For the first time the ASGA members will be able to play in a tournament at Forest Creek Golf Course. The tournament will be played on Tuesday, March 15th, which is only one tournament away. At the time of this writing, next up is a select shot/best ball combo tournament at Jimmy Clay.
According to Handicap Chairman, Paul Redden, Forest Creek is an excellent place to play golf. "It is a really high quality, respected venue as evidenced by being the home of the Central Texas Amateur event that hosts the best amateur players in the area. If this tournament is a successful, well-attended event the course will probably welcome us back for future events. Forest Creek is tough but players will get additional strokes due to the increased slope rating. The length for 100 Club members is about 5400 yards and for others around 6000 yards, both are close to the length for Bluebonnet."
Tournament Director, Bob Remey, "This tournament will be a Ryder Cup format in which Player A hits tee shots from the odd holes and his partner, Player B, will hit tee shots from the even holes. The players will alternate shots hitting one ball with the player NOT hitting the tee shot playing the second shot."
Teams must call (512) 388-2874 on Wednesday, March 9th starting at 7:00 A.M. to register and reserve a tee time. The earliest tee time being 8:00 AM due to Daylight Saving Time. Forest Creek charges $30.00 (plus tax) for cart and green fee, plus the $5.00 ASGA tournament entry fee for ASGA members.
Since Forest Creek is not associated with the Austin courses, payout will be distributed in cash by Tournament Director Bob Remey. Remey is hopeful that the tournament attendance is very good, "I want a big turnout, it will be our first time at the Forest Creek course."
Directions, maps, and other info will be available on the website during the week before the tournament. Players should watch for these announcements and plan to play in this event!
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