Course Review – Tempest Golf Club
Gladewater, Texas, isn’t exactly known to the DFW area as a golf getaway destination, but those who have made the drive two hours east know the value and riveting layout of Tempest Golf Club. Just a couple miles off Interstate 20, about an hour short of Shreveport, sits one of the best layouts you’ll find […]
Cover Story – Harry Higgs
At AVIDGOLFER, we like to keep our fingers on the pulse of local golf, especially when it comes to our local professionals. We have covered many careers over the years, and we have helped spread the word about up-and-coming local talents. Just a couple months ago, we were able to chat with Will Zalatoris, who […]
Feature – On the Brink
“Here we are” my mom remarked. Her voice possessed a softness that only she could accomplish. She promised she would video this moment, the moment I took one giant leap into my future, but in a tired haze we marveled at the sight before us, free of the obstruction of her cracked phone screen. I […]
Fitness – Golf Core Power Training
A functional golf swing relies on each and every part of your body to generate the force necessary for explosive impact. Legs, back, arms and shoulders are all recruited for your swing, however, the part of your body that most affects clubhead speed is, without a doubt, your core. Golf is a game that depends […]
After the Round – The Meat Board
A good butcher shop can be hard to find these days. Largely disposed of by large corporate grocery chains and membership-only big-box stores, the days of walking up to a small, independently owned meat counter and selecting your cut has largely fallen by the wayside. But if you are on Fort Worth’s west side, you’re […]
Drive Time – 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35 4Matic
With the current competitive popularity of SUV/Crossover segments, you’d think there wouldn’t be room for another model to fill an untapped niche product. But never underestimate the power of smart design and marketing. To wit, we feature the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLB35. It possesses all the important features many SUV buyers demand, plus a noteworthy […]
Travel – Las Vegas
In late January, the opportunity to play two of the nicest golf courses I have been fortunate to swing a stick on, Southshore and Southern Highlands, were alluring enough to get me to travel to Las Vegas in the midst of a pandemic. Four days of staring at a Las Vegas Boulevard bereft of traffic, […]
Golf Science – Physical vs. Mental
One unending debate in golf is whether the golf swing should be improved through mental imagery or through physical or technique changes. Many golfers believe they are “feel” players and so should not do anything “technical” to improve how they swing the golf club. Actually, one without the other is pointless. Unless the body’s joints […]
Instruction – Most Overlooked Fundamental in Golf
Aim is one of the most overlooked fundamentals in golf for amateurs. Amateurs almost always go straight to “fixing their swing” before even thinking about looking at their aim and alignment. Picture this, you are a sniper where you must hit the bullseye, you have a rifle with a telescopic sight attached to it which […]
Ask the Superintendent – Heat Related Illness
There are a few things that are certain, and one of them is when it’s summertime in Texas, it will be HOT! July historically has brought us days with record heat and humidity, but when you are an avid golfer, professional greenkeeper or DIY landscaper, you still get out and enjoy the day. However, you […]