Friday, August 17, 2012

Patriot Golf Day


Join us and golf Aug. 31-Sep. 3. Your golf game will support the education of those who have had family members killed or disabled while in the service of our great nation, as $1 from every green fee during that time period will be donated to Folds of Honor Foundation. 

You will have the opportunity to make additional donations to this worthy cause at the time of check-in. 

Learn more at PatriotGolfDay.com

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Players Club Championship

Please join us Monday, Sep. 10 for the 

ANNUAL PC CHAMPIONSHIP  

 free for first 100 Players Club members who sign up

Quarry PC Championship
    
E-mail Rolando, senior assistant golf pro, (rolando@quarrygolf.com) to register

Details:  
  •  2 p.m. shotgun start; 4 man scramble; handicapped scoring 
  • Must be an active PC member to register 
  • Limited to first 100 entries 
  • Register as an individual, 2-some, 3-some or 4-some 
  • Free appetizers and keg beer to follow tournament 
  • Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Open House at The Quarry Golf Club

Are you planning a special event any time soon? Be it a wedding, holiday get together, birthday party, or other private function, join us for Cowboys & Cocktails, a Texas Chic open house presented by The Quarry Golf Club and Goen South Events.



Here are the offerings. Please RSVP!


Divine Catered Food
  • Fresh fruit, vegetable and fromage display
  • Jalapeno poppers (jalapeno halves stuffed with cream cheese and wrapped in bacon)
  • Beef and chicken brochettes
  • Texas-style chili and cornbread
  • Beef brisket mini sandwiches (did we mention the Cowboy theme?)
  • Assorted desserts

Cowboy-inspired Cocktails
  • Prickly Pear Cactus Margaritas (frozen or on the rocks)
  • Yellow Rose of Texas Limoncello (Quarry Bartender award-winning recipe)

Wine Tasting
Provided by Otra Copa, local San Antonio wine wholesaler/distributor, specializing in rare European wines.
  • Pullus Sauvignon Blanc - Slovenia 
  • Pullus Pinky Chick Rose - Slovenia
  • Babic - Croatia
  • Lirica Plavac Mali - Croatia

Cowboy Decor and Photographic Entertainment
  • Graffiti wall by Goen South Events Photography
  • All restaurant and outdoor decor provided by Goen South Events  

Live Music and Dancing on The Quarry Patio
  • Band to be announced

Monday, July 30, 2012

Free Live Music Every Thursday

Did you know The Quarry Golf Club hosts free live music on the outdoor patio every Thursday?  Yes, sir, that's right. Join us from 6:30-9:30 p.m. every Thursday this summer and Thursdays and Fridays in the fall (beginning Sep. 14).



Between our incredible staff here to serve your every whim (well, provided it's on our menu) and a variety of musical styles from week to week, we know you'll have a wonderful experience.

Plus, the view is pretty incredible, and we claim it's the best in San Antonio. We are biased, but come see for yourself.

Join us this Thursday, and next Thursday, and the Thursday after that. We can guarantee you a new artist from week to week and a service-oriented staff who will do their best to make sure you chisel a remarkable experience.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Golf Club and Restaurant Closed July 30-31, 2012

The Quarry Golf Club and Restaurant will be closed for aerification July 30-31, 2012.

The course will re-open Aug. 1, 2012.

To thank you for your patience we offer a post-aerification special rate to our e-mail group. Sign up here.

"The Quarry Golf Club is performing the final greens aerification of the year on July 30-31, 2012. Aerification is critical to maintain the health and playability of all turf areas but most importantly greens.  

Over time, the greens become compacted from mower and foot traffic and the compacted soils do not allow air, water and nutrients to infiltrate into the root zone effectively.

By removing a core of soil and replacing it with clean, pure sand, we are removing thatch and alleviating the compaction that has built-up over the summer.  

This cultural practice greatly improves the health of the turf and that, in turn, means great putting conditions for you in less than two weeks.  

Thank you for your patience."

