Texas Golf League To Host Ryder Cup Challenge at Wood Forest GC on Oct. 14
Since the Pros can't get it done, America needs new blood

HOUSTON (September 25) --- Since U.S. Ryder Cup teams past and present can't seem to get the job done, the Texas Golf League is going to host its own Ryder Cup Challenge on Oct. 14 at Wood Forest Golf Course at Fish Creek in Montgomery, in hopes that America will approach its Ryder Cup team development in a different manner. The tournament is open to new players to the league.

"Granted, none of the usual members in our leagues are pros, and only one member plays to scratch, but maybe some players will emerge as the next Sergio Garcia," said Joey Gimenez, the director of the Texas Golf League. "We probably couldn't do any worse in terms of getting our butts beat, so why not lead the effort in finding some real competitive grit among America's amateur golfers?

"I'm telling our members, hey, if we occassionally play this format we'll be able to write a book of tips for our next American pro team. They obviously need to get some help from somewhere and I doubt that Sergio will be penning anything for our boys."

"We're going to do what we can to make winning the Ryder Cup a reality for America in 2008," Gimenez added.

Participants will play 6-holes alternate shot, 6-holes team match play, and 6-holes individual match play, but the league is considering playing 27-holes (9 holes of each format), depending on how many people indicate interest. The fee is $75, but the league will likely have some other trash competitions that players can compete in. The league is inviting the Houston golfing public to come out, play the format, and learn about the Texas Golf League.

On the same day, another competition will be occuring. Four-man teams from Bay Ltd, Lyondell Organge and Lyondell Blue, and Sysco will be squaring off in the league's usual modified stableford competition, to determine which two teams will go to the championship tournament in November.

The Texas Golf League is opening its membership to teams and individuals for the 2007 season. Annual dues are $50 and members receive a GHIN handicap and Texas Golf League Cap. More information is available from Joey Gimenez at 713.478.8034, texasgolfleague@yahoo.com.