500 in 2018.

Don’t Miss out on the Catch-Up Catch-up contribution limits are designed for employees age 50 and older. Even if you don’t turn 50 until December 31st, you can make the full catch-up contribution for the year. For 401(k) and other employer plans, you can contribute an additional $6,000.

For IRAs, the catch-up limit is $1,000. These are unchanged from 2018.

Roth IRA Funding Eligibility and Deadlines It’s not too late to consider funding an IRA for 2018.

You have until the tax filing deadline of April 15, 2019 to make a contribution to an IRA for the 2018 tax year.

Not sure if you are eligible to contribute to a Roth?

If you are single, you must have a modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) under $135,000 to contribute to a Roth IRA for the 2018 tax year, but contributions are reduced starting at $120,000. If you are married filing jointly, your MAGI must be less than $199,000, with reductions beginning at $189,000.

For 2019, the income limits will be higher. A single taxpayer’s MAGI must be under $137,000; contributions are reduced starting at $122,000. For married couples, the MAGI limit is $203,000, with reductions starting at $193,000.

Health Savings Account (HSA). HSAs are taxexempt accounts that enable you to save money for eligible medical expenses. In order to qualify for an HSA, you must be enrolled in an HSA-qualified high deductible health plan. For 2019, you can contribute up to $3,500 for an individual and $7,000 for a family, slightly higher than the previous year. Persons over age 55 are entitled to an additional annual catch-up contribution of $1,000 in 2019, a number that is unchanged from previous years. Contributions to an HSA may be made up to the April tax filing deadline.

Social Security. Social Security recipients will re-

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ceive a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2019, higher than the 2% COLA increase in 2018.

Medicare. Monthly premiums for Medicare Part B will be see a slight increase to $135.50 in 2019, up from $134 in 2018. Seniors with modified adjusted gross income over $85,000 (single filers) or $170,000 (joint filers) pay a higher premium, from $189.60 up to $460.50.

Going Solar?

Legislation extending the Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) was signed into law on December 18th, 2015. This federal solar tax credit currently allows you to deduct 30% of the cost of installing solar electric or solar water heating installations from your federal taxes. The current schedule for the solar tax credit allows for a full 30% tax credit.

2019 is the last year to receive the full credit. The bill extended the credit for both residential and commercial projects through the end of 2019, and then dropped the credit to 26% t in 2020, and 22% in 2021 before dropping permanently to 10% for commercial projects and 0% for residential projects.

Earlier this year, the IRS modified the Investment Tax Credit to allow solar projects to begin construction by the end of the 2019 and still get the 30% credit.

Originally it was required that the solar installation must be in service by that date.

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GOLF

Between The Ears

STORY BY BRECH SPRADLEY, PGA DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION BARTON CREEK GOLF ACADEMY If you play golf then you know the mental ups and downs you experience. The old saying “Golf is 90% Mental” is a popular phrase. I think that’s certainly exaggerated, but nevertheless, golf is very mental. Before we get started discussing some ideas to strengthen your mental game, let’s examine some quotes from some of the best players of all time.

“Confidence is the single most important factor in this game. No matter how great of a natural talent, there is only one way to obtain and sustain it: WORK! – Jack Nicklaus “Be decisive. A wrong decision is gener-

ally less disastrous than indecision” – Bernard Langer “Mental rehearsal is just as important as physical rehearsal.” – Phil Mickelson “Visualization is the most powerful thing we have” – Sir Nick Faldo “Of all the hazards, fear is the worst” – Sam Snead “Golf is played on a 5 inch course between the ears.” – Bobby Jones “You hit a bad shot; you have to get over it there, so you can get focused on the next one.” – Tiger Woods

Certainly at the highest level in the game, the mind game of golf is very important to achieve success week in and week out. Let’s explore how we can use positive suggestions to improve you game. Many people dwell on negative aspects of the game when talking about their golf. Such as, saying…I don’t want to hit slices; I don’t want to blade chips; I miss too many short putts; etc, etc.

This unhealthy self-talk leads to them staying in a state of negativity and is a sure roadmap for delayed improvement. I would prefer them to talk about what they do you want to accomplish on the golf course and get into a state of positivity.

Here are just a few examples of what you can say to yourself as positive mental suggestions. I will make confident swings on every shot I hit today; I will keep my golf swing total control; I consistently play from the fairways; My swing is smooth and effortless; I will release the club well with every shot; I can make everything putt I look at; I trust my putter; I love making sand saves. These positive suggestions could go on and on. Positive self-talk and suggestion is that you are the majority of the way to achieving the results when you think it. Be realistic about your capabilities and limitations. Please focus on what you want to do and achieve and NOT the problem. For instance, suggest, “I hit chips solidly around the greens”.

This is very important. Focusing on the problem will create pictures of the problem and more of it.

For many of my competitive players I teach, I like to use

the Bubble Technique I got from Dr. Deborah Graham and Jon Stabler with GolfPsych. On a note card draw a circle and in the circle write down some key words or phrases that reaffirm a positive attitude towards your game. Keep it in your bag and when you find yourself drifting into a negative mindset refer to your “bubble”. This exercise helps my players especially in competition.

Don’t underestimate the power of your words on your subconscious mind. Research shows that the subconscious mind doesn’t discern between good and bad thoughts, rather it supports your most powerful thoughts. Garbage in – Garbage out. The starting point to strengthening your mindset in golf is making shifts in your language you use.

Think and speak positive thoughts. We all have negative thoughts creep in our mind from time to time. Use this negative thought as a cue to get back into your “Bubble” and refer to a positive thought. Also much of the research of “Peak Performance” in golf shows that we do not need to grind mentally on our game and have such a narrow focus the entire time on the golf course. Let your focus widen a little between shots. We need really solid pre-shot routines, but walking between or time in the cart between shots we can let our mind relax and think of other things.

This helps us conserve mental energy and return back to our laser focus during the next shot. Work on positive mental suggestions about you game and create your “bubble”. The mental game of golf needs just as much work as the physical game. Start playing your best golf now!

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Can an Alternate Putting Grip

IMPROVE YOUR GAME? STORY BY DAVE PELZ Through the years, our Pelz Golf Institute has done research on how golfers putt and, particularly, how well they putt with a given putting grip. Here’s your spoiler: the putting grip style that has consistently yielded the worst results is Conventional putting (Right-Hand Low). Golfers employing “unconventional” grip styles have tended to perform better than Conventional putters because their techniques had less wrist movement and breakdown and were more repeatable.

Let’s take a look at four “alternative” ways to grip the putter. There are more ways than this to grip the putter but these four popular methods I’ve studied and I’m sure you’ve seen used on the PGA TOUR because they work under pressure when they’re use correctly.

LEAD HAND LOW Take your conventional stance, ball position and putter length. Grip with leading (closer to the hole) hand below the trailing hand on the handle. This puts the trailing hand in a passive position, and allows the lead arm to pull the putter through impact on line and square.

ADVANTAGES 1. Eliminates forearm rotation for most golfers.

2. Minimizes wrist breakdown.

DISADVANTAGES 1. Takes time to regain touch on long and breaking putts.

2. Stigma of “cross-handed” putting discourages many golfers.

THE CLAW While your leading hand (left for right-handed golfers) grips the club conventionally, reconfigure and reposition your trailing hand and arm so they simply move with the stroke, adding nothing. There must be no wrist hinge and no hand or finger power in this stroke. This method prevents the power (trailing) hand from controlling putter face orientation as well as from supplying excessive force.

ADVANTAGES 1. Changes the idea of putting from a hands-controlled motion to a swing-down-the-line motion.

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2. Puts the power hand into a passive position.

3. Provides a new look, new attitude, and change to golfers unhappy with conventional putting.

DISADVANTAGES 1. Many golfers find it uncomfortable and awkward.

