Totally agree re: JFK, LAX, and of course, the black whole that is Hartsfeld-Jackson. I don't like Sky Harbor very much, bad food selection, though it seems like you can always find a cheap flight here. Also, don't get me started on Orlando (where's the elite lane? You have to pay for it????)

Well-written! Thanks for posting this! I've just started playing golf, so I'm just getting into this whole thing. I've been practicing my putting with ball targets (from http://shop.annestone.com/collections/putt-a-round) to get ready for a day on the course

Nice take on domestic airports. I was surprised to see that KCI (Kansas City) didn't make the list of the five worst. It's a horrible airport for layovers. But if you're going somewhere warm in the wintertime, it's a great place from which to leave.

Great places in Dallas, well done

Looks quite peaceful. I've just started playing golf, so I'm just getting into this whole thing.

Mike, this is a great review of Monday's event. Thank you very much for writing it and acknowledging traditions. Back in the day, almost all of the media that played would write recaps like this or talk about it on TV or radio in the days that followed. You get it. Thank you for all your support for the tournament.

Thanks for comment, JS. Indeed, there wasn't enough time to visit. There never is, it seems. Good to see you and all my other media friends at the event. This was actually my first time playing in all the years covering golf in Texas. I had meant to do this a long time ago, but the stars never aligned until this year. What a treat.

Nice summary ~ didn't get a chance to say much more than hello, but hope all is well. Thanks for words from your side . . . my father-in-law is one of those who has been "in" since the early days. Another member commented during lunch that "he had known Larry for more than half his age." ~ all due the tournament.
Our shepherd member also cued us into Hogan's Alley ~ alas ~ only pars for our group. ~ kudos on the second place finish! ~ JS

I just hope that we will get a winner at this week's Masters unlike the PGA (Bradley), US Open (Simpson) and British Open (Els) where I believe that we had no winners. Yes, I know that they have their names on the board but I will never recognize their legal "cheating". Pity that we will need to wait until 2016 before we enjoy the game again.

I think golf is the most fashionable when it comes to clothing. If we trace up the clothes golfer wear from the beginning we can see how it evolved to the present day outfit of golfers. You can visit this site for more fashionable golf wear http://www.gregnormancollection.com/epic-weather-management.html.

A excellent post, there is so much out there for men.

I didn't know this was going on!

I've heard great things about this instructor and her specialized yoga for golf. I hope someday to catch one of her classes,

Troon you are a golf management company and nobody cares what you think about the rules of golf. I am 100% positive that your comment on this subject was made purely as marketing decision with only $$$$ in mind.. This rule will have little to no impact on your members, potentials, and customers and if you really cared about the good of the game you wouldn't go against the USGA & R&A. Also, if your agenda was to "lower costs and barriers to entry in our game" don't you think that lowering the overpriced greens fees and membership costs at you overpriced clubs would have a greater impact?

I am down with anywhere Lauren recommends. Particularly if she will be there when I arrive.

That's great that President Obama had spend this weekend at Florida and had played golf also there..I can imagine what a lovely weekend it was for you.Playing golf makes us stress free.

You can ship anywhere within the US using our ground service for $39-$59....often less expensive the airline fees. Thanks

That's good if all three of those courses are heavily and beautifully over seeded this time of year, so there is very little room to complain.Everyone wants that only.

I wish I could have been there, I've gone through a lot of golf destinations but not in Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas, maybe I could be there someday soon!

Hi Mike
I agree. I was there in early October
and both the resort and golf course are spectacular.

This is such an excellent resource! Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us.

I'll be having my vacation in South Carolina this coming Christmas. I'll be looking forward with my golf trip in Myrtle Beach.

I'm all for a USGA boycott. Nothing like economic pressure. If half the belly and long putter users who are members do not renew they'll have a major wakeup call. They want to fix the problem with golf they need to ban spring-faced, over-size drivers that are rendering many great course obsolete because they don't have room to go to 7000 plus yards. For what it's worth, I tossed my renewal notice in the garbage. I'm done with USGA. They don't care at all about the majority of golfers. If tradition were really the reason, they would make a rule requiring a shot of whiskey at the conclusion of every hole (18 shots in a bottle, for a traditional reason related to golf).

"The Great One" played hockey, Wayne Gretzky. Not sure if he wears cargo shorts when he golfs.

I agree with the USGA - anchored putters are an abomination against all that is ancient and good in golf.

I hear you, Frank. Too bad the USGA didn't hear you. I guess there's always hope they might come to their senses before 2016.

Couldn't have said it better myself.
I'm so against it, I'm advocating a boycott of the USGA by anyone who can affect their finances, including members, tournament sponsors, equipment companies, etc.
I notified them immediately that I won't be re-upping a membership.
Reason will not prevail in this case. Economics might. Or a successful court case.

