Ask the Superintendent – Happy Earth Day

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 is even more special […]

Instruction – How to Hit the Draw

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The most common tendency I see in my students is slicing the ball. This can be a frustrating ball flight, but I believe it is also one of the easiest faults to fix. I have several different drills and thoughts to help you start hitting beautiful draws.  If you find yourself slicing and are frustrated, […]

Golf Science – Chatting with Champions

March in Southern California means wonderful weather, lingering snow in the distant mountains, sunny skies and perfect golf course conditions. And the PGA TOUR Champions makes the most of all this by holding two back-to-back events in SoCal. The Hoag Classic at the Newport Beach Country Club, followed by the Galleri Classic at the Mission […]

Course Review – Hidden Creek Golf Course

In the golf business, you often hear the term “hidden gem” when those in the know speak of an affordable course that boasts a fun layout and solid course conditions. Well, Hidden Creek in Burleson is exactly that. When Hidden Creek first opened for play in 1997, it was met with positive returns, and after […]

Cover Story – Alfonso Ribeiro

Alfonso Ribeiro is probably best known for his role as Carlton Banks on the ‘90s smash-hit TV series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Alongside Will Smith, Ribeiro carved out a nice career, buoyed by his nerdy, but charming, portrayal of Carlton and his now infamous “Carlton dance.” But, this 52-year-old actor, who has been a […]

Drive Time – 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X

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 showcases […]

After the Round – Columbian Country Club

Dallas is chock-full of great spots to imbibe a few drinks and enjoy some great bites. But if you are looking for one-stop shopping on both with a cozy, hip atmosphere, then look no further than Columbian Country Club. If this name sounds familiar, and it might to those hip to the Dallas club scene, […]

Travel – Gaylord’s Golf Getaway

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North Texas has long presented one of the strongest golfing participation rates in the country, and Dallas has been ranked No. 4 among the 10 Best Golf Cities in America by GOLF Magazine based on the number of quality courses, affordability and weather.  But when the summer temperatures top out in excess of 100 degrees, […]

Feature Story – Leonard’s Links

Dallas native Justin Leonard has won at every level of golf, except one. As he embarks on his second full PGA TOUR Champions season, he is still looking for his first victory on the 50-and-over tour. He played 19 events in 2023 and had 12 top-25 finishes and five top-10 finishes, including a playoff loss […]