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August 2025

July 29, 2025 by sschilling

Monday, August 4 – Crystal Falls Golf Club’s Summer ParTee golf tournament, two person Modified Alternate Shot, 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. Last chance to qualify for September’s Crystal Cup Invitational. Click Here for Information & Registration
Every Thursday at 5:00 p.m. through October: Play with Spark Golf in their weekly 9-hole, social golf league under a relaxed set of rules to make the experience casual and fun with a touch of friendly competition. No long-term commitment, play week to week. Spark Information
See the Event Calendar on our website for the most current schedule.

The practice green at the range will be closed until further notice while we lay new sod and allow the grass to establish.

Click Here to see tee time availability and make reservations 24 x 7 on our website. Verified Leander residents may book online without a convenience fee.

Golf Shop Sales

30% off ALL Cleveland Golf Clubs
Stop and check out our Sale Rack (30% off all items)

New in the Golf Shop

Men’s Shoes & Apparel:
- FootJoy Shoes
- Adidas Polos
- FootJoy Polos
- Swannies Polos

From Koby Greene, Head Golf Professional

Focus on a 3:1 ratio of backswing to downswing to improve your golf swing tempo. Follow these 5 tips to improve your swing tempo

Job Openings with Crystal Falls Golf Club and City of Leander

Where Does the Water Go?

By: Wayne Slaton, Golf Course Superintendent

Water, our most precious resource. Our golf course is built on an extremely rocky base with voids in the rock filled with Houston clay. With our soil profile, we have 4-6 inches of clay on limestone rock. This creates a challenge for us in the golf maintenance world to keep playable golf turf on our fairways. We continually… To continue reading, click here.

The higher the handicap of the golfer, the more likely they are to give advice on improving your game.

Chase Breckel, Guest Services Attendant

A recent graduate from Liberty Hill High School, Chase is on his 2nd year of working with us at Crystal Falls! While continuing to help keep golf carts rolling and the practice area stocked with range balls, Chase plans to attend Austin Community College for his first year. His favorite thing to do outside of work, is to play golf with coworkers and compete for the “#1 golfer in the cart barn” trophy!

Cork & Barrel on the greens is now open daily to cater to your food and beverage needs. Now accepting online orders https://www.toasttab.com/cork-n-barrel-leander-3400-crystal-falls-parkway

Richard Himmer, Nick Burton, Chad Brown and Eric Scott teamed up to win the Independence Open, a four-person scramble where we played in eightsomes to maintain score integrity. Over $1,000 in golf shop merchandise gift cards were awarded to the top 5 teams with each of the four CTP winners taking home a new Cleveland wedge. Four teams split the $685 skins pool for some bonus spending in the golf shop. Click Here to see the final leaderboard including skins and CTP winners along with 2025 Crystal Cup Season Points standings.

We’re playing a 2-person modified alternate shot format for the August 4th Summer ParTee, the final qualifying event for September’s Crystal Cup Invitational. Click Here to learn more.

Check out our Facebook page for pictures from recent events.

