Woodforest Golf Club: Be Impressed With The WOW Factor
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Woodforest Golf Club is nestled among the majestic pines, towering oaks, and shimmering lakes in this beautiful development about an hour north of Houston. The course was designed by Steve Elkington, and features 27 holes among gently rolling hills with a smattering of sand traps, bridges, and water features throughout.
The WOW Factor
The course is open every day of the year, and will often open 18 holes while performing maintenance on the other 9. The result is an extremely playable course, with well-maintained fairways and featuring the highly rated TifEagle greens, recognized as some of the best in the area.
Tom Marrty, General Manager and COO of Woodforest Golf Club, says: “The entire Woodforest Golf Club “Team” thrives every day to provide the Members and other patrons with the “Wow Factor.””
Woodforest Golf Club Hosts Numerous Prestigious Events
Tom knows a thing or two about golf. His students have been involved in 36 state and national championships. He is a Life member of the PGA, a member of the LSU Hall of Fame, and an inductee to the Gulf States PGA Hall of Fame. Many of Tom’s students have played collegiately and even professionally, including LPGA tournament champion Jenny Lidback.
Over 45,000 rounds of golf are played each year on this gorgeous course outside little Montgomery, Texas. It’s no wonder many prestigious events are hosted here at Woodforest. Through the years Woodforest Golf Club has hosted a variety of Texas Golf Association tournaments and qualifiers like the State Amateur Qualifier, Mid-Am Qualifier, and TGA Legends Junior Tour tournaments.
Additionally, Woodforest is entering its 4th year as the host of the 72-hole PGA Champions Tour Qualifying School. TGA South Texas Regional Coordinator John Cochran has worked closely with Woodforest Golf Club on various tournaments throughout the years.
Extensive Training Facility
In addition to providing its guests with the best playing conditions day in and day out, Woodforest is proud of its extensive training facilities and programs. The onsite PGA staff is available for private and group instruction. Facilities include a large driving range, separate putting and chipping greens, and fairway and greenside practice bunkers. The practice area at Woodforest Golf Club features 500,000 square feet of hitting and chipping areas that are open to members and the public seven days a week.
Golf Lessons for All Ages and Abilities
Golfers and want-to-be golfers of all ages can sign up for lessons and take advantage of the extensive practice facilities. Head Golf Professional Jon Baacke and his talented staff take pride in providing quality instruction tailored to the needs of each individual golfer. With over 15 years as a golf instructor, Jon’s professional accomplishments include graduating from the first PGA Golf Management School class at nearby Sam Houston State University.
Woodforest Pro Shop carries top names in golf
As every golfer knows, one of the key factors for improving your game is to have the proper equipment. Woodforest Staff Members are trained in fitting the latest clubs from companies such as Titleist, Callaway, TaylorMade, Mizuno, Ping, and PXG. They have a fully stocked fitting studio and have just the right clubs to bring out the best in every golfer.
Woodforest Clubhouse and Grille
The fabulous 17,000 square foot clubhouse completed in 2015 gives members and guests a lot to be excited about. A terrific expanded golf pro shop, great dining facilities, and a first-class conference area offer wonderful amenities in addition to the golf course and training features. Another attraction in the clubhouse is the 160 inch television above the bar, where guests gather to have a drink, share stories, and enjoy sporting events
Another favorite place for golfers and others to hang out at the clubhouse is the humongous back porch. This popular dining and gathering location oozes southern country charm, with a large veranda overlooking the 18th hole. Whether guests want a steak dinner, a burger for lunch, or to just relax with a cold beverage, the Woodforest Grille comes through with quality food and service with a smile.
Woodforest Grille
Woodforest Grille is open for events like Cinco de Mayo, Easter, Mother’s Day, birthdays, or anniversary celebrations – they strive to help you make that special occasion extra special. You can also catch some great weekly events, like Live Music on Thursday Social Night, Saturday Steak Night, and the lovely Sunday Brunch.
Woodforest Community
The community of Woodforest is a master planned community of 3,000 acres located near Montgomery, Texas. With the Woodforest Golf Club as its anchor, construction started in 2007. The completion of Fish Creek Thoroughfare in 2009 improved easy access to the area, and Woodforest has become one of the fastest growing communities in Texas the last several years. Stunning homes, first-rate amenities, and preservation of the natural wooded beauty of the land have ensured the popularity of this little slice of Texas heaven.
Come experience the WOW factor yourself at Woodforest Golf Club in the piney woods of southeast Texas.
