Brian McCallen

Brian was Senior Editor at GOLF Magazine for 16 years and is the author of three golf/travel books for Harry N. Abrams: Golf's Best New Destinations (2006), Top 100 Courses You Can Play (1999), and Golf Resorts of the World (1993).

Kapalua’s Plantation Course: A BIG Golf Experience

Simply said, Kapalua’s Plantation Course was one of the genuine highlights of the trip. Never mind the fact that at… Read more »

The Terrace: An Understated Gem at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua

The Golf Road Warriors were privileged to enjoy some exceptional dining experiences during our week-long sojourn through Maui. My… Read more »

The Final Stop: Royal Kaanapali

Located a few miles north of Lahaina, the former capital of Hawaii and 19th-century whaling port now populated by… Read more »

The Fairmont Kea Lani: Culture in Paradise

When I last visited Maui 21 years ago, the all-suite Kea Lani Hotel was under construction. Kea Lani, I… Read more »

Courses and Travel

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There’s Gold in Them Thar Hills

Poakahi (Monday) The Golf Road Warriors Maui extravaganza is officially underway, a.k.a. Hackers in Paradise! On a warm, sultry day,… Read more »

Equipment

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Callaway’s HEX Black Tour Golf Ball

There’s a world of difference between swinging your clubs in a high-ceilinged room over the winter, and taking that carpet-grooved,… Read more »

Instruction

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Grand Cypress: Still Proud to be a Resort

I never thought it would come to this. The word ‘resort’ has become the noun that cannot be uttered in… Read more »

Lifestyle

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Pinot Noir Comes of Age in Oregon’s Willamette Valley

Portland, Oregon is the self-proclaimed microbrewery capital of America, with dozens of breweries and pubs sprinkled throughout the city and… Read more »

Personalities

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Donald Trump Upset with Glenfiddich

Looking to brighten your holiday season? Try this news on for size. In the wake of his failed $5 million… Read more »