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July 2025

June 25, 2025 by sschilling

Monday, June 30 – Crystal Falls Golf Club’s Independence Open, 4-person scramble, 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. Click Here for Information & Registration
Sunday, July 6 – Srixon Golf Ball Event, 9:00a – 2:00p. Speak with a Srixon specialist to find the best ball for your game. Buy 1 dozen Srixon golf balls, get 1 dozen free.
Saturday, July 11 – Summer Social at Cork & Barrel, 7:00 – 9:00p. Live Music! See details below.
Monday, July 14 & Tuesday, July 15 – While we perform core aeration on the greens, the golf course will be closed all day on Monday, July 14 and will reopen for play at noon on Tuesday, July 15. The practice range will be open normal hours.
Saturday, July 19 – Srixon/Cleveland Club Fitting, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Information & Registration
Tuesday, July 22 – South Texas PGA Junior Tour 8:00 a.m. shotgun start. Information & Registration
Saturday, July 26 – Callaway Performance Club Fitting Event, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Information & Registration
Sunday, July 27 – Titleist Club Fitting, 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Information & Registration
Monday, July 28, Crystal Falls Golf Club celebrates its 35th anniversary!
Monday, August 4 – Crystal Falls Golf Club’s Summer ParTee golf tournament, two person Modified Alternate Shot, 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. Last chance to qualify for September’s Crystal Cup Invitational. Click Here for Information & Registration
July Junior Golf Camps are open for registration. Click Here for the schedule and information.
Every Thursday at 5:00 p.m. through October: Play with Spark Golf in their weekly 9-hole, social golf league under a relaxed set of rules to make the experience casual and fun with a touch of friendly competition. No long-term commitment, play week to week. Spark Information
See the Event Calendar on our website for the most current schedule.

Click Here to see tee time availability and make reservations 24 x 7 on our website. Verified Leander residents may book online without a convenience fee.

USGA Handicap Explainer Series from Texas Golf Association: Handicap Allowances

The Handicap Explainer Series is a collection of short videos created by the USGA to help golfers get the most out of their Handicap Index®.

In this episode, the USGA explains Handicap Allowances and why they are recommended for various formats of play. A handicap allowance is the percentage of a Course Handicap™ recommended to create equity based on the format of play.

Since higher-handicap players typically have more variance in their scores and an increased potential to shoot lower net scores, when full Course Handicaps are used in certain formats, players with lower Course Handicaps are generally at a disadvantage. By taking a percentage of Course Handicap, the higher handicap players are impacted more, which brings the expected scores for all players or teams to a more consistent level. Handicap allowances are mainly applied in team formats, where the combination of players can produce lower scores compared to other teams.

To watch the USGA Handicap Explainer Series on Handicap Allowances, click here.

Golf Shop Sales

30% off ALL Cleveland Golf Clubs
Stop and check out our Sale Rack (30% off all items)

What’s New in the Golf Shop

Men’s & Women’s Adidas Golf Shoes

Women’s Antigua Polos

Men’s Adidas Polos

Men’s FootJoy Polos

Men’s Swannies Polos

Crystal Falls Custom Logo’d T-shirts & Hats for our 35th Anniversary

From Koby Greene, Head Golf Professional

Tip of the Month – Score better, play faster: Use your 7 iron distance to select your tee.

Job Openings with Crystal Falls Golf Club and City of Leander

Our Greens and Summer Recovery

By: Wayne Slaton, Golf Course Superintendent

Our putting greens here at Crystal Falls are 35 years old and have been overseeded every year. The transition from the winter overseed to our base turf, Tif-Dwarf, is always a challenge here in Central Texas. With the weather always presenting us different variables every year, we adjust…

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To some golfers, the greatest handicap is the ability to add correctly. You know who you are.

Josele Diaz, Golf Shop Attendant

We are pleased to welcome Josele Diaz to the team at Crystal Falls Golf Club! JD was born and raised in El Paso, Texas and spent the last 4 years working at Avery Ranch Golf Club. In his off time, he enjoys watching sports, collecting unique lapel pins, and trying to find greater Austin’s best pizza spot.

With a passion for customer service and a strong knowledge of the game, JD is here to assist you with all your golf needs — from booking tee times to helping you find the right gear. Be sure to stop in and say hello if you haven’t already!

Cork & Barrel on the greens is now open daily to cater to your food and beverage needs. Now accepting online orders https://www.toasttab.com/cork-n-barrel-leander-3400-crystal-falls-parkway

Congratulations to Denis Sokol and Rithy Khem who took 1st place in the June 2nd Sixes tournament in a scorecard playoff (first 12 holes) over Gary Ingram and Tim Wilks. Gary and Tim came out on top of the net leaderboard. Full results

There is still time to get in on the action for the 2025 Crystal Cup Series with monthly qualifying tournaments through August, culminating in the Crystal Cup Invitational in September. Click Here to learn more, see the schedule, and check out the current season points standings.

