The bratwurst plate at the Tap Room at Pebbel Beach. FAIRFIELD, Calif. -- From Half Moon Bay to Carmel and Pebble Beach to Fairfield, Calif., this has been one memorable trip. The golf has been great, to be sure, but my favorite memories from this ex… more »

HALF MOON BAY, Calif. -- If you want to get a feel for the golf experience at the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay and Half Moon Bay Golf Links, think Pebble Beach and Bandon Dunes in terms of striking scenery. Pebble Beach, which should be on every golfer's… more »

This past weekend, Sharp Park Golf Course, a Pacifica, Calif., seaside municipal golf links built in 1932 by master architect Alister MacKenzie, celebrated its 80th anniversary. But how many more will it get? The course has been threatened by a lawsu… more »

It's hard to believe that Memorial Day is almost here, which means summer is just around the corner. It also means everybody's open for golf, including a destination I just returned from, Branson, Mo. This G-rated entertainment Mecca has a pretty dec… more »

Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. -- The PLAYERS Championship is obviously a showcase for the world's best golfers on the world's best stadium golf course. Sunday, I got to see for myself, hanging out at a villa by the 16th fairway across from the island green 17… more »

Trust me on this: Mother's Day is one day you don't want to mess up -- whether it's your own mother or the mother of your kids (often your wife). There are all sorts of ideas out there, but if the honoree on your list likes to golf, get spa treatment… more »

All my life, I've had a motto: It's never too early to start thinking about football season. And if you're like me, you probably play fantasy football. Add some golf to the mix, and you have the perfect weekend. Luckily, one of my favorite golf des… more »

Greats of Golf at the Insperity near Houston. (Mike Bailey/TravelGolf) THE WOODLANDS, Texas -- For a golf fan, it doesn't get any better than it did Saturday at the Insperity Championship at The Woodlands Country Club. Not to take anything away… more »

Living in Texas and playing a lot of golf in Arizona at great venues like Troon North, I'm well aware of the importance of Cinco de Mayo. It's the day I get to eat Mexican food and drink Margaritas without guilt -- in honor of Mexican Independence, of c… more »