After the Round – Cartel Taco Bar
Tex-Mex has long been a Metroplex staple. From chips and queso to enchiladas and fajitas, Texans can’t get enough. I think most would agree that one of the mainstays of great Tex-Mex is the always versatile taco. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, tacos can be made in hundreds of ways with a multitude of ingredients. In […]
Tech Talk – Making a Statement
Starpower has long been known as the go-to destination for upscale technology when it comes to audio/video equipment and installation, but their latest addition to the clubhouse at Gleneagles Country Club makes a statement above and beyond even their lofty standards. Gleneagles recently requested an advanced screen for their restaurant and bar that Starpower CEO, […]
Course Review – Thorntree Golf Club
When Thorntree opened in 1983, it was on the outskirts of a rapidly expanding Dallas proper. Huge homesteads and a top-notch golf course were there for the upper crust looking to be away from the hustle of Big D, all the while being close enough for an easy commute. Built by the Richard Mai family, […]
Cover Story – The Grind: Conrad Shindler
Full Name: James Conrad Shindler III DOB: July 20, 1988 Wife: Theresa Parents: Jim and Leslie Sister: Jennifer High School: Coppell High School College: Texas A&M Career achievements: Web.com Tour Rex Hospital Open 2017 Champion. 3 mini-tour wins. 2009 NCAA Team National Champion. Career low round: 62 (-10) in competition. Number of Aces: 4 (one […]
After The Round – Union Bear Brewing Co.
Union Bear Brewing Co. isn’t just a great place to dip in to for a post-round craft beer, it also boasts some of the best chef-crafted grub that will ever pass over your palate. From spectacular apps to divine entrées, Union Bear has it all. And when you pair the food with any number of […]
Feature – “Ace” of Insurance
The charity golf tournament has long been a way to raise money for any number of causes. From high school booster clubs, to various diseases, fallen police officers or wounded veterans, there’s nothing quite like a day on the links for a great cause with friends and some cold beers. AVIDGOLFER does their share of […]
Course Review – Lake Arlington Golf Course
When it comes to municipal golf, there are a multitude of options around the Dallas Fort Worth area. Some of us like to play on a budget. Some like to experience the finer courses around town. Some like a challenge. Some like to tee it up at a spot where you can potentially go low […]
Scene and Be Seen – Texas LIVE!
Arlington has long been the place for entertainment in the metroplex. From Six Flags, to Hurricane Harbor (which is still Wet N’ Wild to me), to the Rangers and the Cowboys. If you want to take in a game, or take a spin on the Judge Roy Scream, then A-town is the place for you. […]
Cover Story – USGA’s Course Rating System
We’ve all seen those words RATING/SLOPE on our scorecard before, but what exactly do they mean and where do those numbers come from? Are they derived by the course itself, or do they come from some sort of governing body? How difficult can courses get? How do these numbers determine what I might shoot at […]
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 […]