Bruce J. Burger, CGCS
Certified Golf Course Superintendent

Monday, July 16, 2012

PGA Results from Tournament at The Quarry

Stratton Nolen Wins Playoff, Baker and Gillman Crowned Champions at the PGA Junior Series Event at The Quarry

(credit to http://www.pgajuniorseries.com/charts.asp?sfile=html/2012_Quarry_DayTwo_Web.htm for this press release)

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Stratton Nolen of Austin, Texas, defeated San Antonio’s Christian De La Cruz in a playoff to win the PGA Junior Series Event at The Quarry and earn an exemption into the 37th Junior PGA Championship.

Nolen had a consistent round, carding 15 pars and three birdies. His only bogey of the day came on the first playoff hole but it was good enough to win the boys’ 16-18 division. Nolen mishit his approach shot, resulting in a lost ball.

“In the playoff, I hit a perfect drive right where I wanted to. I’d trusted the three-wood all day but one bad shot almost cost me,” said Nolen, “I kept telling myself to stay in it. Fight as hard as you possibly can until it’s over and figure out a way to make a bogey.”

De La Cruz appeared to have the advantage on the playoff hole with his second shot sitting in the green-side bunker and Nolen having to play his provisional ball. But De La Cruz took two strokes to get out of the bunker and then missed a five-footer for bogey. De La Cruz shot a two-day total of two-under par.

J.J. Lindsey of Adkins, Texas, eagled the fifteenth hole to climb his way up the leaderboard, firing a 69 on the final day to finish with a two-day total of even par, placing third in the boys’ 16-18 division.

David Baker of Weddington, N.C., won the boys’ 13-15 division, shooting one-under-par 71 for a two-day total of 147. His short game proved to be the difference on Tuesday.

“I could tell early that it was gonna be my day. I was getting up and down for par,” said Baker, “My goal was really just to survive the back nine and score on the front.” Baker shot 35 on the back nine.

Thirteen-year-old Christian Fanfelle of San Antonio, Texas was one-under-par after the first nine but dropped three shots on the back for a two-over-par 73. Fanfelle was runner-up, shooting a combined two-day-total score of 148.

Jake Stevenson of Boerne, Texas, shot a 73 for two-day total of 153, finishing in third place.



Kristen Gillman of Austin, Texas, hung on to her first-round lead and finish the day with a three stroke victory in the overall girls’ division and girls’ 13-15 division. Gillman fired a one-over-par 72 for a two-day total of 142.  Gillman’s consistent ball-striking was the key to her win.

“I hit a lot of fairways and greens and that made it a lot easier to get birdies and pars,” said Gillman, “Taylor and I were pretty close coming down the stretch so I knew I had to make some birdies.”

Taylor Coleman of San Antonio, Texas was even with Gillman with seven holes left to play. Coleman bogeyed the next three holes to finish with a 74, three shots behind Gillman for a two-day total score of 145, finishing second in the girls’ 13-15 division.

Maddie Luitwieler of Edmond, Okla., finished third, carding a two-day total score of 154.

In the girls 16-18 division, Jordy LaBarbera of Allen, Texas, fired a one-over-par 72 to win with a two-day combined score of three-over-par 145. LaBarbera had four birdies to counter five bogeys.

“My ballstriking was good both days,” said LaBarbera, “My putting could have been a little better but was still OK.”

Ali Cowan of Victoria, Texas was the runner-up, shooting 73 on Tuesday for a two-day total score of 147.

Haley Mills of Tyler, Texas finished in third place, with a combined two-day score of 153.

For full results see below.

About the PGA Junior Series
The PGA Junior Series is one of the premier junior circuit's in the country hosting tournaments across the country for the entire summer. It features excellent junior golfers at top golf facilities every week.

The mission of the PGA Junior Series is to promote the enjoyment of golf by junior golfers through affordable and competitive playing opportunities in professionally supervised events organized by the PGA of America and supported by PGA Professionals. In its 17th year it has conducted over 172 events in over 41 states.

Go to
www.pgajuniorseries.com to learn more.

About The PGA of America
Celebrating its 95th year, The PGA of America has maintained a twofold mission of its founders: to establish and elevate the standards of the profession and to grow interest and participation in the game of golf. By establishing and elevating the standards of the golf profession through world-class education, career services, marketing and research programs, The PGA enables its professionals to maximize their performance in their respective career paths and showcases them as experts in the game and in a multi-billion dollar golf industry.

