By Thomas Grant Jr. Ten Midlands high school football teams are featured in this week’s S.C. Prep Football Media Poll as the regular season enters its final week. Both Swansea and North Central reentered their respective classifications after key wins. Swansea climbed back into the Class 3A rankings at No.Continue Reading
By Robin All If I could go back more than 70 years, to when I first took up golf, I wish I hadn’t learned to putt with my wrists! My pro — and just about everyone else back then — used their wrists when putting and chipping. Some, like myContinue Reading
By Robin All Many golfers wonder about the legality of long putters. If they weren’t allowed, top players like Adam Scott, Bernhard Langer, and Akshay Bhatia would be breaking the rules—but they aren’t! The key is how the putter is used. Here are some important points to keep in mind: Lie Angle: The angleContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. The third annual South Carolina American Legion Hall of Fame ceremony is set for 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 6 at Seawell’s Restaurant in Columbia. This year’s group of inductees includes players who made an impact both in American Legion, but at their respective in-state college andContinue Reading
From the Major League Bass Tour Boater Landon Lawson of Jonesborough, Tennessee, caught a two-day total of 10 bass weighing 47 pounds, 7 ounces, to win the Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine Regional on LakeMurray Presented by Mando Deodorant. The tournament, which was hosted by CapitalContinue Reading
From the Major League Bass Tour Boater Landon Lawson of Jonesborough, Tennessee, caught a two-day total of 10 bass weighing 47 pounds, 7 ounces, to win the Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine Regional on LakeMurray Presented by Mando Deodorant. The tournament, which was hosted by CapitalContinue Reading
By Robin All Many senior golfers notice a loss of distance on their full shots — and often, the culprit isn’t just age or arthritis. It’s the backswing. As we get older, it becomes harder to turn the back fully toward the target. This reduced windup limits how far theContinue Reading
PROSPERITY, S.C. – Capital City/Lake Murray Country (CCLMC) announced the successful completion of the National Crappie League (NCL) Tournament, held October 3–4, 2025, at Dreher Island State Park. The two-day event brought together top anglers from across the nation, further cementing Lake Murray’s reputation as one of the Southeast’s premierContinue Reading
By Robin All, PGA Life Member A consistent pre-shot routine is one of the best ways to improve your golf game—especially for senior players looking to lower their scores. First, stand behind the ball and visualize the intended path to your target. Look for a small mark or spot twoContinue Reading
By Robin All Over the last two weeks, we’ve covered both the backswing and the follow-through. But after watching the Ryder Cup, I realized something important—golfers should focus more on developing their core muscles than relying just on their hands and arms. The top players generate power through their lowerContinue Reading