Over the weekend of June 7 & 8, Jack Cersosimo won the 24th Annual Hill Country Amateur Championship. Jack was 10 under for the 36-hole tournament and finished with a two-stroke win over Jack Anderson. Minh Tran took home 1st place in the Open Division and the Senior Division was won by Steve Trafton. Click Here to see the final leaderboard for all divisions.

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June 2025

May 29, 2025 by sschilling

Check out Crystal Cup 2025! Date and formats have been set for our series of monthly golf tournaments culminating with the Crystal Cup Invitational in September. Click Here to learn more.
Every Thursday at 5:00 p.m. through October: Play with Spark Golf in their weekly 9-hole, social golf league under a relaxed set of rules to make the experience casual and fun with a touch of friendly competition. No long-term commitment, play week to week. Spark Information
Monday, June 2 – Sixes, our monthly club tournament. 2-Person teams, individuals welcome. Three different formats in one event! Click Here for Information & Registration
Tuesday, June 3 – Golf Course Maintenance: Applying sand topdressing on greens.
Saturday & Sunday, June 7 & 8 – The 24th Annual Hill Country Amateur Championship with Senior, Open & Championship Divisions. Click Here for more Information & Registration
Saturday, June 21 – 16th Annual Steven Kincaid Memorial Golf Tournament charitable fundraiser. Information & Registration at: www.stevenkincaid.com
Monday, June 30 – Crystal Falls Golf Club Independence Open, 4-person scramble. Click Here for Information & Registration
Junior Golf Camps are now open for registration. Click Here for the schedule and information.
See the Event Calendar on our website for the most current schedule.

Click Here to see availability and make reservations 24 x 7 on our website. Verified Click Here to see availability and make reservations 24 x 7 on our website. Verified Leander residents may book online without a convenience fee.

June Specials (while supplies last)
30% off ALL Cleveland Golf Clubs
50% off Women’s Puma Golf Shoes
50% off ALL Women’s Polos
30% off ALL 2024 shoes from Adidas, Footjoy & Under Armour
30% off ALL Golf Bags

From Koby Greene, Head Golf Professional

Tip of the Month – Growing Your Game. Establish a Handicap – To accurately track your own game, you need to submit your scores each time you play to understand where you currently are as a player and be able to track your overall progress. Nowadays, there are several apps and avenues to track your Handicap…

Job Openings with Crystal Falls Golf Club and City of Leander

Golf & Sharing the Course with the Maintenance Team

By: Wayne Slaton, Golf Course Superintendent

As a golfer enters the parking lot before sunrise, they eagerly await first light while our Golf Course Maintenance (GCM) team begins mowing and setup for the day. At most golf courses here in central Texas, the enjoyment of the sunrise and getting to play right after a fresh mowing of the greens is fantastic….

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To some golfers, the greatest handicap is the ability to add correctly. You know who you are.

Micah Drexler, Guest Services Attendant

Micah has been on the team at Crystal Falls for a little over a year. He has enjoyed getting to know the staff and our customers as well. Along with picking up golf, one of Micah’s hobbies is downhill mountain biking! He often rides in Burnet and has also traveled to New Mexico and California for bike parks. During high school, Micah attended the “One Day Academy” co-op program and plans to attend Austin Community College this fall.

Crystal Falls Golf Club welcomes Cork & Barrel!! Now providing food and beverage services in the clubhouse and also with new beverage carts on the golf course.

Click Here to see the menu and order online. Save the page to your favorites, order before you start your 9th hole and save time at the turn! Ordering is also available on the Local by Toast app.

Interested in joining the team at Cork & Barrel? Call 512-337-7122 or email: crystalfalls@rs3sports.com

Our May Madness event on May 12 featured our Greenskeeper’s Revenge format where our Golf Course Maintenance team relishes the opportunity to create an unappareled environment for participants.

