Almost 25 years after the first dirt was moved, Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club continues to thrive. This 55+ active adult development in Fairview, just 35 minutes northeast of Dallas, is one of the most complete club experiences in the area. Around 1,200 homes sit on this near 600-acre property, which comes complete with a country feel, rolling vistas, …
UnaVida in Dallas’ West Village opened late last year and quickly became a much-discussed new addition to the culinary scene in Big D. UnaVida’s menu features familiar staples to those craving authentic Mexican fare, but almost all of them have a unique twist by award-winning Chef Matt McCallister and his team. If you peruse their website, you will see that …
When AVIDGOLFER last checked in with Jane Slater, the year was 2004. Jane was a fresh-faced reporter for CBS 11 here in Dallas and was working hard to cover local sports and other major events like the Super Bowl, World Series, NBA postseason and local golf tournaments such as the Byron Nelson and Colonial. Now, a decade later, Slater has …
Nestled about 75 minutes outside of Tampa Bay, on the site of a once thriving phosphate mining operation, sits a golf wonder of the world. Streamsong Resort is astonishing in almost every way conceivable. From its four courses to its resort amenities and dining, this majestic Florida property must be seen to be believed. The land on which the resort …
Just about every red-blooded American kid took a spin through collecting baseball cards at one time or another. From picking up packs in convenience stores, to checking out card shows or popping into your local card shop, ripping packs and seeing our heroes immortalized in card form was a great pastime among friends. Over the last several years, there has …
The Lake Highlands area of Dallas is just a stone’s throw away from White Rock Lake, and in that neighborhood, there is a brand-new spot you should be aware of. Goldie’s is a collaboration between Dallas restaurateurs Brandon Hays and Brittni Clayton, who have combined for decades of experience, including Hays’ time at places like Sfuzzi, Ferris Wheelers and High …
Keller’s Sky Creek Ranch has been one of our top west courses for a number of years. Coming in at No. 4 last year, behind only Cowboys Golf Club, Texas Rangers Golf Club and Texas Star, this property boasts a one-of-a-kind layout and all the great amenities you can ask out of a great daily-fee course. When you arrive at …
Snider Plaza in Dallas has long been one-stop shopping for those living in the lavish Park Cities area. With over 100 shops and businesses in close proximity, those in the area can stock up on sundries, do some shopping and, most importantly, indulge with a multitude of dining options in the area. But a relative newcomer has transformed the already …
For a couple years now, AVIDGOLFER has been hearing grumblings of Coyote Ridge potentially switching to an all-private facility. While we still hear that may be the case, for now, public tee times are available, and this is a course you should still want to check out. The Sam Rayburn corridor is low key one of DFW’s unknown golf hotbeds, …
If you have ever picked up a golf club, then you have undoubtedly, at some point, questioned why you even play this stupid game. The ebbs and flows of consistent play can be downright cruel at times. One of the main things I hear, especially from amateurs, is bellyaching about short game woes … and, more often than not, those …
