Cover Story
Cover Story – Best of Public
Here we are. Another November, and another chance to run down AVIDGOLFER’s top courses in Dallas/Fort Worth. Overall, this has been a pretty solid year for courses condition-wise. Over 11 inches of rain in February kept courses plush through the summer months, and a soaker of a September and October meant courses stayed green (although many of them were closed …
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 say Bethpage Black, or the …
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 …
Cover Story – Bryson DeChambeau
PGA Tour golfers have often been lumped into the same pro linkster stereotype. Tanned, trim, talented, with the exact same swing and same looking Tour wife as the last dozen pro golfers who strolled through here. Same appearance, same clothes, same success. Like out of the pro golf factory. To that similar narrative, allow us to introduce you to one …
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 …
The Lighter Side of Cole Hamels
When you take a look back at his career so far, Cole Hamels lives up to every bit of his “Hollywood” nickname. The laid-back California kid who is known for his wicked changeup was drafted in the first round in 2002, 17th overall, to the Philadelphia Phillies. He worked his way up through the minor leagues, and, only four years …
2018 Best of Private Clubs
Well sports fans, it is that time of year again, where those of us here at AVIDGOLFER Magazine get together and ponder the greatness that is the private club industry here in DFW … and bang our heads against the wall until we figure out which of the dozens of awesome clubs is the most awesome (at least for this …
A Texas-Sized Renovation, Part 3
For more information on the new Texas Rangers Golf Club, check out their Facebook page, Twitter account @rangersgolfclub, and website. Since the Texas Rangers debuted in Arlington in 1972, the franchise has seen its ups and downs. They’ve been in the cellar and advanced as far as the World Series. Of course, if you follow baseball, you know how those …
Hidden Creek Golf Course — A Hidden Convenience
When Hidden Creek first opened for play in 1997, it was a welcome addition to the south Fort Worth/Burleson community. Until then, residents of the area didn’t have many options if they wanted to tee it up. In the 20 years since, Hidden Creek has seen its share of rounds, to the tune of almost 17,000 in 2017 alone. Fair …
Scene and Be Seen – Texas Bleu Steakhouse
When you first lay eyes on Chef Stefon Rishel, he appears to be a bit of a wild card. His large colored mohawk standing at attention is visible from across the room. In a day where those in the culinary industry make an extra effort to stand out, Chef Rishel certainly fits the bill. This 16-year veteran of the industry …