Travel – On the Road in The Magnolia State
Mississippi is known for its majestic cotton fields, beautiful deltas and for being the birthplace of blues music. It has a rich history chock-full of southern charm, with French, Spanish and British influence. I doubt the first thing many think of when it comes to The Magnolia State is golf, but there are plenty of great options for not only …
After the Round – Katy Trail Ice House
If you have ever taken a walk, jog or bike ride on Dallas’ Katy Trail, then you have likely made your way past the always bustling Katy Trail Ice House. Located on Routh Street, just a stone’s throw away from the trail itself, this spot, with its massive patio, has become one of the hottest places in Big D. On …
Course Review – Tierra Verde Golf Club
Two hundred and fifty acres in south Arlington became Tierra Verde Golf Club back in 1998. Now, 25 years later, this Audubon Signature gem has been reborn with some jaw-dropping improvements. Tierra is one of the Metroplex’s foremost examples of wonderful playability combined with a serene country feel and relaxed atmosphere. Roadrunners, bobcats and other wildlife are abundant as you …
Cover Story – Hope Beel
If you have been a fan of AG for the last 25 years, then you undoubtedly remember the days of our Cart Girl of the Month. It was one of our most popular benchmarks and we still get questions about it today. Our first Cart Girl of the Month ran in October 2003; our last in December 2017. In between, …
Course Review – Texas Star Golf Course
DFW golf experienced a huge boom of new courses in the late ‘90s. Texas Star in Euless was one of those courses, and since 1997 it has been one of the premium daily fee courses in the area. Now, 25 years later, it still routinely finishes in the top 5 courses in AVIDGOLFER’s public course rankings. A world-class conference center, …
After the Round – Social Oak Wine & Whiskey Lounge
Wine and whiskey are two libations that just about everyone can stand behind. Whether you are a connoisseur or someone who just enjoys trying new and exciting brands, there is a spot you must try in Trophy Club. Social Oak Wine & Whiskey Lounge combines an inviting, comfortable atmosphere with the latest technology to create a concept unlike anything you …
Course Review – Tangle Ridge Golf Course
Tangle Ridge Golf Club in Grand Prairie has long been one of our favorite daily fee courses in the area. Ranking No. 5 on the east in this year’s AG Best of Public rankings, Tangle Ridge is a course as unique as the terrain on which it sits. If you have lived in the DFW area for a while, then …
Travel – Firestone Country Club
Invited Clubs, formerly ClubCorp, is one of the premiere club management companies in the United States, with properties all across the country. One of their most recognizable clubs is familiar to those who have followed the PGA TOUR, Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. Getting to Firestone is pretty painless from Dallas. There are plenty of flights to Cleveland, which …
Cover Story – Ryan Palmer
Ryan Palmer is as Texan as they come. The Amarillo native grew up worshipping Texas A&M football and wanting to be an Aggie. He got that chance and after a solid career in College Station, the now 46-year-old is one of the wily veterans on the PGA TOUR. In his career, he has finished in the top 30 in all …
After the Round – 97 West Kitchen & Bar
Hotel Drover is the newest shining star in the Fort Worth Stockyards. Open for less than two years, this luxury property comes with all the bells and whistles you would expect from a high-end hotel development. The warm and inviting lobby immediately sends you into Fort Worth overdrive, with warm woods and the ambiance of a 19th century western outpost. …