In Memoriam – Dan Jenkins
Knock on Dan Jenkins’ front door and you’re unexpectedly greeted by a kind, charming gentleman who belies the irascible, PC-bashing writer alter ego – an alter ego whose journalism has skewered the bland, clueless, dumb and under-performing sports figures for more than 50 years. In that span, the athletic climate has turned from blissfully innocent and genuine to increasingly cynical …
Golf Science – Paralysis by Analysis
Does this sound familiar? You’re a golfer who takes his/her game seriously and hates to lose to friends during a weekend round. You then frequently go home and proceed to tear your hair out over why you missed some of those fairways, did not hit some easy greens, or putted so poorly. Well, you’re not alone. Peter Sanders was another …
Tech Talk – Making a Statement
Starpower has long been known as the go-to destination for upscale technology when it comes to audio/video equipment and installation, but their latest addition to the clubhouse at Gleneagles Country Club makes a statement above and beyond even their lofty standards. Gleneagles recently requested an advanced screen for their restaurant and bar that Starpower CEO, David Pidgeon and his award-winning …
Cover Story – Best of Private Clubs 2019
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to see which golf clubs passed the test in 2019. As we do every March, AVIDGOLFER ranks and rates every private club in the Metroplex. Over the last several years, renovation has been the name of the game when it comes to some of the heavy hitters in DFW. Courses are constantly evolving in an …
Drive Time – The 2019 McLaren 570S Spider
This Drive Time marks the 9th anniversary of showcasing great vehicles. Starting in March 2010, our maiden article highlighted a convertible. Nine years and 120 rides later, we do it again. But this isn’t just any ‘ol rag top. Allow me to gush over the exhilarating 2019 McLaren 570S Spider. This is a Supercar in every sense. It’s drop-dead gorgeous …
What to Expect When You Commit to ChiroSport
The vision of ChiroSport Specialists of Dallas was to have an integrative approach to health care that includes acute injury care, rehabilitation, performance training, and recovery therapies. It’s important for an injured athlete or client to be able to have access to all specialists under one roof. The communication and continuity of care is critical for our clients to recover …
After the Round – Walk On’s Bistreaux & Bar
A piece of Louisiana is making its way into the Metroplex as Walk-On’s is now open for business in Irving. Originally Walk-On’s opened their first location in 2003 in Baton Rouge in the shadows of LSU’s Tiger Stadium. Walk-On’s founders Brandon Landry and Jack Warner became good friends when they were teammates on the LSU basketball team. While playing for …
Wayward Shots – The Masters Marker
Perhaps you were the kid in the backyard passing a football to himself. Probably you complemented your thrilling catches and zig-zag runs with crowd noise, narration from Brad Sham, and an end zone dance. Cowboys win! Maybe golf inspired your athletic fantasy life. It’s a little embarrassing to recall teenage me hanging on the yellow ropes at Firestone Country Club …
Tales From the Back Nine: Part III
Golf came to Oklahoma in 1900, when Scottish immigrant Alex Findlay designed Guthrie Country Club just north of Oklahoma City. Renowned architects have been following Findlay’s bootprints ever since. So, I figured, if some dude on a pony could usher golf into the Sooner state and leave a hero, then I could at least drive to Oklahoma instead of through …
Instruction – Sway Stop, Doorstop
One of the more common swing faults I see on the lesson tee is a lateral sway of the hips during the backswing. In many cases this leads to a “reverse sway” or hang back on the downswing. One thing that is for sure, a sway it going to lead to contact issues and a loss of power! If you …