2021 Round Rock Express Camps Schedule Unveiled
Youth Baseball and Softball Camps Return to Round Rock this Summer

ROUND ROCK, Texas – The Round Rock Express are thrilled to announce dates for the 2021 Express Camps series, returning Dell Diamond this summer. The popular baseball and softball camp series will feature nine unique offerings, catering to a variety of ages and skill levels. Registration is now available at ExpressCamps.com.

“We are excited to get back on the field and offer a full slate of Express Camps in 2021,” Express Camps Director Chase Almendarez said. “Last summer we were able to offer a limited number of Express Camps, and through that process we proved that we can provide high-level baseball and softball instruction from our experienced group of coaches in a safe, responsible and socially-distant manner.”

The Express will offer four half-day camps for participants ages 6-12 this summer with sessions running June 14-17, June 28-July 1, July 12-15 and July 26-29. In addition, a pair of elite half-day camps for ages 10-14 will take place from June 23-25 and July 7-9. The Express will also offer a half-day softball camp from August 2-5 and a half-day winter camp from December 27-29. Both of those offerings will be available for participants ages 6-14. All half-day camps will run from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

The annual full-day camp is set for July 19-22 and is available for campers ages 8-14. The full-day camp is set to run from 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. for the first three days, then 9:00 a.m. through 12:00 p.m. on the final day. 

A full 2021 Express Camps schedule is below:

Express Camps offer big league quality instruction on the fundamentals of the game. Camps range by age and offer opportunities for all skill levels by providing high-level instruction from knowledgeable, experienced and passionate coaches. Every camp aims to develop the complete player by emphasizing physical, mental and leadership skill sets. 

The safety of participants and staff at Express Camps remains the top priority. Each camp will be limited in numbers with campers split into small groups based on age that will remain consistent for the duration of each camp. Each group will have two dedicated coaches that will stay with that group for the duration of camp. Campers will not participate in games or scrimmages with other groups.

Additionally, parents and guardians will not be allowed to attend camps, except to drop off and pick up campers at designated curbside areas. Assigned coaches and staff will check campers in and out of camp. Water stations, which are regularly monitored and sanitized, will be available to campers only. Campers are required to bring their own bats, gloves and refillable water bottles. For more on the enhanced safety procedures being implemented, please visit ExpressCamps.com.

To view the full lineup of a variety of special events coming to Dell Diamond in 2021, visit RRExpress.com/Events. For more information about the Express, visit RRExpress.com or call (512) 255-2255. Subscribe to the E-Train email newsletter and keep up with the Express on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!

Source: https://www.milb.com/round-rock/news/2021-express-camps-schedule

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Dell Diamond Events

About the Venue:

Dell Diamond is the home stadium of the Round Rock Express, the Triple-A Minor League Baseball affiliate of the Texas Rangers. Dell Diamond is the place where locals and visitors come to make memories. The stadium was designed with the fans in mind. They wanted guests to be immersed in the game day action. In fact, the seating in the first row behind home plate is actually closer to home plate than the pitcher’s mound. Additional stadium features include; delicious dining options, a kid-friendly “fun zone,” pool/ spa, a Daktronics HD LED video board, a state-of-the-art LED concourse, the Bullpen Bar, and Home Run Dugout.

Upcoming Events:

Freshly cut grass, buttery popcorn, the crack of the bat, and crowds cheering! These are just some of the smells and sights you will experience at the Dell Diamond this Round Rock Express season. Baseball will hit off on April 5th through September. Watch America’s pastime in our iconic stadium.

Click here for more info on events.

Round Rock Sports Center Events

About the Venue:

This world-class facility has 82,800 square feet of space and 47,775 square feet of playable area with bio-cushion maple flooring. The courts can be configured into 6 high school-sized basketball courts, 12 high school-sized volleyball courts, and 3 NCAA-sized basketball courts. It has upper-level spectator seating, in-house concessions, and an athletic training room.

Upcoming Events:

We are excited to welcome back National Collegiate Table Tennis Association Championships to the Sports Center for the third time. We’re also eager to host the Spurs Tournament Regionals, Tyrone Johnson Basketball Showcase in June, and the open IBJF Jiu-Jitsu Championships in July. Watch the intense action from our prime seating.

