[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 65 (Wednesday, May 9, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E737]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING 100 YEARS OF FT. WORTH'S GLEN GARDEN GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 9, 2012

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a longtime American 
institution, the Glen Garden Golf and Country Club of Fort Worth, 
Texas, celebrating its centennial anniversary. Founded in 1912 by Mr. 
H.H. Cobb, it was at the time one of only two country clubs in Fort 
Worth and was a popular spot for activities in addition to golf for 
picnics, walks and family outings. Most notably, the club's place in 
history serves as the starting point for three great talents who 
changed the game of golf immeasurably.
  Two of the greatest names in golf, Byron Nelson and Ben Hogan, began 
their long, successful golf careers as caddies for the club in the 
early 1920s. They honed their skills on the fairways and greens of the 
club after hours. Nelson and Hogan developed a friendly rivalry early, 
when 15-year-old Nelson beat Hogan in a caddy tournament by one stroke. 
From those humble beginnings, these two greats rose to become cultural 
icons not just in golf, but throughout American popular culture as 
well. Hogan would win a career 64 tour wins, including nine majors. 
Nelson's career was shorter but equally illustrious with 52 tour wins; 
five of them majors. In 2006, for his significant contributions to the 
game of golf as a player, a teacher, and a commentator, I was pleased 
to sponsor the resolution awarding Byron Nelson the Congressional Gold 
Medal.
  Women also honed their skills on Glen Garden's links. LPGA great 
Sandra Palmer was still in high school in the late 1950s, developing 
her golf game when she was not on the basketball court. She would go on 
to win 19 tournaments, including two majors. Sandra Palmer remains 
active in golf today, on the LPGA Legends tour and serving as a role 
model for girls and young women achieving in sports.
  From its humble beginnings as a small nine-hole course, to a beloved 
Fort Worth institution today, the last 100 years have been an 
unqualified success for Glen Garden. I express my best wishes for Glen 
Garden's next 100 years to be equally successful. I am proud to 
represent the City of Fort Worth in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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