2. Distance control usually suffers initially, especially on long putts.

3. Other golfers consider it an act of desperation.

NON-ANCHORED “BELLY” PUTTER Position the ball two inches forward of the center of your stance, with your feet shoulder- width apart and square to the putt line. Take your normal putting crouch and find the most comfortable length when the butt of the putter is near (but not anchored to) your belly. Place both hands together (right or left hand low) toward the bottom of the grip, and stroke putts normally.

ADVANTAGES 1. Changes the idea of the putting stroke from a “hit” to a “swing.”

2. Pure pendulum motion eliminates wrist break and, for most golfers, minimizes forearm rotation.

3. Most golfers feel a stable stroke.

DISADVANTAGES 1. Repeatable ball position is critical, because the putter face will rotate slightly through impact.

2. There’s no tolerance for any body motion or rotation.

3. Eyes may not be directly over the target line, making good aim difficult.

TEST YOURSELF To find out which putting grip works best for you, try each style on short putts of three and six feet. Then, move to medium-length putts of 10, 20 and 30 feet and, finally, test each grip style on lag putts of 35 feet or longer. Use the grip that yields the best results.

Good luck and good putting to you!

Premium Club Fitting = INSTANT SUCCESS STORY BY LEONARD FINKEL

Most golfers could easily hit the ball farther and more accurately, yet a Golf Magazine study found that 90% of U.S. golfers may be playing with improperly fit clubs. A Golf Digest study found that 8 of 9 Club Champion custom fit golfers lowered their score by as much as 6 strokes per round and added an average 21 yards off the tee.

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Club Champion delivers a Tour-quality fitting that produces longer, more accurate shots, with a nearly 100% satisfaction rate.

Their approach is unbiased; no specific vendor is promoted. The only goal - find the best combination of components to lower scores.

Ranked by Golf Digest among the 100 Best Club Fitters nine times in a row, a unique coupling system allows them to combine any head and shaft together, so golfers hit the precise combination to be custom built for them.

Most golf stores use fitting carts provided by club manufacturers. While these carts offer options, golfers are unable to mix and match from different carts to determine ideal combinations. With 35,000 head and shaft combinations including 200 driver shafts, Club Champion provides shafts that are not available through most other fitters and retailers.

Looking to improve quickly, enjoy the game more and add as much as 20 or more yards?

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Former PGA Tour player Jay Williamson says, “I had access to every brand of shaft and head, but I never understood what they did for me. I didn’t have the opportunity to experiment like I do at Club Champion. They bring the same level of service players receive on Tour, including the best and newest products, the best shafts and the most advanced

technology. If you are a committed golfer at any level, I highly recommend it.” Incidentally, Club Champion was able to add an average of 15 yards to Jay’s driving statistics.

I’ve experienced many fittings but this was totally different. My driver picked up an average of 24 yards. I added 15 yards to my irons and reduced dispersion by approximately 30%. It’s easier hitting greens with a 7-iron than a 5-iron.

Club Champion builds clubs to exacting, unrivaled tolerances. Variables such as swing weight, length, lie and flex definitely alter performance. The experience and know-how in combining these intricate parts together is what separates Club Champion from its competition. Chuck Thiry, Vice President Strategic Partnerships – Cleveland Golf says, “In our experience, Club Champion represents the finest in the art of club fitting and building.

We are confident that Club Champion will fit, service and support the most discerning golfers at the highest possible levels.”

While anyone will benefit from premium club fitting, it’s for the discriminating golfer who wants optimized performance. When Club Champion says you’ll add 20 yards off the tee, they mean it. A Perfect Fit Guarantee includes free loft and lie adjustments and a lifetime warranty against manufacturers’ defect.

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STORY BY RICHARD AREBALO FEATURES EDITOR / OTL MAGAZINE azu Fukumoto, Chef /owner of Austin’s Fukumoto Restaurant, has three things that really drive him and combined, create a synergy that makes his restaurant truly special.

First of all, he is passionate about the expression of his culture. Though he came from his native Fukuoka Japan almost two decades ago, he strives for an authenticity of space and experience. This is evident in the smallest of details from the traditional Japanese interiors; plaster walls incorporating hay created by his father Mitsunari, to the use of vintage barn wood and river stone surfaces, to astonishingly, the Japanese oak binchōtan imported to fire his yakitori grill.

Secondly, he has a strong emotional connection to his cuisine. Chef Kazu’s mother passed when he was only sixteen, but his face lights up when he describes first learning to cook in his mother’s kitchen. Many of his dishes, sauces, and techniques have a connection to recipes and lessons from his mother and even his grandmother.

Lastly, chef Kazu is obsessive about details, making in-house, items that could be more easily or economically sourced; perpetually maintained Tare seasoning (special grilling sauce), house-cured salmon roe, house-made pickles, and fresh pickled wasabi root to name just a few.

He, along with a team of eleven, carve sometimes massive pieces of fish sourced from the Tokyo Fish Market (among others), prepare wonderful Hokkaido Uni, Japanese pork belly, outrageously pedigreed Wagyu beef, and even tiny Japanese river crabs on a daily basis.

Fukumoto is by concept an Izakaya style restaurant, the Japanese version of our gastropubs or Spanish tapas bars. They feature a wide assortment of small-plate items for sharing: various salads (including black seaweed), steamed mussels, fried tempura and karaage items, many amazing grilled yakitori items, all in addition to excellent nigiri sushi and a few traditional maki rolls. In keeping with the liquid side of the Izakaya concept, Fukumoto carries over thirty-eight premium sake varieties, fifteen Japanese beers, and dozens of other global wines and cocktails.

Chef Kazu started his sushi career at Musashino Sushi Dokoro which many consider the honorary ancestor of many of Austin’s popular

and famous Japanese restaurants. Tyson Cole of Uchi fame, Také Asazu of Komé, and Ramen Tatsu-ya’s Tatsu Aikawa and Takuya Matsumoto also trace some of their training to Takehiko (Smokey) Fuse at Musashino. Kazu eventually rose to the position of head chef, a position he held for eleven years before opening his own restaurant.

Perfectly in line with Austin’s trend of brewpubs and small eclectic restaurants, Fukumoto feels much like the small after-work restaurants I’ve been taken to by colleagues in Japan. Comfort and authentic food are why in addition to a trendy, and certainly food savvy young crowd, it is not uncommon to see Japanese businessmen indulging in a taste of home.

Fukumoto has the same ‘otherness’ that I used to feel at Musashino when it was on Greystone

in northwest Austin. A sense that just outside could be a busy Japanese street.

Behind the sushi bar is a blur of activity with sushi chefs preparing orders and other chefs tending the yakitori grill, but the main restaurant feels welcoming and is an easy place to linger.

A small private dining room for ten to twelve guests behind the bar is quiet, and a great way to experience the restaurant as well.

On both of my recent visits to Fukumoto, our meal started with a grilled Tuna collar – a relative newcomer to the Austin food scene, fish collars (clavicle bones) are vaguely J-shaped structures between a fish’s g i l l s O T L G O L F. C O M

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and the rest of its body. They are difficult to carve, but are filled with tender, fatty meat and are a highly prized delicacy.

At Fukumoto, Tuna collars are hand carved, basted with Chef Kazu’s secret ‘tare’ recipe (now four years in the making), and grilled over oak charcoal. The slightly sweet ‘tare’ glaze is wonderful on the tender, smoky tuna meat tucked through the bone structures.

Fish collars are a bit of an effort to eat, but a slow pace and good sake make it worth the while.

We followed the collar with a bowl of black hijiki seaweed salad. Different from the typical green seaweed, the hijiki variety is a bit more savory and is served with bits of carrot, small slices of lotus root, and shelled edamame.

Next came two of my favorite dishes. Chef Kazu introduced us to his Hokkaido Uni pasta; imported sea urchin with al dente pasta, a touch of cream, and beautiful salmon roe. It has a very delicate fresh briny taste that blends beautifully with just a tiny amount of cream. It was followed by pasta mixed with in-shell clams, a bit of broth and Japanese mushrooms.

