Art Stricklin is an award-winning golf writer based in Dallas and the president of the Texas Golf Writers Association. He spent more than a decade working for Texas newspapers. Stricklin is the author of 10 books, including, “Thanks for the Memories,” on the history of Northwood Club in Dallas, and “Links, Lore & Legends: The Story of Texas Golf.” He has become one of Texas’ foremost experts on golf history and travel, having witnessed a countless number of professional and amateur golf tournaments in the state. His work has been published in regional, national and international titles, including Sports Illustrated, Connoisseur Golf, Golf Magazine, Texas Monthly, Global Golf Post, D Magazine and Texas Golfer Magazine. Email: astrick@flash.net; Twitter: @artstricklin
“The Third,” named for the Hall of Famer and the third course at WaterSound Club, appears as if it has always sat within the dense northwest Florida woods.
Lee entered the final round with a four-shot lead and saw her advantage shrink to two shots on the back nine. But she held it together to win by three, writes Art Stricklin.
The PGA of America moved its headquarters to Frisco, Texas, for weeks like this one, writes Art Stricklin. And the PGA has packed the future for many more big events in Texas.