Central Texas Golf News and Notes

BOERNE, TEXAS - At 11:11 this morning, George and Norma Strait and Tom and Silvia Cusick hosted the ribbon cutting and grand reveal of the newly-renovated 250-acre Resort at Tapatio Springs. Guests had the opportunity to see the resort’s magnificent restorations firsthand—and the event was a true success.

During the ribbon cutting ceremony, Strait and Cusick detailed the many changes that have taken place since renovations began in April 2011 and discussed the future of Tapatio Springs. Original developer Clyde B. Smith was present as well and spoke about the initial development of the resort 30 years ago. Boerne Mayor Mike Schultz also made a special appearance at the ceremony.

You would understand if PGA Professional Adam Grosch walked around with a perpetual smile on his face. He’s got a lot going his way these days. Grosch is Director of Golf at Vaaler Creek Golf Club, a five-star golf facility just down the road from San Antonio and less than an hour from the capital city of Austin. His golfers are happy, his staff is working together as a team, business is good. And his course, unlike many others in the state, remains in near-perfect condition, despite the worst drought in decades.

But his joy is tempered by the reality that many courses are suffering, and that the golf industry, along with virtually anyone and everyone else, is having a pretty rough go of it. “Of course we’re thrilled that we can offer our guests a great golf experience, despite the State’s desperate need for rain,” Grosch said. “But it’s painful to watch what our friends at our neighboring courses are going through. Unfortunately, a parched course is something you just can’t hide.”