Archives for: May 2009
May
29
Designed by John Harbottle III, Palouse Ridge Golf Club at Washington State University opened with much fanfare last year, and from what I saw, it deserves it. It seems like every time you get to a tee box, you're treated to panoramic views of the course… more »
May
27
The Coeur d'Alene Golf Resort is known for its island green, but defining this Idaho Panhandle golf course by the famous par-3 14th really does the rest of the course an injustice.While the floating green, which was tethered to about 179 yards from t… more »
May
23
Most golfers agree that it's a good idea to stretch before playing golf, or warming up on the range, but few probably do it. And many of those who do stretch probably aren't doing it properly.Well, here's a little incentive: Natalie Gulbis says you s… more »
May
20
How's this for a Father's Day treat? Horseshoe Bay Resort outside of Austin in the Texas Hill Country is offering free golf for dads when they are accompanied by a guest who pays a full green fee on Father's Day, June 21.
And it's good on any of the… more »
May
18
Well, one thing is for sure: Getting a tee time in Mexico shouldn't be a problem right now, and you might be able to find a few deals if you're willing to roll the dice a little.
At Las Ventanas in Los Cabos, for example, officials are reducing hotel… more »
May
16
If you're looking to check out some good golf without the crowds or the expense, check this out: Gleneagles Country Club in Plano, Texas, is hosting the International Final Qualifying for the British Open.
The Open IFQ will be on Memorial Day, Monday,… more »
May
14
I knew I had met Bill Caldwell before, perhaps talked to him on several occasions, but I didn't want to bring it up until I was sure. As it turned out our paths had crossed many times over the years, and they had crossed again on this night during dinner… more »
May
13
Along the Audubon Trail -- golf, gator watchin' and Cajun cookin' doing just fine, thank you
1 feedback »NEW ORLEANS -- It was rather subdued on a Tuesday night in the French Quarter, but as far as I could tell, it was the Crescent City of Old.
The scars of Katrina are certainly still evident ? and will be for many years to come ? but as one of our h… more »
May
10
At best, Tiger Woods was playing with his "C" game this week at The Players Championship at the TPC at Sawgrass. Nonetheless, somehow it was good enough to get him into the final pairing with Alex Cejka on Sunday.And when Woods is in the final group,… more »
May
07
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- One of my very favorite aspects of traveling to golf destinations is the spa treatment, which in my case means a massage.
Yesterday, I got one at a place unlike any other ? Edgar Cayce's A.R.E, or Association for Research and… more »
May
05
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- When the forecast says "70 percent chance of thunderstorms," and the Doppler Radar indicates that you're surrounded by them, you don't expect to get in much golf, much less 18 holes.
Well, today I got lucky, and I'm glad I did.… more »
May
03
Drastic times call for drastic measures, and kudos to John Daly, who's competing on the European PGA Tour right now, for doing something drastic.
The two-time major winner has used a six-month suspension from the PGA Tour to reflect, evaluate and get… more »
May
02
What recession? At least not as far as the PGA of America is concerned.
In fact, the timing couldn't be more right, officials say, to start construction on another PGA Village, except this one will be outside the country.
Actually, it won't be that… more »


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