Grand Cypress New Course — An Auld Spirit
Let’s dispel with the obvious right away: no course built in Florida, on any kind of bermuda, zoysia or paspalum… Read more »
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King & Bear: Smash-Up of the Titans
I lived about an hour away from the King & Bear when it was being finished in 2000. At the time, the co-design… Read more »
Breaking Mold: The Breakers Rees Jones Course
Outside of his courses in New York, maybe, Rees Jones is probably better known for his work renovating and prepping courses for… Read more »
Breaking Past: The Breakers Ocean Course
No one alive today can tell us if the original course at The Breakers (now the resort’s Ocean Course) is anything like it… Read more »
The Raven at Sandestin — Nevermore, Though Never Less
When The Raven course at this mega-resort opened in the late 1990’s it was meant to signal that northwest Florida finally… Read more »
Panther Lake, Prowling ‘Round Orange County National
Panther Lake has always been considered the marquee course between the two at Orange County National. It’s an engaging design with strong personality and… Read more »
Another Shade of Green: Kelly Plantation
The Destin drive-in market isn’t known for great golf sites or great golf courses. Real estate is king here, and… Read more »
Silky Smooth Raptor Bay
Raptor Bay near Naples begins with an interesting idea: there will be no bunkers. That’s the most notable thing about the… Read more »
Turnberry Isle–A Tale of Two Resorts
Turnberry Isle in North Miami is a tale of two resorts. The first was a swinging 70’s-era “Love Boat” style romper room frequented by… Read more »
Shark’s Tooth, All Pearly White
On paper, Shark’s Tooth Golf Club has the ingredients that can combine to make a great course. Located just off… Read more »
