It's been a busy year for golf publishers. I've probably gotten more than 50 new golf books within the past 6-8 months to read-review. Good for my game but bad for the books, many have been gathering dust on my shelf while I've been out chasing that li… more »

I've made it clear in previous posts how much I hate indoor golf ranges. I've found a better place to work on my swing this winter ... in front of the Wii in my basement. Wii golf is so much better than Tiger Woods golf on Xbox or Playstation. It's i… more »

Funny thing happened on the golf course today, the day after our historic election. I ran into a drunk republican. Seems he needed a bit of the sauce to stomach the next four years with Barack Obama and the Democratic-led Senate and House. It was one… more »

I'm amazed that the stereotype lives on, that golf is a socially irresponsible sport. I saw a local newspaper voter guide that showed a golfer being dragged off the golf course to go vote. What's the message there, that golfers don't vote? Can't we l… more »

There's nothing truly special about my favorite golf shirt. It's an all-white NIKE mock T (you know, the ones with no collar). I got it at Harbor Town at Sea Pines Resort in Hilton Head way back in 2004 when those shirts were cool. I guess that makes i… more »

I've never had a Tiger Woods moment on the golf course until yesterday. Granted it wasn't the U.S. Open, but it was MY U.S. Open. Every time me and my buddy Kevin get together for a round, we play for our prized trophy -- a Pebble Beach towel we purc… more »

I got my first look at the "Big Break X: Michigan" last night. I liked what I saw. I've been to Boyne Highlands Resort in Harbor Springs just a couple times, so it's always a special treat to see it again, especially those cool scenery shots on TV.… more »

I don't remember my first par, do you? But I'll sure as heck remember my son's. A recent trip to Boyne Highlands Resort in northern Michigan, the site of this fall's "Big Break X" on the Golf Channel (more on that later), provided the memorable momen… more »

Let me start by saying I love fall golf in the northern climates. The trees splash colors of all kinds. The courses aren't crowded. They're much cheaper, too. Sound's like golf heaven on earth, right? Faster, cheaper, prettier rounds. Now here'… more »

Who knew golf in the dark could be so much fun? We've all been there before -- desperate to finish a twilight round with the sun below the horizon. The last time I did it was a real bummer. At LPGA International a few years back, I hit my drive down… more »

Just received my copy of "The WOW Factor" by Barney Adams, a book about the rise of Adams Golf. I like it for two reasons: The straightforward take not on the amazing rise of the Tight Lies (who didn't have one of those?), but on its fall. It tells re… more »

As exciting as it was to watch the Americans win the Ryder Cup Matches at Valhalla Golf Club, it also conjured up a sad memory in one regard. It reminded us Michigan golf fans just how bad our Ryder Cup experience was. There were few good memories fro… more »

Let me say it's great to be back blogging for TravelGolf.com. I've been writing and contributing to this site going back roughly a decade. Almost since its inception.I've teed it up on golf courses all around the world and plan to continue until goin… more »

While watching the British Open, I couldn't help but day dream about my trip to Ireland in April. A friend told me once I've played links golf "over there" -- meaning Ireland and Scotland -- playing golf anywhere else will become boring. I understand n… more »

Every winter, I tell myself the same thing. I'm going to practice more. I'm going to practice my swing mechanics with a broom as I sweep the kitchen floor, like my trusty golf magazine tells me. I'm going to squeeze a tiny little rubber ball in my hands… more »