For a full event schedule, click here.

Round Rock Multipurpose Complex Events

About the Venue:

The Round Rock Multipurpose Complex is a spacious complex that sits on 68 acres and consists of 10 “Multipurpose” fields with 5 synthetic turf fields and 5 natural grass playing surfaces. The facility features ample parking, Musco sports lighting, a clubhouse/concession building, spectator amenities, and playgrounds. The space is customizable and can be utilized for various events and tournaments.

Upcoming Events:

Big things are coming to the Multipurpose Complex in 2022! This year we will be hosting Women’s College Lacrosse Association (WCLA) Championships, Men’s College Lacrosse Association (MCLA), and the Big 12 Soccer Championship (Date TBD) in 2022. We’re also excited to welcome the Soccer Youth All-American Super Cup and USA Goaltimate National Championships in March. In June, we will be welcoming the TruXposur 7v7 World Championships and Bloodfest 7’s Rugby Tournament. Unleash your inner fan at the Round Rock Multipurpose Complex while watching these exhilarating events.

For a full event schedule, click here.

Champion Fields at Old Settlers Park Events

About the Venue:

Located in Old Settler’s Park are the spacious Champion Fields designed specifically for softball and baseball tournaments at any level. Champion Fields features 20 baseball fields and five softball fields that are split into four complexes for designated age groups. This facility has it all for a perfect day on the diamond.

Upcoming Events:

Notable events coming to Champion Fields this year are the Triple Crown Softball Southwest Summer Nationals and the Ripkin Select Baseball Tournament in July and the Athletx Tournament (Date TBD). We can’t wait until the bases are loaded.

We’re eager to welcome you to our sports slice of heaven! Whether you’re a youth athlete, a parent, an event planner, or a spectator, we want you to have an all-star time at our sporting events!

If you’re looking for more activities to enjoy in the Sports Capital of Texas, request a visitor’s guide to plan an adventure filled itinerary!

*Please make sure to check updated event schedule info and covid-19 policies before planning your visit to Round Rock.*

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BALTIMORE, MD (March 17, 2021) – History is set to be made this summer when the combination of the Hall of Famers, youth baseball, and family entertainment join in Round Rock, Texas for the Legends Showdown; an inaugural event and one-of-a-kind baseball experience for ages 9U – 14U. Ripken Baseball, owners and operators of The Ripken Experience, state-of-the-art facilities in multiple states known for delivering big-league experiences, is joining Ryan Sanders Sports & Entertainment, also known as a premier sports and entertainment operator and ownership group this summer for a tournament experience featuring appearances by the legends themselves, Nolan Ryan, Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken.

The Ripkens and Ryans are both known for their commitment to maintaining the values and experience gained from playing the game and sharing it with today’s youth while making sure there’s a whole lot of fun along the way. This family focused baseball experience will be the first time these two baseball families have paired together to host an event of its kind. The Legends Showdown will be held in Round Rock, TX from July 11-16, 2021 at Old Settlers Park.

Cal Ripken, Jr., baseball’s Iron Man, Hall of Famer and best known for his incredible streak of 2,632 consecutive games played and brother Bill Ripken, 12-year major league player, helped make history with the Baltimore Orioles as the only time that a father (Cal Ripken, Sr.) managed two of his sons in the big leagues at the same time and helped cement the Ripkens as one of the great baseball families in the game’s rich history. After retiring, Cal & Bill created Ripken Baseball with hopes of giving back to the youth of the game in new and exciting ways.

Nolan Ryan, , Hall of Famer and record setting pitcher, carried his love of the game post retirement into business interests also focused on continuing the growth of baseball as principal owner of Ryan Sanders Sports & Entertainment, ownership group for the Round Rock Express, the Triple-A Affiliate of the Texas Rangers. Partnering alongside his son Reid, the Ryans have worked to become another baseball family influencing the game and next generation in new and impactful ways.

“Seeing what the Ryan’s have done in Texas it was easy to notice the similarities in our desire to help grow the game and develop innovative programming and experiences for athletes and families while doing it The Right Way, The Ripken Way.” explained Cal Ripken, Jr. “We are thankful for the Ryans’ hospitality in what we anticipate being just the beginning of bringing Ripken Baseball to Texas.”

