Instruction – Short Game Solutions

Let’s take a look at three of the most common issues that I see when it comes to short greenside chips. I often see golfers that have 1, 2, or all 3 of these issues. No. 1: Tempo and Swing Length Swing length and tempo often go hand in hand. A short backswing followed by […]

Golf Science – I, Robot

Golfers have historically liked to take lessons. At first it was the best players who imparted occasional tips to less-skilled golfers. Then it became a profession and some golf teachers acquired all sorts of certifications in order to be considered worthy of the title. Next, with the advent of the internet and YouTube, everyone is […]

Travel – Casa de Campo

What happened when the greatest golf course architect in the modern era plied his considerable imagination and skill on one of the most beautiful spots on Earth? Well, you get one of the special places to play the game of golf on Pete Dye’s glorious Teeth of the Dog layout at Casa de Campo Resort […]

Feature – Party on the Patio

This year’s Charles Schwab Challenge, forever known as Colonial, was the PGA Tour’s return to live golf. The greatest field in Colonial history made it the most eagerly anticipated tournament in the tournament’s 74-year anchor into local professional golf. But for all the eagerness to see North Texas’ annual rite of Tarrant County Spring, what […]

Drive Time – The 2020 GMC Sierra Denali 1500

Trucks and Texas go together like BBQ and beer. In fact, I bet there’s no one in the state who doesn’t know someone with a truck – or own one themselves. The new luxury cargo haulers have grown in popularity every year – and for many practical and thoughtful reasons.  Our latest Drive Time feature […]

After the Round – Southside Rambler

South of downtown Fort Worth has seen a massive resurgence over the last half decade. Near the hospital district, the streets are alive with activity, from bars and restaurants to craft bakeries and brew-pubs. The latest addition to Magnolia is the Southside Rambler. A kitschy bar with off the chain food units and a great […]

Course Feature – SugarTree Golf Club

Over the last several months, we have been on a mission to showcase some of the courses around the area that may be a bit off the beaten path. This month, AVIDGOLFER made the 45-minute trip south of Fort Worth to take a look at SugarTree for the first time in almost five years.  When […]

Golf Science – Put a Stop to Over the Top

All kicking and throwing skills require a proximal-to-distal or torso-before-arms movement. Golf requires the same type of pattern, and in our sport, it has been referred to as the “kinematic sequence”. In order to build up maximum speed in the golf swing (and, according to one study better directional control too), a golfer must start […]

Instruction – Sting It!

Hitting a stinger is more than just a cool looking shot that gets views on Instagram. It’s a shot where the technique transfers to flighted wind shots in general. It’s also handy when needing to hit accurate tees shots with long irons on tight par 4’s or laying up on par 5’s. Let’s take a […]

Travel – Mystical Golf in Myrtle Beach

Mystical Golf and its trifecta of Myrtle Beach courses – The Witch, Man-O-War and The Wizard – is perhaps the best bang for your golfing buck in the U.S. Why? The three Dan Maples’ designs are flat-out superb; the maintenance excellent; and the price is off-the-charts reasonable – specially the stay-and-play packages.  Though Man-O-War and […]