High Meadow Ranch Golf Academy celebrates its grand opening Saturday, Jan. 20, at 37300 Golf Club Trail, Magnolia. The academy is located in the back of the driving range at High Meadow Ranch Golf Club and is open to anyone receiving private lessons or involved in HMR's Player Development Program. The venue features three hitting bays, a workout room, a club room, offices and a restroom.

"The goal of the HMR Golf Academy is to give users a premiere learning experience so they can actively improve their golf game, while working with our instructors in the facility," HMR Golf Club General Manager Cody Spivey said.

The grand opening celebration includes free barbecue, contests, a "Break the Glass" competition, a life-sized dart board, fitness demonstrations and technology demonstrations. The event is open to the public and free to attend from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. 281-356-7700. www.highmeadowranchgolf.com