Special Events

Spouses' Program: San Antonio River Walk

Monday, Nov. 10

Registration fee: $45 (transportation provided)

The San Antonio River Walk (also known as Paseo del Rio) is a network of walkways along the banks of the San Antonio River, one story beneath the streets of Downtown. Lined by restaurants, shops, and galleries, the River Walk is an important part of the city’s urban fabric. The River Walk winds and loops under bridges as two parallel sidewalks connect major attractions from the Alamo to Rivercenter Mall, to the Aneson River Theatre, to Marriage Island, to La Villiata, to HermsFair Park, to the Tower Life Building, to the San Antonio Museum of Art, and the Pearl Brewery. Depart hotel lobby at 10:30 a.m. for the San Antonio River Walk and return from the River Walk at 3:00 p.m. The registration fee for this event is $45, transportation will be provided. To sign up, please register online and select Spouses’ Program on the agenda.

Mike St. John Memorial Golf Tournament

Sunday, Nov. 9, 7:30 a.m. Shotgun

Sponsored by Willamette Valley Company, Arclin, Georgia-Pacific Chemicals, LLC, Momentive Specialty Chemicals, Raute, USNR, Ventek, Inc., and Westmill Industries USA Corp.

TPC San AntonioAPA’s Annual Golf tournament honors the life of Mike St. John, Pacific Woodtech executive and APA trustee. The tournament will take place at the TPC San Antonio, managed and operated by PGA Tour Golf Course Properties as part of the TPC Network. The par-72, 7,406-yard AT&T Canyons Course, designed by World Golf Hall of Fame Member Pete Dye, features wide fairways and panoramic views of the adjacent Cibolo Canyons. The Canyons Course will host the AT&T Championship just three weeks prior to the APA Annual Meeting. (The AT&T Oaks Course will be closed for overseeding during the APA Annual Meeting.) The tournament will be a scramble format with tee-off at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9. You may make up your own foursome, or APA will assign you to one. Prizes will be awarded to teams on a gross or net basis. The tournament fee is $185 per person and includes green fees and cart rental. Club rental is an additional $80 and includes 2 sleeves of golf balls. To sign up, please register online and select Mike St. John Memorial Golf Tournament on the agenda.

Ole Sorensen Memorial Tennis Tournament

Sunday, Nov. 9

Sponsored by Flamex, Inc.

In memory of longtime sponsor and tournament organizer Ole Sorensen, an informal tournament will be held at JW Marriott’s tennis courts. The mixed doubles, round-robin tournament begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 9. Registration fee is $30 per person. To sign up, please register online and select Ole Sorensen Memorial Tennis Tournament on the agenda.

Spa Services

Relax and indulge at the JW Marriott’s Lantana Spa. The concept of healing waters and beautiful views leave Spa guests refreshed, rejuvenated and inspired. The 26,000 sq. ft. Lantana Spa offers 32 treatment rooms, including two couple’s treatment suites with fireplaces. Two outdoor private treatment rooms are available. A complete wellness center features the latest in cardio-training equipment, free weights, and stationary weight training equipment. A fitness studio offers exercise, yoga, and pilates classes. Between treatments, enjoy the peaceful serenity of the private, lagoon-like spa pool or enjoy healthy refreshments at the Spa Bistro.

Cripple Coot Shoot

Sunday, Nov. 9

Sponsored by BASF and Ventek, Inc.

Close to 30 men and women, ranging from first-timers to experienced wing-shooters, participated in last year’s Coot shoot. This year’s event will be held at beautiful Joshua Creek Ranch located in the Texas Hill Country near Boerne, TX. The picturesque private gun club is equipped for both the beginner and expert with 25 stations. Opportunities for game bird shooting are also available for those that want to arrange a hunt directly with the ranch. Depart the hotel at 7 a.m. and travel to Joshua Creek Ranch. The registration fee for 100 targets, including shells, is $130. Gun rental is available starting at about $23 per gun. Transportation and lunch will be provided, courtesy of our event sponsors. If you are bringing your own gun, check TSA regulations and your airline regarding shotgun carriage policies. To sign up, please register online and select Cripple Coot Shoot on the agenda.