By Robin All Spring is here, which means it’s time to start swinging a golf club again. Begin by taking a few practice swings in the yard and rolling some putts on the carpet inside to get your feel back. Before scheduling tee times with your regular playing partners, considerContinue Reading
By Robin All, PGA Life Member A few weeks ago, we discussed the disadvantages of using the wrists to move the putter during a stroke. Excessive wrist action can easily change the angle of the clubface, affecting both the direction and distance of the putt. A better approach, used byContinue Reading
Nearly 750 young players took the field at Friarsgate Park on March 7 as Irmo Little League kicked off its new season. Opening Day began with a parade of teams at 9 a.m., followed by ceremonies that included the presentation of the 2025 Volunteer of the Year award to coachContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. At just 11 years old, Pelion native Kenneth “Preston” Blevins is already accelerating through the early stages of what looks to be a promising kart racing career. The young driver has captured three junior titles along with the 2025 U.S. and E-World championship in North Carolina.Continue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. The annual Red Bank Invitational (RBI) Baseball Tournament was held this past weekend at White Knoll High School, drawing eight teams for the early-season showcase. Among the participants was Irmo High School, which had Waylon Grillot earn All-Tournament honors and Caden Hall named to the All-AcademicContinue Reading
South Carolina Coaches Association of Women’s Sports has released its 2026 preseason high school softball rankings, highlighting the top teams across each classification heading into the new season. Class 5A Division I J.F. Byrnes Summerville Sumter Lexington Clover Dorman Ashley Ridge West Ashley Boiling Springs Class 5A Division II CatawbaContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A day after the girls’ basketball season ended on the road, the Dutch Fork boys looked to move on at home. The Silver Foxes entered last Tuesday’s Class 5A Division I third-round matchup with J.F. Byrnes with a 10-0 record at home. A win would haveContinue Reading
By Robin All If you stepped away from the game for any reason, consider this your sign to dust off the clubs, clean them up and head back to the driving range or your favorite course. We don’t stop playing golf because we get old — we get old becauseContinue Reading
The Midlands Striper Club held its monthly Lake Murray tournament Feb. 21 out of Acapulco, with Team Reel Guys claiming first place honors. Competing against fellow anglers on Lake Murray, Reel Guys brought in a total weight of 23.18 pounds to secure the win in the February event. The club’sContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. As of Monday, only Dutch Fork boys basketball remained in the S.C. High School League playoffs. The Silver Foxes played host to J.F. Byrnes Tuesday in the third round of Class 5A Division I Upper State. The winner would face either 2-time defending champion Ridge ViewContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The third time proved to be the charm for Dutch Fork wrestler Jason Stocker. After back-to-back runner-up finishes in 2023 and 2024, the senior grappler captured his first state championship at the South Carolina High School League Individual State Wrestling Championships held at the Florence Center.Continue Reading