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The long awaited opening of the New Braunfels “super” golf course took place June 28, 1940.  This golf course was the answer to the prayers of New Braunfels native golfers and tourists since the closing of the Comal Country Club — especially since the new course was constructed in the city. Civic organizations sponsoring this course included: Lions Club, Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce and Junior Chamber of Commerce.
Earlier civic-minded citizens had been willing workers on the proposed project but found the job of financing it to be impossible.  On September 8, 1939, a telegram from Congressman Richard M. Kleberg announced that a Works Progress Administration (WPA)  Improvement Plan fund of $41,545 had been appropriated for construction of a 9 hole golf course.  The 25% citizen’s share of the $50,000 total cost was raised by local subscriptions from  golfers with each subscriber receiving in coupons the exact amount of his subscription.  ....

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