Feature – 25 Things AG Wants to See in 2019!
2018 was a fantastic year for the PGA TOUR and the game of golf as a whole. Although it wasn’t a popular win, Patrick Reed’s performance at Augusta was dominating. Brooks Koepka captured his second straight US Open and the PGA Championship at Bellerive, and Francisco Molinari was a bit of a surprise winner at the Open Championship. Jordan Spieth …
Course Review: Coyote Ridge Golf Club
Along the Elm Fork Trinity River in Carrollton is one of the Metroplex’s greatest overall golf experiences. Coyote Ridge Golf Club gives any golfer enjoyment while also keeping it adventurous. Coyote Ridge is unique in that the layout of the course features two very distinct layouts with the front and back 9. There’s a lot to enjoy about Coyote Ridge …
Tales from the Back Nine – West Texas
Golf clubs, check. Camping gear, check. Two tires, new battery, full tank of gas in the pickup, check, check, check. What could possibly go wrong? If you have traveled with me then you know that calamity lurks around every corner. My travel journals read like what-not-to-do manuals of white-knuckle road trips. Long hours driving alone, preferably at night, with minimal …
Instruction – No More Casting!
There are many reasons golfers come over the top and slice the ball, but the most common problem, for a right handed golfer, I see during a swing evaluation at Pure Swing Golf is left side-bend on the downswing. Note that the opposite problem is true for a left handed golfer. All good golfers right side-bend on the downswing. Right …
Exam Room – Recovery For Dummies
In previous articles we have discussed the importance of how to warm-up before a round or a workout. We have shown you how to foam roll and how to stretch properly to prepare your body to play. Now we are going to discuss the importance of a recovery routine and explain some recovery tips to help you reduce your risk …
Scene and Be Seen – Marty B’s
Just a stone’s throw away from Lantana Golf Club & Tour 18 Golf course comes Marty Bryan’s original restaurant and concert hall: Marty B’s Place. Marty has been cooking up masterpieces in the kitchen since he was a teenager, but his greatest dish is Marty B’s Place in Bartonville, which he opened in November of 2017. Marty crafted each detail …
Instruction – Get Comfortable With Uncomfortable
By Anthony Broussard Golf is hard. No one gets good at golf without putting in lots of practice time, no one. It doesn’t matter how much athletic ability one has or how good their golf instructor is if they don’t put in the time to practice. I read a book called “Talent Is Overrated” written by Geoffrey Colvin, and it …
Exam Room – Warm Up to Go Low
In a previous article, we showed you how to use a foam roller. Foam rolling is the first step to warming up your body, not just for golf, but before you work out and even before a stretching session. Now, we are going to show you how to warm-up like the Pros. Along with this article, we have pictures of …
Feature – AG 2018 Holiday Gift Guide
Breakthrough Golf Technology Stability Putter Shaft $199.99 The Stability Shaft is revolutionizing the way putters are crafted. Available on any putter Breakthrough Golf has designed a shaft that separates itself from the rest by reducing flex and twist upon impact with the ball giving you a straighter putt every time. Simply send your putter into the Breakthrough Golf, they will …
Instruction – What the Great One’s Do
The most common problem I see in all levels of players is incorrect wrist angles at the top of the swing. From the 30 handicapper to the scratch player I see this all of the time. Why are wrist angles so important? What are proper and improper wrist angles and how are wrist angles affected by the grip? What do …