PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic -- I already feel like a celebrity. I've been at the Punta Cana Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for less than a few hours and I already feel like I've rubbed elbows with greatness ... well, at least sort of. I walked by J… more »

As much as I love the book "18 Greatest Irish Golf Holes" (see my review here), I love my latest addition, "18 Greatest Scottish Golf Holes" even more. This elegant book published in 2010, but I just discovered it last week. I've never been to Scotl… more »

Chi Chi Rodriguez still loves the game of golf. I had the pleasure of sitting next to Rodriguez for dinner at the grand opening celebration of the East course at Dorado Beach in Puerto Rico. I've never seen somebody laugh and tell so many jokes. Rod… more »

I recently passed the "500 courses played" milestone. It gave me pause, reflecting upon all the great places I've played and all the people I've met on the first tee. Instead of reminiscing about the best courses I've played (the lame question I get… more »

The beautiful pines that line many of the fairways and greens inspired the name of Evergreen Golf Club in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. The 27-hole course just south of touristy Lake Geneva is beloved by locals as a friendly parkland track that is affordable… more »

I could be feeling sorry for myself right about now. I had tickets to the ALCS game between the Detroit Tigers and Texas Rangers with my family Tuesday night, but instead I'm out of town for work. While I'd love to be watching the Tigers beat up on… more »

The fall version of the Gaylord Golf Mecca's Customer Appreciation week, set for October 10-16, is always bittersweet. The deals are great - free golf with affordable lodging -- but unfortunately, it signals the end of the golf season in northern Mi… more »

The PGA Tour pros aren't the only stars who will tee it up at the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic, Oct. 20-23, at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Fla. A new date a month earlier than last year and rock-star lineup of celebrities… more »

I didn't get to experience all the wonderful golf instruction programs when I visited The Grand Del Mar Resort north of San Diego this summer, but I was amazed at their lineup of choices. * A 2,000-square-foot Titleist Junior Performance Center.… more »

The U.S. women's team didn't retain the Solheim Cup in Ireland, but the ladies sure looked good trying. The Americans were outfitted with outerwear by Sunice, a Canadian company that specializes in outdoor gear, and regular golf gear by Antigua, bas… more »

It's too bad I was stuck on a plane when Europe was making its stirring comeback at the 2011 Solheim Cup at Killeen Castle just outside Dublin in Ireland. I could sense the Euros were going to win as early as Friday afternoon when I was walking the… more »

I asked a local Irishman today where a "golfer" would go to eat at the Temple Bar, the touristy night spot in Dublin. He laughed and scoffed: "Golfers don't go down there." It's always fun to prove a stereotype so wrong. It took some extra effor… more »

Considering all the hurdles it takes to get here -- a ride to the airport, two planes, customs, a rental car -- I'd call my first day in Ireland a success. I didn't get the pot of gold at the end of this rainbow -- see the perfect shot of the clubho… more »

The American Solheim Cup team could learn a little something from the U.S. Walker Cup team. Don't fall behind and expect to come back your singles prowess to make up the difference. And they better be ready to grind it out every point in all kinds of… more »

I'm gearing up for my seventh trip to Ireland, this time to experience the 2011 Solheim Cup Sept. 23-26. I've already packed my rain gear and umbrella (check the raging debate here). I even boiled myself a fine brisket of corned beef just to get in… more »