Tag Archives: Texas golf

Now That’s a Local Rule!

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Charles Prokop

A guy I hadn’t seen for years was passing through town yesterday, and I made that pre-dawn drive we all love to get in a round of golf with him. As I drove across town ahead of the morning rush … Continue reading →

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Pecan Valley News

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Charles Prokop

As a lot of folks are aware, historic Pecan Valley Golf Club has been closed for several months. The ownership has been working to change the zoning so as to accommodate multifamily housing for wounded warriors and a 9 hole … Continue reading →

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The Best Laid Plans

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Charles Prokop

Today was a sparkling, air cleared of pollen after the rains, spring day, a perfect day for a round of golf. The picture above is a shot of the 12th green at Scott Schreiner Golf Course in Kerrville, TX, where … Continue reading →

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The Road To Utopia

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Charles Prokop

As promised in my last post, I headed out to Utopia for a round of golf. It’s a pleasant drive through nice scenery, and it prepares you for a relaxing day. David L. Cook, the author of Golf’s Sacred Journey, … Continue reading →

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A Round With Willie

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Charles Prokop

After years of on and off effort and frustration, I finally got my early ’80’s vintage turntable working again. It had developed a nasty buzzing sound and the cartridge mounting mechanism was broken. A repair shop got rid of the … Continue reading →

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If The Pros And I Both Have Trouble, Am I A Pro?

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Charles Prokop

Yesterday I played in my usual Monday game. It’s a stableford format tournament with a group called the Good Old Boys, full of guys ranging in age from their 50’s into their 90’s (no joke). Everybody competes against their previously … Continue reading →

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Prairie Dogs at Dusk

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Charles Prokop

When I was in grad school at Texas Tech in the ’70s, the little golf I managed to squeeze into my schedule was in the late afternoons and evenings. If I had a chance to get away early enough, I’d … Continue reading →

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