Course Review – Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club
There are obviously tons of options for great public courses in the Metroplex. If you are interested in where AVIDGOLFER ranks them, you can refer to our November issue to see how we feel about the various municipal tracks around the area. Heritage Ranch Golf and Country Club has long been one of our favorite […]
Feature – Passion and Perseverance
The famous sports book, “Heaven is a Playground,” was a passionate ode to the game of basketball. But for TPC-Craig Ranch Assistant Golf Professional Brian Kleckner, heaven is the first tee on any local golf course, with the chance to grow the game and help others. Kleckner, who has battled and transcended Cerebral Palsy in […]
Tech Talk – How Many Letters Make a Great TV?
Walk into almost any modern home and in the living room is the centerpiece: a flat screen TV. Gone are the days of the CRT TVs or televisions with more wood paneling than actual screen. Now, you have LEDs, OLEDs and the brand new QLEDs to choose from; and believe me, a couple of letters […]
Fitness – Can Your Game Benefit from Yoga?
Repetitive motions made during your golf game can put undue stress and strain on your body. The following yoga poses build flexibility, strength, balance, mobility, and rotational power which will enhance your swing. Revolved Crescent Lunge Benefits: Increases stamina and balance Improves posture by awakening the spine and back muscles Releases tension in the back, […]
Hamm’s Meat of the Month – Rosewood Ranches NY Strip
If you have been a follower of AVIDGOLFER over the years, we have featured hundreds of restaurants across the Metroplex, but for 2022, we thought we would try something a little different. Yes, we will still feature some restaurants from time to time, but we would like to introduce our readers to a new feature… […]
Golf Science – Building the Future
College coaches have sometimes been likened to gods. Not just football coaches who earn millions of dollars a year, but coaches of other sports too. If such coaches are responsible for Division I teams, such as teams in the Pac-12 conference, then they are literally superstars in their own right. One such coach is Chris […]
Instruction – Curing the Slice and Hitting Bombs
Can’t believe another year has already passed! it’s simply amazing how time flies! If you’re looking to hit straighter and longer drives in 2022, My goal will be to help you achieve that. Over the next several months, we’re going to work on hitting more fairways and increasing your knowledge and skills to help you […]
Travel – Destinations for 2022
It’s been a long … and we do mean long … two years since our lives were drastically changed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the things we did prior to March 2020 are now a thing of the past or no longer considered a part of society (think greeting strangers with a handshake […]
Predicting 2022 – How will Jordan, Scottie and Will Fare in 2022?
Over the years, we here at AVIDGOLFER have previewed many seasons and events on the PGA Tour. We always take a look at the upcoming AT&T Byron Nelson and Charles Schwab Challenge in May, and there have been occasions where we take a look at the upcoming PGA Tour season in our January issue. The […]
Agronomy – GREEN Goals for 2022
Happy New Year, avid golfers and I hope that 2022 exceeds your expectations in every area of your life. January is often a cold and transition month for all of us who maintain golf courses and green spaces. However, one thing that jumps out this time of year (did you set any personal goals or […]