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  • Barton Creek tees up “The Game Changer”!

    March 19th, 2012 | News & Announcements | Brech Spradley | Comments Off on Barton Creek tees up “The Game Changer”!

    #1 GOLF RESORT IN TEXAS TEES UP A “GAME CHANGER” Barton Creek Resort & Spa Invites Golfers to Take Part in the Ultimate Links Experience, Featuring Four Days of Instruction, GolfPsych Analysis, Club Fitting, Sports Massage and More AUSTIN, TX – With golf season quickly approaching across the Texas Hill Country, and preparations to achieve […]

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  • Lie Angle

    March 19th, 2012 | Brech's Blog | Brech Spradley | Comments Off on Lie Angle

    Lie angle is the angle made between the clubhead and shaft. The lie angle of the club establishes the directional loft of the club. This is why improper lie angle on clubs will more than likely cause directional problems for the golfer. Clubs with too upright a lie have a tendency to pull the ball […]

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  • Let’s Talk Sand Wedges

    March 19th, 2012 | Brech's Blog | Brech Spradley | Comments Off on Let’s Talk Sand Wedges

    Let’s Talk Sand Wedges   Golfers hit wedges more often during a round than any other club in the bag, other than the putter and driver.  As a result, it is important that golfers have an understanding of wedge design, function, and playability.  And, the better a golfer’s wedge game, the fewer amount of putts […]

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  • Congratulations to Sierra Sims for being ranked #1 in Texas and her sister Mariana #5

    February 1st, 2012 | Blog | Brech Spradley | Comments Off on Congratulations to Sierra Sims for being ranked #1 in Texas and her sister Mariana #5

    Congratulations to BCGA student and Westlake junior Sierra Sims for her current ranking of #1 in girls high school golf in Texas.  She has won numerous high school tournaments and is gearing up for another state title.  Also congratulations to her sister Westlake senior Mariana for currently being ranked # 5 in Texas.  Mariana has also won numerous high […]

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  • Great Tournament Victory Thomas!

    December 2nd, 2011 | Blog, News & Announcements | Brech Spradley | Comments Off on Great Tournament Victory Thomas!

    Congratulations to BCGA student Thomas Critch for coming from 4 shots back after Day 1 to win the TJGT  Tour Championship in the 10-11 year old age group.  The tournament was held this year at the Canyons Springs Golf Club Day 1 and the TPC San Antonio Oaks Course on Day 2.  He hung in there in extremely tough […]

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  • Congratulations to Brook Johnston!

    November 20th, 2011 | Blog | Brech Spradley | Comments Off on Congratulations to Brook Johnston!

     BCGA wants to congratulate Cedar Park High School Senior -Brook Johnston for signing with Houston Baptist University.  Well deserved for all the hard work you have put in!            

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  • Barton Creek Golf Academy – Offers New Online Lesson Booking System

    October 31st, 2011 | News & Announcements | Brech Spradley | Comments Off on Barton Creek Golf Academy – Offers New Online Lesson Booking System

    http://bartoncreekgolfacademy.uschedule.com/

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  • 2011 GBN SUMMIT

    October 6th, 2011 | News & Announcements | Brech Spradley | Comments Off on 2011 GBN SUMMIT

    Longtime Golf Channel anchor Kraig Kann is named as the new LPGA Chief Communications Officer.  Kraig will do a great job with the LPGA in helping strengthen the media and brand of their tour.

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  • 2011 GBN SUMMIT

    October 6th, 2011 | News & Announcements | Brech Spradley | Comments Off on 2011 GBN SUMMIT

    I just got back from the annual Golf Business Network (GBN) Summit in Orlando.  GBN Instructor Division is a selected group of 300 golf instructors around the world.  The summit was a great time and as always I came away with some great information and enjoyed catching up with many other instructors.  David Leadbeatter was one of […]

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  • Dial in your bunker shots

    July 25th, 2011 | Brech's Blog, Golf Tips | Brech Spradley | Comments Off on Dial in your bunker shots

    The green side bunker shot has long been one of the scariest shots for beginners in the game, whereas, top players consider bunker shots one of the easiest shots to play.  In a bunker shot, you can hit the ball three different ways and end up with the same result in terms of distance.  You […]

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