Archives for: August 2008
Oakland Hills and the Townsend Hotel--Detroit Diamonds
Tuesday August 5, 2008 | 11:12:30 pm 137 words, 3876 views
Had the distinct pleasure of playing Oakland Hills about six weeks ago. The golf course is a wonderful combinations of roller coaster terrain, thoughtful bunkering and puzzling greens. It was plenty to handle from 6,500 yards, and the pros about to tee off at the PGA Championship will be equally challenged from the tips. Just as memorable is the venerable Townsend Hotel,not even 20 minutes from the golf venue, not only the best digs in posh Birmingham, but truly one of the best boutique hotels you’ll find anywhere in the nation. Oakland Hills is only available ...
The Vagabond Golfer
by Joel Zuckerman
Joel Zuckerman, a.k.a. the Vagabond Golfer, has been called "one of the most respected and sought-after golf writers in the Southeast." His golf stories have appeared in more than 100 publications and his books include "Golf in the Lowcountry, "Golf Charms of Charleston," "Misfits on the Links" and the recently-released "A Hacker's Humiliations." He is also in demand as a public speaker. Joel was honored to be selected by the Dye family themselves to write the authorized celebration of Pete Dye's great courses around the world. His next book, "Pete Dye Golf Courses - 50 Years of Inspired Design,"will be released in September, 2008. Visit www.vagabondgolfer.com for more information.
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