John Eckberg, Special contributor
John Eckberg has been a life-long bogey golfer, whose addiction to the sport began with nine-iron pitches to and from neighbor Frank Haines's back yard and on the golf courses in and around Akron, Ohio. His fondest golf memories date to his teenaged-years when he and his brother would annually sneak into PGA events at Firestone Country Club, then spend the day eluding marshals as part of the army that trailed Arnold Palmer.
He is the co-author of Road Dog, a true crime thriller (more at http://www.waterviewpress.com/current.html) and a business reporter for The Cincinnati Enquirer. His work or columns have appeared in numerous publications, including The New York Times, USA Today, Newsweek, Sports Afield, Country Home, and Gannett newspapers across the nation. He has written for Travelgolf.com publications for three years. His favorite writers include Jim Harrison, Mark Helprin and Elmore Leonard.
Ohio Golf Course Reviews & Features
- Two Ohio golf legends have overcome the odds
- Years later, Sharon Woods still a challenge
- Sawmill Creek Golf Course attractive to tourists and locals alike
- Best of Ohio in 2002
- Walden Ponds Golf Club, Indian Springs
- Sleepy Hollow Golf Course, Brecksville
- Reeves Golf Course in Cincinnati
- Indian Valley Golf Course in Newtown
- Friendly Meadows Golf Course in Hamersville
- Aston Oaks Golf Club in North Bend
- Indian Ridge Golf Club
- California Golf Course
- Legendary Run Golf Course
- Brass Ring Golf Club in Logan
- Hueston Woods State Park Golf Course (Oxford)
- Beavercreek Golf Club in Beavercreek
