Round 1 of Texas Father-Son Marred by Weather
CLUBS OF KINGWOOD (FOREST) – Scattered thunderstorms threatened the Kingwood area all throughout the afternoon, with play having been suspended for a total of 5 hours and 45 minutes.
CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION UPDATE:
All 40 teams in the Championship Division, who were slated to begin play at 12:30 pm, will now play their first round tomorrow at 7:30 am. There was no play today in the Championship Division.
NET FLIGHTS UPDATE:
Hogan Flight – Wes Welch and Justin Blackledge lead the Hogan flight after a 6-under-par 66 in the first round. A pair of net eagles on the front nine propelled them to the top of their flight. The Nelsons (Marc and Mason) and the Hobsons (Trip and Burl) sit at T2 after rounds of 67.
Nelson Flight – The team of Thomas and Blake Cruickshank shot a 66 to find themselves at the top of their flight. Kevin and Jay Trahan shot 67 to trail by one stroke, while Jayme and Jess Medina shot 70 and currently are in solo third.
Crenshaw Flight – Chris and Paul Divis shot 66 to lead the Crenshaw Flight by two strokes. The Freisleben duo (of Aaron and Jamey) and the Fullerton duo (of Jim and Carlos) are in a tie for second place in the flight, with rounds of 4-under.
Kite Flight – To keep consistency across the board, the group of Tim and Ted Watson shot 66 to lead the Kite Flight. Chris and Jeff Mudd, along with Zach and Preston Harvey, shot rounds of 67 to place themselves in a tie for second.
WEATHER: The players today were greeted with temperatures in the mid to high 80’s and mostly sunny skies throughout the morning. Play was suspended due to scattered storms entering the area at 12:06 pm, and play was resumed at 12:46 pm. Play was quickly suspended again at 12:57 pm and resumed at 2:00 pm. Once again, play was then suspended at 2:07 pm and resumed at 6:09 pm.
GOLF COURSE: The Clubs of Kingwood, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024, is the centerpiece of a 14,000-acre master-planned community and is home to four award-winning golf courses. The Forest Course, widely considered the club’s most challenging test, opened in 1992 and was designed by the architectural firm of Finger Dye Spann, Inc. The par-72 layout meanders through the channels and wetlands of Lake Houston and is highlighted by deep, massive bunkers, narrow fairways, and small greens.
FORMAT: The Championship Division consists of 40 teams. These teams will play four-ball stroke play in rounds one and two. After 36 holes, the Championship Division will be separated into two flights. The low 50% (and ties) will make up the Championship Flight and will play Combined Score (individual stroke play using both players scores) in the final round to determine the overall champion. The team with the lowest 54-hole total will determine the overall champions. The remaining teams from the Championship Division will be placed in the Presidents Flight and will play another round of four-ball stroke play for their final round. Teams will carry their 36-hole total score forward to determine the President Flight winner. The team with the lowest 54-hole total will determine the winner.
TOURNAMENT HISTORY: The Texas Father-Son Championship, now in its 45th year, is one of the most popular events on the Texas Golf Association’s annual schedule. First held in 1981, this tournament has become a longstanding summer tradition for many families. In the 2024 edition, Frank and Brennan Young prevailed in a playoff to win their first title.
NEXT UP: Play will begin at 7:30 am tomorrow morning on the Forest Course. For more information, including complete scoring, click here.