Mar
28
TOKYO, Japan ? Well, it's good bye to Thailand, land of the endless pictures of King Rama IX and marathon massages, as I make my back to my comfort zone, known as the good old USA. It's a long trip, about 25 hours in all as I wait for my next leg at Toky… more »
Mar
27
CHIANG MAI, Thailand -- Of the many cultural activities I've experienced on this golf trip to Thailand, one of the more memorable was the Maesa Elephant Camp in the northern part of the country. The elephant camp is located up in the hills just outsi… more »
Mar
26
BANGKOK, Thailand -- Visiting Thailand for the first time, it's natural to have certain preconceptions. While I knew beforehand I would find many of the same conveniences I find at home, I was mildly surprised how similar the world has become.For exa… more »
Mar
23
PATTAYA, Thailand ? There are lots of things that differentiate a golf trip to Thailand, but one of the most significant is the compulsory caddie program. You might be thinking to yourself that you'd rather not, that you don't want to spend the extra… more »
Mar
21
I get to play a lot of really good to great golf courses as part of this job, but every once in a while, I come across something that's simply marvelous. Such was the case last week when I visited the Golf Links Royal Isabela on the northwest coast of Pu… more »
Mar
19
If your Las Vegas golf plans call for a round at Royal Links Golf Club ? or even if they don't ? here's something you might want to check out: the Parmate of the Month.If you're not familiar with the concept, Parmates represent the most fun you can l… more »
Mar
13
RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico -- Perhaps the best way to put perspective on a golf trip to Puerto Rico is take a trip into the El Yunque National Forest. Just minutes away from and above Trump International Golf Club, where the PGA Tour's Puerto Rico Open jus… more »
Mar
06
For traveling golfers there may not be anything more enjoyable than the buddy trip ? whether it?s taking the pilgrimage to Scotland to play at St. Andrews or planning a weeklong sojourn to Scottsdale, Ariz. But putting together such a trip can sometimes… more »
Mar
03
The reaction I got when I put a Chromax ball on the tee was priceless. It was just the looks on their faces. You could read their minds: "What in the world..."It looked like I was about to blow up a small Christmas ornament. I knew had no chance to… more »
Feb
28
Watching the final match of the WGC-Accenture Match Play was a little surreal on Sunday. Especially when the NBC-Golf Channel telecast opened with shots of a snowman built earlier in the morning on the grounds of the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain… more »
Feb
24
When you think of great golf, you probably don't think of El Paso, Texas. I certainly didn't think of El Paso that way growing up there, despite the dominating presence of Lee Trevino at the time. Back in the 1970s and '80s, there wasn't much to choose f… more »
Feb
21
Ever wonder what it's like to play with hickory-shafted golf clubs and dress in vintage knickers, wearing a vest and tie? You can get that chance at the Rancho Bernardo Inn Resort & Spa in San Diego. In fact, every Tuesday, they run a special event w… more »
Feb
18
With temperatures all week in the mid 70s in the Houston area, it's pretty easy to think about two of my favorite things: baseball and golf. This week, catchers and pitchers reported to spring training sites in Arizona and Florida. That will be followed… more »
Feb
15
Aviara Golf Club and the Park Hyatt Resort in Carlsbad, Calif., has partnered with Callaway Golf to offer a unique getaway package, celebrating the resort's 20th anniversary.It's called the Callaway Golf Experience Package, and here's how it works: F… more »
Feb
11
If you're thinking about heading to Las Vegas this spring to play golf, you might want to consider staying at one the city's newest resorts, the Aria Hotel and Casino located in CityCenter.Right now, if you book a minimum two-night stay, you can get… more »
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