Doug Saunders, Staff Writer
Doug has covered the game of golf since 1985 and works on his swing and handicap during the summer from his sierra outpost in Lake Tahoe. During his career Doug has covered 20 major championships and his unique perspectives on the game have appeared in numerous publications including Golf World, GolfWeek, Golf Course Management, Golf Course News, Golfdom, and the USGA Golf Journal. He is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America, California Golf Writers, and the Sierra Nevada Golf Course Superintendents Association.
Doug's reviews capture the feel of the course and try to give the golfer a glimpse into the perspective from the designer of each course. He has had the opportunity to see the works of the games best architect's around the country but enjoys the works of the early architects the most. Most importantly he tries to hold on to the aspect before golf became a huge business it was a fascinating game that has captured people's imagination for centuries.
"To play courses that were built without the advantage of modern equipment is to see architectural creativity at its best. It is not surprising that you see many modern designers trying to capture that historical feel. The best thing about golf courses is that every one is different, and each one has some endearing quality if you look hard enough," Saunders says.
California Golf Course Reviews
- The Course at Wente Vineyards
- Pebble Beach Golf Links
- Presidio Golf Club: Unparalleled History in San Francisco
- Sierra Star Golf Club in Mammoth Lakes
- Coyote Moon Golf Course in Truckee
- Fountaingrove Resort and Country Club in Santa Rosa
- Northstar at Tahoe: A Full Gamut of Activities
- Shadow Lakes Golf Club
- Bodega Harbor Golf Links: All That You Can Handle
Nevada Golf Course Reviews
- Silver Oak Golf Course, Carson City
- Red Hawk Golf Club at Wingfield Springs
- Wolf Run Golf Club in Reno
- Lake Ridge Golf Club in Reno
- Shadow Creek in Las Vegas
- Painted Desert Golf Course in Las Vegas
- Bear’s Best in Las Vegas
- Hyatt Regency at Lake Las Vegas
- Reflection Bay Golf Club at Lake Las Vegas
- Badlands Golf Club at Las Vegas
- Incline Village Championship Course
- Sierra Nevada Golf Ranch in Genoa
