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It's Time for the 27th Annual Patriot Million Dollar Hole-In-One

Amy Austin — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 17:30:37 +0000

The wait is almost over! The 27th annual UT Tyler Suddenlink Patriot Million Dollar Hole In One contest is set for May 11-18. Save the dates and plan to join the fun and a chance to win one million dollars!If you’re new to the Patriot Million Dollar Hole-In-One contest, than you really need to come [...]

The Best Golf Courses in Tyler + Longview to Try Out

Nora Schreiber — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:05:13 +0000

Golfing has been a great pass time for for many years. For sport, fun, business, or relaxation, playing golf is an important part of our East Texas society. If you are new to the game, or looking for a new course to hit, where do you go around here? Well, there are a lot of places to try out.

Michael Phelps Goes Reality TV…on the Golf Channel!?

Jacob Hall — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 12:00:14 +0000

Michael Phelps is a bonafide star. In addition to being one of the best athletes in history and the United States’ crown jewel at the Olympic games, the world’s greatest swimmer is also humble, funny, sweet and a just a joy to watch in those post-competition interviews. With his retirement from professional competition pending (if you had as many gold medals as him, you’d consider giving a rest, too), Phelps plans to stay in the spotlight, but in a completely different capacity. How’s the Golf Channel sound?

Things to Do During Summer Break in East Texas

Lucky Larry — Mon, 21 May 2012 15:03:52 +0000

With the end of school just two weeks away, what's there to do for summer fun in East Texas? Plenty! You do anything - from cooling off in the water to hanging from the tops of trees to hanging out with the big animals.

$1 Helps Achieve Educational Goals With UT Tyler Hole-In-One Contest [AUDIO]

Dave Goldman — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:00:29 +0000

For the past 26 years, amateur golfers having been taking swings for their chance to win $1 million, and are helping to support funding for scholarship programs at the University of Texas at Tyler. Levi Herrera, a 2009 recipient of the UT Tyler Hole-in-One scholarship, talked about how the extra money has benefitted his educational [...]

UT Tyler Patriot Million Dollar Hole-In-One Contest Kicks Off

Lucky Larry — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:03:46 +0000

Over the past 25 years the annual Hole In One competition has raised more than a million dollars for endowed scholarship programs at UT Tyler. Students have benefited directly from the competition that could be giving away $1 million itself on Sunday, May 20, at Hollytree Country Club! Qualifying began Saturday at the UT Tyler Herrington Patriot Center and continues through 11 p.m. Friday.

Kid Makes Funny Faces During US Open Interview With Rory McIlroy [VIDEO]

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 04:00:26 +0000

Sure, he may have won the US Open in record-breaking fashion, but Rory McIlroy wasn’t the only star at Congressional Country Club this weekend. While giving an interview with ESPN after his first round, the golf phenom was upstaged by a red-haired teenager standing behind him. The kid exercised some amazing facial muscles, securing a [...]