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St. Mark’s, Ursuline, Covenant Golfers Stay on Course
Between dynamic drives and precise putting, golfers from private schools in the Preston Hollow area had a stellar season on the links.
News
City Issues Reminder of Golf Cart Rules on Dallas Streets
Golf carts are allowed on public streets in the City of Dallas under certain rules and conditions
Living Well
Take Your Pic(k): Coastal, Treetop, Snow-Capped Escapes
A Shangri-La canopy of Higuera trees envelop the secluded spa area, with steam, mud grottos, and cold plunge pools set among natural volcanic rock
Lowering The Handicap
As anyone who plays the game will tell you, golf is one of those sports that not only challenges players physically, but also tests them intellectually.
Trying Again: Spieth Gains Momentum After Byron Nelson Near-Miss
Though Jordan Spieth’s quest for a hometown title at the AT&T Byron Nelson eluded him again in May, at least the former Jesuit standout is getting closer.
Ex-SMU Golfer Finding Immediate Success as PGA Tour Rookie
While awaiting his big breakthrough on the PGA Tour, Austin Smotherman focuses on building week by week.
Hawks Freshman Looks for Lower Scores, Higher Numbers
Schachtel hopes her success can inspire young female golfers at Alcuin and beyond
Championship Drive: Scots Look to Extend Record Streak at State
Last spring, Highland Park sent 10 golfers to the boys golf state tournament, and all 10 wound up on the podium.
Society
Royal Oaks’ Great 108
The Royal Oaks’ Great 108 celebrated its 38th anniversary on Monday, October 11, and set a new record by raising $107,000 for the Northern Texas PGA Foundation.
Sophie Biediger Embraces Team Aspects of Individual Sport
During her freshman season at Highland Park, Sophie Biediger began to embrace the team aspects of high school golf — the camaraderie, the mentorship, the cooperation — that are otherwise unusual in her sport.
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Major Goals: Recent Results Renew Confidence for Spieth
Jordan Spieth has been trending upward this season on the PGA Tour, even though wins in his backyard remain elusive.
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Young Guns Stay on Course for PGA Tour Success
The golf paths of Will Zalatoris and Scottie Scheffler had crossed many times before at the junior level, so a professional pairing in their backyard made perfect sense.
Philanthropy
Lewis Family Foundation Puts For Charity
Preston Hollow residents Jeff and Jill Lewis host charity golf tournament to benefit Merging Vets and Players.
Sooner-Born Weibel Has Unfinished Business at State
Hudson Weibel has been a golfer since he was 3, but he’s been an Oklahoma Sooners fan for longer than that.
Society
Spring Golf Event for Childhood Cancer Pushed to Fall
The 16th Annual III Forks Golf Classic and Auction Dinner benefitting the TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation, which was slated for May 3 and 4, will now be on October 18 and 19.
Seeing Greens: Lady Scots Drive With Experience on the Links
Depth and experience are keys to consistency in just about any team sport. That’s true even in golf, where individual scores fuel collective success.
Spieth Stays Confident Amid Struggles at Byron Nelson, Elsewhere
The usual question for Jordan Spieth during Byron Nelson week concerns his inability to win, or even play well, at his hometown tournament.
Scheffler Starts Pro Career on Course
Scottie Scheffler is anxious to break through for his first professional victory, but his golf game is headed in the right direction.
Tony Romo to Compete in 2019 AT&T Byron Nelson
All tournament proceeds benefit Momentous Institute, which has been dedicated to building and repairing social-emotional health for children since 1920.
Tony Romo to Compete in 2019 AT&T Byron Nelson
All tournament proceeds benefit Momentous Institute, which has been dedicated to building and repairing social-emotional health for children since 1920.