Courses and Travel

No Sleeping ‘Bear’ at Grand Traverse Resort

Susan Bairley

When the Jack Nicklaus golf course, The Bear, opened 27 years ago at Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, Michigan, it... Read more »

From the Lesson Tee: Wounded Warriors Charles Eggleston and Danielle Green-Byrd

Jeff Wallach

  If you were to say the phrase “army staff sergeant” to me in the manner of that psychological test... Read more »

Golf on the Kintyre Peninsula and Some Other Places

Anthony Pioppi

Not too long ago a friend asked me the often-repeated golf question, “If you could play in a foursome with... Read more »

Grin and BEAR It!

Bob Fagan

  This is a real photograph taken on the 9th green at the Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Montana. It... Read more »

Santa Barbara: A golfer’s delight

Terry Moore

What if someone told you about a low profile golf destination favored by Fred Couples and Michael Jordan? Yes, the... Read more »

Santa Barbara: Top Ten Picks When Not Playing Golf

Terry Moore

In no order of preference and not associated with David Letterman, here’s my Top Ten things to do when not... Read more »

Keys Disease

Janina Jacobs

  Anticipation sets in as I head to one of the most beautiful places on earth:  the Florida Keys.  Oddly... Read more »

Pound Ridge Embraces Enhanced Playability

Tom Harack

Part of a series of ad hoc recommendations for autumn golf options. Fall seems by consensus to be everyone’s favorite... Read more »

First day impressions at the 39th Ryder Cup

Terry Moore

Impressions after Day One at the 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah: Yesterday, I added a Facebook comment saying Phil Mickelson... Read more »

U.S. team named for World Golfers Championship

James McAfee

Competing for your country in an international competition is a rare privilege, usually limited to a few talented professionals and... Read more »

PGA TOUR Superstore, Haven for Abused Golf Shoes

David Gould

When I was a 15-year-old hired hand at a nine-hole private club in the Boston suburbs, the re-spike duties were... Read more »

How to Plan a Golf Trip (or Not)

Tom Bedell

Does anyone snore? is not the first question that needs to be answered when planning a golf trip with fellow... Read more »

Myrtle Beach National’s West Course – Another Gem!

Bob Fagan

The attractive West Course at Myrtlewood National features water, lots of bunkering, and some native landscaping.   Myrtle Beach National... Read more »

Myrtle Beach’s River Club – Entertaining to a Tee!

Bob Fagan

The gorgeous 496-yard 6th hole at the River Club offers an enticing chance to get home in two shots.  ... Read more »

Litchfield Country Club – Vintage Player-Friendly Golf Still Thrives

Bob Fagan

Willard Byrd fashioned many golf course designs in the Southeastern United States. Typically, these golf courses were not flashy, but... Read more »