By Patti Putnicki You’d be hard-pressed to find one person in the city of Dallas who hasn’t been to—or at least heard of—the AT&T Byron Nelson. To some, this legendary golf tournament is a place to see an A-list of PGA tour talent, many here to pay homage to the gone-but-never-forgotten tournament namesake. The golf is consistently great, and the [...]
Photo: Randy Sartin/Max Preps By Patti Putnicki Byrdstown, Tennessee seems like a tiny blip on the radar. It has a population of around 800, a total area of just 1.5 square miles, and very little wealth. In fact, an estimated 28 percent of its residents live below the poverty level. To an outsider, it seems like the [...]
(Jordan's favorite summer vacations are at the beach in Wilmington N.C. with family. Photo: JordanSpiethGolf.com) By Patti Putnicki There are a lot of 20-something gifted athletes; phenoms who play their sport with a precision that defies logic. We’re drawn to them. We, as fans, elevate them. And, sometimes, we watch them plummet from a catapult to greatness into [...]
Mike King and his wife, Sharyn. Photo courtesy of Sharyn Brautigan King By Patti Putnicki Imagine being 20 years old, strong, adventurous, “with your whole life ahead of you,” embarking on a cross-country motorcycle trip with a handful of your closest friends. Picture the freedom, feel the wind on your face, visualize the beauty around you—until the moment [...]
(Brookhaven golf pro Joey Anders instructs Hudson Bercier. Photo courtesy of Kelli McKandless) By Patti Putnicki At first glance, you think you know Joey Anders’ story. You see the effortless golf swing, the beaming smile and the credentials—ranging from being one of Jordan Spieth’s first teachers to being named one of the 50 Top U.S. Kids Instructors in [...]