Jess Claiborne, 1947-2020

Jess Claiborne, 1947-2020The Texas Golf Association is saddened to announce that Robert Jess Claiborne, a longtime TGA Board Member, passed away on Aug. 1 in Alto, New Mexico. He was 73.Claiborne was an integral part of the Texas golf landscape, both as a player and...
Quarterfinals Set at Mid-Amateur Match Play

Quarterfinals Set at Mid-Amateur Match Play

Quarterfinals Set at Mid-Amateur Match PlayBriefly: Aaron Hickman continued his hot play as the top seed in the Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play at Willow Brook in Tyler. Hickman won his first match in the Round of 32 Friday morning 3 and 2 before advancing to the...
Many Happy Returns

Many Happy Returns

Many Happy Returns Coupled with the inherent excitement of high-stakes competition, one of the great thrills of playing in TGA Major Championships is the opportunity to experience many of our spectacular Member Clubs. For more than a century, the state’s most historic...
Countdown to the World Handicap System

Countdown to the World Handicap System

Countdown to the World Handicap System What’s your handicap? If you play the game, it’s typically one of the first questions you hear when you meet another golfer. Problem is, handicap systems differ in various parts of the world. Your handicap in America, for...