Category: General
Nov
15
If you're a fan of links golf like I am, then you might be interested in a new book by George Peper and Malcolm Campbell. It's called "True Links ? An Illustrated Guide to the Glories of the World's 246 Links Courses." The term "links course" or "links… more »
Nov
12
After years of being warehoused, the Texas Golf Hall of Fame was resurrected in San Antonio last month. It inducted its first new class in 13 years (you can read that story here) as the new Hall opened for business at historic Brackenridge Park Golf Cour… more »
Nov
09
LA PAZ, Mexico -- As globetrotter Gary Player yesterday officially opened his first golf course design in Latin America -- CostaBaja Golf Club -- one thing appears certain: There doesn't apear to be any shortage of Americans, Canadians or Mexicans willin… more »
Nov
05
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. -- The final round on a weeklong press trip through South Carolina culminated with a crisp sunny day at Harbour Town Golf Links at Sea Pines Resort. It doesn't get much better. This Pete Dye mainstay has been the site of the PG… more »
Nov
03
If you're looking to get your golf trip to the Hawaiian Island of Kauai off on the right foot, you would be hard-pressed to do any better than Puakea Golf Course, a Robin Nelson-designed gem with a unique history. Puakea, which was once a fine 10-hole… more »
Nov
01
This week I'm on the road in South Carolina, starting in the Greenville area and working my way to Hilton Head Island at the Sea Pines and Palmetto Dunes resorts. The golf trip culminates with a round on the famous Harbour Town Golf Links. One of the t… more »
Oct
28
If you're in lousy shape or inflexible, swinging a golf club can be difficult. To get better, you really have two choices: improve your physical fitness or find a golf swing that's easier on the body. As we age, the latter might be the more attractive… more »
Oct
25
SAN ANTONIO -- Monday was a special day in Texas golf. After years of dormancy, the Texas Golf of Hall of Fame came back to life with a new class of nine inductees at San Antonio Country Club. Generally, I lean to the side of those who believe we have… more »
Oct
21
Last week, I went through a golf physical assessment at the Titleist Performance Institute at PGA National Resort & Spa. They use a bunch of high-tech stuff and some not-so high tech tests to figure out if you can get your body parts in the right p… more »
Oct
18
It seems I need to rethink my strategy of traveling by air with golf clubs. For the past year or so, I've been checking one bag ? my golf clubs ? and carrying on another small bag. My thinking has been that by checking one bag and perhaps including an ex… more »
Oct
15
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- If you're obsessed with golf, you'd be hard-pressed to beat PGA National Resort & Spa, the home of the PGA Tour's Honda Classic. Not only does it have terrific golf courses all in one location, but there are two top-flight… more »
Oct
12
Rhodes Ranch Golf Club is calling all potential Carl Spacklers and Judge Smails for its Halloween "Beat the Pro" Caddyshack Edition of a two-person scramble on Oct. 31. Contestants are encouraged to wear costumes if they want to get into the spirit of… more »
Oct
07
Traveling to Kauai this week confirmed what I already knew: all the Hawaii islands are unique. Known as the Garden Isle, Kauai lives up to its nickname with magnificent flowering trees and vegetation everywhere, and the golf courses reflect that. Here… more »
Oct
05
For the past six months, guests at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa have been traveling to other locations on the island to play their golf, but that will all change in December as the Poipu Bay Golf Course, former home of the PGA Grand Slam of Gol… more »
Oct
01
HONOLULU -- Watching the Ryder Cup from Hawaii, well, is somewhat weird. I turned it on last night around 10 p.m. here and checked out the rain-soaked matches for an hour or two until the weather delay. When I awoke, it was still live as they had changed… more »
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