The Bandera County Chamber of Commerce’s Cowboy Capital Golf Tournament, held Thursday, April 23, at the Flying L Golf Course, drew 92 players across 23 teams—and organizers say momentum is already building for next year’s event.
“We couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome of the tournament. The weather was great, the turnout was more than we expected and the golfers had nothing but good things to say about the quality of the Flying L Golf Course. The Chamber directors, ambassadors, golf pro Arnie Segura and volunteers did a great job of running a great event, and the golfers had lots of fun out there. We’ll be back next year to do it again!” said James Hernandez, executive director of the Chamber.
The inaugural tournament was directed by golf professional Arnie Segura and began with a 1 p.m. shotgun start.
An awards dinner followed at Bandera Brewery, catered by B-Daddy's BBQ.
Top sponsors included H-E-B Helping Here and HYO Silver.
Andy Loos of Oasis Family Church delivered the invocation prayer, and Jennifer D'Spain performed the national anthem.
Golfers arrived early for practice on the driving range and putting green, with participants including men and women of all ages.
Each player received a swag bag that included a HYO Silver hat.
Longest drive winners Cole Hicks and Stephanie D'Spain received HYO Silver Long Drive Champion belt buckles.
Players also had four opportunities to hit a hole-in-one for a chance to win an AR-15 from Bandera Gun Works, though no hole-in-one was recorded.
Players said the course was well maintained and enjoyable, according to organizers.
Segura said the tournament was the largest he has personally directed at Flying L.
Kristen Tomscha, administration, operations and marketing director for Flying L, also indicated it may have been the largest event held at the course, though that could not be independently confirmed.
The tournament featured gross and net divisions. Gross winners received $1,000 for first place, $700 for second and $500 for third. Net winners received the same prize amounts.
Winnings were distributed as Bandera Bucks to encourage local spending. The currency can be used at 13 participating businesses in Bandera County, all of which served as hole sponsors for the tournament.
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