Archives for: May 2010
May
25
It’s a familiar tale we can all relate to … Man tries golf. Golf eats man. Homer Kelley’s first round of golf was a painful day of 116 shots. Some people quit at that point, but not Kelly. He studied the swing for six months, came back and shot 7… more »
May
21
The Gulf Coast's scenic beaches, golf courses still open for business despite BP oil spill
3 feedbacks »I can still see the vision clearly in my mind. The beautiful hotel on the shores of the Golf of Mexico. The endless horizon over the water. The green set against a canvas of trees and wetland. The setting of the Grand Hotel Marriott Resort & Spa… more »
May
19
I normally wouldn’t endorse buying a rereleased book when its original was just published a short five years ago. But a lot can happen in five years, especially when it comes to building golf courses. The revised and updated version of Golf Cours… more »
May
14
Unlimited seafood, golf a perfect father's day present at Casa Velas in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
3 feedbacks »Tired of buying ties and a dozen golf balls for dad for Father's Day? Why not round up all the buying power of your brothers and sisters and get dad what he really wants: A golf getaway. The Casa Velas Boutique Hotel, a member of the exclusive “T… more »
May
12
The U.S. Open has a vibrant history as one of the greatest golf tournaments in the world. Some would argue it’s the greatest … other golf fans give The Masters that distinction and the Brits, well, they have their own ideas. No matter what you believ… more »
May
07
My first introduction to Columbia Sportswear’s line of golf gear came last year (see a review here) while writing about the caddies at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort who were using the company’s rain suits. Columbia launched as a small hat distributorship… more »
May
04
While I was in Mobile, Ala., in March, I met Lorena Ochoa for the first time.Well sort of. I met the cardboard cutout of the LPGA star as “she” was traveling the state to promote the Bell Micro LPGA Classic. I even had my picture taken with her on… more »


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