Features
Cover Story – Bryson DeChambeau
Bryson DeChambeau is, by most accounts, the most interesting and popular pro golfer in all the land – along with Tiger Woods. He tied for 6th at the Masters, lost the PGA Championship by a stroke and won the U.S. Open, overtaking Rory McIlroy with an incredible bunker shot on the 72nd hole. The galleries morphed from divisive to smitten. …
Travel – The Hideout Golf Club & Resort
Texas has many options for a great golf getaway. Unfortunately, many of them can be on the expensive side. What if I told you there is a rustic, fun resort just three hours from Dallas, that offers a fun golf course, pool, cabins, great dining and great customer service? I am sure you would be interested, right? The Hideout, located …
Cover Story – Troy Aikman
Troy Aikman is a Dallas icon. He led the Cowboys to three Super Bowl wins in the 90s, including winning the MVP in Super Bowl XXVII. Since his Hall of Fame playing career, Aikman has become a lot of things. He is a girl dad. He has been in the broadcast booth with FOX and now ESPN alongside Joe Buck, …
Travel – Nemacolin
HISTORY Just south of Pittsburgh, nestled among sprawling Allegheny Mountain ridges, sits a property where dreams become reality. Despite being less than 40-years old, Nemacolin offers a remarkable combination of luxury accommodations, activities and experiences that are second to none. The history of Nemacolin is as unique as its amenities. In 1987, Joseph A. Hardy III, the founder of 84 …
Feature Story – Darren Clarke
Darren Clarke had to make a decision as a teenager that would shape his life. He was infatuated with rugby and felt like he could have a future in the sport. But he was also a talented junior golfer, making a name for himself in his native Northern Ireland and in Ireland. He opted for pitches and putts over scrums …
Cover Story – Jane Slater
When AVIDGOLFER last checked in with Jane Slater, the year was 2004. Jane was a fresh-faced reporter for CBS 11 here in Dallas and was working hard to cover local sports and other major events like the Super Bowl, World Series, NBA postseason and local golf tournaments such as the Byron Nelson and Colonial. Now, a decade later, Slater has …
Travel – Summer Golf Destinations
Summer is here, but you don’t need your Pete Delkus, your friend’s social media picture of their car thermometer or an upcoming family vacation to figure that out. Just head to any golf course, where you’re sure to find green fairways, brisk winds, coolers full of swing grease and other beverages, and festive times (the last two usually go hand-in-hand). …
Travel – Streamsong
Nestled about 75 minutes outside of Tampa Bay, on the site of a once thriving phosphate mining operation, sits a golf wonder of the world. Streamsong Resort is astonishing in almost every way conceivable. From its four courses to its resort amenities and dining, this majestic Florida property must be seen to be believed. The land on which the resort …
Cover Story – Sports Cards and Memorabilia
Just about every red-blooded American kid took a spin through collecting baseball cards at one time or another. From picking up packs in convenience stores, to checking out card shows or popping into your local card shop, ripping packs and seeing our heroes immortalized in card form was a great pastime among friends. Over the last several years, there has …
Travel – Traverse City
Would you rather tee it up in temperatures reaching the mid-90s or between 75 and 80 degrees? We all know the answer to this question. The average daily temperatures in Dallas – soaring to 96 degrees in July and August, according to weatherspark.com – sound downright painful compared to those blissful 75- to 80-degree summer days in Traverse City, the …