Travel – On the Road in The Magnolia State

Mississippi is known for its majestic cotton fields, beautiful deltas and for being the birthplace of blues music. It has a rich history chock-full of southern charm, with French, Spanish and British influence. I doubt the first thing many think of when it comes to The Magnolia State is golf, but there are plenty of […]

After the Round – Katy Trail Ice House

If you have ever taken a walk, jog or bike ride on Dallas’ Katy Trail, then you have likely made your way past the always bustling Katy Trail Ice House. Located on Routh Street, just a stone’s throw away from the trail itself, this spot, with its massive patio, has become one of the hottest […]

Instruction – Saving Strokes Around the Greens

There is nothing more frustrating than hitting your second shot on a par 5 on the fringe of the green, then blading the ball into the water over the green or chunking the ball a few feet in front of you, now turning your birdie into a bogey. If you’ve ever been in the situation […]

Golf Science – Avoiding Over the Top

It has always been said that less-skilled golfers come over the top (OTT) while the best golfers, especially the professionals, never do. However, when asked for a tip to avoid over the top, many pros at the recent Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines said they are sometimes OTT, too. For some, like Michael Herrera, […]

Cover Story – Best of Private Golf 2023

Best Overall Country Club 2023 Dallas National Golf Club  There are a handful of clubs in Dallas/Fort Worth that are just special. Dallas National Golf Club is certainly one of those places. Opened in 2002, National is a golfer’s paradise, with a course that is unlike anything for hundreds of miles and a practice facility […]

Ask the Superintendent – Golf Course Living

Welcome back avid golfers, and I hope that you took advantage of the bits of good golfing weather between the deep freezes. We have arrived at that awkward part of the season when the warm season grasses are still mostly dormant and the weather is just starting to shift. But we are all ready for […]

Drive Time – Mercedes-Benz S580

So, let’s say you’re a persnickety car lover who isn’t easily impressed. You’ve experienced everything, and the new technological pizzazz and whiz-bangs hardly raise an eyebrow.  Okay, fine. Yet I strongly challenge you to drive the exquisitely powerful and extravagant 2023 Mercedes-Benz S580 sedan before sighing “Meh.” It’s a car so loaded with wow looks, […]