“We’re excited to welcome the Ripkens to Round Rock,” said Nolan Ryan. “We’ve known Cal and Bill for a number of years and know how much they appreciate the game of baseball. We look forward to working with them and their staff on what should be an incredible week for these young ballplayers and their families,” he stated.

Participants of the Legends Showdown will enjoy an unforgettable week of baseball featuring opening ceremonies, skills competitions, and appearances by Nolan, Cal and Bill. The event will conclude with bracket play and championships with teams vying for the inaugural trophy and an unforgettable night under the lights at Dell Diamond, home of the Ryans’ Round Rock Express minor league team. “Champion Fields at Old Settlers Park is the ideal setting for this type of high-level competitive baseball tournament,” says Craig Morgan, Mayor of Round Rock, Texas. Hosting the first Legends Showdown is a great opportunity for Round Rock to showcase our beautiful fields and welcome teams from all over the country and their families to the Sports Capital of Texas. Let’s play ball!”

Ripken Baseball is actively looking for strategic partnerships and venue management opportunities for the season(s) ahead. If you are interested in submitting an inquiry, please contact Amanda Shank, Vice President of Business Development, at ashank@ripkenbaseball.com. Follow @RipkenBaseball on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and events.

About Ripken Baseball:

Ripken Baseball brings teammates, coaches and families together through its Big League Experiences, while teaching the values of the game, and how to play it the right way – the Ripken Way. Ripken Baseball continues to innovate the game through on-site tournaments, camps and clinics hosted at their state-of-the-art youth baseball and softball facilities – The Ripken Experience Aberdeen (Maryland), The Ripken Experience Myrtle Beach (South Carolina), The Ripken Experience Pigeon Forge (Tennessee), and The Ripken Experience at Walt Disney World® Resort (Florida).

About Ryan Sanders Sports and Entertainment:

Ryan Sanders Sports & Entertainment (RSSE) is the parent company for the Round Rock Express (Texas Rangers Triple-A), RS3 Turf and RS3 Strategic Hospitality. Originally founded as Ryan Sanders Baseball in 1998, the primary ownership group for RSSE includes Nolan Ryan and his sons Reid (CEO) and Reese, and Houston businessman Don Sanders and his sons, Bret and Brad. The Express, beginning their 21st season at Dell Diamond in 2021, have consistently been ranked as one of the top organizations in all of Minor League Baseball. RS3 Turf is a leading provider of sports turf services including construction, renovation, resurfacing and maintenance of natural and synthetic field playing surfaces in all sports. RS3 Strategic Hospitality is the official food, beverage and hospitality provider for Dell Diamond (Round Rock), Circuit of the Americas, the Germania Amphitheater and Clay Kizer Golf Course (Austin), the HEB Center in Cedar Park, Brushy Creek Amphitheater (Hutto), Comerica Center (Frisco) and Blue Wahoo Stadium (Pensacola).

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Make Father’s Day 2019 the best day right here in Round Rock, Texas!

This Father’s Day, bases are loaded in Round Rock with activities Dad is going to love! Read on and make plans for a weekend that’s all about Dad!

Catch a Ball Game

Get your mitts ready and make your way out to Dell Diamond Father’s Day weekend for one of three games on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Friday’s game against the Iowa Cubs features a post-game fireworks show and is also Comic Con Night, so get your superhero costumes ready, everyone! Saturday’s game will be followed by a concert with LC Rocks after the Express take on the Tacoma Rainiers for all of the live music-lovin’ dads out there.

Henry V by Penfold Theatre Company

Is the dad in your life a theater buff? Make plans to be at Round Rock Amphitheater for Penfold Theatre’s free production of Henry V. The shows start Friday and Saturday night at 8 p.m. when the sun starts to set. Enjoy a relaxing evening of outdoor drama that’s perfect for the entire family.

Downtown Car Show

If dad is a gearhead, there’s no better place to be than Centennial Plaza in Downtown Round Rock for the Police Department’s Car Show. Start your engines at 10 a.m. for this monthly event, and if dad wants to show off his ride, arrive a few minutes early and find a spot among your chrome-admiring friends!

