With the new year well underway and yet another arctic winter blast in the books for 2025 (yes, this was also true in 2024), we have plenty of distractions in our day-to-day lives, so it can be easy to forget that it is spring//summer pre-emergent weed control season. If you are a loyal AVIDGOLFER reader and supporter of this column, …
The iconic Cadillac Escalade SUV turned 25 this year. With a welcome complete refresh in 2002, the model rose to be the OG of SUVs for ride, cargo space, luxury and, most notably, presence. Thus, the Escalade became an American-built status symbol, striking a popular chord in the immense land-yacht category. Yet, with those coveted attributes, Cadillac engineers understandably felt …
“How should I warm up before I play a round of golf?” This is one of the most common questions that I get as a physical therapist who works with all levels of golfers. If you ask any golf professional, you may get a variety of answers. The best strategy I’ve found is to keep it simple and eliminate additional …
Winter golf presents a unique set of challenges for players … from frozen greens to stiff, cold air. But while the conditions might not always be ideal, it’s possible to adapt your technique and equipment to make the most of your short game – especially when chipping around the green. Whether you’re battling icy fairways or just trying to stay …
As golfers, we know that December 21st marks the shortest daylight day of the year and, after that, we start gaining a bit of extra daylight every day. That means more golf. This time of year, I usually am inundated with questions around the clubs, dealing with live (plant) Christmas decorations and how to choose and care for them. I …
The Porsche brand brings visions of quick, superb handling, engaging sound and downright adrenalin-driving cache, delivering on the euphoric promise their rides check the boxes on all sensational counts. And now with three four-door options, Porsche is no longer deemed all fun but light on practicality. For those who relish their two-door 911 but require practicality with a growing family, …
Indian food is one of the culinary world’s conundrums. Some love it. Some are indifferent. Personally, I have very little experience with Indian food over the years, as it doesn’t usually come up when the wife and I are deciding on what we might have … well, that and there aren’t really many Indian joints near where we live. In …
We’ve all had standard take-out Chinese. I would guess that most of us order delivery or take-out Chinese at least a couple times a month. Generally speaking, Chinese cuisine has something for everyone … from egg rolls and soups, to fried rice and dishes featuring all sorts of proteins, veggies and noodles. Well, in North Dallas, there is a spot …
It truly appears electric vehicles (EV) are here to stay. If you’re old school like me, it took a while conceding the impending demise of petrol fuel rides. As they say, it’s best to adjust and survive rather than stubbornly hold onto dying technology. Every auto manufacturer has done so with varying degrees of success and acclaim. Acura took its …
Welcome to November, avid golfers! Last year’s November article was so popular that, as I wandered the first tees and clubhouses of both big and small clubs, the very same questions or group of questions came up. As I try to keep things relevant and useful, I will be adding a few new insights over and above last year’s article. …
