Category: General
Sep
01
If you're looking for a good deal on a golf package, you might want to check out Myrtle Beach, S.C., right now. The golf capital of the East Coast is offering a lot of bargains right now.
For example, you could play the three pretty good golf course… more »
Aug
30
What's the best job in the world? If you're a golfer, you might argue that it's writing about travel and golf. But I'm telling you, it's grueling, just grueling.
If you don't believe me, here's your chance to see exactly what it's like. The Golf Chan… more »
Aug
27
Caddie Barry Rose and me on the 18th at TPC.
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- The wind was kicking up, it was hot, and Pete Dye's TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course is just plain difficult. Good thing I had the TPC's Caddie of the Year on my bag. The carnage coul… more »
Aug
25
The lockers at the World Golf Hall of Fame (Mike Bailey/TravelGolf)
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- I've known about it, written about it, followed the inductions and like you, seen the commercials. But until yesterday, I had never visited the World Golf Hall… more »
Aug
21
Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island has a new Golf Concierge Service that allows one-stop shopping for groups that are looking for customized golf trips. If you go to seapinesgolf.com, groups can easily book accommodations, meals and rounds on two of… more »
Aug
17
Longaberger Golf Club's eighth hole (Mike Bailey/TravelGolf)
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- When you think of golf destinations, central Ohio probably doesn't come to mind. But if you happen to be in the area, there are definitely some courses worth checking out, a… more »
Aug
14
Back in the late 1980s, I had a friend who looked an awful lot like Corey Pavin. Same mustache, same build and damn near as good a golfer. On occasion he would hang out with me at the local PGA Tour event, and unlike most golf fans, he didn't wear short… more »
Aug
09
After seeing a sneak preview of "Seven Days in Utopia" last night, I've come to the conclusion once again that golf movies are hard to do. They appeal to such a limited audience, authentic golf scenes are difficult to recreate and the stories are usuall… more »
Jul
31
Golf resorts attract business for all kinds of reasons, and one that shouldn't be underestimated is the ability for them to handle retreats, events and meetings for businesses and associations. In fact, I just did a story on SanAntonioGolf.com about the… more »
Jul
28
You've probably heard of golf courses that give complimentary green fees to juniors with paying adults. Now Troon Golf has put another twist on the concept: complimentary golf instruction for kids who take lessons with a paying adult.
"Making golf in… more »
Jul
24
Another golf movie will be hitting theaters in a few weeks, and like all of them, I'm wondering if it will have credibility. I've been disappointed by so many.
The movie, "Seven Days in Utopia," is based upon sports psychologist David Cook's book, "G… more »
Jul
21
I'll be the first to admit that playing golf in Las Vegas this time of year can be a little on the uncomfortable side, which might make it the best time to plan a Vegas golf vacation, especially if you're on a budget.
Obviously, hot weather means les… more »
Jul
17
The par-3 15th at Spanish Peaks (Mike Bailey/TravelGolf)
BIG SKY, Montana -- For the past couple of days, I've been in golf heaven as a guest at The Club at Spanish Peaks, which is located at the edge of Yellowstone National Park in southern Montana n… more »
Jul
14
In case you're wondering if Tiger Woods will tee it up again this year, wonder no more. According to his good friend Notah Begay's website, Woods will be part of the field for the annual Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation Challenge. An elite group will te… more »
Jul
10
A near Lee Trevino moment playing golf at the Westin La Cantera Resort in San Antonio
Send feedback »SAN ANTONIO -- The forecast, as usual, called for hot and dry -- no mention of rain. Incredibly, around the 13th hole, during the Texas Golf Writers Association's opening round on the Resort Course at the Westin La Cantera Resort, the sky darkened and w… more »
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