Courses and Travel

“Big in Beijing”–Review of an Accidental Rock Star’s Odyssey

John Strawn

When the Wall Street Journal offered Alan Paul’s wife a posting to Beijing as its China bureau chief in 2005,... Read more »

The Myth of Course Obsolescence and the Influence of Non-conforming Equipment

John Strawn

My next door neighbor/brother-in-law/Luckiest Man in the World/the new Nostradamus, Lee Barrett, poked his head in the door this morning... Read more »

Waubeeka Remake Is Reassuring

Tom Harack

It sounds like the set-up for a golf joke: Favorite golf courses are like old love interests. Given the turmoil... Read more »

Top Ten Reasons to Visit Branson, Missouri

Bob Fagan

Branson Landing on the waterfront. 1.   Branson features a great variety of entertainment. While you can expect to enjoy country... Read more »

Presidential Benefits

Janina Jacobs

When selecting a golf destination resort or hotel, many people simply look at price.   An important factor certainly, but you... Read more »

Branson, Missouri Golf – A Pleasure To Treasure

Bob Fagan

The spectacular 16th at the LedgeStone Golf Course provides a glimpse of why Branson, Missouri qualifies as a “must-play” golf... Read more »

Discovering Branson, Missouri

Bob Fagan

Many people have heard of Branson, Missouri, but I’ll bet that closer to the two coasts relatively few people have... Read more »

Golf Course Review: Payne Stewart Golf Club, Branson, Missouri

Bob Fagan

Payne Stewart’s Opening Tee Shot As you stand on the back tees of the 464-yard downhill opening par-four of the... Read more »

Major Courses You Can Play! UPDATED

Larry Olmsted

For the first time, there is a decent choice of public Major venues you can play at various price points all across the country.

Santee, S.C. Offers Up Solid, Affordable Golf

John Torsiello

Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head, Kiawah, Charleston and Santee. Wait, you’re saying. I recognize the first four as Meccas of golf... Read more »

A SHORT FLIGHT TO BERMUDA’S SHORTS

Michael Patrick Shiels

HAMILTON, BERMUDA – I had heard Bermuda was a favorite getaway for refined celebrities. I was convinced it was true... Read more »

The Original Jones Golf Trail

Tom Harack

As the mother of all golf trails, Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones version may come to mind as Exhibit A of... Read more »

Great Instruction, Great Courses: Buy These Books?

James A. Frank

Two relatively new golf books landed on my desk recently. They couldn’t be more different but both are worth a... Read more »