Angelo State University to open $5.2 million golf complex

Angelo State University announced an addition to its athletic facilities with the introduction of the Angelo State Golf Complex. This facility, funded by an anonymous donor's $5.2 million donation, is set to become a cornerstone of ASU's golf program, offering unparalleled resources for the Rambelles golf team.

The complex, set to be completed by the Fall 2024 semester, will be located on the east side of the ASU campus near the intramural fields and promises advanced golf training technologies. The 3,600-square-foot building at the heart of the complex will be equipped with swing simulators and hitting bays, both of which are key for player development and swing perfection. The facility also includes a 1,420-square-foot general-use area with a golf simulator and extensive patio areas, creating a vibrant community space for athletes and spectators.

The outdoor short-game course, designed with artificial turf, six greens and authentic sand bunkers, challenges players with distances up to 175 yards. This aspect of the facility underscores the university's commitment to competing at the highest levels by focusing on all facets of golf training.

"A facility like this will allow us to take our golf program to the next level,” James Reid, ASU's athletic director, said. “It will be a top-notch facility that will rival anything you see at our counterparts in the Lone Star Conference and NCAA Division II and even many Division I programs. It will greatly benefit our current team and enhance our ability to recruit and retain future Rambelle golfers."

 "Angelo State is already recognized for having some of the best athletics facilities in Division II for many of our intercollegiate sports,” ASU President Ronnie Hawkins Jr. said. “When this phase of the new complex is completed, the same will be said about our golf program.”

When asked what the facility meant to her and the Rambelles golf team, Head Coach Barbara Odale said, “For us to have our own home and facility like that, it’s pretty amazing.” ASU’s women’s golf team currently shares a locker room with the tennis team.

The construction of the Angelo State Golf Complex is a testament to the generous support of the university's donors and a clear indication of ASU's ambitions to elevate its golf program. With construction scheduled to begin this month and completion expected this fall, the complex is poised to significantly impact the ASU Rambelles' performance and the program's overall competitiveness.

The collaboration with Weibring Wolfard Golf Design and Greenscapes Six and Premier Greens for construction speaks to the university's high standards. Odale described the two firms as “two high-quality golf course designers who have a really great reputation within the golf community.” This partnership ensures the complex will serve as an elite training facility and a model for future collegiate golf facilities.

As the Rambelles golf team continues through the 2024 season, anticipation for the new complex underscores the excitement and optimism surrounding ASU's golf program. With this development, Angelo State University is positioning itself as a leader in collegiate golf, providing its student-athletes with the best possible environment to succeed and flourish.