Anchoring the putter isn't cheating; USGA, R&A ruling does nothing to improve golf

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When the USGA and R&A made their announcement yesterday essentially banning anchored putting (Rule 14-1b), I wasn't planning to comment on it since it really doesn't affect me. I say that because I'm not currently using a long putter, though I have… more »

Want a GPS for golf? All you need is a smartphone and GolfLogix

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HOUSTON -- Golf is complicated enough without having to fool with gadgets while you're on the course. So when it comes to distance-measuring equipment I've always felt that the simpler, the better. Perhaps that's why I have been slow to try out GolfL… more »

Perfect Thanksgiving starts with golf and a Texans' victory

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Palm Beach Par 3 (Mike Bailey) Here's how I see the perfect Thanksgiving for those of us lucky enough to live in a warm climate: Get up early, have a light breakfast, play nine holes of golf (or maybe 18 if you can squeeze it in), watch some footba… more »

Good time to party in Las Vegas with MGM, Walters Golf

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In case you haven't heard, this is the perfect time of year to check out Las Vegas, whether you want to play golf, have a good time or both. So if you're looking for a package, you might want to check the latest from Walters Golf and MGM Grand. Start… more »

Tee it forward? Tee it up wherever you want

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MIAMI -- When golf's governing bodies introduced the Tee it Forward program a couple of years ago, it took me a little while to warm up to it. My initial thought was I could hit it sideways from any tee, so I wasn't sure how moving up would help me enjo… more »

Original golf course at PGA National gets makeover by Fazio -- Tom II, that is

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While the Champion Course at PGA National Resort & Spa gets most of the recognition -- and deservedly so -- there are four other golf courses at this South Florida resort that are worthwhile plays, too. And the original course there, the Haig Course… more »

Thriller golf vacation package at the Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas

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Strapping in for the SkyJump off the Stratosphere (courtesy/StratosphereHotel.com) If you like thrill rides, you'll love the Stratosphere Las Vegas Casino, Hotel & Tower. First off, the tower is 1,149 feet into the Vegas skyline. Throw a few… more »

Dallas TopGolf a tasty experience

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Street tacos and wings at TopGolf (Mike Bailey) DALLAS -- It isn't a golf course and really isn't a driving range, but involves real golf balls with real clubs. Most of all, anybody can play it at almost any time, and you don't have to wear a collare… more »

WGC-Accentue Match Play venue now called The Golf Club at Dove Mountain

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Some interesting golf news near Tucson, Ariz. The club that hosts the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship has been sold, while the facility that used to host it has a new management company. We're talking about the Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain being… more »

Myrtle Beach golf vacation packages tough to beat this time of year

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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- The weather on the Grand Strand on the coast of the Carolinas is pretty much perfect, the kids are in school, and the prices are right, setting you up for a perfect buddy trip to play as much unabashed golf as you like. It's so… more »

Play golf like a rock star in Las Vegas with Hard Rock vacation package deal

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If you like partying and rock n' roll with your golf, then you might want to check out the latest golf package at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Nowhere, of course, is this theme more prevalent than at the Hard Rock, which features five… more »

Gary Wiren's great golf collection to exhibit in south Florida

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Here's something you don't see every day: a golf exhibit at a center for the arts. In South Florida, however, it seems appropriate. Well, that's exactly what's coming to the Cornell Museum of Art and American Culture at the Delray Center (Fla.) of t… more »

Black Mesa Golf Club in northern New Mexico is simply stunning this time of year

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Black Mesa Golf Club (Mike Bailey) TAOS, NM -- Black Mesa Golf Club isn't exactly easy to get to, but it's well worth the trip. Fly into Albuquerque, N.M., and you've got a little driving to do, but it's an unforgettable drive. The golf course rea… more »

Golf Las Vegas in style: Stay at Mandalay; play at Bali Hai and Royal Links

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One of my favorite places to play golf in Las Vegas is Bali Hai Golf Club. And one of the reasons is because it's right on the Strip. Besides it being a fun golf course, you also get all these great views of the casino resorts, including Mandalay Bay ri… more »

Wizard Golf Course in Myrtle Beach gets Scottish enhancements

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Mystical Golf's Wizard Golf Course has long been considered one of the better values and most fun plays in the Myrtle Beach, S.C., area, and now it might be even better after some recent improvements. Mystical Golf just finished installing some St.… more »
 
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