Gone Fishing at Bass Pro Shops

Saturday and Sunday join Bass Pro Shops for their Gone Fishing event here in Round Rock. Dad and his team can check out the Catch and Release Pond, kid’s fishing seminars, free digital photos and gifts, and more. Don’t miss the Kids’ Bobber Hanging Craft activity and First Fish Award Certificates each day too!

Celebrate at the Park

Hit the parks and trails in Round Rock for some hiking, biking and grilling this Father’s Day weekend. Bring the family, including your four-legged friends, to the Dog Depot at Lake Creek Park for a dog-gone good time, or grab your fishing poles and head to Bright Lake in Old Settlers Park. See all of the parks and trails Round Rock has to offer here, and don’t forget the sunscreen!

Juneteenth Rhythm & Ribs Festival

Head to Old Settlers Park and the Lakeview Pavilion for food, fun and music at the 11^th Annual Juneteenth Rhythm & Ribs Festival Friday and Saturday. The fun kicks off Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. with a full entertainment schedule throughout the evening. Return Saturday for all-day festival fun starting at 2 p.m., wrapping up with a night performance by Grammy Award-winning DJ and Producer, Kid Capri.

PopUp Art Show

Bring dad to Prete Plaza in Downtown Round Rock for the PopUp Art Show, a series of outdoor art shows featuring the works of local artists. Original artwork and other arts gifts are available for purchase, so stop by and admire the show while taking in some live music and enjoying the historic ambiance of the Downtown District.

See a full listing of all Round Rock events during Father’s Day Weekend and beyond on our Go Round Rock events calendar, and stay up-to-date on top of your Round Rock game by signing up for our newsletter!

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ROUND ROCK, Texas – The Round Rock Express, in partnership with Peak Events, LLC, the Big Ten Conference and Host Partner City of Round Rock, are excited to announce the Big Ten Central Texas Challenge, a four-day, eight-game baseball series at Dell Diamond from March 5-8. The one-of-its-kind event is set to feature the Iowa Hawkeyes, Michigan Wolverines, Nebraska Cornhuskers and Purdue Boilermakers. 

In accordance with Big Ten Conference guidelines, no fans will be allowed to enter Dell Diamond. Broadcast information is expected to be announced in the coming days.

The Big Ten Central Texas Challenge will feature two four-game series as Nebraska faces off against Purdue while Michigan battles Iowa. The Cornhuskers and Boilermakers kick things off with a Friday afternoon showdown. The two universities will meet for a Saturday doubleheader prior to Michigan and Iowa beginning their four-game slate. Nebraska and Purdue conclude their series on Sunday prior to the Wolverines and Hawkeyes clashing in a doubleheader. Michigan and Iowa close out their four-game set on Monday. 

For the pair of doubleheaders, the first game will be seven innings in length while the second contest will be a traditional nine-inning affair. The second game will follow approximately 45 minutes after the conclusion of the first contest.  

A full schedule for the Big Ten Central Texas Challenge is as follows (designated home team is listed second):

Friday, March 5
   Game 1: Nebraska vs Purdue

Saturday, March 6
   Game 2: Nebraska vs Purdue (doubleheader)
   Game 3: Nebraska vs Purdue (doubleheader)
   Game 4: Michigan vs Iowa

Sunday, March 7
   Game 5: Nebraska vs Purdue
   Game 6: Michigan vs Iowa (doubleheader)
   Game 7: Michigan vs Iowa (doubleheader)

Monday, March 8
   Game 8: Michigan vs Iowa

“We are so proud that a major sports organization like the Big Ten Conference would choose Dell Diamond to host such a marquee baseball event,” Express President Chris Almendarez said. “We have proven that we are a national leader in operating events safely and responsibly, and we can’t wait to welcome the Big Ten to Round Rock. This tournament was a true collaborative effort that would not have been possible without the excellent team at Peak Events.”

The Big Ten Central Texas Challenge comes on the heels of the second annual Round Rock Classic, set to take place at Dell Diamond from February 26-28. With the City of Round Rock serving as the Host Partner, Peak Events and the Round Rock Express have partnered together to host some of the top teams in college baseball over the last two seasons. Peak Events also manages the Frisco Classic at Dr Pepper Ballpark. 

