Feature – True Americana: French Lick Resort
When most people consider their bucket list destinations for golf travel, the ones that come to mind are often the heavy hitters: Pebble Beach, Pinehurst, Bandon Dunes and others. However, a recent trip to Indiana has me thinking there is a new candidate for a must-see golf destination. French Lick, Indiana is probably best known as the hometown of basketball …
After the Round – Shelter in Smoke
As we all get used to the new normal that involves working from home, sheltering in place and only leaving the house for essential duties and supply runs, all of us are trying to find new ways to pass the time. With no live sports on, except for a draft here and there, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu have …
Course Review – Bear Creek Golf Club
Although it has a Dallas address, Bear Creek Golf Club is conveniently located at the southwest corner of DFW Airport, making it a perfect place for locals and travelers alike to enjoy a day on the links. The 36-hole layout features the East and West courses and is one of the most oft-visited properties in the area. The East course …
Instruction – Wedge the Wedge to Stop the Sway
You hit a perfect drive right down the middle of the fairway of the first hole. You’ve got a great look at the pin, which is cut in the middle of green. There’s a bunker at the front, but it’s no big deal because you’ve got a pitching wedge in your hand. This is the best start you’ve had on …
After the Round – Wishbone & Flynt
Stefon Rishel is a grizzled veteran of the fine dining industry. A seasoned artisanal chef that brings innovation and creativity to every dish, Rishel has a new vehicle to showcase his food in Fort Worth. Wishbone & Flynt occupies an old warehouse south of downtown in an area that is busting with new development. The building, which has been unoccupied …
Cover Story – Bob Stoops
The name Stoops is legendary in the Sooner state. The winningest coach in Oklahoma history, Bob Stoops’ indelible impact on the University of Oklahoma and their football program cannot be understated. “Big Game Bob”, as he quickly became known, led the Sooners to a school-record 190 victories, surpassing Barry Switzer’s 157 wins during the 2013 season. In addition, Stoops led …
Course Review – Cowboys Golf Club
Since its ribbon cutting in 2001, Cowboys Golf Club has been one of the finest public golf experiences in D/FW. In fact, AVIDGOLFER has named Cowboys as the Best Public Course every year since it opened. I used the word “experience” because at Cowboys it’s not just all about golf. Yes, the course is fantastic, and the conditions are always …
Special Q&A – Jon Drago on the Future of the AT&T Byron Nelson
Jon Drago has been the Tournament Director of the AT&T Byron Nelson going on 17 years. In that time, he has seen many changes to the tournament, but the last few years have seen its ups and downs, from the construction and move to Trinity Forest, to last month’s news that the PGA TOUR was pulling the plug on hosting …
Feature Story – The New Way to Putt
skep·ti·cal /’skeptək(ə)l/ Adjective not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations. When AG first got wind that Barney Adams was part of a new business venture, this one centered around the art of putting, the staff could frequently be heard using the word listed above. Skeptical. We began to wonder how the Stability Putting shaft could possibly be an improvement over …
Course Review – Sherrill Park No. 1
Rolling True: Sherrill Park # 1 in Richardson boasts great greens and a player friendly layout Back in 2015, Richardson’s Sherrill Park #1 underwent a multi-million-dollar renovation, and in the years since, the course has matured and grown into one of Dallas’ finest municipal tracks. The Miniverde greens roll fast and true and are some of the best AG has seen …