Feb
04
Golf architects jockey for position to redevelop a new links for Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort in northwest Ireland
Send feedback »Connecting with John and Frank Casey at the PGA Merchandise Show was a great way to get the latest news regarding the Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort, the fine resort the Casey family owns and operates in County Donegal in northwest Ireland.
It se… more »
Feb
01
As a big Phil Mickelson fan, I've been snooping around the record books lately.
As Mickelson, 42, enters the twilight of his career, I'm curious to see how Lefty ranks among the all-time greats.
Sadly, his near-59 yesterday at the Waste Manageme… more »
Jan
30
VIERA, Fla. - It always amazes me how many golf courses there are in Florida. I've been on more golf trips to Florida than anywhere else, and I've still seen just a small fraction of the state's 1,000-plus courses.
Too many of them are courses built… more »
Jan
27
STREAMSONG, Fla. - Streamsong Resort officially made its transformation from a hole in the ground to one of Florida's best golf destinations with its grand opening celebration.
It was a first-class affair put on by Kemper Sports - which manages the… more »
Jan
25
The 2013 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando showcases its annual collection of golf stars, equipment, clothes and gadgets galore
Send feedback »ORLANDO - I've heard plenty of wild tales about the PGA Merchandise Show from colleagues over the years.
Some love it. Others hate it. I found it to be wildly fascinating in my first go round this weekend.
It's an incredibly overwhelming experien… more »
Jan
17
Get pampered - Hawaiian style - at the Ihilani Spa and the JW Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa at Ko Olina on Oahu
Send feedback »KO OLINA, Oahu, Hawaii - My first trip to Oahu in 15 years has been a blur of activity.
Surfing the North Shore. Swimming with sea turtles. Feeding them in an outdoor aquarium. Swimming in the Paific Ocean. Fine dining at Roy's Restaurant, which ser… more »
Jan
13
Going to church on America's toughest golf course, Hawaii's Koolau Golf Club on Oahu
Send feedback »I survived the toughest golf assignment I've ever had in my nearly two decades as a golf writer.
But it wasn't pretty.
I had to sprint through LAX to make my connecting flight from Michigan to Oahu, Hawaii last night, but that was nothing compar… more »
Jan
10
Hall of Fames are a tough sell these days.
Those young pesky kids - the ones who can't lift their eyes and thumbs from their handheld video games - just can't relate to history. Connecting to the past is almost a thing of the past these days.
Th… more »
Jan
07
I have a similar New Year's resolutions to a lot of golfers.
I want to lose weight. I want to hit the ball farther. I want to play better. I want another ace and an eagle or two.
But I don't want to play more golf. What was that thud? Did you ju… more »
Dec
31
For the first half of the year, I was on a diet, a deterrent in my 2012 travel awards relating to food. At one point I lost more than 30 pounds, but unfortunately my voracious appetite for fine dining, a hazard of the job, won over and I gained a few ba… more »
Dec
30
My second installment of my 2012 golf awards covers resorts. I stayed in all types of places, from a tiny luxury lodge in Nebraska to sprawling five-star accommodations on the Pacific Ocean. I had my share of Hampton Inns and Drury Inn & Suites, to… more »
Dec
27
Looking for a new Orlando theme park? Try The Orange Lake Resort, a Holiday Inn Club Vacations golf getaway in Kissimmee, Florida
1 feedback »KISSIMMEE, Fla. - I was playing golf this morning at The Legends, the signature Arnold Palmer course at Orange Lake Resort, when I heard a distinct noise. It was one I immediately recognized.
It was the distinct "whooo-whooot" from the Expedition Ev… more »
Dec
23
I’ve already shared my golf photos of the year (click here), so now it’s time to reveal my 2012 travel awards.
It was, to be sure, a satisfying year of golf where I scratched off more courses on my bucket list. My favorite trips were to Providencial… more »
Dec
20
Walters Golf must be caught up in the spirit of giving this season.
How else do you explain its latest offer? A cool promotion includes two nights free at TI Resort & Casino sometime in January, 25 percent off of golf at Bali Hai, Desert Pines or R… more »
Dec
18
Predictably, every Christmas I get bombarded with golf presents.
I'm not complaining, but friends and family wisely take the easy way out. They know a box of Titleist Pro-V1s will be much needed after a season of losing golf balls around the globe.… more »
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