Cover Story – Best of Private Golf 2026

Private golf in Dallas-Fort Worth has been evolving for decades, riding the wave of change, with course renovations, clubhouse projects, creative landscaping and a kaleidoscope of amenities that are constantly being added across every club. In recent years, the number of clubs pouring millions into their properties has been staggering. In the last decade alone, […]
Feature – David McLay Kidd
Names like Gil Hanse, Bill Coore, Ben Crenshaw and Tom Doak are likely familiar to those who fancy golf architecture in Texas. Hanse has been a part of several projects in the Lone Star state, including a recent renovation at Colonial Country Club and the Fields Ranch East Course at PGA Frisco. Doak is the […]
Travel – Maui

The drop-dead views and gentle breezes of Maui, Hawaii — known locally as the Magic Isle—have wowed visiting golfers for decades. As the second most visited island in the state, Maui has long been a bucket-list destination for travelers and golf purists alike. Yet after a couple of climate-related double bogeys, the island is bouncing […]
Cover Story – WFAA’s Mike Leslie

WFAA has a rich history of sportscasting excellence. From legends like Verne Lundquist, to local stalwarts such as Dale Hansen, George Riba and Joe Trahan, WFAA has been a trusted source for local news, weather and sports for decades. During that time, those covering our local teams have never been twiddling their thumbs, as the […]
Travel – Palm Springs

Home to 120 golf courses, a bustling calendar of peak-season activity and what is arguably the nation’s most idyllic winter weather, the Coachella Valley (oft known as “Palm Springs”) is far more than a mere SoCal escape of wedge and respite. Rather, it’s a destination worthy of international repute – with said sabbatical tucked into […]
Cover Story – New Year, Big Stories

As we turn the calendar to January once again, we here at AG wanted to draw your attention to a few things happening in the new year. Starting with the magazine itself, you may notice some small changes to the layout inside. We just wanted to make some things a little more dynamic, so we […]
Travel – Solmar Golf Links Cabo

The days of the sleepy fishing village here are long gone, following Jack Nicklaus’s powerhouse course designs that started the Cabo golf boom more than two decades ago. But to continue to grow as a must-visit golf destination, areas always need new layouts by new designers and that’s exactly what you have with the longtime […]
Travel – Rancho de los Caballeros

The Phoenix area is a hotbed for golf and gorgeous scenery. From the week the city is on display for the Waste Management Open, to the climate conducive to near year-round play, you won’t need to go far from the city center to find any number of attractive options to tee it up. However, if […]
Cover Story – 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

AG 2025 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE TAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph Solar Quartz, 38 mm, Steel | $1,950 The TAG Heuer Formula 1 Solargraph, now in a versatile 38mm size, showcases its energetic allure. With a solar-powered quartz movement and contemporary design, […]
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 […]