Remembering Jim Martin

I’m sure everyone was sad upon hearing of Jim Martin’s passing yesterday. We have Carole and all of Jim’s family in our prayers and thoughts. Jim was a long-time member of our golf community, but he was much more than Read More …

Golf Bandera Newsletter #12

San Saba Extravaganza An exhausted, happy crowd returned from San Saba last week after 3 days filled with golf and the camaraderie that makes our group special. The only negative I’ve heard has come from those of us who missed Read More …

2020 Cowboy Classic Results

The 2020 Cowboy Classic at the Flying L was a great success, with 18 ladies in the eclectic tournament and 34 teams in the 2-man shamble. The weather was unusually cool for mid-September and everyone had a great time both Read More …

Golf Bandera Newsletter #6

Coming Events Events are in flux due to possible COVID-19 social gathering restrictions. An April 5 Couples Orange Blossom Special (or Yellow Rose of Texas, depending on color of balls chosen by our fearless leaders) is tentatively scheduled for April Read More …

Golf Bandera Newsletter #5

I’m about five inches from being an outstanding golfer. That’s the distance my left ear is from my right.—Ben Crenshaw Coming Events The Lady Luck Tournament is scheduled for March 13-14. Dinner, team selection and evaluation will be on Friday Read More …

Golf at Alsatian in Castroville

The Men’s and Ladies’ Golf Associations have an outing scheduled at Alsatian in Castroville on Wednesday, March 4 with tee times beginning at 10:00 AM. Rates will be $33.00, tax included. Pay when you check in at the Alsatian pro Read More …

2020 Schedule

The 2020 schedule for the MGA and other events has been finalized and may be seen here. The schedule is also available through the link at the bottom of the golfbandera landing page and will be available there all year. Read More …

Handicaps, Part 3: Final Steps

The USGA handicapping system will be out of commission until January 6 as it tools up for the new World Handicapping System. Here are a few things to remember when the new system goes live. I know some of this Read More …

Handicaps, Part 2: Course Ratings and Slope

If you understand course ratings and slope you are well on your way to understanding the handicap system and what the changes in the new system are accomplishing, so this post is a review of course ratings and slope. But Read More …