Hamm’s Meat + Market Cut of the Month: Chicken
If you have been following along as we have continued our meaty adventure, then you have now heard some tips and tricks for both beef and pork, but what about our friend the yard-bird? Chicken is a staple of dinners across the country, night in and night out. It’s healthier than red meat, cheaper and […]
Feature – Masters Memories
Former CBS Golf and NFL Executive Producer Lance Barrow grew up outside of Fort Worth, attended Abilene Christian University, and has lived in Fort Worth most of his life. He now plays golf and has lunch as a member at Colonial Country Club regularly and travels in retirement with his wife. But he will always […]
Instruction – Shot Shaping Made Simple
One of the questions I constantly get from students is how I shape the ball right to left or left to right. I have a few secrets below that are guaranteed to make you draw or fade the ball. Before I discuss how to draw and fade the ball, it is important you understand what […]
Golf Science – Changes Make Champions
If you read two lists of names, which one would you believe was merely pulled out of a local telephone directory and which would you know was a list of elite golf professionals: Retief Goosen, Ernie Els, Bernhard Langer, Rocco Mediate, Darren Clarke, Tom Lehman, Jim Furyk, Colin Montgomerie, Vijay Singh, David Duval and Mark […]
Travel – Somervell County
If you’re looking for a great 36-hole facility that has the away from the big city feel without the long trek through the country, then Squaw Valley in Glen Rose might be the place for you and your group. Just a short 70-minute drive from DFW Airport, this 36-hole layout is not only challenging, but […]
Travel – A League of Their Own
Football may be king here in Texas, but baseball is still America’s pastime. While the 99-day lockout may have some initial repercussions, the sport has proven it can rebound quite nicely from any work stoppage or even – remember 1994? – the cancellation of a season and the World Series. For Texas Rangers and Houston […]
Cover Story – Larry the Cable Guy
Over the years, AG has had its fair share of not only golfers, but celebrities on our cover. From major winners like Jack Nicklaus and Todd Hamilton to celebrities like Jerry Jones, Dr. Phil, Janine Turner, and even President George W. Bush. When we got word that there would be a new Champions Tour event […]
Agronomy – Can a Great Golf Course also be a Great Green Space?
Welcome avid golfers to the April installment of Ask the Superintendent. If you have followed our column for any length of time, you are aware of the many environmental strengths that golf courses have, especially in urban settings. April has always been a special month for golfers, but since 1970 it’s even more special as […]
Fitness – A Pain in the Neck
In golf, up to 80 percent of injuries can come from overuse. If we layer on the demands that today’s technology puts on our posture, the neck can quickly become a limitation to your golf swing. Anatomy The neck is also known as the cervical spine. It is the top portion of our spine and […]