Both dishes are full of delicate and amazing flavors.

After the pasta, we sampled sevFukumoto Sushi & Yakitori Izakaya eral items from 514 Medina St, Austin, TX 78702 the busy grill. We (512) 770-6880 ordered several Mon 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm skewers of; King Tue 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Salmon, incredWed 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm ibly tasty Pork BelThu 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm ly, (mostly mild) Fri 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm Shishito Peppers, Sat 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm and one unusual 20 3 4

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delicacy: Bonjiri, affectionately called “Chicken Booty.”

The last item is sometimes ordered in large quantities by some of Fukumoto’s Japanese customers.

Throughout the meal, we enjoyed an excellent Tatenokawa Phoenix junmai daiginjo (super premium) sake. It had a crisp, refreshing floral quality with a hint of black licorice that worked well with the full range of dished we had.

Sushi is an important part of Fukumoto, so we had to try several nigiri items. The otoro (prized super fatty tuna belly) as expected was unbelievably rich and buttery and topped simply with fresh pickled wasabi.

Otoro is typically expensive, but for a taste you can almost feel in your whole body, it is always worth the price.

We followed the tuna with; Ocean Trout, Orange Fed snapper and Hamachi Toro. Each was served simply and had a very clean and delicate flavor – Orange Fed snapper quite literally follows its name. Penned snapper are actually fed oranges and eventually take on the taste.

Our final dishes are also quite popular at Fukumoto – Chef Kazu created a classic Mont Blanc, (sponge cake and ice cream), completely covered with matcha (tea) icing reminiscent of green spaghetti and decorated with edible flowers. Even though it came at the end of a large meal, it vanished quickly.

Chefs’ other dessert was Tofu à l’éponge - housemade tofu over sponge cake with shiso syrup and honey syrup to pour on top. It was a lovely combination of flavors that would bring to mind a light cheesecake with a hint of the mint-like shiso leaves used in the syrup.

Hours later, in true Izakaya style – we had drunk well, eaten even better and had shared it with excellent company.

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2019 Subaru Ascent

Subaru has always come correct with its rugged, reliable but stylish vehicle line-ups.

For 2019 Subaru upholds its reputation with the unveiling of the 2019 Ascent, Subaru’s new contender in the midsize sport utility vehicle market. The 2019 Subaru Ascent combines functionality with style and grace accompanied by a long list of standard features.

Subaru offers up the 2019 Ascent in three different trim levels. The base model chimes in around the low 30-thousand-dollar range and the fully equipped touring model will hit the mid 40-thousand-dollar mark The 2019 Subaru Ascent is the first vehicle to use the automaker’s new 2.4-liter turbo flat-four boasting an estimated fuel consumption of 21 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway.

The exterior is sporty with strong clean lines defining the nimble nature of this SUV. Subaru is known for its adventurous vehicles and this new addition to the stables does not disappoint. This SUV is designed for all sorts of driving conditions and is equipped to ensure the comfort of both driver and passengers no matter how tough the road may get.

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The New Subaru Ascent rides like a welltrained thoroughbred with good acceleration and very manageable controls in turns and on rough winding roads. Subaru’s X-Mode manages power to the wheels to optimize traction on slippery terrain and helps with an over-all more confident feel on the road.

Inside the dashboard and controls for the driver are very nicely laid out and the seating is super comfortable. The third-row seating has good headroom and is easily accessible.

Rear passengers have more usable floor area because there is no floor hump in the middle.

This Subaru can tow up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped. That’s the most of any Subaru vehicle, and a respectable rating for a midsize SUV. Out back there is adequate storage space including a convenient cubbyhole to put that roll-up cargo cover when not being used.

If you are in the market for a mid-size three row SUV and are bored by the current marketplace, then the 2019 Subaru Ascent most certainly needs to be on your test drive list.

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Facials, Massage Therapy, and Jewelry. Oh My. STORY BY MICHELLE KELLER

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he hustle and bustle of the shopping season is here. Are you looking for some fresh, new and lasting gift options? Relax, we’ve got it covered. We’re going to take you through a tour of some of the best of the best offered right here in Austin and the surrounding areas. This year, we’ve gone outside of the norm, away from the box. Let’s get you and your loved ones fitted with some healthy alternatives and a new Auld Lang Syne.

To start us off let’s get you relaxed. There’s nothing that does this quite like a spa treatment. A gift that no one will object to, and something to look forward to after or before the big day.

Centered around a natural hot springs or mineral springs, destination spas provide a comprehensive program that includes spa services, physical fitness activities, wellness education, healthy cuisine, and special interest programming. overall, a day-spa provides similar services for the purpose of improving health, beauty and relaxation through personal care such as facials, hair, and massages. Both spas offer facilities such as a sauna, pool, steam room, or whirlpool that guests may use in addition to their treatment. Resort spas typically include services integrated into packages which include diet, exercise programs, instruction on wellness, life coaching, yoga, tai chi, and accommodations where participants reside for the duration of their stay.

Local offerings in Austin include several options of these treatments with a variety of packages from a one-hour massage to a full 7-day stay to accommodate the need of even the busiest clientele. In our fast-paced, constantly “plugged in” society, self-care important. We’ve outlined a few of many destination, resort and day spas in the Austin area.

Over-looking stunning Lake Austin, activities such as ‘Walk on Water,’ a peddle or paddle lake outing and ‘Mindful Morning Lakeside Sun Salutations,’ a sunrise yoga class can be found at Lake Austin Spa Resort. You’ll also find celebrity hairstylists on site, along with guest speakers and renowned chefs. But don’t think it’s all slow-go and quiet moments. Bring that summertime grin back to your face and skim the waters of Lake Austin on skis, a wakeboard, a tube – or just sit back and enjoy the breeze as you take in the sights of Lake Austin.

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“At Lake Austin Spa Resort, we celebrate wellness on the water (wow) daily with over 20 water activities offered, personalized instruction, and of course access to over 100 unique spa services in the resort’s 25,000-square foot spa,” Managing Director Janis Clapoff offered. “Our healthful, gourmet cuisine features items from our onsite organic gardens and Chef Beaucamp uses traditional French cooking techniques infused with local flavors. We are so proud and humbled to have been honored as a top ten Spa for the past ten years in both Conde Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure magazines and will continue to offer the immersive, award-winning health and wellness experience that we are known for.”

Lake Austin offers a refreshing menu of over 100 spa treatments and services at a luxurious Austin day spa, all developed by their in-house experts. These customized spa treatments are drawn from a serene natural setting and by some of the best of the world’s ancient and modern therapeutic techniques. For more information visit www.lakeaustin.com.

One of the most sought-after resort destinations in Texas, Omni Creek Resort and Spa stands tall among picturesque hill country views matched in vastness only by rich history. Located on 4,000 acres, the resort is home to four championship golf courses, one which was designed

by Austin native, Ben Crenshaw and another by Arnold Palmer.

Just 10 miles northwest of downtown Austin, this resort blends the best of capital city with the beauty of Texas Hill Country. Resort guests also have exclusive access to instruction from on-site professionals at the renowned Barton Creek Golf Academy where golfers can tune up their game before teeing off, for

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a world-class experience.

Located at the confluence of three springs, the spa at Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spa channels the natural energy of the surrounding area and delivers holistic treatments ranging from professional skin therapies, to guided meditation sessions inspired by the tranquility of the surrounding Hill Country, Three Springs Spa delivers a relaxing and natural environment where you will find a balance between mind, body and spirit. For more information visit www.omnihotels.com.

With several rejuvenating treatments, The Spa at Lakeway is a relaxing vacation retreat on beautiful Lake Travis. Refresh body and soul indulge in a romantic getaway or decompress from day-to-day life. Discover seven treatment rooms, men’s and women’s lounges, couples’ showers, dry saunas and a chic spa terrace with incredible views of the Texas Hill Country. Stop by the boutique featuring authentic spa products chosen for their preventative and therapeutic qualities for skin care and wellness. Designed to invigorate mind and body, this full-service Austin spa offers healing massage and body therapies that leave you feeling refreshed and energized, so you can enjoy your vacation or tackle demanding corporate challenges.

