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• 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.  

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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.

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

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• 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… 

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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

Job Openings with Crystal Falls Golf Club and City of Leander

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• 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…

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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.

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Job Openings with Crystal Falls Golf Club and City of Leander

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• 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

Job Openings with Crystal Falls Golf Club and City of Leander

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• 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.  
• Every Thursday Starting March 13th 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, March 17: Shamrock 3 Club Scramble golf tournament. 2 Person teams.  Gross & Net winners along with Gross & Net Skins included in entry fee.  Information & Registration  
• March 18 – 20: Course Maintenance – Fairway Slicing.   We will be open for play with Cart Path Only (dates subject to change based weather conditions)  
• Tuesday, March 25:   High School Tournament.  Public tee times starting late afternoon.  
• Tuesday, March 25 at 4:42 p.m.: Mad Scramble Tour    9 holes – everyone plays same hole at same time, think of this as a 100 person scramble.   Check it out!     Information & Registration
• Club Fitting Events – Whether you need 1 club or an entire set, get some time with an expert club fitter:
  • Saturday, March 29, TaylorMade Information & Registration  
  • Saturday, March 29, Callaway Information & Registration  
  • Sunday, March 30,  Titleist Information & Registration  
• Monday, March 31: Texas Charter School Academic & Athletic League – High School State Tournament.   Public tee times starting late afternoon.  
• April 1 – 2: Course Maintenance – Core aeration on tee boxes and practice range tee

Buy 3 Dozen get 1 Dozen free TaylorMade TP5 and TP5x golf balls with an online order through March 10.  Order Today!

Callaway Golf Ball Sale with Free Personalization!   Buy 3 Dozen get 1 Dozen free with online orders. Click Here and use Promotion Code: 2025208460002    Expires April 30, 2025 or while supplies last

March Specials (while supplies last)

• 30% off ALL 2024 golf shoes while supplies last (Adidas, FootJoy & Under Armour)
• 50% off Women’s Puma Golf Shoes (while supplies last)
• 20% off Pukka Beanies
• 20% off ALL Cleveland Golf Clubs
• 30% off ALL Golf Bags in stock
• 20% off ALL 2024 Titleist Pro V1x Golf Balls in stock

New Equipment

• 2025 Callaway Elyte Drivers & 3 Woods
• 2025 Odyssey Ai-ONE Putters
• 2025 Titleist Golf Balls  

New Apparel

New Men’s FootJoy Golf Shoes

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.   START SMART & Tee it Forward – Confirm your tee time in advance and make a point to arrive at the tee EARLY with your golf equipment in order and ready to play! Check in at the golf shop…

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Spring GreenUp

By: Wayne Slaton, Golf Course Superintendent

As we look to warmer temperatures returning, our golf course turf begins to wake up from winter dormancy. We are preparing to do the best we can to help our golf course playing surfaces perform well.  This is more than just irrigation, or “watering the grass”. Much planning goes into preparing our golf course for the spring to summer playing season….

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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.

Michael De La Gruz, Guest Service Attendant  

A familiar face to many of you with morning tee times is Michael De La Cruz, a 7-year member of the team at Crystal Falls Golf Club.  He helps keep golf carts rolling and available, and ensures our practice area is stocked with range balls.  Michael enjoys interacting with our customers, seeing the sun rise, and doing some drawing in his free time.   Although he was born in Fort Worth and grew up here, you won’t find anyone more excited that the Eagles won the Super Bowl!

Watch for more details coming soon as the Grand Opening for Cork & Barrel is just around the corner.   They are looking for candidates to fill out their team and are now hiring.  For more information call 512-337-7122 or email: crystalfalls@rs3sports.com  

Congratulations to February’s Stableford Shamble overall winners Scott Charvet and Justin Huskisson who earned first place with a point total of 43 in a scorecard playoff over Ron Hackelman and Dick Haney.   The Net competition was won by Tim Wilks and Gary Ingram with 47 points, a single point victory over 5 teams that had a 46.  In total, participants took home $2,230 in merchandise gift cards with everyone getting on the board with 2025 Crystal Cup Season Points.  Click Here to see the full leaderboard.

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Job Openings with Crystal Falls Golf Club and City of Leander

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• August 5 – 9:  Last summer session for our Junior golf camps in partnership with Golfinity.  Camp schedule is 9:00a – 12:00p, Monday – Friday  Click Here for more information. Practice range area is closed until noon when camp is in session.   
• August 12: Summer ParTee golf tournament by Crystal Falls Golf Club, the last qualifier for the Crystal Cup Invitational.   Information & Registration  
• September 14: ATX Elite golf tournament benefiting Miracle House    Information & Registration  
• September 16:   Texas Golf Association Fun Golf Event.  Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed teams. 2-person best ball.   Information & Registration  
• September 30:  Yellow House Charity Golf Tournament   Information & Registration

It’s almost Football season! Stop by the Golf Shop and check out our new team gear!

Course Played as It Is Found

Rule 8 covers a central principle of the game: “play the course as you find it.” When the player’s ball comes to rest, they normally must accept the conditions affecting the stroke and not improve them before playing the ball. However, a player may take certain reasonable actions even if they improve those conditions, and there are limited circumstances where the conditions may be restored without penalty after they have been improved or worsened.

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By: Wayne Slaton, Golf Course Superintendent

The USGA has produced a great brief video on the basics of course care.  If we all follow these practices, we help keep the course is the best possible condition.   It’s not just for new golfers, we all need a reminder now and then.   Please take 2 minutes and click here to view.

“He who has the fastest golf cart, never has a bad lie.”

― Mickey Mantle

DJ Nixon, Greenskeeper II

DJ has worked in the golf industry for over 9 years with the last 7 years at Crystal Falls.   He is a Certified Irrigation Technician and helps keep water flowing through the pipes to provide the best possible growing environment for the health of our course.   DJ has 2 children and also enjoys the feel of our family environment here at the golf course.  

We’re getting closer to identifying a new food and beverage partner for the clubhouse and we appreciate everyone’s patience in this slow but deliberate process. We hope to be up and running with great food and a full bar within the next 90 days or so! We’d like to announce the arrival of an additional food truck, The Holy Grill, that opened for business beginning August 2, 2024. Our friends at Sibil’s Ribs-N-More are still serving up some great food as well!  You may view both of their menus here. Thanks again for supporting these great local food trucks!

Have you checked your point standings recently for the 2024 Crystal Cup Series?    Our Summer ParTee tournament on August 12 is the last chance to qualify for the 2nd Annual Crystal Cup Invitational. (Yes, participation is by invitation only!) 

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Job Openings with Crystal Falls Golf Club and City of Leander

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GHIN Handicap