Golf Science – The Book on Golf
With the ability for golfers to purchase “deals” on golf courses, many avid golfers play on a different course every weekend and seem to love the adventure. Other golfers “collect” golf courses that are designed by a favorite golf course architect like Donald Ross or Pete Dye. One famous golf course designer who might also […]
Wayward Shots – Golf’s Biggest Showoff
On the final tee in the final round of The Open Championship quite a few years ago, someone told Golf’s Biggest Showoff that he trailed by two. He’d have to make an eagle two on the par-4 18th at Royal Lytham & St. Annes to tie. The Showoff received the news without apparent emotion, then […]
Tales From the Back Nine Part VIII – Kansas
First time I ever saw Kansas, they were opening for Aerosmith at UTA’s Texas Hall. This is notable only because, about a century later, I actually toured the state of Kansas, and again Kansas was the backup band, stuck in my head the whole way. Yep, a four-day road trip exploring wilderness golf adventures in […]
Course Review – Old American Golf Club
When the LPGA comes to D-FW in September, the players will be met with a collection of holes that at one point or another, will require power, precision and creativity. This will be the second event at this Tripp Davis/Justin Leonard design and after last year’s tournament, a few changes are on the table for […]
Exam Room – Coping With Overuse Injuries
Since we have been receiving many patients with elbow and wrist-pain issues in the clinic recently, we figured we should spend some time talking about them. Elbow and wrist injuries are typically what we call overuse injuries. The importance of understanding what an overuse injury is will be beneficial to providing the right treatment and […]
After the Round – The Mansion Dallas
When it comes to living a life of luxury, one of the first requirements that comes to mind is owning a mansion. But following a hot summer round of golf in Texas, the last thing I personally want to do is return home to slave over a hot stove or oven. If you’re like me, […]
Drive Time – The 2020 BMW M340i
This is an important time for BMW and its all-time cash cow. Sure, SUV’s are still the current rage, but it’s the essential and iconic 3-series that moves the needle. Loyalists and competitive foes anxiously awaited on what the folks in Munich had devised in their labs for the seventh generation 3-series. Would they finally […]
AG Summer Tourney, August 10th at Thorntree
PLAYER GIFTS ALONE WORTH MORE THAN THE ENTRY FEE!
Cover Story – An “Open” Book
AVIDGOLFER: You were born in Illinois. What was your childhood like? Todd Hamilton: My childhood was nice. I grew up playing golf, baseball and basketball. Golf, I didn’t have too many kids in my school that played, so I played a lot with my father and his friends. I think that made me mature for […]
After the Round – Boston’s Restaurant and Sports Bar
Pizza has long been a staple of the American diet. Easy, rib sticking and just about everyone can find a topping they like. It’s a simple way to satisfy the masses whether it be adults or kids. At Boston’s, they take the pizza game to the next level and add some twists and turns to […]