The Texas Rangers Golf Club has been up and running since 2019. The extensive $24 million renovation of Arlington’s Chester W. Ditto municipal course added another jewel to the City of Arlington’s golf arsenal. Although the course has been open for almost two years, the clubhouse has seen some delays, from torrential rains and freakishly unstable weather, to the COVID-19 …
Will Zalatoris is rapidly becoming a household name. But if you are from the DFW area, you have likely been following his progress much longer. Since the end of 2018, the 24-year-old Plano resident has rocketed up the Official World Golf Rankings from number 2,006, to as of the publishing of this feature, number 43. This meteoric rise includes his …
The word Escondido means “hidden” in Spanish, so it’s no wonder a hidden oasis just three hours south of the Metroplex chose that name for their club. Escondido Golf & Lake Club is a sprawling community in Horseshoe Bay that oozes top notch amenities and caters to those who adore the finer things in life. Escondido is a private, member …
The Colony has quickly become a great destination for entertainment. The area surrounding Nebraska Furniture Mart is bustling with activity. From Lava Cantina and Hard Eight BBQ, to TopGolf and Andretti Indoor Karting, the area is a fist riser when it comes to a fun day or evening out. There is a new addition to the area that is making …
Cowtown Brewing Company sits just a couple minutes from Sundance Square in downtown Fort Worth. As much of the activity has moved toward the busy West 7th area, Cowtown keeps the Fort Worth vibe alive and well with its appropriately named venue, great selection of craft beers and, of course, some fantastic barbecue. The building itself was resurrected and refurbished …
Prairie Lakes has long been a favorite of the AVIDGOLFER crew. One of Grand Prairie’s city courses, this property will provide your group with every amenity needed and three nine-hole courses to tee it up. With 27 holes to play, you could end up playing any combination of the three nines. But if you are fortunate enough to catch the …
When Tom Cox got into the golf business in the 1990s, little did he know that his journey would take him from country club general manager to entrepreneur to husband and now to father. Cox, like many in the 90s, began to soak up knowledge about the internet and how it might benefit not only himself, but the golf industry. …
Colleyville is a quiet community known for its great schools and beautiful homes. If there is one thing Colleyville lacks, it is upscale dining options. That changed recently, as a group of seasoned restauranteurs opened Stone House Genuine Food & Drinks. Stone House is located right off the main thoroughfare in town and is as inviting as you might imagine. …
Grand Oaks in Grand Prairie has worn many hats over the years. Originally opening in 1972, it has been Grand Prairie Country Club, a private course for many years, before opening to the public a few years ago. Over the last couple of years, they have added some TLC and a multitude of upgrades. The course is visually less claustrophobic …
White Bluff Resort sits about 90 minutes southwest of the Metroplex in the town of Whitney. Although White Bluff is a gated community of about 800 homes, after a change of management and some renovations a couple years back, both the Old Course and the New Course are open to public play. As you reach the guard shack and present …
