Courses and Travel

Bigfoot, Bears, Snakes and a Tiger at Wintergreen and Virginia’s Golf and Ski Resorts

Michael Patrick Shiels

Wintergreen, an impossibly scenic mountaintop golf and ski resort, has chosen to accept its “Mission Affordable,” which is not impossible.... Read more »

Aston Martin Arrival for 007 and Ocean Club Four Seasons Guests on Paradise Island

Michael Patrick Shiels

Only one man can play the next James Bond, but many can walk in 007’s super spy footsteps…and some are... Read more »

Tillinghast gem restored and transformed at Lakewood CC

Terry Moore

When serious observers of the game gather, say due to a rain delay or, heaven forbid, a complete washout, and... Read more »

Vegas Visitors are Jumping for its Two Newest, Exciting Experiences

Michael Patrick Shiels

Adrenaline is released into the body of a person feeling the emotion of excitement or even fear. Legendary daredevil Evel... Read more »

Family golf trophies or what’s Latvian for “closest to the pin?”

Terry Moore

The other day, I was updating our homeowners insurance policy for heirlooms scattered throughout the house and noticed I hadn’t... Read more »

Ireland’s North By Northwest

Tom Bedell

Five rounds of links golf in northwest Ireland in the middle of July—what could be better? Not much is a... Read more »

Tales From the Great Lakes as Brave Sailors Race From Chicago and Port Huron to Mackinac

Michael Patrick Shiels

The world’s oldest, continuous freshwater sailboat races take place each summer across two Great Lakes over consecutive July weekends: the... Read more »

Brambles

Matthew Van Fossen

Brambles, although only an hour and 15 minutes north of downtown Napa is really a world away. On your way... Read more »

My Day at Royal Birkdale with a Legendary Caddie

Terry Moore

On the eve of the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, it’s a good time to reflect on my lone visit... Read more »

‘White Knight’ Eagle Eye Hosts the Michigan Amateur

Terry Moore

Hosting the Michigan Amateur in any year is a major commitment and sacrifice for any course. Usually, the conversation about... Read more »

RIP LIV

Matthew Van Fossen

The LIV golf league is most likely going away for good at the end of this season. The Public Investment... Read more »

The Legacy of Billy Payne, including the Masters Major Achievement Award

Terry Moore

Among most veteran Masters observers, former chairman Billy Payne is widely viewed as one of the club’s most acclaimed leaders... Read more »

Surf and Turf in Gulf Shores, Alabama

Tom Bedell

The Annual National Shrimp Festival is a yearly confluence of seafood, music and art that has been going merrily on... Read more »

Golf Odysseys

Tom Bedell

Hitting the road in pursuit of golf, albeit for different reasons, is the subject of three entertaining books: Sean Zak... Read more »

At the 2025 Masters

Terry Moore

(Augusta, GA) With a high temperature in the mid-70s, the 2025 Masters started on Thursday under clear, sunny skies. The... Read more »