Course Review – Oeste Ranch Golf Course
The west side of the Metroplex is one of the fastest growing areas in all of DFW. Cities and towns west of Fort Worth, such as Willow Park, Weatherford, Aledo, and even as far as Peaster and Brock, are seeing massive growth as families look for a quiet place to raise their children and enjoy […]
Drive Time – 2025 Infiniti QX80 Autograph
It’s been a spell since Infiniti offered a truly new vehicle. The good news is your patience will soon be rewarded. The anticipated debut of the third-generation 2025 QX80 SUV checks nearly all the boxes when looking for a good looking, comfortable, cool tech ride in the popular three-row land yacht people-hauler segment. Yes, QX80 […]
After the Round – Birdie’s Eastside
For those of us who play golf regularly, birdies are a good thing. And if you are a resident of East Dallas, you now have another option for some birdies, and it is just as good as the ones you make on the course. Birdie’s Eastside is the newest brainchild of restauranteur Jon Alexis, who […]
Travel – Lajitas Golf Resort
If you are a golfer in Texas, you have likely heard of Lajitas Golf Resort … but chances are you have yet to make the trip to the Big Bend to see it. If you have yet to embark on this Texas adventure, it’s time. It’s time to stop making excuses and cross this one […]
Cover Story – Marty Turco
The Dallas Stars franchise has seen its share of netminders over the years. From Andy Moog and Eddie “The Eagle” Belfour to Kari Lehtonen and current goalie Jake Oettinger, the franchise has boasted plenty of talent between the pipes. But, if you take a gander at the franchise leaders in net for the Stars, one […]
Feature – The Southwest Airlines Showcase
Cedar Crest Golf Course in southern Dallas has been home to history since its charter in 1919 (see sidebar). New history was made in November of 2023 with the debut of a nationally televised tournament on GOLF Channel showcasing the top 42 amateur golfers in the country – 21 men and 21 women – from […]
Golf Science – Chasing a Dream
The world is often full of stories about war and famine and disease and sadness, so it’s always nice to hear a sweet story about how a small-town guy empties the family coffers on a chance and makes a place for himself in the competitive golf market. Jared Doerfler’s story began when his dad taught […]
Golf Tech – Club Fitting With The Golf Lab
There is a brand-new golf business in town, and it is called The Golf Lab. It is a Plano-based business created by industry veterans Darren Petty and Kenny Jones of Clubfinder’s GOLF fame. Open Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., The Golf Lab is an indoor facility, which means […]
Instruction – No More Shanks
There are many faults that can cause a shank; rather, it is a setup issue or a swing technique issue. Below I demonstrate a couple of the swing technique faults that cause shanks and drills to eliminate that dreaded “S” word from your game. A common fault I see when people shank the ball is […]