With a sensory journey, The Spa at Lakeway offers a Signature Scrub, a salt scrub that will help polish tired skin revealing a more youthful, radiant glow. You are then cocooned in a unique blend of wild flowers and shea butter, working in harmony to moisturize and revitalize your skin from head to toe. Take a moment to enjoy spectacular lake views, while you soak up the healing benefits of their signature wild flower oils and shea butter. With your body now feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, experts will begin to work deeper to relieve tension with the Signature Massage. Enjoy 80 minutes of unwinding, until you find the deepest sense of relaxation, all aided by the resorts signature aromatherapy blend which includes all the best scents the hill country has to offer: lavender, cypress, sage and mint.

With a tranquil landscape and several PGA endorsed courses, Austin has developed a reputation as one of the best golfing destinations in the world.

Discover beautiful tree-lined fairways, manicured greens and stunning vistas, as you tackle challenging layouts that will excite your senses. Situated within minutes of the top Austin courses, this spa resort is your starting point for a memorable golf getaway in Texas Hill Country. For more information visitlakewayresortandspa.com.

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An alternative and exciting gift that your spouse will adore (trust us)—Botox or other cosmetic procedures. A tiny lift here and a small tuck there became an available practice for more than the Hollywood elite decades ago. In our constantly changing society where looking good contributes to feeling good, men are also taking advantage of the alternatives to aging offered in cosmetic procedures.

Beleza Med Spa’s Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, Staci Hix-Hernandez, FACS, MD, said, “For women, the most common procedure would be Mommy Makeovers. By definition, a Mommy Makeover is surgical intervention designed to address issues that occur in the body as a result of pregnancy or childbirth. For men she said, “Liposculp-

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ture, Liposuction, Botox and Gynecomastia are the most common.”

Botox, Juvéderm, Kybella, CoolSculpting, Ultherapy, CO2 Laser Resurfacing, IPL Photo facials, liposuction, breast augmentation, gynecomastia, ThermiTight, HydraFacial MD, Micro needling with PRP, hair restoration, weight loss options, and NeoGraft name a few of the top procedures offered

by Beleza. “You name it and we have it,” said Hix-Hernandez. “We all love what we do at Beleza. If we didn’t, we wouldn’t be here. Each Beleza provider has a passion for aesthetics, skincare and helping our patients reach their goals.” For more information about Beleza Medspa visit www. belezamedicalspa.com.

If you’re not ready to go outside the box, we have brought you the best in classic gifts from Zoltan David.

At $3600.00, one look at the Cobalt Blue Steel “Stripes” earrings with 24K Gold shaped inlay and 18K Gold struts, backs and posts will melt her heart.

If you’re going all ‘in’ or ‘out’ this year, add the matching bracelet— “Golden Blue” featuring Cobalt Blue Steel with 24K Gold shaped inlay and 18K Gold frames and backplates, a stunning addition. This one-of-a-kind and many other amazing, classic gifts of fine jewelry are available at Zoltan David.

Zoltán Dávid is a Hungarian-born American jewelry designer based in Texas who has visited Costa Rica. His business, Zoltan David Precious Metal Art, opened in 1980 and has focused on individually crafted one-off pieces On August 27, 1988, he was knighted by the Hungarian nation in honor of his father, Zoltan David I. In November 2003 David was awarded a patent from the USPO for an inlay technique first

developed in 2000 which created hard-wearing, three-dimensional raised patterns in precious metal, such as platinum inlaid with gold.[3] He has also patented a design for convertible hoop earrings called the ‘Dangelier’ which can be dismantled to be worn in three different ways, and was one of the first to decorate the metal under the stone in a ring, although he did not patent this technique.[1] In a departure from jewelry, David collaborated with the guitarist Lance Keltner to co-design a guitar slide.

David has also launched a leather goods line, designing belts which he retails alongside his jewelry.

For more information visit www.zoltondavid.com.

We hope these ideas have brought you something different and exciting for your loved ones, business partners or yourself even. From all of us at OTL we wish you the Best of the Best this season. May all your gifting be inspired by the reason for the season.

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University of Texas Golf Club Celebrating 15 years.

The Horns play here.

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STORY BY CARL MICKELSON kay, so the members of Austin’s University of Texas Golf Club haven’t located the Fountain of Youth, exactly. What they have discovered, though, is a country club environment with a “Forever Young” sensibility and ever-improving collection of resort-caliber amenities. The club’s energy is contagious.

When University of Texas Golf Club opened in 2003, Austin was still clinging to its sleepy-university-town identity while staring directly at a future that would see its population double and its economy and real estate market boom beyond anyone’s wildest projections.

Similarly, what started as a plan to have a small private golf club that would also function as a world-class home course for the University of Texas men’s and women’s golf teams, has taken on dimensions few could predict.

“Initially, we just set out to build a 475-member golf club. In 15 years, we’ve grown beyond everyone’s projections,” says Steve Termeer, UT Golf Club’s first and only general manager. “We’ve evolved into a full-service, resortstyle country club with tennis, swimming, overnight accommodations and a golf academy. Now, when you add local and regional members, we’re at more like 1,200 members. To say we’ve changed our business model is probably an understatement.”

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On any given day, you might run into current members of the UT golf teams or see former Major League Baseball players needling each other about crucial putts missed in a morning grudge match or enjoy a relaxing lunch in the luxurious clubhouse.

On the golf course, you’ll see burnt orange carts navigating the Hill Country navigating and well-curated plaques commemorating achievements of University of Texas golfing legends like Ben Crenshaw, Tom Kite, Justin Leonard, Harvey Penick and Jordan Spieth. The common bond that draws folks here is obvious, what keeps them here is the camaraderie, the quality of the club experience and the deep connection to university.

“The power of the steer head, the Longhorn brand has a substantial influence on the way people warm up to this club. It’s a lot like Homecoming week all the time around here, but we like to think that’s only the beginning of what makes the culture of this club so rich and fun,” says Termeer.

This past year, the club opened the six-hole Spieth Lower 40 short course, with holes from 75 to 110 yards designed by three-time major winner Jordan Spieth and architect of the club’s championship course, Roy Bechtol. Tucked into an intimate, wellforested section of the property, this inspired layout

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is great place for any level of golfer to spend a half hour or a half the day. “The Spieth Lower 40 has been a revelation,” Termeer says. “Short courses like this are the future of golf. It’s great to see kids and families out there just having fun. It’s the essence of what will attract more people to the game and keep them coming back. We’ve seen participation grow among families.”

The entrance to the short course features a Wall of Champions, showcasing every professional victory by a former UT golfer. That win count totaled 175 at last count.

The success of the club has enabled staff to refine the golf course’s playability and visual appeal through the years. Having elite collegiate golfers playing the course regularly has prompted back tee additions that have stretched the total yardage to 7,412, nearly 400 yards longer than when the club opened. On the flipside, several projects have served to make the hilly course more enjoyable for average handicappers.

“Early on, if there was a knock on this course it was that it played too difficult for the average golfer,” Termeer says. “We’ve been fortunate to be able to be responsive to things like that and we’ve massaged the golf course through the years, whether for

playability or enjoyment-factor or aesthetics.”

Termeer points to the leveling of the fairways at holes, one, five and six, the addition of a bunker on the long-par-4 third hole and reworking the green and its surrounding on the demanding seventh plus the addition of ample mounding on the right side of the par-five ninth. Additionally, the tee boxes have been raised on several holes to provide better views of the landing areas. Currently, the green at the longpar-three eighth hole is being rebuilt to be more receptive to long approaches. “This is an iconic Hill Country setting, so we knew some of the terrain was going to be rugged and a little severe. We’ve been fortunate to be able to judiciously ‘soften’ the areas that needed it,” Termeer says.

