Hear this latest episode of TravelGolf.com This Week. The competition at The Masters is always brutal, but what if one of the PGA Tour’s brightest stars was playing the event under a death threat? That’s the premise of the upcoming golf book Sudden Death. In this week’s podcast, host Dave Berner talks to author Michael Balkind. “It follows the leader of the Tour, Reid Clark, down to The Masters,” Balkind says. “The last day of The Masters, he receives a death threat. The threat says he can win The Masters, but he can’t win any future tournaments. He was in ... full post »

Hear this latest episode of TravelGolf.com This Week. The Men’s U.S. Senior Open comes to Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wis., July 5-8. In this week’s podcast, host Dave Berner talks to Head Professional Mike O’Reilly about Whistling Straits, a course reminiscent of the finest links golf in Ireland. It’s got “a lot of deep bunkers, a lot of mounding, very big greens – it’s a true links golf course in the United States,” O’Reilly says. Plus, staff writer Brandon Tucker talks about his experience playing the punishing Whistling Straits. “I can sum it up this way: I don’t think I got ... full post »

Hear this latest episode of TravelGolf.com This Week. The U.S. Open hits Oakmont, Pa., this week, and the town is in something of a frenzy. Podcast host Dave Berner talks to sports reporter Jeff Hathhorn of Pittsburgh’s KDKA radio station about Oakmont’s ardor for the Open. “They’re so excited. It’s their moment to shine - maybe Tiger Woods will stop into a bakery; maybe Ernie Els will stop by this restaurant,” Hathhorn says. “This community rallies around this event.” The United States Golf Association (USGA) has a history of ‘toughening up’ U.S. Open host courses. Senior Staff Writer Chris Baldwin ... full post »

Hear this latest episode of TravelGolf.com This Week. Palm Springs and San Diego are great summer golf destinations. In this week’s podcast, host Dave Berner talks to golf packager Tim Hurja of Palm Springs Golf Central and San Diego Golf Central about great summer travel deals to both destinations. “Most people think ‘Oh, I could never afford Palm Springs,’ and that’s probably the biggest misconception I’ve seen,” Hurja says. But “I’ve got some great golf packages starting at $99 per person, per night for hotel and golf.” Orlando is an American entertainment mecca where the golf scene is dominated by ... full post »