“It has been an honor to help set this up and to be able to provide a warm opportunity for these teams to travel south and play baseball outdoors in a world class venue like Dell Diamond,” Vice President of Peak Events Nathan Wooldridge said. “Fans tuning in around the country will see first-hand just how powerful our partnership with the Round Rock Express and City of Round Rock is.”

Applications for media credentials to cover the four-day college tournament are now being accepted. To apply for credentials, please click here. For questions or issues with submitting the online form, contact Round Rock Express Manager, PR/Communications Andrew Felts via email at afelts@rrexpress.com or by phone at (512) 238-2213. Please note, existing Round Rock Express or Round Rock Classic credentials will not be valid for the Big Ten Central Texas Challenge at Dell Diamond. 

To view the full lineup of a variety of special events coming to Dell Diamond in 2021, visit RRExpress.com/Events. For more information about the Express, visit RRExpress.com or call (512) 255-2255. Subscribe to the E-Train email newsletter and keep up with the Express on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!

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Source: https://www.milb.com/round-rock/news/big-ten-central-texas-challenge

ABOUT ROUND ROCK SPORTS TOURISM

The Round Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau, a division of the City of Round Rock Sports Management and Tourism Department, promotes Round Rock as The Sports Capital of Texas for youth, amateur and recreational sports to tournament and meeting planners across the nation. A central location in Texas, unique shopping opportunities and an abundance of tournament-ready fields, courts and courses are helping Round Rock quickly become the top choice for planners when selecting a location for their next big event. Here’s to Round Rock: a great place to visit and a great place to play. Game on!  For more information, visit GoRoundRock.com. Follow Go Round Rock on Facebook @goroundrock and Instagram @goroundrock. 

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There are so many reasons why we love the Round Rock Express and Dell Diamond in the Sports Capital of Texas, and the amazing turf is just one of them! Dell Diamond has been named the 2018 Baseball Field of the Year by the Texas Turfgrass Association.

Dell Diamond’s year began with a complete rebuild of the stadium’s playing surface following production of AMC’s hit television show Fear the Walking Dead in early March. After the Express partnered with AMC to bring the program to Central Texas with the venue serving as a primary set location, the stadium was converted into a post-apocalyptic compound. Part of the conversion included chemically killing the grass both on the playing surface and the outfield berms. Round Rock Express Head Groundskeeper Nick Rozdilski and his crew had just 34 days to rebuild the field and berms in time for Express Opening Day on April 5.

Dell Diamond was awarded after the venue survived the apocalypse to host over 100 events ranging from baseball to soccer, concerts, and everything else in-between. In addition to 70 Express home games, Dell Diamond also hosted the 2018 UIL State Baseball Tournament that featured 15 games played in the span of four days. Combined with regularly scheduled Express games, the field hosted 29 games in 21 days without skipping a beat.

“With the nature of our industry, we are always looking for exciting and unique events to bring to Dell Diamond. Nick and his team consistently rise to face monumental tasks all while maintaining an elite-level playing surface,” Round Rock Express General Manager Tim Jackson said.

Following the 21-day stretch, RS3 Turf team spent the Triple-A All-Star break removing the pitcher’s mound and installing sod over the infield for international soccer when Dell Diamond hosted a Liga MX friendly on July 8. The conversion included the removal of not only the mound, but an inch of infield dirt, before installing and cultivating the sod. After the game on July 8, the field was converted back to baseball in time for the team’s return home on July 12. In total, the field was converted from baseball to soccer and back in just seven days.

As if that wasn’t enough, Rozdilski and his crew converted the playing surface back into a soccer pitch to host a second Liga MX match on October 13 before the venue welcomed Camp Gladiator’s 2018 Finals on November 10, an event that utilized every square foot of the field’s playing surface.

“One of our goals is to showcase the versatility of Dell Diamond year-round,” Jackson said. “This would not be possible without a groundskeeper like Nick and his ability to consistently meet the challenges presented when hosting a variety of events.”

Post-baseball season, Dell Diamond also played host to three separate music events – Reckless Kelly’s Celebrity Softball Jam, a celebrity softball game followed by an all-day concert on two outfield stages on September 23, Spirit of Austin Fest, an all-day music festival that also took place on two outfield stages with over 2,500 chairs on the field on November 18, and Snoop Dogg’s Texas Ballpark Tour, complete with a mobile staged located on the stadium’s infield on December 2.

