By Robin All A proper stance is one of the most important fundamentals in golf. A good setup won’t guarantee a perfect shot, but it will greatly improve your chances of making consistent swings. In the accompanying photo, notice how the stripes on the golfer’s shirt illustrate the angle ofContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Along with providing summer college baseball, the Lexington County Blowfish are a community-oriented organization. Since arriving in Lexington in 2014, the team has participated in various fund-raising events and is devoted to honoring all military services. This past weekend saw the Blowfish hold their annual FortContinue Reading
(Photo by GoFlashwin.com) Irmo offensive tackle Nate Carson (55) against Chapin. By Thomas Grant Jr. One of five college football teams will celebrate more than Independence Day this weekend. On Friday, 4-star offensive tackle Nate Carson will announce his college choice from St. Matthews. The decision will be revealed onContinue Reading
By Robin All Years ago, Bobby Jones remarked during the Masters that Jack Nicklaus played a game of golf he was not familiar with. After watching this year’s U.S. Open, I know exactly how he felt. While most senior golfers can’t hit the ball the distances achieved by today’s professionals,Continue Reading
(Photos by Irmo Little League) By Thomas Grant Jr. The Irmo Little League sent two more teams to state tournament. Both the Gold and Green teams reached the finals of the 8,9,10 S.C. District 3 All-Star Baseball Tournament held at Friarsgate Park. The Gold team opened the tournament with aContinue Reading
Nora Hanson, a rising Junior at Dutch Fork High, competed at the Battle of Atlanta World Karate Championships June 18 – 20. Hanson won first place in the 16 – 17 Girls Black Belt Double Elimination Point Sparring Division, the 16 – 17 Girls Black Belt Point Sparring Division, andContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Brandon Cromer Jr. is in the middle portion of a personal “journey”. Since undergoing Tommy John surgery a year ago, the former Lexington High School standout has worked to regain his pitching form. He spent his redshirt year at the University of South Carolina healing andContinue Reading
By Robin All More strokes are played within 50 yards of the hole than on all the longer shots combined. Yet many golfers spend most of their practice time on the full swing, assuming chipping and putting are easy. One of the most important rules of the short game isContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant, Jr. A new in-season high school baseball tournament centered in Lexington County will take place next year. On Wednesday, the Lexington County Blowfish and the Lexington County Recreation & Aging Commission announced their co-venture which will pit eight top high school baseball programs against each other inContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A return of past players as part of a worthy cause is scheduled Friday at Lexington County Baseball Stadium. The annual Alumni Game between the current Lexington County Blowfish and former team members will take place. The event is part of the fourth annual “Hooties” nightContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Competing in a new League with mostly Upstate opponents has proven to be a challenge so far for Chapin/Newberry Post 193/24. It was 1-3 in League V entering Tuesday’s home contest with Easley Post 52 at Newberry College. This followed an 11-0 shutout loss to Easley.Continue Reading