JamesLed007

My second time playing Las Colinas since both times El Champeon was booked for either LPGA or Canadian PGA events. Course conditions were fair and pace of play was slow with no sign of Course Marshalls to facilitate play. Still a beautiful setting with a great room overlooking #17 on El Champeon. Food was great and Table#50, or #51 depending which staff you ask, is ideal for the beautuful sunset.

Cypress Links is a wonderful local resource that provides some challenging holes yet can be fun for the novice players. As an example, even a 17 handicapper like myself has a shot at making a hole in one and after a long dry spell of almost 60 years, I've made 3 aces within the past six months. The course is typically in good condition but can be dry when the seasonal rains are light. The staff are all fabulous and if you're really lucky, your name might even be drawn for a week of free green fees. Nearby is the 18 hole regulation Mangrove Bay course that has very nice practice options with a driving range, chipping with bunker practice and a separate chipping and putting green. Occasionally, their veverage carts will swing by Cypress Links to offer a cold drink on a hot day but softer drinks are always available in the golf shop where you can get good deals on their golf shoes. Local residents can also purchase an annual membership card for disounts on greet fees so a great local resource and snowbirds alike.