Ask the Superintendent – Fall and Winter Tips for Gardening
Welcome to November, avid golfers! Last year’s November article was so popular that, as I wandered the first tees and clubhouses of both big and small clubs, the very same questions or group of questions came up. As I try to keep things relevant and useful, I will be adding a few new insights over […]
Course Review – Oeste Ranch Golf Course
The west side of the Metroplex is one of the fastest growing areas in all of DFW. Cities and towns west of Fort Worth, such as Willow Park, Weatherford, Aledo, and even as far as Peaster and Brock, are seeing massive growth as families look for a quiet place to raise their children and enjoy […]
Drive Time – 2025 Infiniti QX80 Autograph
It’s been a spell since Infiniti offered a truly new vehicle. The good news is your patience will soon be rewarded. The anticipated debut of the third-generation 2025 QX80 SUV checks nearly all the boxes when looking for a good looking, comfortable, cool tech ride in the popular three-row land yacht people-hauler segment. Yes, QX80 […]
After the Round – Birdie’s Eastside
For those of us who play golf regularly, birdies are a good thing. And if you are a resident of East Dallas, you now have another option for some birdies, and it is just as good as the ones you make on the course. Birdie’s Eastside is the newest brainchild of restauranteur Jon Alexis, who […]
Ask the Superintendent – Winter Weed Control
Congratulations, avid golfers! We have officially made it to September and the worst of the summer heat is behind us. This year has certainly provided us with some unpredictable weather extremes. Now I know we are all looking forward to some amazing golf course conditions this fall. I also know the last thing you want […]
Drive Time – 2025 Hummer EV 3X SUV
Let’s face it; electric-powered vehicles are here to stay. Probably. If you’re old school like me, it took a while acknowledging the impending demise of petrol fuel rides. As they say, it’s best to adjust and survive rather than stubbornly hold onto dying technology. Every auto manufacturer has done so with varying degrees of success […]
After the Round – Sammie’s Bar-B-Q
Texas has hundreds, if not thousands, of options for barbecue. They run the gamut from food truck to chain restaurants, to craft barbecue. Sam Gibbins was the owner of one of those options, the Smoke Pit, which sat just east of Downtown Fort Worth. Gibbins, while still overseeing operations at the Smoke Pit, saw an […]
Ask the Superintendent – Golf Course Maintenance
Welcome, avid golfers, to the August edition of Ask the Superintendent. It is customary this time of the year that I share tips and facts about working and playing in the heat, and I certainly want everyone to play lots of golf and work safely when you are outside. So please check the AVIDGOLFER archives […]
After the Round – Jack & Harry’s
Dallas has no shortage of great steakhouses. From top-to-bottom, Big D offers some of the best beef in the entire nation. But, if you are in the mood for a great steak with some New Orleans charm, then Jack & Harry’s might be the spot for your next evening out. This 5,000-square-foot space, which sits […]
Drive Time – 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT 55 Coupe
Let’s say you are enjoying life and are financially secure. And let’s say you already have an SUV, four-door sedan or truck at the ready. What should a car enthusiast contemplate for their next rewarding sweet ride? I’d wholly recommend putting the 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT 55 Coupe on your radar. It qualifies as a grin-inducing […]