Courses and Travel

Unique Masks a Staple of Venice Travel

Michael Patrick Shiels

Research shows travelers no longer want to only “see” a destination, they want, rather to “experience” a place through an... Read more »

GreatHorse: A Stunning Transformation

Anthony Pioppi

To call what Brian Silva did to the former site of the Hampden (Mass.) Country Club a “renovation” nowhere near... Read more »

My Top 10 Michigan Golf Stories of the Year

Terry Moore

Now that my golf clubs are gathering cobwebs in the basement, there’s time to reflect on the 2016 golf season... Read more »

Troon Golf Outright Buys Troon North

Scott Kauffman

By Scott Kauffman Troon Golf, the world’s largest golf course operator with more than 270 facilities around the world, is... Read more »

Black Lake Golf Club: The ‘House’ the UAW Built

Susan Bairley

While snow will soon be flying throughout Michigan and the Midwest United States, it’s not too soon to add 2017 golf plans... Read more »

Dazzled by Danzante Bay

Anita Draycott

  Rees Jones unveils his first course in Mexico Located midway down the Baja Peninsula between the slick resorts and... Read more »

Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club Debuts New Sanford/Nicklaus Redesign

Scott Kauffman

By Scott Kauffman Naples, Fla. – The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club here in Southwest Florida has a new golf... Read more »

The Travel Issue 2016

Tom Bedell

Our 2016 Travel Edition of The Grain is now available, packed with suggestions of where to tote your clubs. Down... Read more »

Salem GC HIts 50 In Style

Tom Harack

What’s your least favorite golf cliche? For many, and not without reason, it would be “hidden gem.” So you won’t... Read more »

Experience Halloween The Traditional Irish Way

Michael Patrick Shiels

The origin of Halloween is found in Celtic Ireland…and the Irish take the concept of spirits and the afterlife very... Read more »

Tapatio Springs gets facelift

James McAfee

I can remember when the Texas State Open was played at Tapatio Springs in Boerne 30+ years ago when it... Read more »

The Beauty of Venice Continues to Last Even After Thousands of Years

Michael Patrick Shiels

There are few cities which inspire a sense of romance in the Cinderella fashion of Venice, Italy. It’s softly dramatic,... Read more »

Fall… in Love with Ludington

Susan Bairley

While Ludington, Michigan, is high on my list of Best Summer Destinations, much of its beauty and fun can be... Read more »

A Night at the Most Exclusive Bed and Breakfast in the World – The White House

Michael Patrick Shiels

Being invited to spend a night in the Lincoln Bedroom might sound like the most exclusive bed and breakfast experience,... Read more »

Los Cabos golf courses recover quickly

James McAfee

There’s good news for any golfers who were planning to make a trip to Los Cabos in Mexico this winter.... Read more »