PLAYER PROFILES
Your Name: Richard Bashara
Hometown: Montpelier, VT
Home Golf Course: Country Club of Barre
How many times have you played in the James Avery Hill Country Golf Classic? I've played 3 times maybe 4.
What keeps bringing you back to Kerrville? I come to Kerrville to visit my cousin BK Cody and his family. It's a beautiful city, the people are friendly, and the November weather is hard to beat.
Why do you like playing in this tournament? The tournament is very top notch. All three courses, Comanche Trace, Riverhill Country Club, and Scott Schreiner Golf Course are unique and offer their own variety of challenges. Even though the flights are large, you have an opportunity to be in the money or win a skin. Have a bad day? No problem. Each day’s round pays the winners up to four places and the skins.
How does it compare to other tournaments you’ve played in from your area? I have never played in a tournament like this. Our flight usually fields 8 teams. Either match or medal play but the payout is at the end. I like the JAHCGC format…I can have two bad days and still not be out of it. You play for something each day. That is fun!
What would you say to golfers who may consider playing in the James Avery Hill Country Golf Classic? To all the golfers on the fence on whether to come to the JAHCGC, do it once and you'll see why its such a terrific experience. You'll love it!
Any additional comments? Beware of Texan's playing old clubs but with new grips!
Your Name: Ted Jett & Clay Jett
Hometown: Glenrose, Texas & San Antonio, Texas
Home Golf Course: Squaw Valley Golf Club & Oak Hills Country Club
How many times have you played in the James Avery Hill Country Golf Classic? We’ve been partners and playing together since the inaugural tournament.
What keeps bringing you back to Kerrville? A great chance for father and son to enjoy 3 days of golf together.
Why do you like playing in this tournament?
- The tournament is well supported by the local golf community
- Playing on 3 unique and different courses
- Local hospitality of the businesses who have historically and continue to support the event
- The Kerrville “experience”
How does it compare to other tournaments you’ve played in from your area? Most any other golf tourney events will not have the opportunity to play on 3 great golf courses.
What would you say to golfers who may consider playing in the James Avery Hill Country Golf Classic? Don’t hesitate. Come and enjoy the golf and Kerrville.
Any additional comments? Looking forward to seeing you November 12-14, 2010!
Your Name: Daniel B. Strickland & Benjamin Strickland
Hometown: Austin/McAllen & Houston
Home Golf Course: Fort Bend Country Club & Sugar Creek Country Club
How many times have you played in the James Avery Hill Country Golf Classic? Since the 2nd Annual Hill Country Classic.
What keeps bringing you back to Kerrville? This golf event and the golf courses in Kerrville.
Why do you like playing in this tournament? The people who set up the tournament; the golfers who play in the event; and the great condition of the golf courses.
How does it compare to other tournaments you’ve played in from your area? This is the best run tournament that I have ever played in.
What would you say to golfers who may consider playing in the James Avery Hill Country Golf Classic? You not only get your money’s worth but the tournament is fair and the golf courses are fun to play.
Any additional comments? The first year I played my son Ben Strickland was my partner. Beginning with the 5th Annual Ben brought in Harry Hopkins to be his partner and Dean LaBonte became my partner. So as I wrote this tournament is a great way to play fun golf with your friends.
Your Name: Bob Hullender
Hometown: San Antonio
Home Golf Course: The Club at Sonterra
How many times have you played in the James Avery Hill Country Golf Classic? Almost all of them.
What keeps bringing you back to Kerrville? The golf courses and the people.
Why do you like playing in this tournament? You play 3 great golf courses in a fair competition.
How does it compare to other tournaments you’ve played in from your area? It is among the best.
What would you say to golfers who may consider playing in the James Avery Hill Country Golf Classic? If you ever try it you will always come back.
Your Name: Mark Haufler
Hometown: Kerrville
Home Golf Course: Comanche Trace
How many times have you played in the James Avery Hill Country Golf Classic? Every year.
What keeps bringing you back to Kerrville? I’m lucky enough to live here!
Why do you like playing in this tournament? The ability to play tournament golf on Kerrville’s 2 wonderful courses with my playing partner and very good friend, Clay Robertson.
How does it compare to other tournaments you’ve played in from your area? As well run a tournament as one can find anywhere. We are very fortunate to have James Avery as the primary sponsor and the tournament committee does an outstanding job.
What would you say to golfers who may consider playing in the James Avery Hill Country Golf Classic? They have the ability to play on 3 very fine golf courses each of which have their own distinct characteristics.
TESTIMONIALS
Brian,
I am a past chairman of the Longview Chamber of Commerce. I worked with Kelly Hall and while we had a golf tournament as a fund raiser, it was nothing like what you have accomplished. I will be participating in my second event this year. Last year was so much fun, I am planning to be there every year now. Good luck.
Jimmy Howell, Vice President Transportation and Logistics | Neiman Marcus