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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
After the Round – Bubba’s 33
Atmosphere is everything when choosing a spot to take in a few drinks or some dynamite food. If you are an avid reader of our magazine, then you are aware we have been tracking the amazing progress and expansion of The Colony. As the Metroplex continues to expand northward, The Colony has seen major benefits, […]
Feature – First Look: PGA Frisco
Here at AVIDGOLFER, we have followed the story of the new PGA development in Frisco since it was little more than a wild idea circulating among the local golf community. Those whispers began about four years ago, and since then, the idea not only became a reality, but has given birth to the new modern […]
After the Round – Monaco Las Colinas
The Water Street area of Las Colinas is a great spot for a date night or an afternoon of cocktails with friends. Tucked among the dining and bar options near Lake Carolyn is the new Monaco restaurant, which is already receiving rave reviews despite only being open for a few weeks. The Lamberti family, which […]
Course Review – The Golf Club at Fossil Creek
The Golf Club at Fossil Creek has long been one of the premiere golf properties on the west side of the Metroplex. Since it opened back in 1988, Fossil has been met with rock-solid reviews and an abundance of loyal customers who return again and again to this Arnold Palmer design. Now a member of […]