Center - Golf

Thursday, June 21, 2012

It's late at night and I'm sitting here at my computer in my office like I have so many times over the past three years. I'm burning the 'midnight oil' once again. It's the end of an era of sorts, but one which I look back on and smile when I think of all the great memories and friendships I've built.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

With the recent success of Carthage golf teams, including the CHS Lady Bulldogs participating in the State golf tournament in Austin the past four years, a new kind of clinic is being brought to Carthage.

A Christian Junior Golf Clinic will be held at the Carthage Country Club on June 7-8 for students ages 7-9 and June 21-22 for ages 10 through 12.

Monday, July 25, 2011

CENTER, Tx -- With two past champions among the field of 67 golfers at this year's pro-am golf tournament here at the Center Country Club this past weekend, the 53rd Annual East Texas Open turned into a classic.

But with the tough field battling the heat and each other late into the final day, and temperatures and scores on the rise, Brian Rowell was able to birdie three of the last four holes to win the Open, topping Zack Reeves by one stroke, as Rowell shot a three-round score of 8-under-par 208.

Monday, June 13, 2011

They play it for fun and to raise money for a worthy cause, but each year it seems the Darren Wilson Golf Classic comes down to the wire. This year was no different as one shot separated the first- and second-place teams in the net score competition, while the second place in the gross score had to go to a sudden-death playoff to claim its honor.

Friday, June 10, 2011

Center's Ty Hubbard dominated on the field, on the hardwood and on the track. He was successful in any athletic event that he participated in, whether indoor or outdoor this past year. For his ability to compete at a high level and the success he enjoyed in the 2010-11 school year,  Hubbard received several Center High School Perpetual Athletic awards, being named Most Valuable Player in three sports, the school announced recently.

Tuesday, June 07, 2011

Golfers from throughout the East Texas area and beyond will converge on the Center Country Club on Saturday, June 11, to help raise money for a worthy cause as the 19th Annual Darren Wilson Golf Classic takes place in Shelby County.

According to Lola Wilson, who is the mother of the late Darren Wilson, the annual tournament has raised over $100,000 in the past 18 years, which has gone to the Darren Wilson Scholarship Fund and benefits area high school students to further their college educations.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Seven members of Center High School golf teams will be heading for the respective Class 3A Region III Tournament later this month after posting scores low enough to advance at the District 18-3A Golf Tournament, which was held over a two-day period on April 4 and on Monday.

Roughrider Nick Fitzgerald claimed top medalist honors at the boys' tournament, shooting a first-round total of 86 and a second-round 79 for a two-round total of 165.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

The Panola College Foundation will host a golf tournament on Saturday, April 30, at the Center Country Club Golf Course to raise money for its endowment.

“This will be a wonderful event and a great opportunity for our communities to show their support for Panola College students,” said Carol Vincent, Foundation Board Chair. “The Foundation supports the mission of the College, and over the years has provided much needed funding for scholarships and equipment.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

AUSTIN, TX — The UIL adopted new regulations for concussion management, but will continue to study increasing the distance for girls cross country after decisions handed down by the UIL Legislative Council on Monday.

Friday, October 15, 2010

The University Interscholastic League Legislative Council will convene October 17-18 at the Hilton Downtown in Austin to review UIL rules and vote on proposed rule changes.
 
The UIL Legislative Council meets annually to hear testimony from interested parties and consider changes in UIL policy. Some proposals that will highlight the agenda at this year’s meeting include:
     · Amending the concussion management protocol;