Cover Story – Caddy Confidential
The caddy is a mysterious figure in the world of golf. They are constantly hovering in the background of camera shots, just out of focus, helping the world’s greatest golfers make decisions that can ultimately lead to swings of thousands, and sometimes hundreds of thousands of dollars. But what do we really know about the pro jock? We know they …
Travel – Lake Charles
After a brief ascent and descent, we landed in Lake Charles Regional Airport from DFW Airport. Our stay was at the well-appointed L’Auberge Casino and Resort. Here there was a plethora of things to see, eat, entertain and provide relaxation. Our suite was spacious with amenities that included a large private entrance area. Every touch was above and beyond. This …
Travel – Golf Fun in ’21
Thank God 2020 is in the rearview mirror! Truer words have never been spoken … the year was an incredibly trying one for us all. In some way – and unfortunately for some, in many ways – COVID-19 had a maddening effect on us all. The golf industry also was greatly affected by the coronavirus, but in many instances the …
Ask the Superintendent – Real Christmas Trees
It is the holiday season at the club and that means we all have responsibilities to bring the outdoors indoors, for decorative purposes that is. There are life-long memories to be made and the holiday decorations whether at the club or at your home will be the canvas that many of your special holiday memories will be painted on. Now …
Cover Story – Good Riddance, 2020
Since March when the pandemic took hold of the world, things have seemed bleak for many of us. There have been some hopeful moments. When we were told that it would only take a few weeks to “flatten the curve”, we bought in. We wear masks, we wash our hands for minutes at a time, we social distance. Now, months …
Instruction – Mastering Trajectory
When it comes to chip shots from around the green, you need to hit all kinds of shots; high and soft, low and rolling, and everything in between. The good news is that once we have the standard “chip and run” shot down, the others become easy to learn as set up changes primarily create them. Work on these three …
Golf Mechanics – Adding Speed to Your Swing
Let’s Talk Facts Players who it the farthest on any professional tour have the greatest hand path and can apply the most force through the handle, effectively translating to more clubhead speed. This means the hands travel on the largest arc while managing the ability to repeatedly find the sweet spot. What if you can layer in simple pieces that …
Fitness – Fit for the Holidays
Thanksgiving is behind us and with Christmas approaching fast, it’s time to assess your exercise and nutrition plan and try to avoid putting on those extra holiday pounds. Studies show that the majority of Americans gain weight during the holiday season, and over the course of 10-20 years, these extra pounds can add up to some serious health concerns. I …
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 mandates for several weeks only …
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 face remains almost unchanged. …