Features
Feature – Fred Perpall
Longtime Dallasite Fred Perpall achieved a couple of impressive firsts when he recently was elected to a three-year term as President of the United States Golf Association, which oversees amateur and some professional golf in the United States. He became the first Black ever elected at president of the USGA, as well as the first Texan, both distinctions he considers …
Cover Story – Greg Chalmers
Greg Chalmers may not be a PGA TOUR household name, but this southpaw Aussie has quietly carved out a nice career playing the great game of golf. Born in Sydney, Chalmers picked up the game thanks to his father, who would take him to his local golf course and give him a 7-iron to hit off the tee. Chalmers took …
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 …
Cover Story – Nelson, Colonial, Senior PGA Previews
The 2023 AT&T Byron Nelson The AT&T Byron Nelson is back for 2023 with an exciting commitment list, new hospitality options and a great venue to host it all! Since 1968, the Byron Nelson has been one of the premiere events on the PGA TOUR. Over the years, the tournament was held at Preston Trail in Dallas, TPC Las Colinas …
Cover Story – DeMarcus Ware
When the Dallas Cowboys made DeMarcus Ware their first-round draft pick back in 2005, little did anyone know, including DeMarcus himself, what a ride he was about to embark on. Ware was a multi-sport athlete at Auburn High School in Auburn, Alabama, before continuing his athletic endeavors while on scholarship at Troy University. As a senior for the Trojans, …
Travel – Quivira
When you have one of the most popular and successful golf courses in this target-rich links environment on the Pacific tip of Mexico, designed by one of the most popular architects, what’s the only thing you can do to improve? Build a second one, like the first, by Jack Nicklaus. That’s exactly the plan for the spectacular Quivira Golf Club …
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, where can these highly educated …
Travel – On the Road in The Magnolia State
Mississippi is known for its majestic cotton fields, beautiful deltas and for being the birthplace of blues music. It has a rich history chock-full of southern charm, with French, Spanish and British influence. I doubt the first thing many think of when it comes to The Magnolia State is golf, but there are plenty of great options for not only …
Cover Story – Best of Private Golf 2023
Best Overall Country Club 2023 Northwood Club Three years running now, Northwood Club in Dallas takes the top spot in our rankings. A gorgeous parkland style course is the centerpiece of this majestic overall package. The course hosted the 1952 U.S. Open, which also gives it a rich history. No. 14 is a simply stunning hole which requires a tee …
Cover Story – Hope Beel
If you have been a fan of AG for the last 25 years, then you undoubtedly remember the days of our Cart Girl of the Month. It was one of our most popular benchmarks and we still get questions about it today. Our first Cart Girl of the Month ran in October 2003; our last in December 2017. In between, …