By Robin All What do we do when golf courses and driving ranges are closed, roads are dangerous, and there’s no good excuse to leave the house? It might be the perfect time to dust off those golf books and magazines saved for later reading and search for that elusiveContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Feb. 3, 2026) — Hundreds of the nation’s top collegiate bass anglers will converge on Lake Murray Feb. 12–14 for the 2026 Columbia PFG College Fishing Presented by Abu Garcia National Championship. Hosted by Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism, the 17th annual championship will feature up toContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. Nick Emmanwori is enjoying a rookie NFL season many veterans only dream about. The Seattle Seahawks safety — and former Irmo High School and University of South Carolina standout — is one win away from claiming football’s ultimate prize: a Super Bowl championship. Emmanwori is alsoContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The stadium formerly known as “Wildcat Hollow” is receiving another upgrade in its newest form. Now home of the Lexington County Blowfish, Lexington County Baseball Stadium is getting a new playing surface. Construction is underway to install AstroTurf, replacing the natural grass previously used for LexingtonContinue Reading
By Robin All The image above shows a left-handed golfer at impact. When viewed as if in a mirror, it reflects the ideal impact position of a right-handed player. There are several key fundamentals to learn from this position: Excellent lower-body action, particularly in the legs, which provides stability andContinue Reading
By Robin All The driving range got its name because many golfers spend most of their practice time hitting drivers. A solid drive certainly makes the next shot easier than playing from the woods or out of bounds. However, golfers should spend more time practicing shots played from the groundContinue Reading
The Boardr, one of the nation’s premier skateboarding contest series, is returning to Irmo this spring, bringing high-energy competition and community spirit to the local skate scene. The two-day event is scheduled for March 27–28 at Friarsgate Skate Park, located at 1113 Friarsgate Blvd. Skateboarders of all ages and skillContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. A full slate of high school basketball featuring several ranked Midlands teams is scheduled for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, with multiple tournaments and showcase events set to tip off across the region. Two Columbia high schools will host single-day boys and girlsContinue Reading
By Robin All If you study the photo above, you will notice that the chin is preventing the shoulders from fully turning with the back facing the target. This occurs when the head is held too low. The chin should be up, with the eyes looking down at the ball.Continue Reading
By Robin All Many players swing too flat because they let their arms follow their body’s rotation. Instead, think of your arms swinging more up and down. At the top of the backswing, notice how high the hands are over the back shoulder. Imagine a line drawn through the backContinue Reading