By Robin All Over the last two weeks, we’ve covered both the backswing and the follow-through. But after watching the Ryder Cup, I realized something important—golfers should focus more on developing their core muscles than relying just on their hands and arms. The top players generate power through their lowerContinue Reading
The Midlands Striper Club held its annual Ladies Tournament on Lake Murray September 20, enjoying beautiful weather and strong competition from 12 female anglers. A total of 15 striped bass were brought to the scales, weighing 59.89 pounds overall with a 3.99-pound average. Several participants brought in a full two-fishContinue Reading
By Robin All Last week we focused on the backswing. Now let’s look at the finish. As we age, flexibility decreases, and with it, distance off the tee. Many players try to generate more turn in the swing but keep their feet planted. The result? Less power and poor direction.Continue Reading
Newberry football players Cash Brown, Kenton Caldwell, Jamere Crooks and Kade Hamilton were in attendance at Clemson University last weekend. Photo by Newberry High School Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) will host the National Crappie League (NCL) Wild Card Tournament on October 3–4, 2025 at Lake Murray. The two-day fishing competition will bring top anglers from across the nation to one of the Southeast’s premier fishing destinations. Public Highlights: Daily Weigh-Ins: HeldContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. Both the Lexington High School boys’ and girls’ cross-country teams captured top honors at the Pelican’s Invitational, held Sept. 9 in Lexington. On the girls’ side, Kendra Miles led the Lady Wildcats with a first-place finish in the individual standings. For the boys, Josh Voegele crossedContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The Kenton Caldwell show has Newberry football off to its best start in eight years. Led by the dual-threat junior quarterback, the Bulldogs have overwhelmed opponents in winning their first four games by a 193-48 margin. Caldwell has accounted for most of those points with hisContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. The Lexington girls golf team posted an 11-stroke victory at the Trojan Invitational held Sept. 11 at Lancaster Golf Club. The Lady Wildcats shot 323, followed by Chapin (339) and Blythewood. Seniors Taryn Smoak, who was playing just her second tournament this season, and Giavanna MartuscielloContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. The fourth annual Team Kathryn Kleckley Annual Tennis Tournament and Memorial Scholarship Fund took place this past weekend at the Cayce Tennis and Fitness Center. A total of 16 schools from around the state took part in the event which also raises funds for four scholarships.Continue Reading
One of the keys to distance is making a full shoulder turn. On the backswing, the big muscles should wind up so that your shoulders turn about 90 degrees, with your back facing the target. Sound impossible? Not if your hips help out by turning about 45 degrees. To makeContinue Reading
By Robin All Over the past few weeks, we’ve focused on putting mechanics. Today, let’s take those same principles and apply them to one of golf’s most reliable short-game shots—the chip and run. This shot can be played with a 6- or 7-iron, or even a lofted fairway wood orContinue Reading