Instruction – What is Bounce?

Have you ever had a chip around the green where all you have to do is get it up-and-down to get a birdie and you end up skulling the ball across the green? I see far too many students make the mistake of skulling the ball across the green and thinking it is poor mechanics […]

Golf Science – The Secret to Longevity

What with all the partitions happening in the world of men’s professional golf, aficionados are perhaps left with less motivation to follow any of the tours, as fan loyalty has to be divided across all the platforms. On any given Sunday, a relatively unknown player might heft the trophy that has engraved on it the […]

Course Review – Bear Creek Golf Club

Bear Creek Golf Club is one of Arcis Golf’s most fun and captivating properties. This centrally located facility was built right in the heart of the Metroplex, just a driver and a couple iron shots away from DFW Airport. With a pair of courses, a lively clubhouse scene, a great outdoor food and beverage area […]

Travel – Traverse City

Would you rather tee it up in temperatures reaching the mid-90s or between 75 and 80 degrees?  We all know the answer to this question.  The average daily temperatures in Dallas – soaring to 96 degrees in July and August, according to weatherspark.com – sound downright painful compared to those blissful 75- to 80-degree summer […]

Cover Story – Nelson, Colonial, Senior PGA Previews

The 2023 AT&T Byron Nelson  The AT&T Byron Nelson is back for 2023 with an exciting commitment list, new hospitality options and a great venue to host it all! Since 1968, the Byron Nelson has been one of the premiere events on the PGA TOUR. Over the years, the tournament was held at Preston Trail […]

Tech Talk – Moving the Party Outside

What a difference a year makes. This time last year, the Texas real estate market was still blazing, interest rates were two to three points lower, and a large percentage of DFW was still thinking about moving. That mindset has changed dramatically. According to a recent Forbes article, “the so-called lock-in effect [those staying in […]

Ask the Superintendent – Summertime Success

Welcome back avid golfers. Can we all agree that it’s nice to see the month of May! We posted another Jeckell and Hyde winter with a Polar Vortex followed by dry 80-degree highs, followed by snow/sleet, followed by tornados. In summary, it was yet another tough winter on plants and green assets of both clubs […]

After the Round – 61 Osteria

I wouldn’t imagine great Italian comes to mind when people think of Fort Worth. But, in the land of Tex-Mex and barbecue, there is a new spot that serves up some of the best Italian the Metroplex has to offer. 61 Osteria sits on 7th street, on the west side of downtown in a gorgeous […]

Drive Time – 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali

Trucks and Texas go together like BBQ and beer. In fact, I bet there’s no one in the state who doesn’t know someone with a truck – or own one themselves. The new luxury cargo haulers have grown in popularity every year – and for many practical and thoughtful reasons.  Our latest Drive Time feature […]