Golf Science – Fitness for the Senior Player

Golfers on the whole are becoming more sedentary over time, given the 21st century lifestyle compounded by the lack of exercise opportunities because of the ubiquitous golf cart. This is a situation that has probably worsened as some golfers stay at home more during these times of Covid-19. This is a problem for young and […]

Instruction – The Three Gate Putting Drill

If breaking 30 putts for 18-holes seems like something out of a fantasy book, then it’s time to embark on the journey of navigating the “three putting gates”. You’ll need your magical putter, six enchanted tees, and a few ordinary golf balls. This journey starts on a 6-foot, straight putt. On this journey, you’ll need […]

Course Feature – Texas Star Golf Club

When it first opened in 1997, Texas Star became a mid-cities staple for great conditions and a fun collection of holes. Tucked in Euless, this complex has long been a great destination for those groups that might be scattered across the area. One member of the foursome in Dallas? One in Fort Worth? One in […]

Instruction – The Payne Stewart Drill

The goal of this skill drill is to get you to focus on your intended landing area, choose the correct club, and grind on those short putts that aren’t gimmies! This is a drill from my Chipping Skill Training eBook “Train Like A Champion” which can be found at https://mikebury.shop/ You must finish out all […]

Golf Science – Ph.D.’s and the New Bryson

Bryson DeChambeau, the man who wants to “conquer” golf, is the name on every golf fan’s lips these days, because golfers are always endlessly fascinated by ball speed and how to increase it. While the average ball speed on the PGA Tour is 170 mph, Bryson has changed his diet and exercise regimens and made […]

Course Feature – Old Brickyard

If you’re looking for great value and a challenging layout, then look no further than Old Brickyard in Ferris. Now, you may be thinking, Ferris? Where is that? Well, Ferris is just about a 25-minute drive south on I-45. In fact, Old Brickyard is right off the highway access road, so as you head south […]

Instruction – Short Game Solutions

Let’s take a look at three of the most common issues that I see when it comes to short greenside chips. I often see golfers that have 1, 2, or all 3 of these issues. No. 1: Tempo and Swing Length Swing length and tempo often go hand in hand. A short backswing followed by […]

Golf Science – I, Robot

Golfers have historically liked to take lessons. At first it was the best players who imparted occasional tips to less-skilled golfers. Then it became a profession and some golf teachers acquired all sorts of certifications in order to be considered worthy of the title. Next, with the advent of the internet and YouTube, everyone is […]

Course Feature – SugarTree Golf Club

Over the last several months, we have been on a mission to showcase some of the courses around the area that may be a bit off the beaten path. This month, AVIDGOLFER made the 45-minute trip south of Fort Worth to take a look at SugarTree for the first time in almost five years.  When […]

Golf Science – Put a Stop to Over the Top

All kicking and throwing skills require a proximal-to-distal or torso-before-arms movement. Golf requires the same type of pattern, and in our sport, it has been referred to as the “kinematic sequence”. In order to build up maximum speed in the golf swing (and, according to one study better directional control too), a golfer must start […]