Last week Weatherford College officials announced the largest donated gift the college has ever received. Richard and Nancy Stuart, longtime supporters of the school, said they plan to donate Canyon West Golf Course to the college.
No one could be happier about the donation than Weatherford College golf coach Jesse Speirs. The donation puts his Coyotes program and the college in elite company.
“Very few schools can say they have their own golf course, this means a lot to us and we can't thank the Stuart family enough for their support,” Speirs said.
Speirs revived the golf program in 2021-22 after more than two decades of it being dormant. The Coyotes made an immediate impact on the state and national scene, even being ranked as high as No. 15 in the country at one point in the season and ending the season No. 16 following regional competition.
“This is such a generous offer from the Stuart family. They have been such supportive donors to the school and for them to be donating Canyon West to the school means so much to Weatherford college and to the golf team," Speirs said. "This will be great for recruiting future WC golfers and will be a great place for the current golfers to call home and have their own place to play and practice."
Canyon West opened in 1997 and is an award-winning par-72 course covering over 6,600 yards. It is located in southwest Parker County in the Brock community.
The Stuarts purchased the course in 2012.
WC officials said they plan to continue operating the course for its current members and the public.
Along with benefiting the WC men's team, the college plans to add women's golf in the 2023-24 school year.
The Stuarts did not respond to numerous requests for comment.
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