From: Sun City Texas Community Association
Date/Time: 1/26/2023 9:00 am
Subject: Golf Communicator - Weekly News - Jan. 26, 2023

Photo by Barbara Luna

Golf Communicator

January 26, 2023

It is with great regret that we must inform you of the loss of our great friend and teammate, Doug Wills. Doug began working with us here in Sun City Texas in May of 2008. He was nothing but an excellent member of our team and set a great example for all of us with his work ethic and attention to detail. Doug always expressed the importance of family and we feel honored to have considered him a part of ours. Please keep Doug and his family in your thoughts.

New Golfer Day and Golf 101

 

Spring is around the corner and with it comes our first Golf 101 classes. The Golf 101 class is designed for individuals and couples who are beginner golfers, golfers with limited golf experience, or golfers who have experienced a significant layoff. This class offers golfers instruction on all aspects of the golf swing as well as rules and etiquette tips, and general information regarding playing and practicing in Sun City.  

 

If this class sounds like something that interests you, or if you could use some complimentary golf tips, we encourage you to attend the New Golfer Day scheduled for Friday, Feb. 17, 2-3:30 p.m. at White Wing Golf Club. This will give interested residents a taste of what they can expect from the Golf 101 class - experience a short game, putting and full swing instructional demonstration! This will be the first opportunity to register for classes that will be offered in early March 2023.

 

If you have any questions or are interested in signing up for this New Golfer Day, please contact the White Wing Golf Shop. If you have any questions regarding the New Golfer Day and/or Golf 101, please contact the golf professional staff. Please look for more detailed information on exact class days and times in the coming weeks.

New! Course-specific Icon Logos

 

Players, we’re excited to reveal the new golf course-specific icon logos. We need to give a huge thank you to Jenny Phillips, Director of Communications and Lifestyles, and her team. In particular, thank you to Tonya Taylor for handling our endless changes and creating a wonderful product.

Legacy Hills Golf Course

White Wing Golf Course
 
 

Cowan Creek Golf Course

Women’s

Golf Association

18-Hole

 

Cindy Hutzler, president

[email protected]

 

New Members Committee:

Luan Neal

[email protected]

 

Come join us on Tuesdays for 18-hole play with preferential tee times, fun and fellowship on the three courses in Sun City Texas.  We play a selection of different games and tournaments flighted for every handicap. The league alternates between all three courses.



No matter what level of player you are, you are welcome to join our league. Along with our regular play dates we also offer a multitude of tournaments and social events.

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us or check out our club website at www.sctexas.org

Couples

Golf Association

 

Have you considered joining the Couples Golf Association for 2023? If not, what are you waiting for? The CGA is a social club more than a competitive golf club. Our primary focus is relaxation, fun and friendships. 

 

Saturday, Feb. 11 is the CGA season kickoff dinner in the Social Center Ballroom. Tickets went on sale Monday, Jan. 16. This is always a great event where you will receive lots of valuable information about the upcoming year.

 

Questions? [email protected]

UIL High School State Tournament

Volunteers needed! 

 

Sun City Texas is very excited to host the Boys’ and Girls’ 5A and 6A State Tournaments this year, and we need volunteers in the following areas:

 

• Parking lot attendant

• Crossing Guard

• Ball Spotters

 

The Girls will play Monday, May 15 and Tuesday, May 16, and the Boys will play on Monday, May 22 and Tuesday, May 23. 6A play will take place at Legacy Hills and 5A play will take place at White Wing.

 

If you are available and would like to volunteer at this fun and prestigious event, please contact Janice Brown at [email protected] to let her know how you would like to help!

Click here for 2023 Golf Rates >>

GHIN Handicap 

 

Please note, the 2023 GHIN fees were automatically billed at the end of December and will show up on your December 2022 statement that will arrive January 2023. For those golfers who are not enrolled in Electronic Statement Delivery, the $2 statement fee is waived for this period only. 

 

If you want to cancel this service, you will need to stop by the Legacy Hills Golf Shop and complete a cancellation form. Verbal cancellations will NOT be accepted.  For a refund, you must cancel prior to March 1, 2023.

 

If you have any GHIN questions, please call Erik Beyer at 512-948-7563, or Sheila Diller at 512-948-7564. 

Frost Delays

 

It’s that time of year again when morning temps can create a frost delay. We will continue the procedure we followed last year of maintaining the delay. Players can always call in and take advantage of a tee time that has been cancelled.

 

Click here >> to watch this short video explaining the importance of frost delays.

Bridges in the Winter Months 

 

Please remember that bridges freeze before the rest of the roads do in freezing weather. The bridges can get slick in the winter months as the temperature can be 36 degrees and still create frost. When driving your golf carts over the bridges, please take it slow and careful.  

GOLF SHOPS

Callaway Supersoft

Golf Balls!

 

These extremely popular golf balls are finally back in stock and available at Legacy Hills and White Wing

golf shops. 

 

Stop by and pick up a dozen today!

Now in stock!

 

Skechers Golf Shoes

 

A new selection of men's and women's Skechers golf shoes have arrived and they look great! Stop by the Legacy Hills Golf Shop to check them out.

Golf Course Walking

 

Golf Course Walking is not available in the months of January and February.

Posting scores to GHIN

 

The minimum number of holes to be completed for a 9-hole score to be posted is 7 holes. The minimum number of holes to be completed for an 18-hole score to be posted is 14 holes. If these minimums are met then players can use, “par plus handicap strokes,” to add holes not played to get a permittable score.

 

Example: A 9-hole player starts on hole 11 and finishes on hole 1 in a shotgun start. A score of, “par plus any handicap strokes,” can be used for hole 10 to gain a permittable score.

 

Please note the 7 holes to be completed must be on the same front or back 9 holes, i.e., if a 9-hole player starts on hole 15 and ends up on hole 4, that is not a permittable score since fewer than 7 holes were completed on either 9 holes.

 

For more clarification, please contact one of the Golf Professional Staff.

Local Rules?

 

Players with any questions pertaining to the Local Rules, please contact Andy Miller at [email protected]

Sweet Shots

 

Please click below to view

the recent accomplishments

 

November Sweet Shots >>

 

December Sweet Shots >>
Course Scorecards
 
 
 
 
THE TAKEAWAY
 
Golf Calendars
 
The golf calendars are kept up to date in real-time on the Sun City Texas website under the Golf section. They are an excellent tool to keep you aware of upcoming events and daily tee sheet formats. Please reference them frequently to keep yourself informed and prepared for your upcoming play. 
 
 
Golf Committee
Minutes & Agendas
 
Minutes from the Golf Committee’s monthly meetings can be found on the Sun City Texas website.
 
 
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