This Week at TravelGolf.com: April 13, 2004

There was something poetic about seeing Mike Weir hand Phil Mickelson the Green Jacket last Sunday. The two personable lefties have defined their careers with their Masters wins, and there's reason to believe this is just the start for both of them (Weir's poor showing at this year's event notwithstanding).

Having graduated from the same San Diego high school, I've followed Mickelson's career since before he could afford his own car. (Safe to say that's no longer a problem.) Finally Mickelson can cast aside the 0-for-42 record in majors, along with the unofficial title of "Best player never to win a major." At the end of Sunday's emotional day, CBS's Dick Enberg put it best, as he always does, calling Mickelson's win a combination of "rejoice and relief."

One last note of trivia while I'm reminiscing: Guess what two pitchers also graduated from University of San Diego High School? The Cubs' Mark Prior and the A's Barry Zito. No wonder I'm not being asked for alumni donations this year. While we look forward to Mickelson's run at the Grand Slam, be sure to check out our usual full roster of reviews and travel features, plus John Gordon's commentary on the architectural changes at Augusta National. As always, your comments are welcome on any topic. Have a great week.

Silver Lakes is a tough test

The courses that comprise the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail in Alabama are, as a collection, some of the most difficult and demanding that the traveling recreational golfer can play anywhere. Silver Lakes, a gargantuan assemblage of 27 holes separated into three nines and a nine-hole short course, located just under two hours from Atlanta, is no different.

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Dimension Z brings club-fitting process to new 'dimension'

Dimension Z is becoming a major player in the industry. Since 1997 Dimension Z has produced more than 10,000 custom-fitted clubs for such golfers as Clint Eastwood, Bob Uecker, and several top hockey stars. Peter Coors and some family members are also Dimension Z club owners. As David R. Holland reports, these custom clubs are the wave of the future.

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How to keep your game sharp

If you're like many golfers in the colder parts of the country, it's been a few months since you last saw your clubs. To help you get reacquainted, staff writer Cynthia Boal Janssens has compiled a few helpful tips. After watching a few classic golf movies and visiting the range, you'll be ready for the new season.

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