13 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com NOVEMBER 16, 2022 Elliott’s Custom Golf 712 N 77 Sunshine Strip #20 Harlingen, TX 78550 (877) 428-5448 • elliott@customclubs.net SKYTRACK LAUNCH MONITOR Improve your game and receive instant and real-time 3D shot analysis and ball-flight data. Identify strengths, weaknesses & dispersion • Bag Mapping to select the right clubs on the course • Wedge Matrix to master short game Five Star Customer Ratings - Google Reviews COMPUTERIZED CUSTOM CLUB FITTING (956)566-1157 played by a lot of Senior citizens that enjoy walking when they play. It is basically a flat course therefore easy to walk using a pull cart for their clubs. Highlighting the course is a canal that runs through the layout along with the Ebony and palm trees that line the fairways. If you’re looking for value and a relaxing fun round, this is your place. Los Lagos Golf Club 1720 S. Raul Longoria Road, Edinburg (956) 316-0444 There may not be a better first impression of a golf course in the Rio Grande Valley than at Los Lagos as one winds through a few holes – and some beautiful homes – en route to maybe the most unique course in the RGV. The course is a par 72, 18-hole championship golf course that offers more than 7,188 yards of fun off the black tees. The course opened as an 18-hole facility in 2001. Today, all golfers are welcome to enjoy the undulating fairways, epic ponds, moguls and a layout that is filled with risk and rewards. As one walks into the clubhouse it’s a struggle to go to the left, where you check in and all the pro shop garb and golf necessities await, or to the right, where the grill and all of its wonderful aromas come steaming out of. With some flavor-filled burgers and delicious breakfast tacos, who said you had to choose left or right. Be like a ping-pong ball and bounce back and forth until your golf bag, and golf belly, are content. Rarely is this course in anything but pristine shape. The layout is exquisite, the surroundings are beautiful, and the challenge can be enormous. Oh, and that wind? It should be copyrighted for this course. Assistant Manager Joe Lopez said, “The aesthetics of the course, it’s just beautiful and we are very proud of. That’s the idea, to come out here, have a great time and the course right now is in beautiful shape — the greens, the fairways, the atmosphere and staff — everything here is accommodating.” Oh, and after you’re done, there’s a patio and a walkup window. Now that you know what’s on the menu, you may leave as content as you started. Howling Trails 1910 Hole in One Dr., Mission (956) 585-6330 Once known as Martin Valley Ranch, the golf course changed its name and was sold to the La Joya school district. That hasn’t changed the love that the surrounding Winter Texan Parks (and others) have for this 27-hole golf course, more aptly known as the Howling Trails 18-hole course with the “3rd Nine at Howling Trails Golf Course.” As you wind through the park en route to the clubhouse one can’t help but notice the abundance of golf carts in driveways or shelters, many ready to go with the clubs and just waiting for the driver to jump in. The course is wide open for the most part, but don’t let those early impressions draw you into a false sense of security. The trees were placed in the most imperfect spot for golfers but not so challenging that you won’t enjoy the course. It’s a course similar to a jar of jalapenos, most might be mild but every once in a while you get an “oh my goodness” fiery one that reawakens your senses. This just isn’t a course to enjoy, it’s an entire area to enjoy. Get to know the area and the people and this will become a regular stop for those just wanting to have a wonderful day. See GOLF pg. 18 Howling Trails Golf Course Photo by Carina Brunson
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