Instruction — It’s All in the Bounce
Playing greenside bunker shots offer many challenges to amateur golfers. The biggest obstacle I see is the understanding and then the execution of using the bounce and loft of the golf club. A standard bunker shot utilizes the bounce – or bottom – of the club to make contact with the sand at impact. This […]
X Marks the Spot?
In December 1992, Golf Magazine came out with a brand new concept for the golf swing, which took the golf world by storm. It was termed “The X Factor,” and was first discovered and explained by famous instructor Jim McLean. The X Factor is the difference in horizontal rotation between the upper torso and the […]
Old American — Subtlety is Everything
When describing a golf course, there is a razor-thin line between “tough but fair” and “too difficult.” When a course ventures into the realm of “too difficult,” the fun factor can begin to wane. When it first opened in 2010, Old American Golf Club flirted with that “too difficult” line. The track has always been […]
Wayward Shots — Toughing Out an Injury
Injuries are as much a part of sports as the thrill of victory or the agony of defeat, and can rear their ugly head at the most inappropriate times. Professional athletes, in particular, have the mindset to play through these injuries because of the fear of being labeled soft, losing their job, or because they […]
Jane Slater
Originally featured in the May 2014 issue of AVIDGOLFER Magazine One of the newest faces on CBS 11 and TXA 21, Jane Slater is a sports anchor with a sports addiction. She’s done it all – covered Super Bowls, World Series games, the NBA playoffs and even the Pavilion at the HP Byron Nelson Championship. […]
Elements of Style — Stylin’ & Profilin’ for 2017
The month of January brings the excitement of a new year – a time to start over and the opportunity to develop new habits. Just like every year, the buzz word for this month is “Resolutions”. Whether it’s in regards to starting something, quitting something, eating less or working out more, we thought we would […]
Scene & Be Seen — Fast & Furiously Delicious
If you’re looking to take advantage of America’s favorite food during your lunch break and have little to no time to waste, give the crew at Persona only 90 seconds to create the pizza of your dreams. Or, even if you have time to spare, grab a table and take in the real brick and […]
Cadillac CT6 Platinum — King of Luxury
So, you’ve had a tough day at the office; but upon leaving the grind, you gaze at the magnificent car in the lot on a wintery day. The headlights and door handles brighten to welcome you. You slide into the heated and exquisite massaging leather seat, turn on the heated steering wheel and the studio […]
Wayward Shots — A Caddy’s Contribution
In 1938, the PGA Tour made its first charitable donation to the tune of $10,000 at the Palm Beach Invitational. Almost 80 years later, it has surpassed the $2 billion mark. The Tour contributes to a variety of great causes including the growth of the game, the military, education and leadership, just to name a […]
Instruction — Hands vs. Body
Swinging the golf club can be done many different ways, with various philosophies. Some golfers like to swing using predominantly their hands and arms, while others try to take the hands and arms out of the equation and just use their body. These two schools of thought often divide golf instructors as well. Both styles […]