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NOVEMBER 16, 2022 www.wintertexantimes.com 12 WINTER TEXAN TIMES Serving Valleywide for 35 years Sales • Parts • Rentals • Service EAT, SLEEP & PLAY GOLF Come See The Brand New 2022 Evolution Electric Vehicle Drive Around In Your Brand New Golf Cart Today! Lithium Battery ezridegolfcars@sbcglobal.net www.easyridegolfcars.com 2508 W. Interstate Hwy 2 Mission, TX 78572 Street Legal Easy Ride Golf Cars 956-580-3370 Dealer • Lower Back Pain • Foot/Heel Pain • Muscle Weakness • Dizziness, Vertigo Are You Experiencing: We Have A Genuine Commitment To Your Health Dr. Frank Garza CEO, PT, DPT Dr. Amy Garza COO, PT, DPT, MTC, NPCP Dr. Laura Saenz, PT, DPT Dr. Jonathon Martinez PT, DPT Dr. Matthew Garza, PT, DPT LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE! 5413 N. 23RD ST. McAllen, TX 78504 SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY! (956) 994-8880 Ruben Alvarado, PTA Joseph Ruiz, PTA Jaqueline Ramirez, PTA • Total Hip Replacement • Total Knee Replacement • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) • Pain Management • Shoulder Pain • Neck Pain • Post Surgical Procedures • Chronic Pains • Balance and Fall Prevention • Traumatic Brain Injury 1810 E. 8TH ST. Weslaco, TX 78596 said, “never have a second chance.” The following is a look at some of the first impressions provided by Upper Valley Golf Courses. Alamo Country Club 438 Country Club Dr., Alamo (956) 687-0910 This pretty and quaint golf course was once known as a hidden gem in the Valley for several years, its secret kept safely within the walls of Alamo Country Club and the residents who live there. Something that bright and beautiful can only be hidden for so long, however. The pride everyone has in this 9-hole private course is almost tangible. The course is impeccably maintained, the lush fairways are lined with palm trees and water hazards are strategically placed to make this a thinker’s course – do you try to clear the water, put the ball on the tiny landing strip to the side or just lay up and go from there? The course, clubhouse and pool are so inviting as you drive into the destination, that you already feel at home. People are chatting and having a good time all over the place, and the golf course seems to be the perfect gathering place – well, so does the patio… and the pool… yeah, and the clubhouse. The beautiful course is set up for 1,881 yards from the forward tees and 2,216 yards from the back tees. It’s a fun and radiantly beautiful course. And it’s still a gem. Champion Lakes Golf Club 2701 South Ware Road, McAllen (956) 681-3444 What can be said about Champion Lakes that hasn’t already been said. The experience from the parking lot to the clubhouse to the restaurant to the course and back is one of the best in South Texas. That’s because the City of McAllen Golf Director Carlos Espinosa knows golf, knows the service industry, and cares about the people he and his staff serve. It’s that simple. When COVID-19 hit, every course in the Valley took a step back and looked to see what Champion Lakes was doing. And what were they doing? Still serving their community and golfers, knowing that golf was one activity that people could still do despite the world seemingly being shut down. Espinosa was at the front of it all and gained first-time golfers as loyal customers and members. So, while the first impression may be an immaculate golf course with top-of-the-line amenities, the deeper and most important impression is a staff that works to make a day on the golf course a memorable time and, after all, that’s what it should be about. Ebony Hills Golf Course 300 W. Palm Dr., Edinburg (956) 292-2144 Ebony Hills was opened in 1927 as a country club and later turned into Ebony Hills Public Golf Course. The course was named for the Ebony trees that are in abundance throughout the course. As it closes in on its 100th birthday, a first impression doesn’t give the course justice. It needs context. The fairways have returned to the best shape they’ve been in maybe a decade. Its value is one of the best in South Texas and Winter Texans flock to it like a Saturday morning garage sale. The City of Edinburg is working on the course fervently as Ebony Hills makes a comeback. Golf Course Manager Ross Williams said the course is undergoing some construction, but it will remain open throughout the process. This is a popular course during the winter season Ebony Hills Golf Course Photo by Carina Brunson

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