APT RETURNS TO GARLAND, TEXAS FOR FIREWHEEL CLASSIC
“Garland, TX – The All Pro Tour (APT) will be coming to Garland, Texas to partner with the City of Garland for the Firewheel Classic. The Firewheel Classic presented by the City of Garland will feature over 100 of the best PGA hopefuls competing at Firewheel Golf Course, Bridges – Masters/Champions.
“Garland has been a great host over the years and the tournament always seems to draw a very strong field of future PGA stars. Our partnership with the PGA of America has added a new element to the event as many of the players will be prequalifying for the PGA Tour’s CJ Cup during our first round. I would expect great scores and a close finish.” Said Gary DeSerrano, Managing Partner of K & G Sports, LLC.
The Firewheel Classic will be the fourth event of the 2024 APT season. The tournament will be held April 24th – 27th, 2024 at Firewheel Golf Course, Bridges – Masters/Champions. The week will include a 72-hole championship finishing on Saturday, April 27th. The tournament purse is expected to be $130,000 with the tournament champion taking home a guaranteed minimum of $20,000.
“It has been two years since we have had a four-day tournament in Garland and we are excited to be back this year! The city of Garland and the Firewheel Golf Park staff are very helpful and are a huge reason why we are able to run a first-class tournament in the DFW area. The course is always in great shape and is a great challenge for our professionals competing.” said Taylor Deike, All Pro Tour Tournament Manager.
For more information on The Firewheel Classic, please visit our website: https://firewheel-classic.perfectgolfevent.com/
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About the APT
In operation since 1994, the APT, a subsidiary of K&G Sports LLC., partners with local non-profits to conduct professional golf tournaments in the mid-south region of the U.S. In addition to raising thousands of dollars each year for charity, these events provide an avenue for professional golfers to hone their skills while preparing for a life on the PGA Tour. Follow the APT on the web at www.apt.golf, facebook.com/allprotourgolf/, Twitter: @AllProTourGolf, and Instagram @AllProTourGolf.
About The City of Garland
Since our founding as a chiseled pioneer town in 1891, Garland, Texas has flourished into a large city with Texas-sized opportunity. We’re just up and to the right of Dallas – a stone’s throw, but it sure feels a world away. Garland is a culturally diverse city with rich history, urban appeal, natural resources and pure Texas charisma. We invite y’all to allow your imagination to lead you to some of the best Texas shopping, a rich arts scene, idyllic outdoor recreation and a chock-full slate of special community events. Garland has an adventure made for you. For more information visit the website at www.visitgarlandtx.com.
About Firewheel Golf Course
One spring afternoon in 1981, a group of Garland city planners came out to visit what was then a deserted stretch of overgrown farmland in north Garland. They had an eye toward spurring development in this little-used part of the city. They saw fields covered with bright pink and yellow wildflowers. These native firewheels gave their name to what would develop into the largest complex of golf courses in Texas and the third-biggest in the United States. The Old Course opened in 1983, and proved so successful that the city built the lakes course in 1987. Meanwhile, as home and highway construction proved, this corner of the city was an ideal place for development. Over the next few years, both the Lakes Course and the Old Course proved to be so popular with residents and visitors, that the city built up a healthy surplus. Once again, a decision was made to invest. The result was The Bridges — 27 holes, built with bentgrass greens and once again an attractive stone clubhouse featuring a The Branding Iron Restaurant. The addition of the Bridges Course helped position Firewheel among the most acclaimed public facilities in the State of Texas. The courses at Firewheel have brought many elite golfers to Garland time and time again. The Old Course and the Bridges Course have hosted prestigious tournaments such as the PGA Tour Qualifying. The United States Open qualifier, the United States Amateur qualifier and the Byron Nelson Qualifier. The Bridges, Old and Lakes Course at Firewheel have received top rankings in Avid Golfer magazine. The Firewheel Golf Complex has been a catalyst in north Garland helping to attract housing, the Firewheel Town Center, Restaurants, and many other businesses. Firewheel is a vital recreational hub for the community, as well as a friendly destination where visitors can enjoy a relaxing day on the golf course. Learn more at Firewheel Golf Course.