A Quick Look at the Top Golf Courses in Texas

For nearly a decade, Randy Eastburg has owned and led operations at Valley Ridge Roofing & Construction in Flower Mound, Texas. Beyond his activities at Valley Ridge, which range from meeting with commercial property owners to hiring and training employees, Randy Eastburg enjoys staying active by playing golf and taking part in various golf tournaments.

According to Golf Digest, Texas’ top golf course for the 2017-18 season can be found at Whispering Pines Golf Club in Trinity. Designed and constructed by Chet Williams and Corey Robertson in 2000, Whispering Pines is best known for its strategically designed bunkering and unique green contours. Furthermore, the final one-third of the course travels along Caney Creek, rife with gators, and scenic Lake Livingston. The course debuted on Golf Digest’s list of the best courses in America in 2013 at No. 75 and has since risen annually.

Whispering Pines, the No. 55-ranked course in the nation, overtook the Dallas National Golf Club as the state’s best-reviewed course. A Tom Fazio design, the No. 59-ranked course in the nation has made itself available to host future U.S. Opens, to the delight of Dallas area golf fans. Texas golf enthusiasts should also be sure to check out Bluejack National in Montgomery, which made its debut among the state’s best courses at No. 3.

The Highest Rated Golf Courses in Texas

Experienced business leader Randy Eastburg has spent nearly a decade as the owner of Valley Ridge Roofing and Construction in Flower Mound, Texas. Randy Eastburg enjoys leading an active lifestyle. A few of his favorite activities include cycling, coaching youth sports, and playing golf.

According to Golf Digest, Whispering Pines Golf Club was rated the top golf course in the state for the 2017-2018 season. Up one spot from the 2016-2017 Golf Digest survey and ranked No. 55 in the United States, Whispering Pines is a 7,473-yard, par-72 course developed by Chet Williams and Corey Robertson in 2000. On the initial holes of this unique course, traditional bunkers and greens push through the scenic rough of Texas piney woods before opening out along Caney Creek and Lake Livingston for the course’s final six holes. In 2013, the course debuted on the Golf Digest list of the top 100 courses in the country at No. 75 and has steadily risen since.

Whispering Pines has overtaken Dallas National Golf Club as the state’s most popular course. Other highly ranked courses in Texas include Bluejack National in Montgomery, Dallas’s Preston Trail Golf Club, and Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth.

Dallas Stars Re-Sign Forward Jamie Benn for $76 Million

Randy Eastburg is the owner of the Valley Ridge Roofing and Construction in Flower Mound, Texas, and his responsibilities include making all business decisions as well as handling sales and estimates for commercial properties. In his free time, Randy Eastburg enjoys attending Dallas Stars professional hockey games.

In July of 2016, the Dallas Stars re-signed team captain, Jamie Benn, to an 8-year contract extension worth $76 million. This amount averages out to $9.5 million per year and will extend into the 2024-25 season. The 27-year-old left wing enjoyed a successful season in 2015-16 when he led the Stars to the playoffs and was second in the National Hockey League (NHL) with 89 points during regular season play.

Benn tied for second in the league with 17 power play goals, and his 41 goals put him in third place in the NHL. Both categories were career highs for Benn, and he managed to play in all of the 82 regular season games: the second year in a row that he accomplished this and the third time in his career. Considered a great two-way forward, he was a finalist for the both the Ted Lindsay Award and the Hart Memorial Trophy (player seen as most valuable to his team).

Motivating Young Basketball Players

 


Randy Eastburg, a construction business owner in Texas, enjoys watching sports and spending time with his children. Randy Eastburg has combined these interests as a coach for his children's basketball teams. One team won several state championships and another achieved high standings in national competition.

The key to successfully coaching youth basketball lies in maintaining a healthy balance between fun and skill development. Without both elements in place, many children will not put in the effort that leads to a sense of improvement and accomplishment. It is therefore crucial for the coach to model a positive attitude and enjoyment of the game, as this sets the atmosphere of each practice.

Young basketball players also respond well to verbal praise, both for accomplishment and for effort. In addition, this provides the coach with an opportunity to sandwich a suggestion for improvement in between compliments. Particularly hard work can prompt a public compliment, which can motivate other players to strive for such a compliment of their own.

Coaches should always remember that each player must feel like a valued part of the team. It is important to distribute praise evenly and even more so to emphasize the achievement of group goals. If players are invested in their friends' success, they may be increasingly motivated to work on their own skills and to participate fully in each practice.

Off-the-Beaten-Path Destinations in Tuscany

The owner of Valley Ridge Roofing and Construction in Flower Mound, Texas, Randy Eastburg leads a company that grossed $4 million in sales in 2015. A traveler in his free time, Randy Eastburg has visited the Tuscany region of Italy.

Although Tuscany is a well-traveled region of Italy, it offers a number of places off the beaten path, including the following:

-Lucignano. A medieval village located between Siena and Arezzo, Lucignano overlooks the Valdichiana Valley and features both medieval buildings and Renaissance palaces. 

-Fosdinovo. Located between the mountains and the sea, Fosdinovo offers visitors views of Portovenere and the Magra River, as well as the islands of Gorgona, Capraia, Elba, and Corsica on clear days. The village’s architectural attractions include St. Remigius Church and the Oratorio dei Bianchi. 

-Bagno Vignoni. While most towns have a central square, Bagno Vignoni stands out with a 49-by-29-meter pool in the center of the village. Visitors can also bathe in hot springs at nearby Parco dei Mulini.

Qualities of the American Quarter Horse

An experienced business owner and head of Valley Ridge Roofing and Construction in Flower Mound, Texas, Randy Eastburg also enjoys attending horse races. Randy Eastburg and his wife previously bred and owned quarter horses.

A powerful breed, the American quarter horse has a muscular body, shoulders, and hindquarters. It stands 14 to 16 hands high on strong legs and may be compact and stocky or long and lean, depending on its natural body type. Both body types feature the breed's characteristic chiseled head, wide forehead, and smooth profile.

The breed gets its name from its ability to excel at the quarter mile track. It can achieve speeds of up to 55 miles per hour in short distances and has proven adept at cattle herding, as well. For this reason, it has become a popular horse for calf roping, barrel racing, and other rodeo-style sports.

Docile of temperament, the quarter horse is similarly in demand for purposes as varied as trail riding and police work. Its agile physique also makes it ideal for dressage, jumping, and other Olympic events.