Cover Story – 2026 Luxury Essentials
Everyone dreams of a life bathed in luxury. Some achieve great wealth, most don’t. But that doesn’t mean we can’t dream about it. It’s always fun to see how the top 1% live, and in the August issue of AVIDGOLFER, we check in on some of the fun items those who amass great riches can […]
Drive Time – 2026 Mercedez-Benz AMG G63
True luxury, by definition, means practicality isn’t a major concern. You want an extravagant item or service, but you certainly don’t need it. With the unmistakable popularity of the SUV and crossover segments, it was only a matter of time before manufacturers took the formula to 11. Plenty of luxury people-haulers can deliver passengers and […]
Menswear – A Suit with Attitude
For many men, putting on a suit feels like stepping into a costume. It’s the uniform for meetings, weddings, interviews, and the occasional obligatory event. Somewhere along the way, tailoring became associated with obligation rather than enjoyment, and that’s a shame. Some of the best-dressed men in history wore suits because they wanted to, not […]
Travel – Alabama Shores
Southern author William Faulkner, who may or may not have been much of a golfer, once wrote regarding the South, “The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” That’s another way of saying classics endure. For a late-summer golfing road trip that is easily accessible to all, there is nothing more classic than a […]
Instruction – Putting Secrets with Riter Kerr
Far too many amateur golfers skip out on putting practice. And honestly, I get it. Spending an hour on the putting green doesn’t exactly have the same appeal as striping drivers on the range. A few years ago, though, I came across a drill that completely changed the way I practice putting. Not only does […]
Instruction – Understanding Swing Sequence
The swing sequence is the order in which the body moves during the golf swing. An efficient sequence starts from the ground up, beginning with the lower body, followed by the hips, torso, arms, and finally the club. Proper sequencing allows energy to transfer smoothly through the swing, creating more clubhead speed, solid contact, and […]
Cover Story – Best of Private Golf 2026
Private golf in Dallas-Fort Worth has been evolving for decades, riding the wave of change, with course renovations, clubhouse projects, creative landscaping and a kaleidoscope of amenities that are constantly being added across every club. In recent years, the number of clubs pouring millions into their properties has been staggering. In the last decade alone, […]
Drive Time – 2026 Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC
During the iconic James Bond movie Thunderball, our hero became visibly tense while an adversary drove him manically on winding roads. Noticing his discomfort, the driver said, “Some men just don’t like being driven.” Bond replied, “No, some men don’t like being taken for a ride.” Well, that exchange won’t be uttered when chilling in […]
Travel – Maui
The drop-dead views and gentle breezes of Maui, Hawaii — known locally as the Magic Isle—have wowed visiting golfers for decades. As the second most visited island in the state, Maui has long been a bucket-list destination for travelers and golf purists alike. Yet after a couple of climate-related double bogeys, the island is bouncing […]
Instruction – Controlling Your Clubface
One of the most common mistakes I see in golfers of all skill levels happens before the club even reaches waist high. Players focus heavily on positions at the top of the swing or impact, but the reality is this: if the takeaway is incorrect, the rest of the swing becomes a series of compensations, […]