Travel – Hyatt Regency Hill Country
Hill Country road trips are a staple among those from the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. There isn’t anything quite like hitting the open road and heading south for a weekend of majestic rolling hills and all the other attractions that area of our great state offers. Located just 20 minutes from downtown San Antonio, the Hyatt […]
Cover Story – Alfonso Ribeiro
Alfonso Ribeiro is probably best known for his role as Carlton Banks on the ‘90s smash-hit TV series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Alongside Will Smith, Ribeiro carved out a nice career, buoyed by his nerdy, but charming, portrayal of Carlton and his now infamous “Carlton dance.” But, this 52-year-old actor, who has been a […]
Travel – Gaylord’s Golf Getaway
North Texas has long presented one of the strongest golfing participation rates in the country, and Dallas has been ranked No. 4 among the 10 Best Golf Cities in America by GOLF Magazine based on the number of quality courses, affordability and weather. But when the summer temperatures top out in excess of 100 degrees, […]
Feature Story – Leonard’s Links
Dallas native Justin Leonard has won at every level of golf, except one. As he embarks on his second full PGA TOUR Champions season, he is still looking for his first victory on the 50-and-over tour. He played 19 events in 2023 and had 12 top-25 finishes and five top-10 finishes, including a playoff loss […]
Cover Story – Best of Private Golf 2024
Best Overall Country Club 2024 Once again for 2024, Northwood Club holds AVIDGOLFER’s top spot for best country club in the Metroplex. Northwood has everything, from its modern, beautiful clubhouse to a world-class golf course. Conditions are always stupendous, with its rolling parkland architecture and one of the most scenic tee shots you will find […]
Travel – The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail
Robert Trent Jones is a name synonymous with golf course design and architecture. Robert Trent Jones, Sr., is responsible for over 500 courses internationally, including Adair Manor, Spyglass Hill and, a little closer to home, three of the courses at Horseshoe Bay Resort, which is just a few hours south of DFW. Of the hundreds […]
Travel – Florida
Planning the perfect family vacation is often an exercise in compromise or the art of the deal, as one former president once wrote. But it’s hard to go wrong in the North Florida haven of Hammock Beach, the history of St. Augustine and, of course, a nearby side trip to Orlando and Mickey Mouse. Enough […]
Cover Story – Jon Drago and Michael Tothe
PGA TOUR events take a lot of work. From sponsorship sales to hospitality areas and putting together a dynamite field for the fans, Tournament Director is a tireless, and sometimes thankless job. Michael Tothe and Jon Drago put in more work than just about anyone getting the Charles Schwab Challenge and the CJ CUP Byron […]
Feature – 2024 Tournament Planning Guide
Options Make For A Better Tournament By Victoria Edwards • Director of Sales, Cowboys Golf Club How do you host a VIP Tournament with the pandemic? Tournaments are a great way to entertain clients, colleagues and raise money for your cause during the pandemic. It is very important that you understand what safety measures the […]
Cover Story – Hayden Springer
Hayden Springer may not be a name you’re familiar with. But to his family and friends, he is a husband, a father, a son and an inspiration. In just a matter of a few weeks, this soon-to-be 27-year-old and his wife, Emma, experienced an emotional whirlwind unlike most people ever will, beginning on November 13 […]