January, 2006

Took a trip down to Austin. Went fishin’ at Windy point on Lake Travis but didn’t catch anything. Grabbed some lunch at Rudy’s on 620. Headed down to Spicewood and played Willie’s course. Headed south again to Dripping Springs. Found a pitch and Putt four miles south of town and played nine holes. Went by Woodcreek but too busy for the time I had left so I got a scorecard and headed to Seguin. Spent the night in Seguin and woke up to a howling north wind. Played at Chaparral CC with two older gentleman. This course is set up for a south wind so it was very difficult not to mention I had the pullsies. I tried to find Lee’s par three but missed it somehow. I did find Texas State course but again, to busy for the time I had. Also, stopped in at Cabella’s, The Outdoor Warehouse and Academy, so I haven’t stopped drooling yet. Bought a Texas Course book from 1987. It only listed 680 courses and you would not believe all the changes since then. Think I’ll head west while there is a break in the action. Will report back on findings. - Ramblin’on, Tank

December, 2005

Information overload! The teeniny portion of my brain that still functions can’t handle this much input at once. Went down to get one dead course and found four. Played one that may die!  Found/played two courses you don’t have listed. Found the nudie spots. Saw the gulf, found another Tankersley Lake.  Came back through Sugarland area which has way too many people now. Only five newbie’s played! Forgot it was the shortest day of the year! Talked to a bunch of people. Got some info on new Lake Jackson course. Will have to return and play it and Freeport. Got some stories and stuff to write about. More later!
- O.W. Tank (overwhelmed)

November, 2005

We lost a fellow golfer this week in a tragic car accident. Donnie Van Meter was only 41 years old and had given much to the community of Robinson. He had coached the Little League 10 year old all-stars and won the district nine title. He coached Little Dribblers basketball and select basketball. His oldest daughter (11) was enrolled in summer golf programs. Donnie will be missed. Take this time to remind yourself that life is not only short but precious. Enjoy the privilege of getting to whack a ball around a course and the camaraderie of friends. Enjoy the competition, the weather, the exercise and the challenges that are waiting for you. Here’s to you Donnie and when my ticket is finally punched ---- reserve us a tee time at that big 18 in the sky! - Tank

August 10, 2005

Hey, hey, great! Well I made it back from SPI. Only played 3 courses, 2 newbys. Brother in law just not fast enough! Got into another newspaper Stattuck Okla. Will send you photocopy! Where did all this rain come from? At Seminole it was 60 degrees and wet. Bunch of stuff going on. Meet the coaches for volleyball is Wednesday. Daughter is now a 7th grader. How the hell did that happen? Enuff for now, more later gator! - Tank

July 30, 2005

Made it! 29 courses, 9 days, 18 counties completed. 254 counties, 430 courses done (and counting) more later, gotta go to South Padre and do family thing!

Steve “Tank” Tankersley – Restless Golfer

If you love the great state of Texas, and have any sort of connection to the game of golf, then Tank is your man.

Steve “Tank” Tankersley--equal parts golfer, storyteller and traveler—has set out on a mission to play EVERY golf course in the Lone Star State.

A latter day Don Quixote (albeit a little heavier, with grayer hair and not as firm a grasp of the Spanish language), Tank’s impossible dream has begun in earnest.

With more than 400 golf courses already notched on his belt, Tank’s record-breaking journey will see him play every single golf course from Orange to El Paso, and Dalhart to Brownsville.

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Steve “Tank” Tankersley – Restless Golfer
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