By Robin All At 86, I have seen a lot of changes in putting styles, putters, and even the rules governing putting. Watching today’s top players experiment on the greens in search of the fewest possible strokes reminds us of the old saying: “Drive for show and putt for dough.”Continue Reading
Irmo Seniors. Photo by Irmo Little League By Thomas Grant Jr. A year ago saw Irmo Little League embark on a summer for the ages in baseball and softball. A total of four teams won both the regional and state titles. This was highlighted by the dramatic run of theContinue Reading
Three-year-old Griffin Rac-Hewitt proved that big fish stories can come true when he landed a whopping 9-pound, 9-ounce catfish on Lake Murray. Using a lure and plastic worm his dad purchased at Lake World, Griffin reeled in a fish that’s almost as big as he is. Judging by the smileContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Ethan Offing was a state championship quarterback at Dutch Fork and pitched in a World Series with Irmo Little League. As he looks toward starting a college career at Clemson, he now has an option with Major League Baseball. On Sunday, Offing was selected as anContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The town of Irmo will serve as host site for the South Carolina District 3 Junior and Senior League baseball tournaments. Both Irmo Little League teams have qualified for the tournament. The Junior team will play its games at Friarsgate Park, while the Seniors will competeContinue Reading
COLUMBIA – Nike officially launched its 10-year partnership with the University of South Carolina on Monday by signing five of the school’s most recognizable student-athletes to its Blue Ribbon Elite Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) program. The inaugural group includes women’s basketball standouts Joyce Edwards and Chloe Kitts, along withContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Under head coach Aaron Brand, a pipeline for recruits has fortified between Irmo High School and the University of South Carolina. It started with safety Nick Emmanwori becoming a first-team All-American for the Gamecocks and getting drafted in the first-round last year by the eventual SuperContinue Reading
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