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Whether you’re a casual golfer, lifelong player, or just someone who loves what golf brings to people’s lives, the TGA Gallery Club is your way to give back and get involved. It’s our version of a front-row cheer squad – and every member plays a role in helping the game grow stronger, more inclusive, and more fun for everyone.
In a series of TGA Gallery Club impact stories, this issue of Lone Star Golf focuses on Project Muni and highlights how your annual membership directly fuels the TGA’s efforts to make golf accessible, exciting and welcoming at every level.
Let’s Hear it for the Hometown Heroes of Golf, Municipal Courses
They’re where most of us first teed it up. Where junior clinics, high school teams, charity scrambles, and everyday weekend rounds make up the heartbeat of the game. That’s why the TGA launched Project Muni — a grant program designed to support municipal golf across Texas by improving course conditions, enhancing the player experience, and growing connections with public golfers.
Why Munis Matter
• 75% of all rounds nationwide are played on public courses • Municipal courses are community hubs that are affordable, accessible, and open to all • Texas has the 3rd highest demand per public course in the country
Yet for all their significant contributions to the game, many municipal courses face tight budgets that make upgrades tough to prioritize. That’s where the TGA — and you — come in.
How Project Muni Works
Project Muni offers municipal clubs two key forms of support:
1. USGA® Agronomy Consultation Funding – Every municipal TGA member club can receive expert on-site agronomy evaluations through the USGA Green Section — at no cost to the course.
2. Matching Grants for Strategic Projects – Courses can apply for TGA-matched funds to complete course improvements that directly enhance the golfer experience or operational sustainability.
Real Investment, Real Impact
By the end of 2025, the TGA will have invested $300,000 into Project Muni — helping courses across Texas improve playing conditions, complete strategic upgrades, and better serve their communities. And it doesn’t stop there.
The TGA has committed to a $1 million total investment by 2029 to ensure that municipal golf in Texas continues to grow, thrive, and welcome the next generation of players.
Case in Point: The Courses at Watters Creek, Allen
With the help of a $12,500 Project Muni grant, The Courses at Watters Creek upgraded maintenance equipment by purchasing a new turf sweeper — a key investment in both efficiency and course conditions. The machine significantly reduces the time and labor required to remove debris like aerification cores, leaves, and clippings, while improving overall turf health and playability. The result? Cleaner greens, better playing surfaces, and more time for the crew to focus on delivering a great golfer experience.
The Future of Public Golf Starts Here
When you support the TGA Gallery Club, you’re helping us invest in the places where golf begins — and where it grows stronger, more welcoming, and more sustainable for everyone.
Thanks for helping us Watch Golf Win — one muni at a time.
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