By creating and delivering dramatic world-class championships and exciting and enjoyable promotions that are viewed as the best of their class in the golf industry, The PGA of America elevates the public's interest in the game, the desire to play more golf, and ensures accessibility to the game for everyone, everywhere.

The PGA of America brand represents the very best in golf.

Sale in the Pro Shop: Buy One Get One FREE!

Join us in The Quarry Golf Club Pro Shop while this sale lasts--buy one get one free on summertime golf polos!

Carnoustie, Peter Millar and more!


(Free merchandise must be of equal or lesser value to purchased merchandise. Sale limited to quantity available on clearance rack.)

Monday, July 2, 2012

FootJoy in the Pro Shop

Come check out our variety of FootJoy polos in The Quarry Golf Club Pro Shop!

It's the hottest trends in Men's Summer Fashion! And top it off with a Quarry logo cap or Teitlist visor. Now you're ready to tee it up.



Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Quarry Golf Club: Readers' Choice Awards-Best Golf Course

The results are in! 



San Antonio Express-News released on Sunday the top picks among San Antonio natives for the "best" in every category, from bakery to barbeque and golf course to Texas getaways.

And guess what? We took home the bronze in the "Golf Course" category!There are approximately 40 golf courses in San Antonio, so to be considered one of the best golf courses in San Antonio is a huge honor. And congratulations to TPC San Antonio and La Cantera for their golf and silver status! That's great!

Come check out our incredible golf course at www.QuarryGolf.com and book a tee time now!

Golf Course
Golf Course
TPC San AntonioGold
The Westin La Cantera Resort Golf ClubSilver
Quarry Golf ClubBronze
Briggs Ranch Golf ClubCritics' Choice

Monday, June 25, 2012

Quarry Hosts PGA Junior Series







The Quarry Golf Club has been selected as a tournament host for the 17th Annual Professional Golf Association (PGA) Junior Series this summer.

We are thrilled to add The Quarry to our list of championship caliber courses we will visit in our eight stops in 2012” said Mike Schanne Jr., championship manager of the PGA of America.

The PGA Junior Series takes place at eight prestigious golf courses throughout the country over a two-month period, wherein approximately half of the participants in each field are from the host-state and half represent golfers from other states across the nation.

“We are very excited to return to South Texas. This will be our first event at The Quarry and our first visit to San Antonio,” Schanne said.

The tournament at The Quarry Golf Club will take place July 2-3, 2012, and the winners will earn exemptions into the 37th Junior PGA Championship. The top 10 finishers will receive points towards the Junior Ryder Cup.

“The Quarry will be a unique test of golf for the top junior players in the U.S.,” said Dustin Burell, general manager at The Quarry Golf Club.

“Between the 100-foot-rock walls and tall native grasses, our course offers our version of Southern hospitality and rich Texas history,” Burell said. “We’re honored to share our course with the nation’s finest young talent.”

The mission of the PGA Junior Series is to promote golf through affordable and competitive national playing opportunities in professionally-supervised events organized by The PGA of America. The 17th Annual PGA Junior Series continues to provide global and national exposure for each of the 156 plus player fields. Each event is nationally ranked in the Golfweek/Titleist Performance Index and the Junior Golf Scoreboard.

The Quarry Golf Club in San Antonio, Texas, provides an unparalleled golf experience. Although privately-owned, The Quarry is open to the public for daily use. The front nine resembles a links-style course while the back nine is laid-out in an old limestone quarry pit, once used to harvest materials used in construction of buildings such as the Texas State Capitol. The Quarry Golf Club opened in December of 1992 and is home to an award-winning golf course, pro shop and casual dining restaurant.

More information can be found at www.PGAJuniorSeries.com.

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Free Golf Tutorials

Did you know The Quarry Golf Club offers free, valuable online video golf instruction? 

Check out the absolutely free weekly series of one-minute video tutorials offered by The Quarry Golf Club Director of Instruction Jim Barker. You can watch them all on The Quarry's instruction website.



Jim teaches a series of one-minute segments, each featuring a "One Minute to Better Golf" strategy that will provide you with tools you need to lower your scores, play better and love the game more.