The design of the course, which winds through classic Central Texas elevation changes and Canyonlands, has dramatic pacing. A hot start is possible with holes that aren’t overly-long at one, two and four. “You don’t need driver off the first tee, but you’re hitting into a very well-protected green, so you start with a scoring opportunity as long as you place the ball well,” says Termeer. “You want to play the first four holes well because with holes 5 through 8, you know the gauntlet’s coming. More often than not, those holes will reach up and get you.”

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On the 492-yard third, you’ll fight left-to-right prevailing wind and agree that par is a great score. After nifty fairway-wood/wedge hole at number 4, the defining stretch of the opening nine awaits. A disorienting 461-yard uphill par 4, the fifth hole demands a great tee shot and unforgiving approach. There’s no shame in playing this one as a three-shotter. Six and seven are demanding driving holes. The former because of a deep canyon lurking right and short of the green and the latter because of a sloping fairway and a rippling water feature lining the entire left side of the hole. If you make it past the 237-yard eighth with minimal damage, you can breathe for a moment and get aggressive at gettable parfives at 9 and 11 as well as the short par-4 13th and winding par-5 14th.

At the green on 472-yard par-4 5th, you arrive at the most scenic section of the course, a bluff overlooking Lake Austin and the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve some 300 feet below. “Today, I don’t think you could find 200 acres that replicate the land and the setting where this golf course sits. It’s special,” says Termeer.

The final three holes play downwind but brutal length at the par-three 16th and par-4 18th will test your will and your shotmaking.

“It’s amazing how different some of these closing holes can play when you have them playing downwind. I once watched Rickie Fowler hit a 5-iron from 248 on the 16th hole to the middle of the green. And, Jhonattan Vegas once got home on #18 with driver 9-iron. That’s a 517-yard hole! It’s a great finishing hole with a well-protected green accented by that beautiful creek running just in front of the green. You’d really prefer not have anything more than 5-iron coming into that green.” There’s always a lot of drama on the 18th hole.

“The golf course is generous off the tee but very well-protected if you hit shots off-line,” Termeer says. “The golf course conditions are the best they’ve ever been under the care of our superintendent, Tyler Anderson, who came to us from Atlanta Club three years ago. What he’s accomplished is incredible, giving our members championship-caliber conditions daily,” Termeer says.

The recent implementation of L1F Zoysia to the teeboxes, greenside approaches and collars has added and elegant, tight-lie zone around the greens. “It gives you the kind of lies you would find on PGA TOUR courses. You see a lot of

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members either play more of a bump-and-run style shot are play that more exacting wedge shot with a wedge that’s got less bounce.”

I like to call the club Hill Country Casual setting. People really enjoy the club and get a lot of it. We people have a good time out here.

To commemorate the club’s 15th anniversary, and something even more significant, there’s another new amenity being added.

“We are so honored to build a tribute to coach George Hannon here at the club, the Hannon Academy. It features two indoor/outdoor hitting bays and a memorabilia display of Coach Hannon’s prolific coaching life at UT, from 1963 to 1981 and his two NCAA Championship titles in 1972 and 1973 with Tom Kite and Ben Crenshaw.”

Termeer says the members and the UT golfers coexist beautifully. “There’s always a new crop 18 year olds coming in that might go on to be stars or legends in the game,” he says. “To experience that at your home club is something unique. Our members have embraced the relationship with the men’s and women’s golf teams and have enjoyed getting to build relationships with the team members and watching their successes.”

The club has hosted numerous Big XII Championships and NCAA regionals with several dozen members volunteering during tournament weeks. Every two years, UT Golf Club hosts a Pro-Am in which members can play and interact with UT legends like Kite, Crenshaw, Mark Brooks, Justin Leonard, Spieth, Omar Uresti, Bob Estes, David Gossett, Cody Gribble, Dylan Frittelli, Harrison Frazar and Beau Hossler.

Luxurious golf homes are available for overnight accommodations and fill up fast in the fall during home football weekends. “This is really the place to be during the fall. Our members have an incredible time. About 70 percent of them are UT Alumni and they take full advantage of the club and the social environment.

While relatively new by country club standards, this club has packed a lot of history into 15 years. What the next 15 years hold should be inspiring to watch. “Our partners and ownership firmly believe in constantly improving. There a lot of clubs people can join, so it’s our task to remain creative and to try to make this an innovative club experience,” Termeer says.

More information at utgolfclub.com.

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Escape to The Rockies, The Broadmoor

STORY BY LESLIE AWDYKOWYZ

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Rich in history as its origin dates back to the early 1900’s, The Broadmoor is more than just a getaway, it’s an unforgettable destination. The resort is surrounded by lush greens, mountains and lakes while the interior is laced with intricate detail inspired European design and offers both indoor and outdoor activities for all ages and occasions. ituated at the gateway to the Colorado Rocky Mountains in Colorado Springs, The Broadmoor and its Wilderness Experience properties of The Ranch at Emerald Valley, Cloud Camp and Fly-Fishing Camp encompasses 5,000 acres. The resort campus has 784 rooms, suites and cottages. It includes championship golf courses, a Forbes Five-Star spa and fitness center, nationally recognized tennis staff and program, 24 retail boutiques and 10 restaurants, including Colorado’s only Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond restau-

rant Penrose Room, as well as 10 additional cafes and lounges.

Other activities include falconry, guided mountain biking, hiking, rock-climbing tours, fly-fishing, paintball and more. The Broadmoor Wilderness Experience properties are three unique, all-inclusive, boutique facilities that highlight a true Colorado experience while offering mountain rustic luxury along with The Broadmoor’s legendary service.

The Broadmoor owns and manages three attractions that include the Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Seven Falls and The Broadmoor Soaring Adventure zip-line courses.

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signed by some of golf’s most notable names such as Donald Ross and Robert Trent Jones, Sr., and have played host to numerous national tournaments, including the U.S. Women’s Open and PGA Cup. Presidents, politicians, celebrities, and many of the game’s greatest athletes have all played at The Broadmoor.

Spencer Penrose, the founder of The Broadmoor, wanted to have a top-notch course which would be ready the day the hotel opened. In the summer of 1916, he hired legendary golf course architect Donald Ross.

The Broadmoor Casino was moved from its position by the lake, and the site where the Broadmoor Hotel was to be built, down to the edge of the golf course where it was adapted for use as the golf clubhouse.

The golf course was an essential part of the Broadmoor Hotel’s success. The course was an unusual one for the time, given its altitude and level of technical difficulty.

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of the 1925 British Open, established himself at The Broadmoor upon completion of his tour for the Red Cross and attracted many quality players to the roster of the Broadmoor Golf Club. Chick Evans, the holder of the National Amateur and National Open titles, became a non-resident member of the Club as soon as it was built and played often on the course. Once the course at The Broadmoor had opened, Barnes participated in tournaments with locally and nationally known opponents on a regular basis, and the Club began hosting noteworthy tournaments.

The first important tournament was a Red Cross match. Jim Barnes and Chick Evans teamed up against Warren Wood and Jock Hutchinson on the fourth of July, 1918. The Broadmoor Men’s Invitation was held for the first time in 1921 and was an honored annual event through 1994.

The golf clubhouse also served other functions. In the evening, the upstairs became a nightclub where bands and singers performed livelier music than that enjoyed by guests in the hotel dining rooms. During the 1920s, Penrose utilized the upper floor of the club for Monday night boxing bouts. In 1935, the nightclub area was transformed into the “Jungle Room” decorated with African artifacts that the Penrose’s had brought home from one of their trips and exotic murals were painted on the walls.

Bob McGrew and his orchestra began playing in the club in that year and became a fixture in the years to come. The roof of the new wing provided an area for outdoor dancing and dining.

