Cover Story – Sonny Dykes
Sonny Dykes took TCU to the National Championship game in his first year as Head Coach of the Horned Frogs. But the road hasn’t been easy for the son of Texas coaching legend Spike Dykes. After a career playing college baseball for Texas Tech, the same university where his father roamed the sidelines for the […]
Travel – Balsam Mountain Preserve
You would be hard-pressed to find a more beautiful and peaceful area of this great land than the mountains outside of Asheville, North Carolina. There is a reason George Vanderbilt built the architectural wonder that is The Biltmore Estate in this area over 100 years ago. The serene vistas and tree-covered mountainous terrain are awe-inspiring […]
Cover Story – Every Golfer’s Dream
Every golfer has long imagined hitting all six of those magical lottery numbers and then joining that expensive country club, buying all the latest equipment, and building an amazing setup in their home to keep their game sharp and entertain their buddies. Over the last several years, companies that specialize in home golf simulators, putting […]
Cover Story – Bob Sturm
Bob Sturm has been a Ticket stalwart for almost a quarter century now. After working his way through smaller markets, Sturm was presented an opportunity to join KTCK back in 1999. After some early struggles with self-doubt, Sturm found his way to co-hosting with Dan McDowell, a duo that would alter the Ticket’s broadcast day […]
Travel – Northern California
When it came time to pick a college home, Tiger Woods, who hasn’t always made the best life choices (that’s a whole other story) did just fine by picking the lush, golf-rich environment of Northern California and nearby Stanford University. Perhaps outside of Long Island, New York, or maybe Philadelphia, there is no better concentration […]
Travel – Wild Dunes Resort
South Carolina is known for a lot of things, from its blooming yellow jessamine to its stately oak trees and sandy Lowcountry beaches, the cultural significance and abundant Southern hospitality is palpable from the minute you set foot on Palmetto State soil. But, if you are one who enjoys chasing the white ball, South Carolina […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]