By Robin All, PGA Life Member If you’re a left-handed golfer, take time to analyze your swing from multiple angles! Ask a friend to video your swing using your iPhone — face-on, down-the-line, and even overhead if possible. Compare these videos to slow-motion swings from pros you see on TVContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. In Coastal Plain League season’s past, the second half truly was the “second season”. Teams that did not win the first half titles in their respective divisions had another opportunity at reaching the Petitt Cup playoffs. By winning the second half, those teams would meet theContinue Reading

By Thomas GRant, Jr. Retired soccer coach Phillip Savitz has been inducted into the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors in high school sports. The induction ceremony was held last week in Chicago, Illinois. Savitz, who retired in 2023, holdsContinue Reading

Special to The New Irmo News By Thomas Grant, Jr. CLARK’S HILL – The Midlands Striper Club kicked off its summer fishing season with the first of two tournaments on Clark’s Hill Lake on June 21. A total of 11 teams competed in the June Tournament, weighing in 22 stripedContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. After one season in Athens, Ga., Precious Bross is back home. Next season, the former Irmo High School All-State infielder will play in familiar surroundings. On Monday, Bross announced on social media that she was now a member of the University of South Carolina. In choosingContinue Reading

By Thomas Grant Jr. As the Lexington County Blowfish prepare to invite Fort Jackson soldiers to its stadium Saturday, it looks to rebound from two straight high-scoring losses. This past Saturday at Lexington County Baseball Stadium saw the Blowfish fall 16-6 in eight innings to High Point-Thomasville. The Hi-Toms brokeContinue Reading

Special from the University of South Carolina Brookland-Cayce alumnus and University of South Carolina pitching great Kip Bouknight is headed to the College Baseball Hall of Fame. He and former head coach Ray Tanner are among 21 inductees in the Class of 2025, announced Monday by the College Baseball Foundation.Continue Reading

By Robin All, PGA Life Member If you’re looking for a consistent short game shot with minimal risk, the Chip and Run is a great go-to for senior golfers. This shot is easy on the body and highly reliable when executed with proper fundamentals. Here’s how to keep it simpleContinue Reading