Hamm’s Meat + Market Cut of the Month – Pork

Pork. We’ve been told for years that it is the “other white meat.” Of course, we have all had our share of chops over the years, as that is one of the go-to Southern comfort food meals that is not only delicious, but affordable for families on a budget.  If you are a fan of […]

Cover Story – Best of Private Clubs 2022

Our best of private club rankings issue is always one of the most enjoyable endeavors we embark on annually at the AVIDGOLFER office. We always relish the opportunity to see how the upper crust lives and the amenities and courses they enjoy as members of clubs around the Metroplex. From the highfalutin, hyper elite clubs […]

Instruction – On Plane

Swing plane is very important and having the correct swing plane for each individual student, since everyone is different, helps improve a player’s consistency, accuracy, and distance. Swing plane and club head path are closely related, as a club head’s path is the line that the clubhead travels along through impact. The drills I have […]

Feature – Hammer Time

Texas Longhorn senior golfer Cole Hammer, the latest in the seemingly never-ending Lone Star State assembly line of great golfers, is nearing the end of his amateur career after this summer’s NCAA Championships and looking forward to his next step. Hammer, 22, a native of Houston who is known by his friends and fellow competitors […]

Drive Time – 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ Sedan

The electric vehicle age is nigh upon us, even if you’re desperately holding onto the gas combustion engines with a death grip. Government mandates are putting pressure on all manufacturers to get with the “cleaner program” and phase out the petrol engines.  While many companies are issuing their EV (electric vehicle) versions, the automotive world […]

Golf Science – Golf’s “Magic Move”

The famous Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles has been the home of the Genesis Invitational since 1929. In 2028, it will also play host to the Los Angeles Olympic Games. No wonder it is a popular stop for the PGA TOUR’s very best, who are additionally motivated to be a part of an event […]

Travel – Magic Awaits

Long ago, Mickey Mouse conquered the world for anybody with kids under the age of 12, especially for those who ventured to his headquarters at Disney World in Orlando.  But if you combine another legendary figure who conquered the world for a slightly higher age demographic, Arnold Palmer Golf Management, with the orchestrators of “The […]

Tech Talk – Why Thousands of Texans are Moving Outdoors

You’ve no doubt seen the articles and heard the news reports about all the people moving to Texas. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, between July 2020 and July 2021, Texas welcomed 170,307 new people. And that’s just domestic migration. Whoever’s printing the bumper stickers that read, “I wasn’t born in Texas, but I got […]

Ask the Superintendent – The State of the Game

The month of March is often hit or miss when it comes to good golf weather. It is often a month of transition. We start to see the warm season grasses such as Bermuda and Zoysia begin to green up so as the grasses transition with rounds of golf played still on the rise many […]

Fitness – Treating Golfer’s Elbow

Golfer’s elbow, or medial elbow tendonitis, is an injury that can be common among the golfing community. Although not as common an injury as low back pain, golfer’s elbow can cause significant disruption to your game if not addressed. Do not be fooled by the name … “golfer’s elbow” can occur from causes other than […]