Dennis Sokol and Rithy Khem were successful in avoiding the Revenge of the Greenskeepers on May 12 and took 1st place with a 2-stroke win over Cliff Ellis and Cody Price. The net competition was won by Richard Himmer and Nick Burton in a scorecard playoff over Philip Dodson and Ryan Brink. The Gross and Net Skins pool were each funded with $580 in golf shop merchandise gift cards. Richard and Nick won the only Gross Skin of the day with a birdie on # 18 and also picked up two net skins. Philip & Ryan got in on the net skins pool with a net eagle on 14, along with Nick Darling and Andrew Pace who had a double eagle on 12.

For the entire event, we awarded merchandise gift cards totaling over $2,200. If you won a gift card and were not able to stay for awards, stop into the Golf Shop to pick it up. See the full leaderboard

There is still time to get in on the action for the 2025 Crystal Cup Series with monthly qualifying tournaments through August, culminating in the Crystal Cup Invitational in September. Click Here to learn more, see the schedule, and check out the current season points standings.

Crystal Falls Golf Club – See Rates, Reserve Tee Times, Event Calendar, Tournament Registration and more

May 2025

April 25, 2025 by sschilling

Check out Crystal Cup 2025! Date and formats have been set for our series of monthly golf tournaments culminating with the Crystal Cup Invitational in September. Click Here to learn more.
Every Thursday at 5:00 p.m. through October: Play with Spark Golf in their weekly 9-hole, social golf league under a relaxed set of rules to make the experience casual and fun with a touch of friendly competition. No long-term commitment, play week to week. Spark Information
Monday & Tuesday, April 28 & 29: UIL 1A Girls State Championship. Public play begins at 2:00 p.m. Practice area will open to the public at 9:45a on Monday, and open at 2:00p on Tuesday.
Monday & Tuesday, May 5 & 6: UIL 1A Boys State Championship. Public play begins at 2:00 p.m. Practice area will open to the public at 9:45a both days.
Monday, May 12: Our annual May Madness Greenskeeper’s Revenge tournament. Click Here for information and registration
Saturday, May 17: Bridgestone Ball Fitting Event. Work with an expert to find the ball that best fits your game. While walk-ups are welcome, those with advance reservations will have priority. Click Here to sign up.
Summer 2025: Junior Golf Camps, in partnership with Golfinity, are now open for registration. Click Here for the schedule and information.
See the Event Calendar on our website for the most current schedule.

Click Here to see availability and make reservations 24 x 7 on our website. Verified Leander residents may book online without a convenience fee.

April Specials (while supplies last)

50% off Women’s Puma Golf Shoes (while supplies last)
30% off ALL Women’s Apparel
30% off ALL 2024 shoes while supplies last (Adidas, Footjoy & Under Armour)
30% off ALL Golf Bags in stock
30% off ALL Cleveland Golf Clubs

New Apparel

Adidas Men’s
Men’s Apparel from Swannies and Adidas
FootJoy Men’s
Swannies Men’s

From Koby Greene, Head Golf Professional

Pace of Play – Tip of the Month. When sharing a cart, use a buddy system, be helpful to others in your group, keep up with the group in front of you, be efficient on the putting green, and remember You can also save time by…

Job Openings with Crystal Falls Golf Club and City of Leander

Playing Conditions Expectations Has Limitations

By: Wayne Slaton, Golf Course Superintendent

As everywhere, golf is played around central Texas. You call or log on to your website or app to get that great deal. “What a deal” you tell your golf buddies. Then they ask “Are the greens….

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Golf can best be defined as an endless series of tragedies obscured by the occasional miracle.

