Now that we have had the time to digest the playing and results of the Ryder Cup, here’s a few thoughts and observations, overall and individual. No, the Ryder Cup is not broken and we don’t need to fix it as many have suggested. The competition is fine. The U.S. just got its butt kicked in the last two events. They were out played by others who were more motivated. The problem is the competitive desire of the U.S. Team. We keep hearing about so-and-so being such a competitive bulldog but then he plays like its a Sunday ... full post »

Yes, I know this is Ryder Cup week, just three days away from the traveling golf circus that raises its head every two years. But and nevertheless, this is travelgolf.com and we have some golf travel news for you. We’re two weeks into our four week quickie tour of several western states. Lots of scenery (Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, Idaho, Oregon) and a few golf courses along the way. Here’s a few passed and played. It’s also a preview of coming events – course reviews, complete with pictures, which are in progress. Just outside Riverton, WY we passed Renegade ... full post »

I have one of those free (and that is the operative word) subscriptions to the Golf Channel’s daily e-newsletter. Now it’s not one of those media publications that is must read each morning to get my day started, however, occasionally it does have an interesting tidbit of information. And by observing its headlines you can also get a feel for where TGC is coming from. So, based on last week’s headlines, I have determined that TGC has now become the official Michelle Wie public relations firm. For three straight days last week TGC daily e-newsletter featured the following headlines: Sept. ... full post »

Ian Woosnam may be about the smartest man on the face of this golfing earth. (And if he only could count.) If golf tournaments and matches were won on inspiration alone, the upcoming Ryder Cup Matches at the K Club in Ireland would be a sure bet for the European squad. (PGA Punter, please take notice.) Woosnam’s captain’s selection of Darren Clarke, although it was a foregone conclusion, was nonetheless brilliant. We all know of Clarke’s ancestry and the recent death of his wife, so what better choice to instill inspiration for the team and the European fans. He also ... full post »

After a fun summer of golf in Buffalo, Wyo. it’s time for the magic golf bus to put the rubber to the road. Those tires will be heading northwest from Wyoming into Idaho, Montana, Washington and Oregon before turning south and returning to Arizona for the winter. And we’re still looking for courses that are Off the Beaten Cart Path, local courses with a unique history. Courses that do not break the bank, yet provide a singular golfing experience. Courses that allow you to walk; none of this mandatory golf cart crap. Courses that you definitely will not read about ... full post »