Whether you’re a scratch golfer, a beginner or somewhere in between, the TGA’s Fun Golf Series is designed for everyone to enjoy. With two new host locations plus cooler temperatures and a low-stress environment, these upcoming recreational outings are open to players of all ages and handicap ranges. These one-day events are sure to be a pleasant change of pace from your normal golf routine.
Here’s what’s on tap in the coming months.
The Canyons Course was designed by the legendary golf course architect Pete Dye. Unlike the usual Dye-design, the Canyons Course is generous off the tee with wide fairways. It helps make this course playable to scratch golfers and beginning golfers alike.
The course meanders through the beautiful Texas Hill Country and features rolling hills with several elevation changes, a lot of natural water features and native areas, as well as large green complexes. With almost no homes in sight, the Canyons Course offers panoramic views of the adjacent 700-acre nature preserve, which further proves the course motto – “True to Nature, True to Golf” – to be legitimate.
There are some “Dye-abolical” touches, of course, like elevated tee boxes and greens, a few blind shots and 115 bunkers. But if your club selection is on point and you manage the speed of the greens, you will find yourself having a round full of memorable moments and spectacular views.
Date: Sept. 11, 2020Tee Times: 12 p.m. StartFormat: Individual Stroke PlayCost: $135 for Members; $145 for Non-Members
Located on the far north end of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex on Interstate 35, the championship course at Robson Ranch is an enjoyable challenge to anyone’s game. Designed by Texas’ own Gary Stephenson, Wildhorse GC can be a rather stern test with plenty of length, strategically placed bunkers, thick rough that gobbles up wayward shots, water hazards and tricky greens that are sure to demand your full attention.
With tee boxes to accommodate golfers of all skill levels, the wide-open fairways allow finding the short grass off the tee to be fairly easy. However, the lightning-fast greens present the real challenges. They may cost you a few shots along the way if your approaches are a little off. Short siding yourself or firing one over the green is a definite no-no. As long as you place the ball strategically throughout your round, this course should make for an enjoyable experience.
Date: Sept. 14, 2020Tee Times: 10 a.m. StartFormat: Two-person 6/6/6 (6 holes of best ball, 6 holes of scramble, 6 holes of alternate shot)Cost: $75 for Members; $85 for Non-Members
Halfway between Dallas and Texarkana along the western edge of Northeast Texas lies Sulphur Springs Country Club. Established in 1928, Sulphur Springs CC is an old-school delight that allows for plenty of birdie opportunities. However, failure to successfully navigate the small, pushed-up greens can derail any player’s attempt to score well.
The front side is considered the more “gettable” loop, with two short par 3s and two par 5s that play under 500 yards. The Billy Martindale-designed back nine has water hazards on a majority of the holes, which creates a bit more of a challenge in the latter half of the round.
Sulphur Springs Country Club is surrounded by two lakes and the laid-back atmosphere is sure to provide a true East Texas golf experience.
Date: Oct. 9, 2020Tee Times: 12:30 p.m. Shotgun StartFormat: 2-Person ScrambleCost: $80 for Members; $90 for Non-Members
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