Chris Reed, Assistant Golf Professional

Originally from San Antonio, Chris found a calling into service and retired from the Army in 2018 as a Cavalry Scout and Jumpmaster. Chris comes to us as a seasoned golf professional after having worked his way through the ranks, from shining shoes in a locker room in Carmel, California to working as the Head Golf Professional at another Texas course. Chris’ true passion is creating memorable experiences for golfers and he strives to keep them smiling from tee to green. Chris and his wife, Melissa, reside in Lakeway with their two children, Chris Jr. and Jocelyn. He looks forward to meeting each of you and enjoying many years to come with the city of Leander.

Crystal Falls Golf Club welcomes Cork & Barrel!! Now providing food and beverage services in the clubhouse and also with new beverage carts on the golf course.

Click Here to see the menu and order online. Save the page to your favorites, order before you start your 9th hole and save time at the turn! Ordering is also available on the Local by Toast app.

Interested in joining the team at Cork & Barrel? Call 512-337-7122 or email: crystalfalls@rs3sports.com

April featured the Par 3 Challenge with all 18 holes being setup as a par 3! Teams consisted of 3 players each playing their own ball with the two lowest scores counting toward the team total per hole. Congratulations to the 1st place team of Steve David, Glenn Gold and Con Barthell who won the 2025 Par 3 Challenge with a 1 shot win over second place team of Milburn Piercey, Jason Jarrett and Daryl Nixon. The net competition was taken by the threesome of Jonathan Blank, Derrick Hall and Jeff Blank. The Gross and Net Skins pool were each funded with $505 in golf shop merchandise gift cards. Gross Skins went to 5 teams with each group splitting $101, with the Net Skins split between 9 teams and each taking home $56. There were 101 participants in the event with teams finishing 1st through 5th in both gross and net competitions also receiving golf shop merchandise gift cards. It total, players walked away with over $2,500 in merch!

There is still time to get in on the action for the 2025 Crystal Cup Series with monthly qualifying tournaments through August, culminating in the Crystal Cup Invitational in September. Click Here to learn more, see the schedule, and check out the current season points standings.

Our next event is May Madness, our annual Greenskeeper’s Revenge tournament and most popular of the year. Click Here for information and registration.

Crystal Falls Golf Club – See Rates, Reserve Tee Times, Event Calendar, Tournament Registration and more

Job Openings with Crystal Falls Golf Club and City of Leander

April 2025

March 26, 2025 by sschilling

Check out Crystal Cup 2025! Dates and formats have been set for our series of monthly golf tournaments culminating with the Crystal Cup Invitational in September. Click Here to learn more.
April 1 – 2: Course Maintenance – We are open as normal. Please be courteous to our course maintenance team while we perform aeration and top dressing on tee boxes and practice range tee throughout the day (dates subject to change based weather conditions)
Every Thursday at 5:00 p.m. through October: Play with Spark Golf in their weekly 9-hole, social golf league under a relaxed set of rules to make the experience casual and fun with a touch of friendly competition. No long-term commitment, play week to week. Spark Information
Monday, April 14: Par 3 Challenge, our monthly club event. Don’t miss this chance to play the course setup with 18 par 3 holes! We’re using 3-person teams scoring the 2 best balls. Tees by age and gender. Gross & Net winners along with Gross & Net Skins included in entry fee. Individuals welcome, will pair. Information & Registration
Saturday, April 19: Austin Golf Association 9:30 – 11:50 a.m. tee times
Thursday, April 24: Central Texas RIMS annual golf fundraiser. 9:00 a.m. shotgun. Central Texas RIMS
Monday & Tuesday, April 28 & 29: UIL 1A Girls State Championship. Public play begins at 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 1: Central Texas Golf Association. 9:30 – 11:50 a.m. tee times
Monday & Tuesday, May 5 & 6: UIL 1A Boys State Championship. Public play begins at 2:00 p.m.
See the Event Calendar on our website for the most current schedule.

Click Here to see availability and make reservations 24 x 7 on our website. Verified Leander residents may book online without a convenience fee.

