Just about every avid golfer has put head to pillow at least once in his life and dreamt about putting a tee in the ground at Pine Valley, hearing the sound of a well-struck iron shot echo through the hundred-foot-tall pines that cradle Amen Corner or hitting a shot out of Oakmont’s famous church pew bunker. Sadly, for most of …
Live music, great food and quality spirits are all things just about everyone looks for when they are heading out for an evening on the town. Combine those aspects with a unique ambiance and you’ve hit it out of the park. The Brixton at The Shops at Legacy is a concept that combines these elements to give its patrons an …
St. Andrews, Carnoustie, and Royal Troon are golf courses that just about anyone who’s ever held a club should be familiar with. They all have palpable history. From Old Tom Morris, to Bobby Jones, to Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods. To cement yourself in the pantheon of golf greats, you need to have an Open Championship at one of these …
Pizza is one of the most consumed foods in the United States. According to the latest data, Americans eat about 3 billion pies each year. Most of those pizzas, however, come by way of a teenager ringing your doorbell and sliding a box from a Mylar-insulated bag. Despite the gourmet pizza revolution finally gathering some momentum over the last several …
Some of golf’s finest courses are often found in remote locales. The serenity of a rural community can be refreshing, as you leave the bonds of the concrete jungle to relax and take in some fresh country air. If you head 60 miles southwest of Fort Worth, that’s exactly what you will find at Squaw Valley Golf Course. Featuring a …
This sushi spot in Fort Worth serves up some of the freshest and most creative Japanese dishes around When you think of dining in Fort Worth, the usual suspects come to mind. High quality beef, classic American comfort fare, and Tex-Mex… lots and lots of Tex-Mex. What you wouldn’t necessarily expect to find in the 817 is sushi so fresh …
It’s no secret Frisco is rapidly becoming THE entertainment mecca north of Big D. As Arlington did in the ‘70s and ‘80s, this suburb is expanding faster than a black hole in deep space, as they seemingly announce another high-profile event and open another high school biweekly. The rapid growth can partly be attributed to the Dallas Cowboys relocating their …
With the ever-fluctuating weather in North Texas, one thing that can be difficult for golf courses is maintaining consistent conditions year in and year out. Even the nicest courses in the area can struggle to keep their course in shape as Mother Nature consistently throws them dancing knuckle balls of heat, cold, rain, violent storms and drought conditions. Even with …
Chester W. Ditto Golf Course has been a North Arlington staple since 1982. Over the years, it’s seen countless shots from thousands of players, including 35,730 rounds in 2016 alone. With its popularity, many were excited when they heard the news that the city would close the facility for a complete redesign in late 2016. Starting this month, AVIDGOLFER is …
Although you won’t find a buzzing Jacob’s Ladder or any bubbling beakers in his kitchen, Josh Hopkins could aptly be described as the Dr. Frankenstein of Arlington cuisine. Owner and head chef at Fork in the Road near the campus of The University of Texas at Arlington, Hopkins is reimagining classic comfort food with flavor packed, and often belt-loosening, twists …
