I drove by the old golf course at Aquarena the other day and was totally upset by the downing of many mature trees as the University prepared the site for “practice fields.” I understand that I was not the only person who was upset by the devastation and carnage on those ancient beings.
I used to play golf there before the University closed it as they said there was major damage to the course and clubhouse. I would venture to say there has been worse flooding back in the 70’s, but the old golf course stayed open. I say old course, as my research at the Daily Record shows the first mention of golf there was in 1924.
People from around Texas would travel here to play golf and enjoy the refreshing waters of Spring Lake. So the golf course was 25 years younger than the University. The University used to offer the old golf course as a public course to locals and students and I was very glad they did that. It was one of the few public offerings from the university to the citizens of the area and was greatly appreciated. I am a golfer and loved playing at the old course as it was a beautiful setting with those mature trees and crystal clear water. It is a magical place.