Callaway Golf Ball Sale is ending soon. Buy 3 Dozen get 1 Dozen free with online orders, includes free personalization. Click Here and use Promotion Code: 2025208460002 Expires April 30, 2025 or while supplies last.

April Specials (while supplies last)

30% off ALL 2024 shoes (Adidas, Footjoy & Under Armour)
50% off Women’s Puma Golf Shoes
30% off ALL Women’s Apparel
30% off ALL Golf Bags
20% off ALL Cleveland Golf Clubs

New Equipment

2025 Callaway Elyte Drivers & 3 Woods
2025 Odyssey Ai Putters
2025 TaylorMade Qi35 Drivers & 3 Woods
2025 TaylorMade Putters
2025 Titleist Golf Balls

New Apparel
Men’s Apparel from Swannies and Adidas

From Koby Greene, Head Golf Professional

Let’s talk Pace of Play! Golfers of all skill levels should be able to get around the golf course at a reasonable pace and not hold up groups behind you. Playing golf at a better pace is not about hurrying up or rushing around the course. It is simply about being more efficient with your valuable time, as well as everyone else’s. Adopting this tip of the month and not being afraid to share it with your fellow players will ultimately add enjoyment to your golf experience.

Minimize your time on the tee, plan your shot before getting to your ball, keep your routine, and aim to play in 20 seconds or less. On the tee it is usually acceptable for players to “hit when ready.” You can also save time by…

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April Showers

By: Wayne Slaton, Golf Course Superintendent

I don’t know if you’ve heard the term of the title. I have heard it for many years. Water is a very precious resource. Rainfall is a must for a healthy start to the spring to summer season. Our survival and well-being of our communities, crops, gardens, lawns, and golf courses depend on the rainfalls we receive for our water reservoirs and water table. Our central Texas climate…

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In primitive society, when native tribes beat the ground with clubs and yelled, it was called witchcraft; today, in civilized society, it’s called golf.

Melanie Arroyo, Golf Shop Attendant

After retiring from business banking in San Diego, Melanie moved to Texas to be near her son. While searching for local golf courses to play, she found Crystal Falls and discovered we had an opening for a part-time role. Not being one to sit on the sideline in retirement, she joined our team last fall. Melanie attributes her good fortune to now be working with a wonderful group of people and supporting one of her favorite hobbies, golf! Between fishing with her son, painting, hiking and other numerous hobbies, she is enjoying the friendly nature of Texans and a new level of excitement in her encore career.

Crystal Falls Golf Club welcomes Cork & Barrel!! Now providing food and beverage services in the clubhouse and also with new beverage carts on the golf course.

Look for the sign at the # 8 tee box with their phone number (512-337-7122 ) and a QR code to order ahead, then pick up your food at the turn. Not playing golf, no problem, Click Here to see the menu and order online for carryout offerings. Ordering is also available on the Local by Toast app.

Interested in joining the team at Cork & Barrel? Call 512-337-7122 or email: crystalfalls@rs3sports.com

The Shamrock 3 Club Scramble, our February club tournament, presented competitors a unique challenge by taking on the course with only 3 golf clubs in their bag! Not to be defeated by the lack of tools, two teams came in at 6 under 66 with Landon Moore and Taylor Cussimanio taking 1st place in a scorecard playoff over Dennis Sokol and Rithy Khem.

Taylor and Landon take home $85 merchandise gift cards from Crystal Falls Golf Club

On the Net side, Cliff Ellis and Cody Price earned the win with a -7, 65.

The top 5 teams Overall and Net all earned a gift card, in addition to those winning Skins and Net Skins. In total, participants took home $2,040 in merchandise gift cards with everyone climbing up the board with 2025 Crystal Cup Season Points. Click Here to see the full leaderboard.

Join the fun at our next club tournament on April 14 when we set the course for 18 par 3 holes in preparation for the Par 3 Challenge golf tournament. Click Here to learn more.

Crystal Falls Golf Club – See Rates, Reserve Tee Times, Event Calendar, Tournament Registration and more