Hey Mike. I had the same problem, but as long as I use the screen saver button on the top of my iPhone after I check yardages, etc., I easily made it through a round. Try that if you haven't yet.

Fashion changes but the game remains. There is a new buckle line for golfers by nicholasmariano.com We bought one belt at Liberty this summer and they rock!

I tried the app as well and thought it was terrific with the exception of the battery drain - my battery was dead after 9 holes. I have since ordered a clip on battery pack so I can use the app.

There are 7 or 8 golf courses at South Florida resort, two of them are quite popular, but the rest, seems like just for local, who know

What the heck does this mean?

Feeling like as pro on the Golf Channel Am Tour

Looks like a great resort. I will be sure to try the course next time I am in the area.

Jeremy
www.freegolfhandicapcalculator.com

Great article about an intriguing course. Here is one you may not have played yet.

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This will be great. Southwest normally has good prices & service. If the prices to get to Branson are reasonable, we can make more often & not worry about a long drive.

Great info and resources to be the first one on the course! Unfortunately I'm not a morning person so I probably would miss my tee time :|

Thanks, Bret, to you and everyone else who pledged. Next up: a tennis marathon, eh?

Way to go, Mike. Thanks to all you golfers for "playing" to raise money for cancer research.

It must be in good shape. They are hosting a Senior US Open qualifier there !!!

I brought this a couple of weeks ago. I tend to hit the ball high with a driver and so I was looking for one that would get the ball to fly low. I wanted the 8.5 loft head but could not get one in Europe. I then went with the 9.5 head but got the xtra stiff shaft. I am still getting used to hitting with it but I have already reduced the height of the ball, and the accuracy and distance are both there. In 33 years of playing golf and using a driver from the beginning, I can honestly say this is the best I have had.

that was a brill peaces of writing

Good article, wanted to run this past you and see what you thought...it's pretty pertinent to this weeks PGA Tournament:

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Let me know your thoughts, thanks!

Well it is good to know that the advocacy of golf courses after all is to protect mother nature. This is a good news.

Love Florida for golf. They have the best courses around.

Good to see this ! More courses need to implement this type of program. This is a win-win for everybody !!!

I thought Faldo and Palmer designed the Wildfire Golf layouts.

I have to agree. I lived on Oahu two years ago, sadly I didn't take up golf till the year I returned.(I should have never left Oahu in the first place.

I would agree a two island visit is the best way to go. I've been to 4 of the 6 islands(technically 7 if you count Niihau) and Oahu/Kauai were both my favorites, both with great looking golf courses.

I would have to disagree with waikiki being a great beach. Its small, crowded, and ya get your feet torn up by the dead coral reef. On the other hand, Kailua or Bellows beach are the way to go!

Daniel McNally
http://thegolfshot.net

Baseball Golf
Baseball Golf was developed for those who enjoy both the ebb and flow of the game of baseball and the thrill of hitting good golf shots. Basically, BG is played as a modified scramble between two 2-man teams. Shots are hit as they would be in any round of golf, but the scoring, and the ability to score is baseball oriented.
Teams: Two 2-man teams, one designated home, the other the away team. Each team is at bat and playing the field 9 times during the round of 18 holes. The home team plays the field on the first hole while the away team is at bat on the first hole. The home team is at bat on the second hole while the away team is in the field. This continues over the 18-hole round, so there are 9 innings in which each team is at bat and playing defense. Note: baseball Golf can also be played between two single players without the scramble rules.
Scoring: Best ball rules apply. If one member of a team scores a 3 and the other member scores a 4, the lowest score (3) is recorded. Handicaps can apply.
As in baseball, only the team at bat can score. The team playing the field can only prevent the at-bat team from scoring. So, if the team playing the field scores lower or equal to the at-bat team, they will have successfully prevented the at-bat team from scoring. However, if the at-bat team scores a lower team score than the team playing the field, they will have scored at least one run. If the at bat team score is one stroke lower than the team playing the field, they receive one run. Two strokes lower receives two runs, and so on. The team with the most runs at the end of 18 holes wins.
Fair and Foul Balls: A ball is considered to be fair when an at-bat team member lands his tee shot either in the fairway of a par 5 or par 4 hole, or on the green on a par 3. A ball is considered foul when it misses. If either of the at-bat team members hits a fair ball, the hole can be played as a scramble, meaning they both team members can play from what they consider to be the most strategic position for that hole. However, if both at-bat team members hit foul balls, they must play from their own positions until they both hole-out.
This rule gives the at-bat team a scoring advantage since the team playing defense has to play their own shots through the hole. That means that if the first at-bat player misses the fairway or the green from the tee, the second play must produce a fair ball to keep the team in decent scoring position.
Have fun.

An update for your article can be found at: thevalorclub.com.

Aloha, Christ. To protect the innocent, I edited your comment a little. But thanks for the well wishes. We really did enjoy your "little island," and hope that you will, too, when you retire there. -- Mike