Courses and Travel

Welcome to Mesquite, Nevada: Day One, Coyote Springs

The picturesque setting for the 2nd green at Coyote Springs.

“Golfing” and “gaming” are two of my least favorite words in the American vernacular. Don’t misunderstand me, I heartily enjoy... Read more »

Ballyneal: Gravity Rides Everything

The wonderful short 14th gives you the sense of the bubbling terrain of Ballyneal and the Chop Hills of Holyoke.

Derek Duncan

Someday we’ll be able to talk about Ballyneal in the northeastern corner of Colorado without referencing Sand Hills, as I’ve... Read more »

Crooked Cat–No Second Fiddle at Orange County National

Crooked Cat's par-3 13th is not the place to lay the sod over the ball.

Derek Duncan

Of the two courses at Orange Country National, Crooked Cat has more appeal to me than Panther Lake. Both courses... Read more »

La Costa Redone – An Old Jewel Again Shines Brightly

Bob Fagan

Imposing bunkers adorn the newly renovated Champions Course at the La Costa Resort and Spa. Shown above is the par-four... Read more »

New, Old Golf Course Reopens in Northwest Florida

Brad King

PENSACOLA, FLORIDA — With an eye toward transforming the area’s only municipal golf course into a more profitable operation, the... Read more »

Bud Chapman’s Infamous 18 Holes front 9

James McAfee

No. 1 Victoria Falls Golf Course 168 Yards, Par 3 Handicap 7 Sir Peregrine Hunnicutt, O.K.E., one of golf’s patriarchs... Read more »

La Costa Resort and Spa REVISITED – Champions Course Preview

Bob Fagan

An early morning frost casts the par-three 16th at La Costa’s Champions Course in a different light. The... Read more »

Bud Chapman’s Infamous 18 holes back 9

James McAfee

No. 10 Alps International Golf & Climbing Club 142 Yards, Par 3 Handicap 14 This hole is not as difficult... Read more »

Alister Mackenzie Statue Unveiled in England

Hazel Grove's statue of Alister Mackenzie

Brian McCallen

Thanks to a recent story I posted on the refurbishment of Pasatiempo, the brilliant Alister Mackenzie-designed course in Santa Cruz,... Read more »

Optimism at The Machrie Golf Links for 2012 Season

Anthony Pioppi

Recently I had an email chat with Simon Freeman, the head greenkeeper at The Machrie Golf Links, and he is... Read more »

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess: A high five finish

Terry Moore

Unable to play an afternoon round at the TPC Scottsdale Champions Course, I had to rough it and hang out... Read more »

Hotel of the Year Awarded! Strong Group of Finalists Nominated in 2011

The grand, fanciful lobby of the hotel of the year: The Disney Dream photo credit Harrison Shiels

Michael Patrick Shiels

The grand sense of arrival each time you pass into the lobby of a hotel is thrilling. It’s curiosity you... Read more »

Player, Nicklaus, Trent Jones Make 2016 Olympic Course Design Cut

Scott Kauffman

Barra da Tijuca, Brazil – Organizers behind the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro recently picked some big-name golfers... Read more »

Last Warrior Standing

Jeff Wallach

This in the parking lot of We Ko Pa Golf Club, one of the best courses we played on... Read more »

TPC Scottsdale: Notetaker’s domain

Back side drama: the island green 15th hole