2016: A Blessed “Bucket List” Year
There will never be another 2016. Now, let me explain why that declaration isn’t just an inane opening thought to… Read more »
Big Fun on the Big Island
There was a miniscule dose of uncertainty as we set out on an adventure to visit three destinations in 11… Read more »
Singing The Praises of Super Supers
I truly don’t know how they do it. Alarms set at 4 a.m., clocking out to head home at 11… Read more »
2016 Ryder Cup Recap
I’ve long cited the Ryder Cup as my favorite event on the planet, and the 2016 edition served to amplify… Read more »
One Week of Golf Heaven
It has long been my belief that America possesses no finer quality of golf than you’ll find in the state… Read more »
MGL EQUIPMENT REVIEW: Golf Skate Caddy
The era of unique, creative transportation is upon us. At some point in the next few years our highways will… Read more »
WHEN LOGIC LEFT THE BUILDING
DOUBLY DISADVANTAGED: BOYS HIGH SCHOOL GOLF It’s late June in the great state of Michigan. Temperatures are in the 80s,… Read more »
A Masters Story Unlike Any Other
What if you knew you could do something special for someone else that would impact them forever? Would you do… Read more »
MGL Equipment Review: TomTom GPS Golf Watch
I’m a creature of habit and comfort. When it comes to golf, there are very few opportunities for a new… Read more »
Ski Caps, Surfboards, and Sawgrass – A Father/Son Journey
Thrill seekers will often regale an audience with tales of death-defying stunts, high-speed antics, and the type of activities that… Read more »
Sensational Salish Cliffs – Superlatives Well Deserved
Our culture has become linguistically lazy, throwing around superlatives with the abandon of a cranky toddler hurling Fruit Loops at… Read more »
Grove Park Inn – A Firm Foundation of Beauty and Excellence
Having traveled to a wide array of special destinations in my career, I’ve developed a fairly robust glossary from which… Read more »
The Boys in Biloxi
If there is a better way to make a lasting memory than taking a golf road trip with your son,… Read more »
The Beauty and Shame of Chambers Bay
It’s both beautiful and hideous. It’s both charming and maddening. From a distance, it’s a stunningly beautiful postcard photo op… Read more »
Internal Combustion: The Art and Anger of Choking
The inner workings of the mind and its partnership with the body remain an unsolvable mystery. This is especially true… Read more »
Rickie and the Brave, Anonymous Critics
When did it happen? At what point in time did our culture shift from one that encourages and cheers others… Read more »
Teeing It Up With (The) Tiger(s)
Giant foam fingers were made for the purpose of declaring one’s affection for a favorite team. Across this divided nation… Read more »
Fun In The Sun: 2015 Las Vegas World Amateur Championship
What happens when you invite a guy who doesn’t gamble, drink, or stay up after midnight to visit a city… Read more »
Hammock Beach Resort: The Great (Winter) Escape
Late January is a miserable time to be stuck in Michigan. On a quiet morning, listening carefully, I believe one… Read more »
THE 2015 PGA MERCHANDISE SHOW: THE VETERAN AND THE ROOKIE
I’m not sure how many years of experience are required before one officially enters the “veteran” stage of covering the… Read more »
Streamsong Resort: A Central Florida Stunner
The dead of winter. Howling winds, frigid temperature, bone-rattling misery with every step taken outdoors. Welcome to the world of… Read more »
An Open Letter On Behalf Of PGA Professionals
During the summer of 2014, I was invited to broadcast from a wonderful course in a part of Michigan that… Read more »
2014 Christmas Golf Gift Guide
Welcome to the debut of the MGL Christmas Golf Gift Guide! While far from comprehensive, this “mini-catalog” will help those… Read more »
MGL Equipment Video Review: OptiShot Swing Simulator
In our part of the world, the frozen, snowbound golfer runs the very serious risk of transforming into a version… Read more »
A Stunning Trip Down To Mighty Mississippi
When the invitation first arrived to join an excursion to Mississippi, I thought it sounded like a novel way to… Read more »
MGL Product Review: GOLF BUDDY PT4 GPS
Aside from the rapid development of golf club technology, no sector of the game is as deeply immersed in transition… Read more »
The Dunes Club: A Field of Dreams
Anonymous. Remarkable. Memorable. Special. Let’s begin with those four adjectives in an effort to share with you the unique golf… Read more »
Amazing Arcadia: A Picture of Perfection
We travel a ridiculous amount during the Michigan Golf Live Radio/TV season. Every April through September, for 26 straight weeks,… Read more »
The Three “Rs” of Grand Hotel: Rest, Refinement, Relaxation
Imagine a world where the only traffic sounds are generated by the rhythmic clopping of horses. Imagine a world where… Read more »
MGL Product Review: GAME Golf
I admire people who have a dream and pursue it with everything they possess. In the case of Irishman John… Read more »
The Masters: A Visit To Heaven
The year was 2003. It seems like yesterday. In approximately 37 hours, Mike Weir will be slipping on a green… Read more »
Fantastic Fairway Facelift – ClubCrown
You try to avert your gaze, but just can’t turn away. You hear the curious voice of a young child… Read more »
The Masters: Will Work for Pimento Cheese
The words you are about to read are not intended to generate sympathy, pity, or the sort of equation that… Read more »
MGL Product Follow Up: ActivMotion Bar
This is a follow up to an earlier review, originally posted Feb 19th, 2014. I have to admit to being… Read more »
Jeff Sluman – PAYCHEX Personified
In the pantheon of One Name sports legends, “Jeff” doesn’t make the cut. Ask most fans of professional golf to… Read more »
From Tundra To Teebox – The Innisbrook Escape
Every school was closed. The wind chill plummeted to an almost sci-fi level of -35. Going outside for any reason… Read more »
Escaping Frigid and Finding Paradise in Punta Cana
Under no circumstance and in no context does the word “frigid” carry even the least bit of appeal. The very… Read more »
14 for ’14 – A Manifesto of Resolutions
With a snow-covered yard, frigid temps, and my Wolverines relegated to a bowl game sponsored by a mediocre food chain… Read more »
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The Greenbrier – Stepping Into Excellence
It’s not easy to turn this seasoned golf traveler into a gawking, slack-jawed tourist – but in early May I… Read more »
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An Open Letter To All Tour Professionals
Dear Professional Golfer – On behalf of millions of avid golf fans (or “patrons,” depending on your level of sophistication),… Read more »
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The Confounding Conundrum of Golf – Chip Beck Style
Perhaps the strongest barometer to gauge the popular placement of Chip Beck in the pantheon of golf’s greats, is found… Read more »