The Broadmoor Golf Club continued to grow and expand over the years. In 1958, Robert Trent Jones Sr. was hired to design an additional nine-hole course, and in 1964, he was invited back to add nine more holes and the Club now had two 18-hole courses. In 1976, Ed Seay and Arnold

Palmer completed the third 18-hole course which was later redesigned by Nicklaus Design and reopened in 2006.

Not only can you experience majestic golf courses you can enjoy the opulent design of the indoors.

The Broadmoor is sure to exceed expectations.

The Broadmoor’s newest restaurant, The Grille is located in the golf building. It recently opened this spring for golf members and hotel guests. The Grille takes dining to a new level with a menu that brings back some of The Broadmoor’s classic dining favorites in a reimagined space that inspires not only with its restaurant design, but also with an exquisite, classic bar, and Colorado mountain views.

Another restaurant that cannot be overlooked is Ristorante del Lago. Envisioned by renowned designer Adam D. Tihany and inspired by the finest culinary regions of Italy, Ristorante del Lago offers a lively and authentic dining experience. The restaurant’s inviting design evokes the luxurious villas of Lake Como, with exposed wood beams, terra cotta tile, custom walnut millwork, leather banquettes and an indoor/outdoor fireplace. An enticing menu of Old-World favorites combined with the restaurant’s timeless ambiance offers the ideal setting to dine with friends or make new ones. Ristorante del Lago is open for breakfast seasonally, offering a variety of tempting items from frittatas and house made pastries, to a decidedly European breakfast buffet. For dinner, Ristorante Del Lago crafts fragrant wood fired pizzas, a selection of meats off the rotisserie, and pasta made fresh in-house. The aging room also boasts authentic salumi and formaggio imported straight from Italy. Freshly made tiramisu, cannoli, and homemade gelato are the most delightful way to conclude your meal.

From the moment you step into The Spa at The Broadmoor, you have embarked on an extraordinary journey of rejuvenation, balance and pure relaxation. Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Spa follows the footsteps of the founders, Spencer and Julie Penrose, who traveled the world to create an oasis of culture in Colorado Springs then considered the uncivilized West. Skilled spa practitioners honor this tradition with restorative treatments that are tailored to address the unique wellness goals of every guest in a luxurious yet serene setting.

Whether going to the mountains to ski and enjoy the crisp mountain air, spending summer days discovering some of nature’s most breathtaking beauty, or being pampered with shopping, spa days and world-class cuisine, The Broadmoor is a unique and unforgettable destination.

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SPEEDVS. POWER STORY BY BUCK MAYERS

It is one thing to hit the golf ball hard and far, but a very different matter to teach anyone else how to do it. In fact, very few golfers really understand where clubhead speed is generated within the swing and rarely implement the principles in the proper sequence to increase speed and power. I’ve been very fortunate as a coach in baseball, tennis, and golf for over 30 years. To have access to 3-D technology since 2004 to measure data has been vital to my education and allowed me to help my clients. I will try to avoid language or terms that may be difficult to process and understand.

Physical traits do play a very important role to speed and power. Those who possess better strength, mobility, and stability obviously have a leg up. However, anyone can improve the actionable patterns and optimize movements that increase more velocity.

Secondly, hitting the ball solidly and in the middle of the clubface is imperative.. Mis-hits can reduce distances by as much as 20% and exposes most amateur’s greatest power leak.

Where does speed come from? The very first principle to understand is how the wrists move up & down, side to side, and rotate properly to provide energy and forces. Hammer a nail, throw a ball, cast a fishing line, crack the whip, snap a towel – all of these use the wrists. Physics tell us that leverage is the best way for a golfer to affect the velocity of the clubhead. This means your grip is critical to the proper movement of your wrist. Grip pressure and tension increase from an improper grip; not good qualities for increasing speed.

The second principle is lever number two. Using the hammer and nail analogy, imagine hitting the nail harder. The trail elbow will fold up and bend more. It is important here to note that you hold the club with your hands which are connected to your

arms - all small muscles. Many have been told that the greatest speed sources come from your big muscles. Wrong! Long drivers that hit it 400 plus yards, can hit it 300+ yards off their knees. Think about that for a second.

Now let’s move to the power and principal number three, upper body rotation and coil. The upper part of your spine or axis allows the shoulders and back to move the levers into a bigger arc, and in turn will generate increased power. Principal number four is lower body rotation - the pivot of the hips. This also will increase the length of the arc to further enhance velocity. All energy and forces have angular motion, centrifugal forces/physics, and motion laws.

This sequencing pattern can be learned backward and forward with proper training to the ground reaction forces.

This leads us to principle number five, footwork.

You may have heard the expression “You can’t shoot a cannon out of a canoe”. Forces from all of the above have correlation to the connection to the ground. A very simple analogy could be used from skipping a rock on a lake. The pressure from the trail foot to the front foot is apparent to support the rotary patterns/ torques of the body that creates a flinging action of the wrists/arms to the club. Mass, velocity, energy, and leverage are all at work in the proper sequencing of these principles.

Lastly, avoid the premise of slowing anything down! Free up and move, avoid tension and misconceptions of position thinking. Speed and power are not slow or static. Your brain has instincts and intuition. Grip it & Rip it...John Daly.

Buck Mayers is the Director of Instruction at Escondido Golf and Lake Club in Horseshoe Bay, Texas www.buckmayersgolf.com.

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STORY BY ART STRICKLIN Austin native Ben Crenshaw has been successful in almost everything he has touched in his 66 years of a full golfing life lived out in Central Texas.

From Lone Star junior golf star at Austin High School to NCAA and individual golf champion at the University of Texas. A victory in his first-ever PGA Tour event, twotime Masters champion, inspirational Ryder Cup captain and Texas, plus World Golf Hall of Fame inductee, Crenshaw has done it all in the green grass golfing world both on the course and off.

But as he stood alongside the 18th fairway at the new Trinity Forest Golf Course in Dallas, on a sunny afternoon at the first-year of the PGA Tour’s Byron Nelson Championship, which he designed along with longtime partner Bill Coore, Crenshaw said he had found his true calling.

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playing golf at all levels, dawn to dusk with many, many amateur and professional golf titles and millions of dollar won, Crenshaw said he would always like to be remembered for the courses he created as one of the leading golf architects in the world.

Since 1986, Crenshaw and Coore have designed and help build some of the finest and most famous golf courses in the U.S. His contributions in Texas include the Crenshaw course at the Barton Creek Resort and Austin Golf Club, which he considers his home club, along with Trinity Forest. He has done renovation work on some of the finest courses in the state, plus built famed American courses such as Sand Hills in Nebraska, Fairs Head in Long Island, New York, The Dormie Club in Pinehurst, Talking Stick in Scottsdale, and The Plantation Course in Maui, Hawaii along with many more.

While he only rarely plays on the Champions Tour, has stopped playing in the Masters Golf tournament and is more likely to play for fun, if he had the time, than for a job, Crenshaw said he would always like to be in the golf architecture business.

He’s still active in his unwavering support of all University of Texas athletics and is widely respected as one of golf’s great historians, sportsmen and spokesmen.

But he said the dirt which he and Coore crafted into green grass greatness is where he hopes to make his lasting contribution to the game he will always love.

While holding court at Trinity Forest, Crenshaw was happy to talk with OTL Contributor Art Stricklin about his love for architecture, plus his greatest on-course joy as two-time Masters Champion.

OTL: Having seen the PGA Tour hold its first tournament on your links-style Trinity Forest, which is radically different than anything players see in the U.S., what does that means for the future of golf?

BEN CRENSHAW: Well hopefully, it will show other tournaments the possibility of holding tournaments on unique courses that other players may like. I think this is something certainly new from what they see in the U.S., but I don’t know that we should ever be in the position that there is only one way to play a hole or just one shot you have to hit to be successful.

OTL: What would you like to see as this tournament goes further; another one at Trinity Forest or other PGA Tour events?

BC: We want to bring creativity into the game.

We want to bring putting and chipping and decisions into the game. Not just how far you hit the ball, but where you hit it and how and what is it going to do when it hits the ground. That is what you see all the time in Scotland and what I hope to interject here.

