Feature – Carolina Grand
Pinehurst resort is on every golfer’s bucket list. For those that have been there, they will never play a round with a stranger and not brag about the time they went to North Carolina. For those that haven’t been, they can only dream about trying to replicate the putt Payne Stewart made to win the 1999 United States Open and …
After the Round – Tinie’s Mexican Rotisserie
In DFW, we have Tex-Mex joins on almost every corner. We love our sizzling fajitas, crispy tacos and nachos. But in our cheese slathered, served with rice and refried beans fog we have forgotten, or maybe never even experienced what real, authentic Mexican fare is made of. In Fort Worth, in a section of town that has seen a recent …
After the Round – Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
There is just something about fine dining that always puts me in a great mood. Often times we shouldn’t be living to eat, we should be eating to live. But when it comes to upscale food experiences, I believe the opposite to be true. Whether it’s a date night, anniversary, or a dinner with close friends or family, it’s nice …
Course Feature – Iron Horse Golf Course
Iron Horse Golf Course in North Richland Hills has long been a go-to for locals and those in the mid-Metroplex. Last year, the city decided it was time to upgrade the 32-year-old Jeff Brauer design. The city once again contacted Brauer to handle the re-do, who spoke before the media outing last month and said he was definitely proud to …
Feature – Tim Cusick
Golf swing guru Tim Cusick is no stranger to AVIDGOLFER readers. Cusick, who has spent a lifetime dedicated to the great game of golf, was AG’s instruction contributer from 2002 to 2018, during which time he penned 175 monthly features. So, needless to say, he has been a huge part of the AG family. In addition, Cusick also served as …
Cover Story – Touchdowns and Tee Shots
Ezekiel Elliott has been an athletic stud since he was a tyke. On the field, court and track he has been dominant. As a three sport standout at John Burroughs School in Missouri, he piled up rushing yards on the football field, was an ankle breaking small forward on the basketball court, and was a superstar on the track, winning …
Restaurant Feature – Berry Street Ice House
Stefon Rishel is not new to the pages of AVIDGOLFER Magazine. In the past, AG has shined a spotlight on several of his endeavors, from his stint as head chef at Texas Bleu in Keller, to his most recent venture, Wishbone & Flynt. Now, Rishel and his partners at Trident Restaurant Group have another Tarrant County hit… the Berry Street …
Course Feature – Buffalo Creek Golf Club
Sitting just a half hour east of Dallas, in the City of Rockwall, sits a golf course that has spent some time in limbo as of late. Buffalo Creek, which opened back in 1992, has long been owned by Chuck and Betty Perry, but run by a multitude of different management companies. Those companies, at times were more concerned with …
Feature – Stayin’ Alive
Most people well versed in running a business would likely tell you that if you’re not evolving, you’re dying, and there has been no better example of that than what we’ve seen over the last 7 moths. As the COVID-19 pandemic took hold of the country and left devastated businesses in its path, many have done whatever necessary to keep …
Course Feature – Texas Star Golf Club
When it first opened in 1997, Texas Star became a mid-cities staple for great conditions and a fun collection of holes. Tucked in Euless, this complex has long been a great destination for those groups that might be scattered across the area. One member of the foursome in Dallas? One in Fort Worth? One in Grapevine and another in Mansfield? …