Universal appeal. Easy to say—rolls right off the tongue-- but it’s nearly impossible to possess… unless maybe you’re Tom Petty, Blue Bell’s Homemade Vanilla or a sitcom character called Raymond. Yet, that’s the where the bar is set for large luxury resorts like the...
Situated on the highest elevation point in Bastrop County, Wolfdancer Golf Club’s signature hole, the 12th hole, is aptly named “Top of the World.” With the tee boxes located above the heavily-wooded tree line and the hole set below, swirling wind that consistently...
When evaluating a new student on the golf course, I watch for whether the golfer has a solid, or consistent routine. I have found that many amateur golfers lack this skill. Think of your own game for a moment. How is your routine? Consider how unique golf is as...
With unprecedented growth transforming the economic and cultural complexions of cities all across Texas, it’s become a fun hobby to check in and see the changes. Seemingly overnight, the Bryan-College Station region has become one of the nation’s leading centers for...
If you’ve ever had to entertain out-of-town guests, playing just one round that perfectly typifies golf in this uncommonly hilly region, Barton Creek’s Fazio Foothills and Fazio Canyons courses surely made your short list. Perched on a hilltop overlooking the...
This 18-hole Clifton-Ezell-Clifton design has captured the Hill Country beauty with views that span for 30 miles. The rolling hills provide a challenging 7,200-yard layout, and offers 5 different tees that will challenge golfers of all ages and abilities. Hole #18 is...
“I can’t take it to the course”….”I have been stuck at a 15 handicap for 15 years”….”I got nervous in the tournament and didn’t perform well”….These are all comments I have heard too many times to count over the years from new students who come to our Academy. There...
For many golfers, there are few golf shots tougher than hitting a 3-wood from a tightly cropped fairway. After all, it typically involves using a large clubhead with little loft. How is anyone supposed to get the ball airborne? That’s why many of us have resorted to...
Summit Rock Golf Club at Horseshoe Bay sits on a towering bluff overlooking a sprawling expanse of Hill Country, yet it’s not just the location that’s breathtaking. The natural settings of several of the holes on this Jack Nicklaus Signature design, showcasing natural...