Tech Talk — The Wi-Fi Highway
Wireless Internet, or “Wi-Fi,” has changed our lives. The term “Wi-Fi” was a relatively obscure term just 10 years ago; it is incredible to think about how ubiquitous the term is in today’s vernacular. Today, we rely on Wi-Fi like never before. According to comScore Data, North American homes in 2017 will have an average […]
Wayward Shots — Kevin Sutherland, the Anonymous Pro
Last month the Champions Tour wrapped up its final event of the season with an unusual finish to the Schwab Cup playoffs. Kevin Sutherland, with help from his caddy, Billy Lewis, won our version of the “Tour Championship” for his first Champions Tour victory, and also won first prize in the lucrative Schwab Cup payoff […]
Instruction — The Versatility of Alignment Sticks
Over the last few years, practice on the range, for many, has involved a training aid called aiming sticks. These sticks are used for a variety of different facets during golfer’s practice sessions. Aiming sticks had a different purpose when I was growing up in upstate New York. You would purchase them at the local […]
The Bahamas — Basking at Baha Mar
When the 299-room SLS hotel at Baha Mar opened to guests last month, you might think the Caribbean mega resort would take a breather. But the $4.2 billion Nassau, Bahamas project has months of work ahead of it before the last of its four hotels, a 200-room Rosewood, opens to the public next year. What […]
Wayward Shots – Remembering the Greater Milwaukee Open
One of the saddest days during my career was when the last Greater Milwaukee Open was played in 2009. After 42 years, Bo Van Pelt tapped in for victory and ended what was a very popular event among the players and caddies. I have been living in Milwaukee for the last 20 years, and it […]
Instruction – 3 Myths to Totally Ignore
Golf instruction has many different styles of teaching. All have very good principles that can make a student better. Nowhere in any style of instruction will you find the “myths in golf” that I’m going to discuss in this article. To me, these myths are completely over blown and unnecessary swing thoughts. They don’t really […]
Elements of Style – Get a Better Beard
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 […]
Tech Talk – Leather For Life
Durable, comfortable, luxurious – once a material cherished by the world’s most elite, today, leather upholstery is a staple in households across America. There’s no doubt that leather is one of the most durable, environmentally sound and value-oriented furniture materials known to man. Because of the strong physical nature of leather, it is the ideal […]
Golf’s Unsung Heroes
What’s it like to be the man (or woman) behind the scenes, pulling the strings, making the big calls, and running successful companies and organizations without all the public exposure, headline time and local notoriety? In some respects, maybe it is a bit frustrating, to know that your hard work and contributions to your field, […]
Scene and Be Seen – Prohibition Chicken
Visiting Prohibition Chicken is like going to the best neighborhood get together, but better. This place has incredible food, a “secret” speakeasy and, despite its name, a vast list of boozy beverages. This corner space in the heart of Lewisville can hold quite a crowd at roughly 2200 sq. ft., and is divided between the […]