
November 1–23
Join us in supporting clients of
Hill Country Community Ministries
with a donation of non-perishable food or personal care items. Collection bin in the clubhouse.
Hill Country Community Ministries
with a donation of non-perishable food or personal care items. Collection bin in the clubhouse.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Rouse Raider Baseball Booster Club Golf Tournament, 9:00 a.m. shotgun start.
Thursday, November 12
Private tournament, 8:30 a.m. shotgun start.
Monday, November 16
Crystal Falls Golf Club’s
Turkey Shoot Golf Tournament,
presented by
Austin Golf Realtor
and sponsored by
SimCreek Performance Golf Studio.
The second event in our fall fun series. This will be a four person ‘step-aside’ scramble.
Thursday, November 26
Thanksgiving Day – Course Closed
Thursday, December 3
Private tournament, 12:00 p.m. shotgun start.
Monday, December 7
Dirrty Swamp Cookers Golf Tournament,
8:30 a.m. shotgun start.
8:30 a.m. shotgun start.
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Welcome Jeff Lyle, PGA, Head Golf Professional
Please join us in welcoming Jeff Lyle, PGA as our new Head Golf Professional at Crystal Falls Golf Club.

Jeff discovered golf at age nineteen while working his first country club job. Although he had always favored more traditional sports, including soccer, baseball, basketball, tennis, and racquetball, his colleagues on the Food and Beverage team at Porter Valley Country Club eventually persuaded him to give golf a try. He had no idea that this single experience would set him on an entirely new path.
Since that pivotal day, Jeff has held many roles in the golf industry. In 2006, he transitioned from food and beverage to an assistant golf professional position at Braemar Country Club, where he eventually became a full PGA member. He later returned to Porter Valley Country Club as Director of Instruction and remained there until he and his wife decided to find a better place to raise their family. They found it in Round Rock, Texas, a little over nine years ago. Jeff then spent several rewarding years at Forest Creek Golf Club before joining Wildflower Country Club in Temple, Texas, where he worked for the past three years.
Although many things in life change, Jeff’s belief in golf remains constant: it can be a catalyst for a great life. He is committed to creating golf experiences that improve people’s quality of life—whether through a warm welcome upon arrival or instruction that helps players enjoy the game for years to come. Jeff looks forward to becoming part of your journey and welcoming you as part of his.

Cold North Winds, Frost Delays & Course Etiquette
By Wayne Slaton
Golf Course Superintendent
Golf Course Superintendent

It’s that time of year again: north winds will start to have a colder bite, and the increasing chance of frost glistening on our playing surfaces when we have a clear sky and mid 30 degrees in the morning.
Central Texas may deliver all four seasons in one day, but winter’s arrival becomes clear when the Bermuda grass turns it’s yellow dormant color on the fairways that are not overseeded. Our Golf Course Maintenance (GCM) team has increased overseeded areas on our golf course: all greens, tees, collars, and select fairways on #1,3,6,7,9,10,12,13,14,16,18. As a result…..

What animal interrupted play during the Valspar Championship’s final round in March 2023?
(correct answer is posted below)

Your Holiday Party, Handled
The season’s best gatherings happen on the greens. Whether you’re hosting the whole family, rallying the office, or finally getting the group text together in person, Cork & Barrel on the Greens is ready to make it memorable.
Our group party menus take the guesswork out of planning, with crowd-pleasing food and festive drinks. Gather inside by the bar or spread out on our outdoor patio for a little fresh holiday air. Tell us your date, your headcount, and your vision. We’ll take care of the rest so you can enjoy the party.
And here’s a gift worth sharing: Cork & Barrel isn’t just for members. We’re open to the public, so invite your neighbors, friends, coworkers and clients to join you. Know someone still hunting for the perfect party spot? Send them our way.
November and December dates are going fast, so lock in yours today.

Members, neighbors, and everyone in between: we’re open daily. Join us in person or
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Gruesome Twosome
OCTOBER 26
Our annual Gruesome Twosome was held on October 26 with Tim Wilks and Gary Ingram ending the day in 1st place.
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to see the full list of results, CTP and skins winners. All pictures from the event are on our
Facebook page.
to see the full list of results, CTP and skins winners. All pictures from the event are on our
Facebook page.
The top 5 teams and skins winners all received merchandise gift cards, a total of $1,015 for the day!
The 4 CTP winners each received 4 tickets to a Texas Stars game at the HEB Center.

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GOLF TRIVIA ANSWER
What animal interrupted play during the Valspar Championship’s final round in March 2023?
A squirrel


