Travel – Reynolds Lake Oconee
Towering pines, fresh air, lakeside views and every possible amenity you could ever want. Yes, that is what you get when you travel to Reynolds Lake Oconee, nestled deep within the Georgia wilderness. Located about 90 minutes east of Atlanta in the Oconee National Forest, this sprawling property offers world-class golf, a 19,000-acre lake, some […]
Cover Story – 2025 PGA Show
The area near the convention center was clean and nice, although it was a little tourist-trappy. There are multiple bars and restaurants along International Drive, offering any number of places to dine and drink. There is also Icon Park, which features an observation wheel. For some reason, there is a business that offers helicopter tours […]
Feature – Cosm Dallas
“Shared Reality” is a concept many are not familiar with. However, if you live in the Metroplex, there is a new venue that provides an atmosphere and watching experience unlike any other in Texas. Cosm Dallas, which is located in The Colony’s Grandscape, is the newest way to watch your favorite team, all in a […]
Golf Science – The Life of A Looper
Famous British poet of the 1600s, John Milton, wrote “On His Blindness” in which he said, “They also serve who only stand and wait.” Surely this applies nowhere else so much as to the caddies who serve their players quietly, efficiently and patiently for days, weeks, months and years on end. The 21st century PGA […]
After the Round – Goodwins
Not everything in Dallas is turf walls and overpriced “handhelds.” Goodwins on Greenville Avenue brings together a fine-dining vibe with a dimly lit dining room, high-end design and a chef-driven menu – without the high prices or stuffy atmosphere. Sitting on the corner of Goodwin and Greenville in the former Blue Goose Cantina location is […]
Drive Time 2025 Buick Envision Avenger AWD
We have posted countless articles on various SUV/Crossover candidates to ponder. They are popular for ease of entry and exit, good driving characteristics and luxury appointments, while comfortably carrying cargo and passengers. Rest assured; this category is here to stay. With that, costs are all over the map, depending on your wallet’s comfort boundaries. This […]
Ask the Superintendent – Spring Weed Control
With the new year well underway and yet another arctic winter blast in the books for 2025 (yes, this was also true in 2024), we have plenty of distractions in our day-to-day lives, so it can be easy to forget that it is spring//summer pre-emergent weed control season. If you are a loyal AVIDGOLFER reader […]
Course Review – Texas Rangers Golf Club
The last time we checked in on Texas Rangers Golf Club was back in 2021. The new, state-of-the-art clubhouse had just opened, and the property was finally complete. The course has been up and running since 2019, but the clubhouse took a couple of additional years to finish. Shortly after the completion of the clubhouse, […]
Instruction – The Basics of Chipping
Here’s a breakdown of the basics to help you improve your chipping: 1. Grip and Stance Use your putting grip Stance: Set up with your feet close together, about hip-width apart. Lean slightly toward the ball with your weight shifted to your front foot (about 60-70 percent of your weight). Keep your knees slightly flexed […]