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Hitting a stinger is more than just a cool looking shot that gets views on Instagram. It’s a shot where the technique transfers to flighted wind shots in general. It’s also handy when needing to hit accurate tees shots with long irons on tight par 4’s or laying up on par 5’s. Let’s take a look at the set up …

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Mystical Golf and its trifecta of Myrtle Beach courses – The Witch, Man-O-War and The Wizard – is perhaps the best bang for your golfing buck in the U.S. Why? The three Dan Maples’ designs are flat-out superb; the maintenance excellent; and the price is off-the-charts reasonable – specially the stay-and-play packages.  Though Man-O-War and The Wizard are adjacent and …

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Colonial Country Club, the historic Fort Worth golf mainstay, birthed in the Great Depression, having survived fire and flood and the annual assault on par, is ready to regain its relevance and step back to the worldwide stage. Twice in the last two decades, Colonial has been the site of a worldwide golf event, relevant for its overall impact on …

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The 50-70-yard range is often an uncomfortable distance for most golfers. When I ask golfers if they would prefer a 60 yard or 100-yard shot, they almost always say 100 yards. 100 yards is typically a full swing which most golfers feel more comfortable with.  So, with that said, we are inevitably going to have shots around that 60-yard range …

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By: Mikal Black Maybe it was always easier to just go out to the bar or pick up a bottle on the way home. Maybe you never had enough room or have never gotten around to it, but with the recent glut of time on your hands you realize you to set up and stock an actual bar at your …

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Eye Line The position of your eyes relative to the ball (target line) is more important than you might think. It influences both alignment and path. Your eyes can be positioned directly over the ball or on the inside of the ball. The great thing is, it’s actually very easy for you to test yourself! How to Check Take your …

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By Robert Rodriguez Golf lost a special ambassador when legendary course architect Pete Dye passed away earlier this year at the age of 94. Many in the golf world memorialized the Indiana native, and tributes throughout this year were set at many of his layouts, both on and off the PGA Tour schedule.  Who would’ve thought his passing would be …

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Whether you’re looking to set the mood with a lunch outing prior to an afternoon tee time at stunning Dallas Country Club, hoping to continue the feeling of high society following your round, or are simply in search of a spectacular dining experience reminiscent of a voyage to the stunning coastal regions of France, Bistro 31 – which sits less …

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By Eli Jordan and Art Stricklin Over the last several weeks, the way we live our lives has been dramatically altered. The COVID-19 pandemic has risen like a storm and swept its way across the world, wreaking havoc in various forms. Menial tasks have become infinitely more difficult. Schools and universities have closed their doors and are utilizing distance learning. …

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It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone as we say goodbye to a decade and enter the 2020’s. As we always do, AVIDGOLFER put in the work in 2019 to see as many of the local private clubs here in Dallas-Fort Worth and again, we bring you our Best of Private rankings.  Over the years, we have …

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