Cover Story – 2025 Best of Public Golf
For 27 years, AVIDGOLFER has been offering Metroplex golfers rankings on every daily fee course in the area. We put in the legwork to see all the courses annually, so you don’t need to. If you are looking for your next great round of golf, we have you covered from stem to stern. This year […]
Feature – Batbox
Baseball is America’s pastime. References to early incarnations of the game go back to the 1700s and amateur teams in the United States began organizing in the 1830s and 1840s. In the years since, the great game has provided us with heroes like Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Nolan Ryan, Ken Griffey Jr. and […]
Travel – Terranea
One may not travel specifically for the purpose of playing 1,300 yards of golf. And yet, the golf grounds at Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. are far from your typical short course. Situated oceanside on the Palos Verdes Peninsula cliffs overlooking the Pacific and Catalina Island beyond, the par-3 pleasures across the nine-hole […]
Cover Story – SMU Head Golf Coach Chris Parra
Chris Parra’s career in golf has taken plenty of twists and turns along the way. From evenings working on his game at Las Colinas Country Club and TPC Las Colinas (now The Nelson Golf & Sports Club), to beginning his collegiate career playing for the legendary John Fields at the University of New Mexico, Parra […]
Travel – Portland, OR
Great golf history might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of this scenic sector of the Pacific Northwest, but that’s exactly what you will find when you visit – especially in the nearby Tualatin Valley, which covers much of the area. Portland has trees (plenty of trees), lots of […]
Cover Story – Renovation at TPC Craig Ranch
The host course of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, TPC Craig Ranch is widely regarded as one of the best properties in the Invited Clubs stable. The club, which is the brainchild of business mogul David Craig, opened to much acclaim in 2004, with a state-of-the-art clubhouse and the Tom Weiskopf-designed 18-hole championship course. In […]
Travel – Mississippi & Alabama
There’s something about great music that can turn a round of golf into an epic experience. It’s more than just playing golf – you’re creating lasting memories. And if music can transform an afternoon round, just imagine an entire golf trip centered around music. And I’m not talking about cranking the tunes at the condo […]
Cover Story – George Dunham
For over 30 years, George Dunham has been a driving force behind one of the most successful radio shows in Dallas radio history. As a member of “The Musers” on Sportsradio 96.7 and 1310 The Ticket, Dunham, Craig Miller and Gordon Keith have brought a unique style and perspective to not only sports talk, but […]
Travel – Central Oregon
Oregon is widely known for its coastal golf. Bandon Dunes has been one of the most desirable golf trip destinations in America for a little over 25 years. In that time, thousands of players have made the trip to what many consider to be the American golf mecca, and most come away with rave reviews. […]
Feature – DFW Car & Toy Museum
Ron Sturgeon is the definition of the American dream. From humble beginnings, Sturgeon went to Richland High School, and when his father passed away when Ron was 17, he was left with almost nothing. One of the few things his dad did pass down was a Volkswagen Beetle. Sturgeon taught himself how to work on […]