Harvey Penick Golf Course

Monday, July 18, I took Sarah to the UT Women in Enginneering Program. We checked in at 12:30 and dropped her suitcase off at the new dorm room in Jester West, 7th floor. Then we went to the auditorium where after 10-15 minutes, all the students were escorted away. Just like the military, it was over!

We parents stayed for a very informative talk by the WE@UT staff. We learned about the admissions process not only for the university but also the Cockrell School of Engineering. So the students will get a good taste of what to expect.

Afterwards, I went to the Harvey Penick Golf Course, which I had driven by the past week. I didn't even know there was one, but it is off 183 on the east side. It is part of the First Tee of Austin, a nonprofit for getting kids interested in golf. At the course, they had a short course of 3 holes and then a regular length course of 9 holes. I played all of them walking and it was very full of character, high quality, quiet and just the right course for a new golfer.

The name was very appropriate. Mr. Harvey Penick lived in the east side of Austin and worked there many years. He started in golf as a young person and his coaching skills always emphasized keeping the ball in play and playing within yourself. I think he would be proud to have his name attached to such a course that carries on his experiences and teachings.