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 diverse and underrepresented groups, of …
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 you can schedule fittings, get …
Golf Tech – MACHINE Putters
Watch a golf tournament on TV and you’ll see professional tour players making a ton of putts, especially within 10 feet of the hole. One reason? Virtually every touring professional has a fully customized, professionally fit putter. It’s the same for college golfers and top amateurs. It’s extremely rare for an elite-level golfer to have an “off-the-rack” putter. On the …
Travel – Summer Golf Destinations
Summer is here, but you don’t need your Pete Delkus, your friend’s social media picture of their car thermometer or an upcoming family vacation to figure that out. Just head to any golf course, where you’re sure to find green fairways, brisk winds, coolers full of swing grease and other beverages, and festive times (the last two usually go hand-in-hand). …
Travel – Traverse City
Would you rather tee it up in temperatures reaching the mid-90s or between 75 and 80 degrees? We all know the answer to this question. The average daily temperatures in Dallas – soaring to 96 degrees in July and August, according to weatherspark.com – sound downright painful compared to those blissful 75- to 80-degree summer days in Traverse City, the …
Cover Story – CJ Cup Byron Nelson & Charles Schwab Challenge
THE CJ CUP BYRON NELSON The CJ CUP Byron Nelson is happening a couple weeks earlier than normal this year. So, rather than focus our attention on a preview of the tournament as we would normally do, we wanted to spotlight the Salesmanship Club and the Momentous Institute, both of which are critical to the CJ CUP Byron Nelson’s success. …
Travel – Gaylord’s Golf Getaway
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, where can these highly educated …
Fitness – Power Hour
Although it is currently wintertime for golfers in Texas, now is the time to train at the gym to build strength during the offseason. The golf world now has a heavy focus on improving strength and the transfer of power into the golf swing, with more golfers now driving the ball further down the fairway. Along with improving mobility and …
Cover Story – Best of Private Golf 2024
Best Overall Country Club 2024 Once again for 2024, Northwood Club holds AVIDGOLFER’s top spot for best country club in the Metroplex. Northwood has everything, from its modern, beautiful clubhouse to a world-class golf course. Conditions are always stupendous, with its rolling parkland architecture and one of the most scenic tee shots you will find in the state, the par-5 …
Feature – 2024 Tournament Planning Guide
Options Make For A Better Tournament By Victoria Edwards • Director of Sales, Cowboys Golf Club When given a variety of course options to hold a tournament, what factors should I consider? The size of the outing and projected number of participants, their abilities and skill levels should be taken into consideration. And, since most golfers enjoy eating and drinking …