AT&T Byron Nelson Has Higher Calling, Makes Golf Accessible to All

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 [...]

By |2015-05-25T17:25:20+00:00May 25th, 2015|The Big Play|Comments Off on AT&T Byron Nelson Has Higher Calling, Makes Golf Accessible to All

How Do You Raise a Sports Prodigy Who Is Also a Great Person? Consult with Jordan Spieth’s Mom.

(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 [...]

By |2014-09-24T13:11:49+00:00September 24th, 2014|From the Stands|Comments Off on How Do You Raise a Sports Prodigy Who Is Also a Great Person? Consult with Jordan Spieth’s Mom.

Jordan Spieth’s First Golf Coach Does the Right Thing from the Links to Ukraine

(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 [...]

By |2014-07-18T15:18:39+00:00July 18th, 2014|Coaches' Corner|Comments Off on Jordan Spieth’s First Golf Coach Does the Right Thing from the Links to Ukraine
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