Highrise Tower Posted December 19, 2022 Share Posted December 19, 2022 I was browsing the newspaper The Thresher dated October 10, 1930 and came across a sports advertisement for End O' Main Golf Practice Field. Since there wasn't any other indication where this was located, it was located near Bellaire Blvd. (now Holcombe) and South Main Street. The Houston Golf Driving Contest. End O' Main Golf Practice Field Afternoon and Evening November 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th. Motion Pictures Taken During Contest. Silver Trophies. Valuable Accessory Prizes. Special Prize for most unique Male Golf Costume. Exhibition Driving by Houston's Foremost Golf Professional. Music - Refreshments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted March 30, 2023 Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 Another ad from October 17, 1930 for the same driving contest, that has additional information about the site. Hit the Ball Hard The Houston Golf Driving Contest End O’ Main Golf Practice Field (Not A Miniature) Nov. 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th. Silver Trophies Accessory Prizes Special Prize For Most Unique Male Costume Motion Pictures Made of Contest One thousand foot driving range. Raised greens. Yardage markers. Driver, Brasale and Iron Shots. High grade clubs. Seven thousand selected balls. Perfect driving tees. Lighted by six batteries of high powered flood lights for night play. Professional Instruction by appointment. Acres of parking space. Courteous service. Now installing a nine-hole pitch and putt course with Bermuda grass greens, lighted for night play. Same management as Golf Crest Country Club. Clubs furnished free or bring your own. Play Golf For Health and Pleasure Tickets on Sale at Autry House Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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