Located in Tyler, Texas, Hollytree Country Club was established in 1983 as a place where members can build relationships and enrich their lives with world-class amenities and personalized service. The exclusive community of Hollytree has access to sports and social club events, summer camps for children and families, holiday celebrations, enriching programs, and club-hosted tournaments, along with networking opportunities with civic and community leaders, local professionals, and other influential people.
In addition to 12 LED-lighted tennis courts, Hollytree Country Club features an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Bruce Devlin and Robert von Hagge. A first-class facility, Hollytree’s golf course received the 2009, 2010, 2012, and 2013 Best Golf Course awards from BSCENE magazine and the 2012 and 2013 “Best Golf Course” Reader's Choice Awards from Best of East Texas. Additionally, Locals Love Us featured it as the Best Golf Course from 2015 to 2017.
The mature par-72 course combines tiered greens, water features, and trees to provide members with an exciting experience on every round, at any handicap level. It was built in 1983 and renovated in 2005, when all greens were replanted with Champion Bermuda grass. The renovation also included an upgrade to the irrigation system and the rebuilding of certain tees. The course has four sets of tees, ranging from 5,102 to 6,805 yards, and features a double-sided driving range, a putting green, and a chipping green.
As part of its golfing experience, Hollytree is home to the John Sikes Golf Academy, with a professional golf staff and a program that includes individual private lessons, video lessons, group clinics, and a junior golf program. The junior golf program, for example, has four junior golf teams for diverse ability levels, creating a team atmosphere in which youth can foster new friendships and learn about competition.
Within the junior program, participants are placed on either the Futures, Elevate, Excel, or Elite team. The Futures team is focused on introducing golf to beginner golfers through skill competitions and fun games, while the Elevate team welcomes junior golfers who are ready to play on the course. The Excel team connects junior golfers capable of playing nine holes, teaching them about ball flight laws and preparing them for tournament competition. The Elite team comprises skilled junior golfers interested in playing competitive junior golf.
Only full and non-resident members of the Hollytree Country Club can access the golf course. Full members enjoy unlimited golf opportunities throughout the year, along with complimentary range balls, and may use the complete practice facility, including chipping and putting areas and the driving range.
Members can host their golf tournaments, corporate days out, or charity tournaments at Hollytree’s golf course, which accommodates events of all sizes. Hollytree’s tournament management services include scoring, on-course skills games, format recommendations, course signage, and clinics. The club’s staff provides world-class catering and service, and also helps hosts plan their events and take care of details. Depending on the event package selected, Hollytree staff may also take care of guests during dinners, luncheons, and award ceremonies.