RS3 Turf will carry the momentum into 2019 as Dell Diamond is set to play host to six Austin Elite Rugby matches as well as an Americas Rugby Championship contest between the United States and Brazil prior to Round Rock Express Opening Day on Tuesday, April 9, 2019.

Each year, the Texas Turfgrass Association honors outstanding sports fields across the state. Their mission is to recognize those who go above and beyond to make sure their complex is one of the best in Texas.

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Quaffles, bludgers and snitches – Oh my! Quidditch is a fast-paced and athletic game with many exciting components that might make a muggle’s head spin, but the Sports Capital of Texas is here to boost your Quidditch IQ so you can attend this year’s Quidditch Cup with the confidence of a quidditch expert. Read on to learn more about the game invented in the wizarding world of Harry Potter and brought to life by students at a northeastern college!

Now that you’re in the know, make your plans to visit Round Rock for the Quidditch Cup 12, April 13-14 at the Round Rock Multipurpose Complex, where nearly 90 quidditch teams from across the nation will compete in this unique sport the entire family can enjoy!

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Golf Range Association of America Recognizes Forest Creek Golf Club

Round Rock, Texas, January 21st, 2021 – After an unbelievable golf season in 2020, the Golf Range Association of America has selected Forest Creek for three distinguished awards: Top 50 Public Range Facility, Top Range Renovation, and Jeff Lyle, PGA assistant golf professional at Forest Creek as one of the Top 100 Growth of the Game Teaching Professionals. This marks the second consecutive year that Forest Creek has landed in the Top 50 Public Range Category.

“Our progress in the last four years – through the coordinated efforts of the City of Round Rock and KemperSports – is simply amazing,” said Jeff Dayton, general manager at Forest Creek. “Forest Creek Golf Club has become a golf destination for many golfers in Central Texas and one of the best public golf experiences in our market.” 

Additional information on Forest Creek Golf Club and the club’s latest accolades can be found below:

• Top 50 Public Range Facility – The range at Forest Creek Golf Club features an 8,000 square foot tif-eagle putting green, expansive short game area with practice bunker, and a large, 48 space teeing ground, complete with an artificial tee line for certain occasions. The practice facility is lit with LED lighting, allowing the early birds to warm-up prior to play and the night owls to practice after the Texas sun has set for the day. The club incorporates well-defined targets and uses top quality Callaway range balls.
• America Range Renovation Award – Forest Creek Golf Club completed an overhaul of the practice facility in 2018, resulting in a larger range field (completely surrounded by netting), a more expansive natural grass teeing ground and more defined target greens and yardages. The club also installed an artificial tee line at the back of the grass that can accommodate up to 36 golfers and added a bunker at the end of the tee for fairway bunker practice. Additionally, Forest Creek’s new LED lighting makes it the only golf course that has a lit range in the area. Forest Creek uses two ball dispensers and provides the highest quality Callaway range balls. 
• Top 100 Growth of the Game Teaching Professional – Jeff Lyle, PGA, was selected as a member of this select group of teaching professionals around the country. Jeff’s passion for instruction is evident and, with his team of professionals, he has created the Forest Creek Junior Academy. This academy currently consists of over 75 junior golfers. He also conducts three other weekly clinics, in addition to many private lessons. A PGA member for over 10 years, Jeff is a consummate professional and is truly deserving of this recognition. 

“It is a great honor to be chosen as a 2020 Golf Range Association of America Top 100 Growth of the Game Teaching Professional,” Jeff Lyle said. “2020 has provided us many challenges to say the least, but it has also offered a golf renaissance of sorts, as one of few activities that can be safely enjoyed amidst a worldwide pandemic. I am thankful for those who have either discovered, or rediscovered the game of golf.  It has enhanced my ability to follow my greatest passion, which is to help others better understand, play, and enjoy the greatest game on Earth.”

You can read more about the GRAA Awards in the magazine’s December 2020 print issue.

