Cover Story – Best of Public Golf 2020
2020 will go down as one of the most bizarre years ever for the DFW golf industry. The COVID-19 pandemic has altered families, businesses, and our day-to-day lives like nothing we’ve ever seen before. Throughout the topsy-turvy year, courses have been forced to adapt and evolve as the rest of us have. Some closed by local […]
Instruction – Open Sesame
One of the common things I see in bunker lessons is a misunderstanding of what an adequately open club face looks like. The student will often describe out loud while they demonstrate what they are trying to do: “Dig the feet in, weight forwards, open the face…” As they are describing “open the face” the […]
Swing Mechanics – Speed and Power
In recent years, golfers have started a golf fitness revolution to develop even more distance and speed in their game. We can see that the golfers on the PGA Tour provide clear evidence of the effects that golf fitness programs can have on a player’s numbers. The challenge with golf fitness today is that our […]
Travel – Divots on the Delta
Great golf and great food are two must-haves for any golf trip and the Mississippi Delta region offers them in abundance with the added attraction of a rich history that includes being the home of the quintessential American music form, the Blues. A recent visit began by learning a geography lesson. The area called the […]
Ask the Superintendent – Fertilizing Your Lawn
One of the best things about being a golf course superintendent is being surrounded by acres of healthy emerald green turf grass, from the club lawns to the putting greens there is no doubt about the beauty and serenity that high quality turf brings. Our footprint at Four Seasons Golf and Sports Club Dallas at […]
Health and Fitness – Road to Recovery
Recovery is the single most important component of your golf fitness program. With all of the hours spent on the course and in the gym, it is imperative that you commit time to allow your body to repair itself. Rest days are critical to your golf performance for many reasons, both mental and physical. Physically, […]
Elements of Style – Tips For No Shave November
Having a beard in the fall and winter sounds like a great idea, right? It keeps your face warm and protects you from the cold air. But don’t forget, your beard will be exposed to rain and humidity in the fall, then wind and snow in the winter, which can interfere with your comfort. There’s […]
Instruction – Around the World Drill
When it comes to putting we must train both speed and accuracy control. The “Around the World” drill allows us to do that, with some added pressure as well. You can complete this drill by yourself or challenge a friend. Set a timer for 20 minutes and see if you can complete this drill. Equipment […]
Golf Mechanics – Unleash Your Inner Bryson
Distance and consistency are the most common requests when a player is interviewed about his or her game. Whether we’re talking about club fitting, coaching or fitness, one of these two aspects enters the conversation. Let’s explore how equipment, coaching and fitness all tie together to achieve faster, more sustainable results…and how to maintain these […]
Instruction – The Three Gate Putting Drill
If breaking 30 putts for 18-holes seems like something out of a fantasy book, then it’s time to embark on the journey of navigating the “three putting gates”. You’ll need your magical putter, six enchanted tees, and a few ordinary golf balls. This journey starts on a 6-foot, straight putt. On this journey, you’ll need […]