Tiger Woods’ Bluejack National GC In Texas Opens For Play.

Tiger Woods may not be able to play golf following two back procedures in as many months, but Bluejack National, Woods’ first course as a designer to debut in the U.S.,  has been opened for play.

Seven holes were unveiled late last week, when nearly 100 members took to the course. But the full layout is expected be ready by early 2016.

Tiger Woods and Bluejack National - his first design course in mainland USA.

Tiger Woods and Bluejack National – his first design course in mainland USA.

had the pleasure earlier this year during the Shell Houston Open week of inspecting the course that on first impression has a strong Augusta National feel to it.

“For this day to finally come is very exciting,” said Bryon Bell, President of Tiger Woods Design.  “It’s really important for this course to finally be open, and the real pay off is to hear the members talking positively about it.”

Woods, who wasn’t able to attend the opening because of his back, worked on the layout design with former Tom Fazio associate Beau Welling.

“Sometimes architects give lip service to a playable, walkable course, but that’s what we did here,” Welling said. “We want people to enjoy the game and walk the course and that is what is happening. People said golf takes too long, but if it’s fun, people will do it for a long time.”

Eric Bauer Director of Agronomy points the way down the 1st fairway at BlueJack National when we visited the course earlier this year.

Eric Bauer Director of Agronomy points the way down the 1st hole at BlueJack National when we visited the course earlier this year.

The official opening to members was Thursday, but a familiar face got to play a special Monday preview round. That player was former President George W. Bush, who played with his good friend and land developer Michael Abbott. Bush and Abbott played the seven-hole loop in 40 minutes.

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