The Cy-Fair area is home to many thriving golf courses, from the Sterling Country Club course to the challenging and highly rated BlackHorse course in Cypress. This guide provides information on local courses, upcoming golf events and some introductory definitions for those looking to learn more.
Cy-Fair tournaments
Reach Unlimited Golf Classic The tournament raises funds for the construction of the Reach Learning Activity Center BlackHorse Golf Club April 29, 7 a.m. • $250 per person 281-469-8058 • www.reachunlimited.org
Acts of Wisdom Golf Tournament The tournament benefits the nonprofit Acts of Wisdom Cypress Lakes Golf Club May 1, 11 a.m. • $110 per person 281-380-7301
BF Adam Classic The four-person scramble tournament benefits the Cy-Fair Education Foundation BlackHorse Golf Club May 14, 9:30 a.m. • $150 per person 281-807-3591 • www.thecfef.org
North Cypress Spring Classic The tournament benefits the Lone Survivor Foundation BlackHorse Golf Club May 15, 1:30 p.m. • $325 per person 832-912-3692 • www.ncmc-hospital.com
BYG Bash Golf Tournament The tournament is hosted by Backyard Grill and benefits nonprofit Cy-Hope in its mission to help disadvantaged children in Cy-Fair. Jersey Meadow Golf Course Details on 2015 tournament TBA www.thebackyardgrill.com/CY-HOPE
FORE Cy-Fair Golf Tournament The four-person scramble tournament benefits the Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce and the Adam Skinner Memorial Scholarship of the Cy-Fair Education Foundation BlackHorse Golf Tournament Sept. 29, 11 a.m. • $250 per person 281-373-1390 • www.cyfairchamber.com
Golf Lingo
Par—the standard number of strokes to finish a hole Birdie—one under par Eagle—two under par Bogey—one over par Mulligan—a second chance to perform a stroke
Courses and formats
Links course—a type of course characterized by dunes, sandy soil and an undulating surface Best Ball—a tournament format where all golfers on a team play their own balls, but the lowest score is counted for each hole Scramble— a tournament format where all players in a team play from the location of the best shot
Special Deals
Most golf courses offer discount rates for golfers at certain times. Details for time-based rate discounts vary at each course.
Twilight, super twilight—reduced rates for golfers who begin after a certain time in the afternoon Seniors, juniors—some courses offer reduced rates for players of a certain age Weekday—rates on weekdays are often lower than on weekends Winter—some courses lower their rates during colder seasons
