TravelGolf.com:
Campaigning for Great Golf in the Nation's Capital
By Douglas Carey,
Contributor
Many golfers were surprised when Steve Spurrier became the new coach of the Washington Redskins,
especially since he could've taken the head job in Carolina, where the golf scene is second to none.
But senior writer Jeffrey A. Rendall says Spurrier (one of the few coaches who makes golf a
priority even during the season) was lured by the prospect of playing some of the country's
best kept secrets - golf in the
nation's capital region. To further his position, Rendall offers a comprehensive look at the region, including
brief comments on many of the top courses in D.C., Virginia and Maryland. After reading this feature, Spurrier's
decision makes a little more sense.
• District of Columbia Course Guide
MichiganGolf.com: Plenty of Crowd Pleasers
If there's a golf show in town, senior writer Kiel Christianson is usually first in line. Last
week's
West Michigan Golf Show was no exception. While meeting with countless company representatives,
Christianson was able to get a sense for the upcoming golf season: "Resort owners and pros
tell me that after a somewhat soft 2001, package deals at
favorite Northern Michigan resorts will be priced very competitively."
• Michigan Course Guide
TravelGolf.com: Surf and Turf in the Bahamas
Our TravelGolf.com featured destination package takes us to the Bahamas, home of the
Our Lucaya Beach and Golf Resort - a jewel of a venue perched on the shores of the Bahamas,
replete with two immaculate, challenging resort golf courses. Besides the venerable Dick Wilson designed
Lucayan Course, there's also the new Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed Reef Course, fresh off the line
having opened in 2000. There's something for everyone here, including the spectacular
Camp Lucaya for the kids.
• Bahamas Travel Tips
OrlandoGolf.com: A Blend of Modern and Classic
At one time,
Errol Estate Country Club was amongst Orlando's most prized clubs.
Located in the northwest section of Orlando in the sleepy town of Apopka, the course was designed in 1971 by Joe Lee.
With 27 holes now, the attraction of Errol Estate is the variety of holes and the unexpected
rise and fall of the land. As senior writer Derek Duncan writes, "Though the design of Errol Estate now falls somewhere between modern and classic, the course
does retain a straightforward, if relaxed, playability."
• Florida Course Guide
Spring Preview:
On the Road with David R. Holland
Time for an update from senior writer David R. Holland, who has returned from his Snowbird's
trip from Colorado to Arizona and Southern California. In the coming weeks, look
for his reports from ultra-exclusive Stone Canyon, Ventana Canyon, La Paloma, El Conquistador
and Rio Rico in the Tucson area.
Holland then ventured to Los Angeles and Orange County to play three oceanside beauties -- Ocean Trails,
Monarch Beach and Pelican Hill. He took on Strawberry Farms and Tijeras Creek in Orange County.
Next was the spectacular new quarry course in Riverside, Calif. -- Oak Quarry, then on to Pala Mesa, Red
Hawk, PGA West Nicklaus and Cimarron.
Holland concluded his whirlwind trip by visiting the spanking new We-Ko-Pa Golf Club in Phoenix, along with
Talking Stick, Legend Trail, Kierland and Camelback. Holland is heading for Mexico next for a new course
opening in Nuevo Vallarta in Mexico.
• National Course Guide
From the 19th Hole: Quick Shots from Hilton Head and More
At HiltonHeadGolf.com, check out Jeffrey A. Rendall's
Hilton Head travel guide, which includes tips on lodging, entertainment and dining
...At MichiganGolf.com, Kiel Christianson argues against AT&T Broadband's decision to
move
the Golf Channel to its digital-only service package....
Finally, visit MyrtleBeachGolf.com for a restaurant review of the
Grapevine Restaurant
and Lounge in Calabash, where the menu is two parts Italian,
one part American, and a dash of grilled seafood.
From the Rough: Spotlight on Palm Springs
In case you missed last week's issue, be sure to catch senior writer Shane Sharp's overview of
the
Palm Springs golf scene, which continues to attract a wide range of golfers every year.
More than 100 golf courses stretch across the Coachella Valley,
and most of them are of the Jack Nicklaus, Pete Dye, Arnold Palmer, Robert Trent Jones II
variety. The golf courses are plentiful and second to none in quality and conditioning,
and the weather is picture perfect.
• California Course Guide
Chip Shots:
Interactive TravelGolf.com
As always, if you disagree with our reviewers on a certain course, be
sure to visit the GolfBoards.com
website, a series of message boards where visitors can write about
everything from the Myrtle Beach golf scene to new equipment.
If your game isn't up to par, be sure to check out the Bad Golfers Forum,
where you can tell everyone why you should be our "Bad Golfer of the Month." While you're at it, you may want
to visit BadGolfMonthly.com and see why Sports Illustrated calls it "a website that makes good sport of bad golf."
Lastly, if you haven't checked it out already, head on over to the TravelGolf.com
Pro Shop, a joint venture with The Golf Warehouse.
With all of this at the award-winning
TravelGolf.com, there's no need to go anywhere else on the Web.
Until next week...God bless America.
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