About Forest Creek Golf Club
Forest Creek Golf Club showcases a championship golf experience for the City of Round Rock. The 18-hole championship golf course is scenic and challenging, and has a long time loyal customer base. A Dick Phelps design, Forest Creek presents rolling, tree lined fairways, undulating greens, and a layout consisting of uniquely architected holes. A staple in the Forest Creek Community for over 20 years, the club offers a full scale practice facility as well, with an expansive natural grass tee practice range with a state of the art artificial tee line as well. Complementing the range is an 8,000 square foot putting/chipping green, and a 60 yard pitching center complete with a practice bunker. Forest Creek offers one of the area’s only LED lit practice facility and is open until 10 p.m. in season and 9 p.m. out of season. The clubhouse features the Players Grill with a variety of grilled and fried menu items. The club offers a full bar selection with beer, wine, and spirits as well asthe Forest Room, a scenic banquet room that is perfect for intimate banquets and parties for groups up to 100. The covered veranda is also perfect for post round gatherings overlooking our 18^th green. Forest Creek is a hub for Player Development clinics, private lessons, and junior camps and clinics. 

Forest Creek Golf Club boasts  newly redesigned Tif-eagle greens, renovated bunkers utilizing the Better Billy Bunker method, new state of the art irrigation system, and seven new bridges. The golf course offers a more player friendly golf experience, complete with new ladies and senior tees. The perimeter of the property showcases a beautiful strand of buffalo native grasses. Many fairway-height collection areas have been incorporated in lieu of rough or greenside bunkers. The new design still offers a great challenge to the more experienced golfer, while allowing for more enjoyment for the average player. New water features enhance the appeal of our ponds.

For more information on Forest Creek Golf Club visit https://www.forestcreek.com

Press release source: Kemper Sports

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ABOUT KEMPER SPORTS

Northbrook, Ill.-based KemperSports builds, owns, leases and manages golf courses, resorts, athletic clubs and lodging venues across the U.S. and Caribbean. The company manages an award-winning portfolio including nationally-ranked courses, private clubs, municipal courses and tournament venues such as Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, named the No. 1 Golf Resort in North America by Golf Digest and GOLF magazine; Streamsong Resort; The Glen Club; Desert Willow Golf Resort; Chambers Bay, host of the 2015 U.S. Open. For more information about KemperSports, please visit https://www.kempersports.com/. 

Join the KemperSports social media conversation at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. 

ABOUT ROUND ROCK SPORTS TOURISM

The Round Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau, a division of the City of Round Rock Sports Management and Tourism Department, promotes Round Rock as The Sports Capital of Texas for youth, amateur and recreational sports to tournament and meeting planners across the nation. A central location in Texas, unique shopping opportunities and an abundance of tournament-ready fields, courts and courses are helping Round Rock quickly become the top choice for planners when selecting a location for their next big event. Here’s to Round Rock: a great place to visit and a great place to play. Game on!  For more information, visit GoRoundRock.com. Follow Go Round Rock on Facebook @goroundrock and Instagram @goroundrock. 

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Media Contact:

Ani Carrillo, Director of Sales and Marketing

acarrillo@kempersports.com | 832-745-3726

Megan Godfrey, KemperSports

mgodfrey@kempersports.com | 312-888-2119

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Raise your clubs and salute the newly renovated Forest Creek Golf Club! They’ve been recognized by Golf Advisor as the #8 Most Improved golf course in 2018.

Golf Advisor’s list names 25 golf courses across the nation that have improved their ratings most, year over year. In the last 12 months, Forest Creek has received a 92.3% recommendation rating from users on the Golf Advisor website. Users are able to rate various course standards like the course layout, amenities and staff friendliness.

Forest Creek’s recognition is no doubt the result of the extensive renovations that took place last year. The $5.1 million renovation project included:

* Rebuilding all 18 greens, practice putting green and chipping green to USGA specifications
* Creation of optional 19^th hole
* Complete renovation of the driving range, including new tee area, range lighting, netting regrading,
target greens, sand traps
* Reconstruction of all bunkers throughout the golf course
* Improved drainage in low lying areas of the course
* Installation of new course irrigation system
* Replacement and renovation of bridges and other infrastructure

The renovation also included the clearing of non-native trees and planting of native grasses to further complement the course’s beauty. The new visual corridors also increase the playability of the modern gem golf course.

Schedule your tee time today at Forest Creek Golf Club, and join them for monthly events like trivia, tournaments and more! Visit www.forestcreek.com for more information.

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