After the Round – Stone House Genuine Food & Drinks
Colleyville is a quiet community known for its great schools and beautiful homes. If there is one thing Colleyville lacks, it is upscale dining options. That changed recently, as a group of seasoned restauranteurs opened Stone House Genuine Food & Drinks. Stone House is located right off the main thoroughfare in town and is as […]
Agronomy – Tree Pruning for the Amateur
Trees are an integral part of any golf course or residential landscape. Trees provide many benefits such as oxygen, erosion control, shade and habitat for a variety of wildlife just to name a few. Trees also come in a variety of shapes, sizes and characteristics. In fact, there are 319 species of trees listed in […]
Cover Story – Caddy Confidential
The caddy is a mysterious figure in the world of golf. They are constantly hovering in the background of camera shots, just out of focus, helping the world’s greatest golfers make decisions that can ultimately lead to swings of thousands, and sometimes hundreds of thousands of dollars. But what do we really know about the […]
Course Feature – Grand Oaks Golf Club
Grand Oaks in Grand Prairie has worn many hats over the years. Originally opening in 1972, it has been Grand Prairie Country Club, a private course for many years, before opening to the public a few years ago. Over the last couple of years, they have added some TLC and a multitude of upgrades. The […]
Golf Science – Loopin’ the Links
A professional golfer these days can improve his or her game not just through improving the swing, but also through much simpler means such as their equipment – both clubs and balls. One less-frequently considered aspect of what can help improve performance is the caddie’s inputs. A caddie is not merely a person who carries […]
Instruction – The Three P’s of Putting
Well, we made it through 2020 … and what a crazy year. Thank goodness it’s in the rear-view mirror now! Cheers to 2021 and accomplishing our New Year’s resolutions together. To help you get started on your New Year’s resolution of shooting lower scores on the golf course, let’s take a look at one of the most […]
Travel – Lake Charles
After a brief ascent and descent, we landed in Lake Charles Regional Airport from DFW Airport. Our stay was at the well-appointed L’Auberge Casino and Resort. Here there was a plethora of things to see, eat, entertain and provide relaxation. Our suite was spacious with amenities that included a large private entrance area. Every touch […]
Travel – Golf Fun in ’21
Thank God 2020 is in the rearview mirror! Truer words have never been spoken … the year was an incredibly trying one for us all. In some way – and unfortunately for some, in many ways – COVID-19 had a maddening effect on us all. The golf industry also was greatly affected by the coronavirus, […]
Health & Fitness – New Year, New Routine
By Josh Biard & Matt Greenemeier The start of the New Year is a good time to reflect on the past year and take some time to establish new healthy habits and routines, but where and how to begin can be a little daunting. Do you know your priorities and goals? How are you going […]
Drive Time – 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8
For years, Volvo’s much-deserved claim to fame was its peerless safety features, rather than sexy lines, as the boxy rides resembled rolling security-laden refrigerators. Not the most alluring silhouettes, but at least you had a great chance of arriving in one piece. Thankfully, Volvo designers have heard the shouts of customers demanding their safety in […]