OTL: How much do you take player comments into your equation when you’re

designing a course like this?

BC: Certainly you want them to enjoy it and most of them are free to share what they think.

The feedback has been very positive for this first year for which we are very grateful.

OTL: How did you first become interested in golf architecture and when did you know it would grow to become what you enjoy most about golf?

BC: Well, it first started when I made the 1968 U.S. Junior Amateur at the Country Club in Brookline, Mass., It was the first time I had ever been to the Northeast and it was an eyeopening experience to see those thick trees and deep rough, hole shapes and lush greens. Coming from Texas (as a high school sophomore) I had never seen anything like that before so it was pretty incredible.

OTL: A few years later, you made your first appearance in the Masters Golf Tournament as an amateur in 1972, so how did that advance your architecture as well?

BC: Well, like everyone else says, it looks so much different than on TV. It’s so much prettier than on TV and so much hillier than you would think. Its like, ‘wow, look at those mounds.’ Other than one trip to the East Coast, I had really never been out of Texas much. I was fascinated by the steepness of the fairways and the undulations of the greens. Really, undulation is the soul of golf.

I’m sure it affected me in later years.

OTL: While your on-course career was hugely successful, winning the first tournament you ever played as a professional (the 1973 Texas Open), along with the Colonial and the Byron Nelson, you will always be tied to the Masters and your two wins there in 1984 and 1995. What does that tournament mean to you, especially the decision in 2015 to stop playing there?

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BC: I just love it so much in so many different ways. I’m sure I could have gone on and played several more years. Nobody was asking me to leave, but in my head and in my heart I just think this is the right thing to do. Just pull over to the side of the road and let others do it.

OTL: Winning in 1984 was special, because it was your first major championship at your favorite place, but winning in 1995, the week you buried your mentor Harvey Penick, I’m guessing that is a memorable Masters which will never be forgotten.

BC: To do something personally like that to honor Harvey and his memory, it’s still so special I can’t even believe it.

OTL: How were you able to compose yourself to get the win, especially with that memorable shot on the 18th green where you were fighting tears after making the final winning putt?

BC: It was just so special, Art, to this day I still don’t know how it happened. It was just Harvey and his presence.

OTL: In the past, people have written or said that you made a Faustian bargain when you won the Masters in 1995, and you never won another professional golf tournament again. Are you OK with having that be your last victory?

BC: Absolutely, that would be fine with me. If that’s the last one I ever win, I’m totally satisfied with that win and honoring Harvey like that.

OTL: I know you love your time at the Masters and Augusta National; do you have any regrets there?

BC: Only one, really. I never got to meet Bob Jones. I know over the years I’ve hounded (member) Charlie Yates for Bob Jones stories all the time, but I regret I never got to meet him in person.

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still have plenty to keep you active including your architecture work. You completed your latest project just south of downtown Dallas, Trinity Forest, which will serve as the home of the PGA Tour Byron Nelson Championship. What do you like about staying connected to the game like that?

BC: This allows me to stay close to the game when I am not playing. I’ve wanted to slow down for several years and this will allow me to continue to do it.

OTL: What’s different about preparing to play in a tournament and preparing to work on a course?

BC: When you commit to a tournament, you have to be there all week. Here (at a course) I can be there 2-3 days and still get all my work done and be able to go home.

OTL: Was there anything about your decades at Augusta which has helped you as an architect?

BC: I have always believed that undulation is the soul of golf and Augusta National has more undulation on the greens than possibly anywhere.

Architects Bob Jones and Alister MacKenzie were so smart the way that they designed this. It will not fall victim to the challenge of today or tomorrow because of the way it forces you to use strategy on every hole to defend itself with its greens. All of golf and golf courses could learn from that. I know I always have. My philosophy as an architect is to see what the land tells us and try to employ a minimalist nature on most sites OTL: Do you feel like architecture could be your ultimate contribution to the game?

BC: It’s endlessly fascinating when you see what the land gives and you see what you can do with the different landscapes. It’s always a challenge to see what you can do to create something special.

Louis XIII History in a Glass

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STORY BY RICHARD AREBALO FEATURES EDITOR / OTL MAGAZINE I have always thought myself capable of spending a few thousand dollars for a bottle of wine, Château Margaux 2000 comes instantly to mind, but I’ve never felt the same inclination for a high-end Cognac.

I have enjoyed fine Cognacs and Armagnacs throughout the years, but the appreciation never topped a few hundred dollars. At the end of a recent wine dinner, the restaurant owner though by sheer generosity or sufficient wine was kind enough to portion out small glasses of Remi Martin’s Louis XIII cognac. The delicate though decidedly complex spirit, was different from what I expected and I decided to learn a bit more.

It turns out that what we were drinking was a blend of over twelve hundred separate ‘eau-de-vie’ created and meticulously stored by Remy Martin, some of which had been aged in limousine oak barrels for as much as a hundred years. The beautiful liquid in our glasses had started production at around the start of World War I. The term eau-de-vie, literally ‘water-of-life,’ I most often associate with fruit brandy (eau-de-vie de fruit), think pear and Poire Williams; however, eau-de-vie (de Vin) is essentially brandy made from distilled grape wine.

The most commonly grown white grape in France is ugni blanc, and if it comes from the six regions immediately surrounding the city of Cognac in southwest France, then the brandy produced becomes the specific and legally designated spirit known as Cognac.

I was surprised to find out that there is more than one area called “Champagne” in France. A small sub-region in Cognac called “Grand Champagne” is the source of the finest ugni blanc grapes and is used exclusively for Louis XIII. I was familiar with brandy designations and knew that by French law, V.S. (Very Special) designates the youngest brandies, those that have been stored for at least two years. V.S.O.P. (Very Superior Old

Pale) or Reserve brandies are stored for at least four years. Further up the scale, XO (Extra Old) or Napoléon brandies are currently required to be stored for at least ten years.

Hors d’âge (Beyond Age), a new designation to me, are those spirits that have been stored from between 40 and 100 years. At this designation, our glasses contained virtually the pinnacle of spirits in terms of age, rarity and ostensibly quality.

Remi Martin is one of the largest producers of cognac in France and creates products of various grades; Louis XIII (created in 1874) is their prestige brand and is recognized by their signature Baccarat crystal bottle, and it’s stratospheric price tag.

To be fair, only about one hundred bottles are released each year.

I recently went back to the restaurant to try the Louis XIII. Served in a tall stemmed glass, again designed for Remi Martin, the brandy was a beautiful deep amber color with glints of gold from the faceted glass. The nose changed a few times from pour to finish. Initially, sweet, smoky, wood and spice (cinnamon) aromas accompanied the prominent alcohol essence. Eventually, as the brandy opened up, sweet floral notes, marzipan, nuttiness and finally a warm caramel custard scent filled the glass.

The first reaction is strong but very smooth alcohol, a faint sting but with a surprising freshness considering the age of the spirit involved. The woody spice and almonds notes from the nose carry through to the taste but evolve with fruit notes. I could identify distinct grape and fresh plum-like flavors.

The finish is very long and carries the woody, smoky qualities from the nose.

The ability to drink history does come with a price, the 750ml bottle sells north of $3,300, but for a special occasion, in a fine restaurant bar, it can be had for around $250 an ounce. As I finished the glass, I was certain that with a larger sample even more complexity and enjoyment would be in store.

OTL / CIGARS

How much flavor does the wrapper add?

STORY BY TARA LEE MALONEY Cigar enthusiast have their own commentary on this subject. I doubt this article will change any of their minds. However, I still think it is a great conversation to have and certainly fun to test and find your own thoughts on the subject.

The industry is all over the place on this. Some will argue the wrapper is most of the flavor and others say it is decorative. How much influence the wrapper has on the flavor profile will depend a lot on the size of the cigar, the wrapper and the filler. A Connecticut wrapper is mild, so the profile will come more from the filler than the wrapper. However, a Sun Grown wrapper, which has a lot of spice, will have more influence on the overall profile.

