By Thomas Grant Jr. On one side, Dutch Fork has had over two weeks to simmer over its first loss in two years. About eight miles away, rival Irmo has had the time to get accustomed to its number-one ranking in Class 5A. On Friday, both teams return to actionContinue Reading
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
By Thomas Grant Jr. Head football coach Aaron Brand is not a fan of bye weeks. It’s especially true this season when his Irmo team is on an undefeated roll. This past Friday, the Yellow Jackets dominated Myrtle Beach 59-21 in the Grand Strand to give them a 5-0 recordContinue Reading
Irmo High School honored its 2025 Hall of Fame class during halftime of the September 12 home football game against Carolina Forest. This year’s inductees included: Photo by GoFlashwin.comContinue 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
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. It’s an Irmo world in Class 5A football once again. Both 3-time Division I champion Dutch Fork and Division II runner-up Irmo sit 1-2 in this week’s S.C. Prep Football Media rankings. They were in a similar position near the end of last season when bothContinue Reading
IRMO – Dutch Fork High School proudly honored five remarkable individuals with induction into its 2025 Hall of Fame, recognizing their outstanding achievements and lasting contributions to the Silver Fox community. This year’s class includes former athletes, longtime educators, and support staff who have left an enduring mark on theContinue 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
By Thomas Grant Jr. For the third straight year, Irmo is off to a 3-0 start. After close victories against defending Class 3A champion Oceanside Collegiate and J.F. Byrnes, the Yellow Jackets dominated Butler (N.C.) 42-14 last Friday at W.C. Hawkins Stadium. A week after leaving the game against theContinue Reading