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PGA Q-School in October

No Author — Thu, 20 May 2010 13:59:00 CST

Dallas/Fort Worth golf enthusiasts will get a sneak preview of the upcoming PGA Tour this fall when Lantana Golf Club hosts the first stage of the PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament in a recent announcement made by Stephen Phillips, general manager of the club.

�The PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament � usually referred to as Q-School � is a first-stage tournament slated at warm-weather locations throughout the nation,� says Phillips. �The Lantana tournament Oct. 26-29 is expected to bring in 70-80 top players competing for PGA Tour cards � membership and playing privileges for the upcoming PGA Tour season.�

Lantana Golf Club is world class

No Author — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:47:00 CST

As of January 1, 2009, Lantana golf club is open to members only. In addition to unlimited golf and advance tee times at the 18-hole Jay and Carter Morrish-designed course, members will enjoy social events, tournaments and clinics. Members will also enjoy full access to the facilities, including the 27,000-square-foot clubhouse with private locker rooms, 2200-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness center, Lantana Grill and full service Pro Shop.

Oakmont living up to expectations

Steve Gamel — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:53:00 CST

It may be a few months away, but Oakmont Country Club in Denton has been gearing up for its third-annual ClubCorp Charity Classic.

Lantana happy to have reached private status

Steve Gamel — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:02:00 CST

Since becoming a private club back in January, Lantana Golf Club officials have found even more ways to improve the overall experience for their members.

Lantana golf club hones in on golf instruction

Steve Gamel — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:35:00 CST

Lantana Golf Course officials feel they have filled a major void in their quest to be a private club. Officials have made several key upgrades to the club�s golf instruction format since this past fall, starting with head pro Ed Garland bringing in PGA professional Marc Brooks as the club�s first full-time Director of Instruction.

Marcus Senior to play golf in Oklahoma

No Author — Thu, 08 May 2008 09:14:00 CST

Jeff Weisheit, a senior at Marcus High School in Flower Mound, has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma, to play golf. ECU is in the Lone Star Conference, Division II.

Marcus Golfers Take 1st at Myrtle Beach

No Author — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:19:00 CST

The Marcus boy’s golf team played in the third annual Fall Palmetto High School Golf Championship in Myrtle Beach, SC on September 14 and 15. This 36-hole college-style tournament drew 120 junior golfers from seven states to the Grand Strand.

With a first round 305 putting the Marauders in 2nd place, the boys were determined to overcome their six shot deficit to the team from Cookeville, TN. On day two, Marcus played well enough to win the tournament by five shots, shooting a 5 over par 293.

Marcus Golf off to a great start

No Author — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 16:46:00 CST

Marcus High School’s golf program got off to a great start on Wednesday, Sept. 12 when the JV girls team won the Hebron Fall JV Classic at the Indian Creek-Lakes Course in Carrollton.

Marcus won the tournament with a team score of 395, according to Head Golf Coach Craig Koch. The top score in the tournament belonged to Marcus Junior Ali Womack, who shot a 96.

Marcus Golfer Excels

No Author — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 10:18:00 CST

Flower Mound resident, Jeffrey Weisheit, 17, is having a swinging good time on the links. Recently, the Marcus High School student performed like a pro during the second round of the Randy Smith Classic presented by the Lubbock Sports Authority. Weisheit, who struggled in the first round with a 10-over-par 82, came back in round two with a 10-under-par 62. Conducted by the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA), the Classic is a 54-hole stroke event held at the Rawls Course at Texas Tech University. The tournament field consists of 99 players, 75 boys and 24 girls, from nine states and Mexico.

Lantana close to becoming a private club

Steve Gamel — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 07:10:00 CST

After only five years, Lantana Golf Course will soon be a private club.

The club just recently reached 400 members and is just 100 members shy of what head pro Ed Garland said has been a goal since Lantana opened in 2002.