Courses and Travel

Turning Stone Resort Casino: A Winning Hand

James A. Frank

At most casinos, management tries to trick the patrons, turning night into day, pumping in oxygen, messing with the lights,... Read more »

Mean Greens at Turnberry Isle

Janina Jacobs

If there was one complaint about business travel or taking well-deserved vacation time, it would probably be the battle to... Read more »

Washington D.C.: Forget the cherry blossoms, stay and watch the U.S. Open

Terry Moore

One of my father’s favorite sayings was: “If you can’t travel first class why bother traveling at all?” As a... Read more »

What Does a $500 Million Golf Course Look Like?

Larry Olmsted

It looks like something out of a sci-fi movie, or maybe Jaws 3 (in 3D!) complete with underwater tunnels and... Read more »

Q & A with Mike Giuffre, Congressional’s “Super”– Part II

Terry Moore

Born and raised in Traverse City, MI, Congressional Country Club’s Director of Golf Course Maintenance Mike Giuffre (pronounced JOO-free) has... Read more »

The Wonder in the Woods

Tom Bedell

Though it’s in rural Connecticut, seemingly in the middle of nowhere, the truth must told–when approaching Foxwoods Resort by car... Read more »

Noted Teaching Pro David Glenz Gets to Design His Dream Course in New Jersey

John Torsiello

It isn’t often that a teaching professional gets to design his own golf course. It happens at times. Rick Smith... Read more »

PGA National Resort & Spa Sued for Hiding its Daily “Resort Fee”

Bob Fagan

Have you ever felt unpleasantly surprised by those “daily resort fees” so popular now at some golf resorts.  I know... Read more »

Q & A with Mike Giuffre of Congressional CC–Part I

Terry Moore

Born and raised in Traverse City, MI, Congressional Country Club’s Director of Golf Course Maintenance Mike Giuffre (pronounced JOO-free) has... Read more »

The Classic Golf Resort, Tauru, India

Bob Fagan

Nicklaus provides many attractive tee-shot vistas such as the par-four uphill seventh on the Ridge Course Nine. The Classic Golf... Read more »

My Worst Golf Travel Experience

Jeff Wallach

On a golf trip to Turkey’s terrific Belek region I was unfortunate to be traveling with the quintessential “ugly American.” If... Read more »

San Antonio: Great Golf And Much More

James A. Frank

If you’re looking for a great golf experience, go to San Antonio. This sprawling Texas city—with a small and easily... Read more »

Darius Rucker Makes Hole in One at Inaugural Great Irish Links Challenge

Larry Olmsted

I just flew back from Ireland and boy are my arms tired. Just kidding. I actually had the great pleasure... Read more »

13 Ways of Looking at the Short Course at Bandon

Stephen Goodwin

If the short course that Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw are building at Bandon Dunes doesn’t create a sensation, I’ll... Read more »

Play Legendary British Open Holes with NFL Legends

Larry Olmsted

Play golf with NFL legends in Las Vegas!