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
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
(Photos by Lexington County Blowfish) The Lexington County Blowfish found themselves with a day off Monday in Wilmington as its game with the Sharks was postponed due to rain. By Thomas Grant Jr. Before embarking on a season-long 3-game road trip against Coastal Plain League Eastern Division foes, the LexingtonContinue Reading
(Photos by Thomas Grant Jr.) Chapin/Newberry first baseman Luciano Cesaro By Thomas Grant Jr. As a player for 2015 American Legion Baseball World Series champion Chapin/Newberry 193/24, head coach Ryan Stoudemire has firsthand experience in post-season success. After leading Chapin/Newberry back into the playoffs with a 12-2 Wild Card winContinue 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
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 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
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
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
Chapin head baseball coach Dell Lever throws out the first pitch at Lexington County Baseball Stadium. (Photos by Thomas Grant Jr.) By Thomas Grant Jr. The tradition of honoring Lexington County state high school champions continued at Lexington County Baseball Stadium this past Monday. Head coach Dell Lever and membersContinue Reading
By Thomas Grant Jr. barrage of runs and funds to support local farming in highlighted the latest homestand by the Lexington County Blowfish. The Blowfish went 3-1 overall, 2-1 in Coastal Plain League play, at Lexington County Baseball Stadium. It started with a dramatic 11-10 victory over High Point-Thomasville. DownContinue Reading