Cover Story – George Dunham
For over 30 years, George Dunham has been a driving force behind one of the most successful radio shows in Dallas radio history. As a member of “The Musers” on Sportsradio 96.7 and 1310 The Ticket, Dunham, Craig Miller and Gordon Keith have brought a unique style and perspective to not only sports talk, but […]
Travel – Central Oregon
Oregon is widely known for its coastal golf. Bandon Dunes has been one of the most desirable golf trip destinations in America for a little over 25 years. In that time, thousands of players have made the trip to what many consider to be the American golf mecca, and most come away with rave reviews. […]
Feature – DFW Car & Toy Museum
Ron Sturgeon is the definition of the American dream. From humble beginnings, Sturgeon went to Richland High School, and when his father passed away when Ron was 17, he was left with almost nothing. One of the few things his dad did pass down was a Volkswagen Beetle. Sturgeon taught himself how to work on […]
Course Review – Stonebriar Fazio
In the past, our monthly AVIDGOLFER Magazine course feature has typically been reserved for municipal and daily fee courses. But, on occasion, we will branch out and visit a course that might be semi-private or a resort property. Take Old American and The Tribute in The Colony or the Fields Ranch courses at the Omni […]
Ask the Superintendent – Surviving the August Heat
Welcome to August and all it entails. This has been a year marked by weather extremes, and while we have run several versions of this article over the years, the question of how to thrive in the heat has been by far the most frequently asked question I have received over the last month or […]
Drive Time – 2025 Porsche Macan GTS
The Porsche brand brings visions of quick, superb handling, engaging sound and downright adrenaline driving cache, delivering on the euphoric promise their rides check the boxes on all sensational counts. And now with three four-door options, Porsche is no longer deemed all fun, but light on practicality. For those who relish their two-door 911 but […]
Feature – Texas Wounded Warrior Foundation
The Texas Wounded Warrior Foundation has been serving our wounded veterans with medical bills, housing, emotional support, rehabilitation and building relationships since 2007. With a mission to bridge the gap between military benefits and real-world, real-time needs, this Tyler-based organization has raised almost $9 million for these veterans and their families … oftentimes, when they […]
Finances – Five Planning Considerations
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law on July 4th, introducing a number of tax changes and financial planning considerations to be aware of. In this month’s edition of “Sound Financial Planning Tee to Green,” we will review five financial planning changes to be aware of with the new tax laws in […]
Profile – Big Bully Turf Co.
Carla Arzubiaga’s business journey began in San Diego, California. As the founder and CEO of Big Bully Turf, Carla entered a predominantly male-dominated industry, not only from a backyard turf point of view, but in the golf sector, as well. Undeterred by being a female in the industry, Arzubiaga continues on her path to success, […]
Golf Science – Teaching the Long Ball
Golfers all across the globe share a single obsession: distance and the pursuit of it. They may chase it through new, cutting-edge drivers or by improving strength and speed – but ultimately, it comes down to their swings. And that, of course, should be the first priority and low-hanging fruit through working with a skilled, […]