Regardless, the filler will still have a large influence on the cigar. Michael Herklots with Nat Sherman Cigars has a great video on Instagram explaining this in more detail.

I smoked the 8-5-8 Flor Fina Claro, Maduro, Natural and Sun Grown from Arturo Fuente for my experiment. I first want to say how evenly they smoked and burned. The draw was nice and easy. I like the dryness of this smoke, but I did need to drink water while smoking.

1) CLARO – This is a very toothy green wrapper which lends notes of hay to the cigar. As it burns I picked up creamy cedar notes, citrus or floral with a little pepper. The cigar ended with a smooth cedar.

2) MADURO – I immediately enjoyed the cocoa sweetness from the maduro wrapper. There were cedar notes and a slight pepper as the cigar

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burned. I did get a slight citrus midway through.

3) NATURAL – The start of the cigar I noticed cedar notes with some mild baking spice. I also notice a bit of citrus as I smoke it. The cigar finished with more cedar.

4) SUN GROWN - The start of the cigar I noticed baking spices with some cedar. As I smoked it I found a little pepper and citrus build. The cigar finished with some sweetness and cedar.

In my opinion, the wrapper does add to the profile of the cigar but by no means takes over the cigar. I enjoyed these cigars very much. The Sun Grown wrapped 8-5-8 is now in my top 5 picks. Try this yourself and see where you fall on this debate. I look forward to hearing about your experience.

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STORY BY KELLY VOHNN

e loaded up the vehicle and started our four hour journey to Bryce Canyon. I had been there once before to perform at The Cowboy Ranch Experience. I was excited to be invited back but this time for a songwriters retreat with some writers from Nashville and Texas. Leaving our place in Las Vegas where temperatures had dropped to mid eighties during the day, was a little intimidating to escape to the colder weather of forties during the day and twenties at night but we packed accordingly. The drive was both scenic and a little nerve racking through the windy mountains. It was well worth the drive once we reached Bryce Canyon National Park and were greeted roadside by a whole family of deer.

Once we got out of the vehicle and walked to the edge of Inspiration point overlooking the canyon we were just in awe of its amazing beauty. Pictures do not do this part of the world justice.

Its distinctive geological structures are called hoodoos. Hoodoos are tall, thin spire of rock that protrudes from the bottom of an arid drainage basin or badland.

It was formed by frost weathering and stream erosion of the river and lake bed sedimentary rocks. The views are so spectacular and the colors of the rock truly make you appreciate Mother Earth’s artistic flair.

If you are an avid hiker, this is a must add to your bucket list. Bryce Canyon’s remote location affects how many people actually see this splendor and only receives about two and a half million visitors a year (mostly international visitors) compared to Zion National Park which have over four million visitors or Grand Canyon National Park which has roughly over six million visitors a year.

There are only a few places to stay in Bryce Canyon and less than a handful of places to eat. Ruby’s Inn is a great visit because you have the general store right there and is conveniently located outside of the National Park, but for the most part we ate at The Bryce Canyon Resort. Our host, Gregory Stauffer provided meals for the songwriters during the retreat at the resort.

It was a peaceful getaway hiking in the morning, gathering inspiration and writing in the afternoon. Who knows, maybe a big hit came from that retreat. A good time was had for sure.

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1 Avery Ranch Golf Club 512-248-2442 www.averyranchgolf.com 2 Harvey Penick Golf Campus www.harveypenickgc.com 512-926-1100 3 River Place Country Club www.riverplaceclub.com 512-346-1114 4 The University of Texas Golf Club www.utgolfclub.com 512-266-6464 5 Barton Creek Country Club 512-329-7999 www.omnihotels.com/hotels/ austin-barton-creek/golf 6 The Hills of Lakeway 512-261-7200 www.clubcorp.com/Clubs/ The-Hills-of-Lakeway 7 Falconhead Golf Course 512-402-1558 www.falconheadaustin.com 8 Grey Rock Golf Club 512-288-4297 www.greyrockgolfandtennis.com 9 Austin Country Club 512-328-0090 www.austincountryclub.com 10 Onion Creek Club 512-282-2150 www.onioncreekclub.com

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13 Jimmy Clay & Roy Kizer Golf Course 512-974-4653 www.austintexas.gov/golfatx 14 Morris Williams Golf Course 512- 974-8333 www.austintexas.gov/golfatx 15 Lions Municipal Golf Course 512- 477-6963 www.austintexas.gov/golfatx 16 Great Hills Country Club 512-345-6940 www.greathillscc.org 17 Spanish Oaks Golf Club 512-421-8530 www.spanishoaksgc.com 18 Blackhawk Golf Club 512-251-9000 www.blackhawkgolf.com 19 Forest Creek Golf Club 512-388-2874 www.forestcreek.com 20 Teravista Golf Club 512-651-9850 www.teravistagolf.com 21 Twin Creeks Country Club 512-331-5900 www.twincreeksclub.com 22 Georgetown Country Club 512-930-4577 www.georgetowncountryclub. net

11 Cimarron Hills 512-763-8700 www.cimarronhills.com/golfcourse

23 Lake Cliff Golf Club 830-798-0695 www.lakecliff.com

12 Balcones Country Club 512-258-1621 www.balconescountryclub.com

24 Boot Ranch Golf Club 830-997-6200 www.bootranch.com/golf

25 Wolfdancer Golf Club 512-308-4770 www.wolfdancergolfclub.com 26. Landa Park Golf Course 830-221-4350 landaparkgolfcourse.com 27 La Cantera Golf Club www.lacanteragolfclub.com 210-558-4653 28 The Quarry Golf Club 210-824-4500 www.quarrygolf.com 29 Golf Club at Briggs Ranch 210-670-9400 www.briggsgolf.com 30 Dominion Country Club 210-698-3364 www.the-dominion.com 31 Canyon Springs Golf Club 210-497-1770 www.canyonspringsgc.com 32 TPC San Antonio 210-491-5800 www.tpc.com/sanantonio 33 Cordillera Ranch Golf Club 830-336-3571 www.cordilleraranch.com/ cordillera-golf-club 34 Tapatio Springs Resort & Conference Center 830-443-9681 www.tapatioresort.com 35 Escondido Golf & Lake Club 830-598-7800 www.escondidotexas.com 36 Horseshoe Bay Resort 877-611-0112 www.hsbresort.com/activities/ golf

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OTL / ADVERTIZER INDEX

Austin Asset 512.453.6622 austinasset.com

Horseshoe Bay 844.236.6136 horseshoebay.com

Austin Subaru 512.323.2837 austinsubaru.co

Kapalua 1.877.527.2582 golfkapalua.com

Austin Infiniti 512.220.0920 austininfiniti.com BMW 855.593.4506 bmwofaustin.com

Mercedes-Benz of Austin 512.454.6821 mercedesbenzofaustin.com

City of Bryan 979.776.0133 bryantx.gov/golf

Rio Secco 702.777.2400 riosecco.net Shweiki Media 512.480.0860 shweiki.com

Christopher’s World Grille 979.776.2181 christophersworldgrille.com

Schlitterbahn 830.625.2351 schlitterbahn.com

Club Champion 888.842.1370 clubchampiongolf.com

TPC San Antonio 210.491.5829 tpc.com/sa-fall

Dave Pelz Scoring Game School 800.833.7370 pelzgolf.com Escondido Golf & Lake Club 830.598.7800 escondidotexas.com Habana House Cigars 512.447.9449 habanahousecigarlounge.com

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Landa Park Golf Course 830.221.4340 landaparkgolfcourse.com

Cascata 702.294.2005 golfcascata.com

City of Kerville 800.221.7958 kervilletexascvb.com

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La Cantera 210.558.6500 lacanteraresort.com

The George 979.485.5590 thegeorgetexas.com Zoltan David 512.372.8888 zoltandavid.com