Feature – 2019 Holiday Gift Guide

The holiday season is right around the corner and AvidGolfer has you covered on potential gift ideas for the said golfer, or anyone for that matter. From gear for the links, to clothing and even items for the house, these ideas are sure to satisfy that special someone.   G/Fore: Killer pack, $250 This killer umbrella […]

Instruction – The Line in the Sand

Bunker play tends to be one of the most feared shots by the weekend golfer. If you ask a PGA Tour player they will likely tell you it’s one of the easiest shots. Now, I know that you know this already. So, the question is: why is there this discrepancy in the difficulty of this […]

Drive Time – 2020 Cadillac XT6 Premium Luxury

The Cadillac Escalade was once the only choice in the brand’s lineup for those desiring luxury and three-row passenger space in a bonafide SUV. While still popular, it has a higher price to match. Thus, Cadillac smartly decided to add another niche product to fill a possible hole between the XT5 and Escalade in size […]

Cover Story – Best of Public 2019

2019 was a tremendous year for Dallas/Fort Worth golf. Favorable weather conditions and a Metroplex chock-full of talented agronomy teams kept courses fantastic throughout the year. With that in mind, 2019 was one of the most competitive ever in AG’s annual Best of Public rankings. From Old American and Cowboys to Prairie Lakes and Bear […]

After the Round – Yard House

With the Toyota Music Factory consistently bringing some of music and comedy’s biggest acts to town, Irving has developed into one of the Metroplex’s premier entertainment destinations. So, whether you’re heading for a bite and to catch a show following your round, or just want to sit down and enjoy a game with some food […]

Exam Room – Overcoming the Beatdown of Travel

Whether you are a junior golfer road-tripping across the state for a tournament, or someone jumping on a trans-Atlantic flight for a golf trip in Scotland with your buddies, there is no question it will have an effect on your body in some way. It’s important to recognize and understand the implications that travel can have […]

Golf Science – The Golf Swing: Science and Common Sense

There are over 60 million people on this planet who chase a small white ball across a huge expanse of green lawn while using what experts have termed “one of the most biomechanically complex motions in sport to execute”. Little wonder then that professionals and amateurs alike are inconsistent, are always in search of better […]

Tales from the Back Nine, Part XI – South Central Texas, Port Aransas

Most native Texans, if they paid attention in grade school, or read the book, or saw the movie, or stumbled onto the hallowed grounds after sipping margaritas on the River Walk, know the Alamo as the enduring symbol of Texas’ heroic fight for independence. So, yeah, we like sorta remember the Alamo. But what about […]