Oct
20
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 »
Oct
19
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 »
Oct
12
Evergreen Golf Club in Wisconsin a possible victim of Imprelis, DuPont's controversial herbicide
Send feedback »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 »
Oct
11
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 »
Oct
06
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 »
Oct
03
Star athletes to tee it up at the Walt Disney World Resort pro-am during the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic
Send feedback »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 »
Sep
28
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 »
Sep
27
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 »
Sep
26
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 »
Sep
18
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 »
Sep
17
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 »
Sep
14
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 »
Sep
12
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 »
Sep
07
"We are Michigan Golf."
The marketing slogan of Osprey Recreational Properties the past couple years made sense. After all, Osprey is one of Michigan's largest course owners and operators. The company formed in 2003 as a division of a successful com… more »
Sep
04
The golf courses of the Outer Banks in North Carolina took a punch from Hurricane Irene but not a knockout blow.
Most of the region's golf courses were able to open for the long holiday weekend but not Nags Head Golf Links. The area's southern-most… more »
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