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  WESTRIDGE GOLF COURSE McKinney, TX November 23, 2023 (Thanksgiving) OVERVIEW FACILITY TYPE: Public YEAR OPENED: 2001 ARCHITECT: Jeff Brauer PAR: 72 GREENS: Tiff Eagle Bermuda LENGTH: 5,160 - 7,043 USGA RATING: 65.1 - 73.6 USGA SLOPE: 108 - 131 TEE OPTIONS: 5 WEBSITE: www.westridgegolfcourse.com PHONE: (972) 346-2212   There are few holidays I enjoy more than Thanksgiving. Unlike other holidays that lean towards gifts and material goods, Thanksgiving is about expressing gratitude for the ones you love. And we share that love by making great food, bonding over a few beverages, or in my case this year, getting to play golf with some of my best mates.  Westridge in McKinney, Texas is an 18 hole public facility focused on making the game fun and accessible. For Thanksgiving this year, they had an 8:30 shotgun that was able to accommodate a full course but ensure everyone was done by 1:30 to get home and spend time with their families. It was the perfect place to spend the morni

  More than just the swing 🏌️‍♂️ A Quick Guide to Better Golf From the Inside Out Playing great golf is about more than just the swing. To improve your game from the inside out, you must focus on the 5 pillars of performance and incorporate them into your daily routine. Mindset: Your mindset will make you or break you. The best place to work on your mindset is off the course so when you need it on the course you’ll be ready. The best players have great swings, yes; but what makes them great is how those swings hold up under pressure. They have the mindset of a champion. Wellness: Put good in, get good out. Give your body what it needs to heal and it’ll amaze you with what it can do. The best players all take care of their bodies because they know they feel better and play better. Mobility: There are few things that can impact your performance in a more positive way than a daily mobility practice. Movement connects body and mind, brings you to the present, restores range of motion, and

  ⛳ Mobility for Golf 101 ⛳ Mobility has become a hot topic these days. If the best players in the world work on their mobiltiy, shouldn’t you? I wanted to share a quick insight into the game-changing benefits of incorporating proper mobility into your golf routine: Enhanced Flexibility: Improved mobility means greater flexibility, allowing for a more fluid and natural golf swing. Increased Power: A mobile body translates to increased power generation, helping you achieve greater distance with your shots. Consistent Performance: By focusing on mobility, you build a foundation for a more consistent and reliable golf game, shot after shot. Injury Prevention: Prioritizing mobility minimizes the risk of injuries, ensuring you stay on the course and enjoy the game for the long term. Improved Endurance: Better mobility contributes to increased endurance, maintaining your performance throughout the entire round. Don’t miss the chance to improve your game from the inside out with Coach Blain

  STEWART PENINSULA GOLF COURSE The Colony, TX OVERVIEW FACILITY TYPE: Public ARCHITECT: Tripp Davis PAR: 66 LENGTH: 4,000 - 5,325 USGA RATING: 60.7 - 65.9 USGA SLOPE: 102 - 124 TEE OPTIONS: 3 WEBSITE: www.stewartpeninsulagolf.com PHONE: (972) 625-8700   It’s not often I get to play a course that bends the rules and creates an experience unique to anything else I’ve ever played. Everything about Stewart Peninsula is unique and creates an experience you won’t soon forget. This hidden gem in North Texas has views of Lake Lewisville on every hole and has a clever routing reminiscent of St. Andrews and other old links courses with its shared greens. Stewart Peninsula is a 9/18 hole golf course. What makes it so unique is its 10 greens… Each hole at Stewart Peninsula, except hole 18 which has two separate greens, has a shared green with two holes; one for the red flag and one for the yellow flag. Each hole has two sets of tees, red tees, and yellow tees. For the first nine holes, y

  Up and Down: A PGA Professional’s Perspective on Golf and Philosophy As a PGA Professional, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing firsthand how golf transcends being just a sport and evolves into a profound metaphor for life. The rhythmic sound of a well-struck ball, the lush greens stretching out before us - it’s more than just a game; it’s a philosophical journey through the ups and downs of existence. 1. Guiding the Trajectory: In golf, much like in life, the trajectory of the ball represents our journey. From the initial drive off the tee to navigating hazards and undulating greens, every shot mirrors the twists and turns life throws our way. As a PGA Professional, I find joy in guiding golfers to embrace the unpredictability, emphasizing adaptability, persistence, and strategic thinking on their golfing and existential journeys. 2. Pursuit of Excellence: One of the most rewarding aspects of my role is witnessing golfers’ relentless pursuit of perfection in a game that cannot be b

  WAVERLEY COUNTRY CLUB Portland, Oregon August 21-25, 2023 US Senior Women's Open OVERVIEW FACILITY TYPE: Private CLUB FOUNDED: 1896 ARCHITECTS: Jack Moffat (1898), H. Chandler Egan (1912), Gil Hanse (2012) PAR: 72 LENGTH:  5,301 - 6,668 USGA RATING:  66.1 - 72.8 USGA SLOPE:  124 - 134 TEE OPTIONS:  7 WEBSITE: waverley.cc PHONE:  (503) 654-6521   This review is a special one because while I have played the course in the past, this trip I didn’t hit a single shot yet I know nearly every square foot of the property. For a week I had the great fortune to caddie for Patricia Beliard in the 5th annual US Senior Women's Open at Waverley Country Club in my former home city of Portland, Oregon. It was less than two weeks earlier that I met Patricia when I caddied for her in the US Senior Women's Open Qualifier at Firewheel Golf Park in Garland, Texas. After draining a 27-foot birdie putt on the 3rd playoff hole to qualify for the Open, Patricia and I sat down to celebrate and