Course Review – Oeste Ranch
Fun layout at an affordable rate for the Westoplex By: Eli Jordan Weatherford Texas isn’t exactly what you would call a metroplex golf mecca. More known for its peaches, cutting horses and its courthouse, this suburb of Fort Worth gives you the small-town country feel, without having to travel far for your everyday needs. On the east side of town, …
Cover Story – Masters Craftsmen: Artisan Golf in Fort Worth
Fort Worth has always been a golf town. Its rich history, which includes Byron Nelson and Ben Hogan caddying as teens at Glen Garden, Marvin Leonard and his passion and near obsession for seeing bent grass greens thrive in the Texas heat, to Colonial and the Horrible Horseshoe, Panther City has always been a place where golfers and the golf …
Course Review – The Courses at Watters Creek
There are plenty of daily fee courses scattered across the Metroplex. Simple, difficult, great shape, goat ranch… you have a lot of options to put a tee in the ground and let it rip. However, some daily fee courses stand out among the many choices around the area. If an interesting layout that challenges every club in your bag at …
Scene and Be Seen – Mamasan House of Poké
Uptown Dallas is always at the forefront for trendy dining, and with the recent emphasis being placed on clean fresh eating, multiple spots have opened up in the last several years for just that. Along a stretch of Fitzhugh, just a short drive from SMU, Klyde Warren Park, and Lower Greenville, sits Mamasan House of Poké, which is one of …
Course Review – Golf Club of Fossil Creek
When Arnold Palmer passed away in September 2016, the world lost one of the all time great golfers and ambassadors of the game. Luckily, for those of us who still play regularly, Arnie left behind a legacy of golf course architecture that includes spectacular designs like Bay Hill’s Championship course, and Texas staples such as Palmilla Beach in Port Aransas …
Feature – David Pillsbury, The New CEO of ClubCorp
David Pillsbury has officially taken the reins of Dallas based ClubCorp. As of June 1, Pillsbury inherits the largest owner operator of private golf and country clubs in the Country. ClubCorp manages more than 200 golf and country clubs as well as business, sports and alumni clubs across the globe. Located in 26 states, the District of Columbia and two …
Scene and Be Seen – Local Pint in Flower Mound
“Beer is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy” is a quote often attributed to Ben Franklin, and although there’s no evidence to prove he ever actually muttered that line, Americans have definitely taken a shine to it. If you’re a beer nerd, then you’ve undoubtedly been hip to the recent explosion in the popularity of craft …
Ridgeview Ranch Golf Club – A Fun, Birdie Friendly Layout in Plano
When it comes to daily fee municipal golf, you’re never quite sure what you’re going to get. Courses can be good one season and average the next. Weather, city budget, and changes in staff often mean the conditions fluctuate from year to year to year. Thus, it can be an adventure as you navigate around your local track. If you …
Cover Story – Ballin’ Out
For years Titleist has been known as the king of the mountain when it comes to golf balls. From the Tour Balata, to the Professional, to the release of the Pro V1 in 2000, it seems Titleist has always been on the forefront of technology. Over the years, other companies have entered the sweepstakes for professional and amateur golfers to …
Scene & Be Seen — Springtime Eats
Along an active stretch of the Trinity Trail in Fort Worth lies a mecca for fresh and clean eating with pure ingredients. The Press Café combines a clean, beautiful dining experience with vibrant food to create a dining experience that won’t make you feel like you need a 20-mile bike ride on the adjacent trail to burn off your meal. …