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 »

BRANSON, Mo. -- In all seriousness, Branson is one of my favorite golf destinations, and it has to do with a lot more than golf. The golf is pretty good and certainly affordable. But maybe the reason Branson, which is celebrating its centennial this… more »

The 10th at The Lakes at Castle Hills (Mike Bailey/TravelGolf LEWISVILLE, Texas -- The concept is called "country club for a day," but what they do at The Lakes at Castle Hills near Dallas goes further than that. The Lakes at Castle Hills is the "… more »

This year's U.S. Open is at Olympic Club in San Francisco, which is located in one of my favorite golf regions in the country. Maybe it's because by the time the Open rolls around -- mid-June -- it's awfully hot here in my hometown of Houston and it's u… more »

Is your golf course salmon safe? The new Salish Cliffs Golf Club in Shelton, Wash., near Olympia is just that. That's good news for all of us who like bagels and lox for breakfast before golf. Actually, it's good news for everyone who likes the environm… more »

Five golf resorts in the JW Marriott Resort Portfolio have been acknowledged in the 16th Annual Conde Nast Traveler Golf Poll. The wining resorts include the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort &a… more »

Tournament host Darius Rucker with Jim Furyk at Hootie's Monday after the Masters. (Mike Bailey/TravelGolf) NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- This morning, I had a chance to play the course that hosted the Hootie & the Blowfish Monday after the Masters… more »

Of all the initiatives to grow the game of golf, nothing is more effective than getting juniors involved. That's how you ensure the future. One way to get more juniors playing is to offer them free green fees, which is exactly what's going on in th… more »

Since Tiger Woods didn't play last week at the Shell Houston at Redstone Golf Club, he goes into Augusta working on a winning streak. It's just one, of course, as he recorded his first win on the PGA Tour in 923 days two weeks ago, and it came at a plac… more »

Here's something that might be worth checking out: The Florida Winefest & Auction is going to be conducted April 12-15 in Sarasota. This festival celebrates fine wine, dining and sunsets, and if you're like me, you'll figure out a way to pair golf w… more »