Originally featured in the February 2009 issue of AVIDGOLFER Magazine. Story by Jay Reynolds The PGA Tour Superstore in Scottsdale sold nearly 3,200 pairs of golf shoes in 2008. What was seemingly just another footwear sell that increased the golf store’s profit margin translated into one of the more pivotal moments in a young man’s professional career. To PGA Tour …
CHASKA, Minn. – One of the first lessons you learn in journalism school is that a real golf writer keeps his or her personal feelings strictly personal. That means you can be secretly happy when a favorite golfer wins (which I am when Jordan Spieth, Nick Price or Ben Crenshaw ever does) or even glad when a less favorite loses, …
Although city courses can be convenient and have a multitude of amenities at your fingertips, sometimes you just need to venture outside of town for a relaxing round of golf. Wildhorse Golf Course at Robson Ranch in Denton is the perfect solution – pristine conditions, friendly staff and a remarkable watering hole for you to visit after you finish. Designed …
Occasionally, there are moments when expectations are soundly rewarded when one gets behind the wheel of a highly anticipated new ride. Attributes like plopping into sublime seats; hearing the delicious exhaust note warble; enjoying a driver’s perfect combo of thrust, balance and handling. This storyline encapsulates the 2017 BMW M240i. The latest model replaces the M235i and personifies the essence …
When determining your next tasty destination, it’s no question you should consider the new and eclectic dining experience at Whistle Britches (WB for short). Whether your brunch group is gathering for chicken and waffles with mimosas, you’re in the area on your lunch break looking for a real tasty sandwich, or you have a dinner date awaiting you with craft …
The holidays are upon us, and we want to continue the trend of finding some incredible tech and innovations that you deserve. We’ve rounded up the top 5 biggest items that should be on every techie’s wish list. Whether you’re searching for comfortable seating or the latest innovation in TV technology, it’s important to visit an informed retailer to answer …
To combat the long season each year on the PGA Tour, tournaments will occasionally offer perks to help soften the grind and help take your mind off the golf. These can come in the form of fishing trips, car-racing schools, or cool things associated with the local area like flight simulation at the Fed-Ex Flight Training Center in Memphis, player-only …
An often-overlooked piece of the golf swing is how you set up to the ball. The setup is the one thing you can do perfect every time. It also allows you to start the swing with zero mistakes. To me, a sound setup makes the golfer look like they’re getting ready to hit a good shot. On the flip side, …
