1998 - 2000

The origin of the Tanglewood Golf Association can be traced back to 1998 when 15 residents of Tanglewood formed the TNT (Tanglewood Neighborhood Tour). Little knowledge is known of the original initators or early members. Larry Lynn, probably the only resident still at Tanglewood who remembers those early days, said, "Initially we were just a group of enthusiastic golfers looking to create some kind of structured golf organization at Tanglewood." The founders were looking to formalize a league or association whereby handicaps could be tracked and various competitive events could be sponsored. Out of that initial idea 25 years ago, sprouted the current Tanglewood Golf Association (TGA) boasting over 200 members and contracting with five courses in the area for reduced green fees and slot guarantees.

Most of the current structure and operation of TGA happened between 2000 and 2008. In 2000, Jerry Telling had become the chairman and the club had added River Greens as their second course. Still only 30 members, a highlight of the year was Bill Hudson's hole-in-one at Pinecrest on hole number 5 on June 2nd.

2000 - 2008

In 2008 (the year TGA became incorporated, Buck Anderson, Director of Events and Handicaps, reported that TGA members played 10,329 rounds of golf and generated $252,672 in green fees to the member courses. The average cost for a round of golf in 2008 was $24.

2008 - present

TGA Charities

Charitable giving at Tanglewood remains the hallmark of TGA's mission. Estimates based on historical documents show that the TGA was instrumental in raising over $100,000 in cash and in-kind contributions for local charities over the first 25 years of existence. One example of fundraising success was in December of 2009 when Larry Lynn proudly reported that $3826 had been raised for Make-A-Wish charity. During the campaign, Larry had solicited 91 businesses for door prizes and 74 had participated.

Golf for A Cure was another principle charity in 2012 and 2013. The TGA raise an astonishing $9550 for that charity. An unflighted golf event charging $50 per person held in conjunction with the Tanglewood Cancer Drive raised considerable funds for cancer research. The event was held at Pinecrest and featured an auction that raised several hundred dollars. Twenty businesses donated items and there were 13 hole sposors. The February event raised a total of $15,000.

TGA members now and in the past at Tanglewood credit the tremendous success of the fundraising efforts to Larry Lynn. He has chaired the committee from its inception and has aggressively sought sponsors, donors and enlisted volunteers to raise funding. Mark Telfer, after serving four years as president, in his retirement speech said, "I am proud of the contributions TGA has made in the form of social consciousness as it relates to the TGA charities. The board, and especially Larry Lynn, has continued to guide the membership in worthy causes each year."