Courses and Travel

Machrihanish Dunes a seaside gift

Herb Gould

The 10-minute drive was into Campbeltown after our round at Machrihanish was brief and instructive. We passed a herd of... Read more »

Golf Is Just a Bowl of Cherries in Traverse City, Michigan

Anita Draycott

Cherries, fudge, brewpubs, wine, fabulous golf at bargain prices…what’s not to like? Ancient glaciers carved the blue lakes and dramatic... Read more »

Petosky and Harbor Springs Offer Options For Everyone

Michael Patrick Shiels

  Two towns that taste like slices of Americana are neighbors in Northern Michigan: Petoskey and Harbor Springs, located on either side... Read more »

Flagstaff Ranch Golf Club – A Most Pleasant Discovery

Bob Fagan

A look back from the first tee area toward the Flagstaff Ranch clubhouse and 18th green area. (Photo by Robert... Read more »

Mayacama – Vintage Wine Country Golf

Bob Fagan

 Prepare yourself for head-twisting golf vistas when you visit Northern California’s Mayacama. Shown above is the par-three 5th green and... Read more »

Machrihanish: Old school & pure

Herb Gould

Yes, Machrihanish is out of the way. On the other hand, with two compelling courses at the mystical tip of... Read more »

Traigh bien!

Herb Gould

I can hardly wait to describe Traigh, a remote and wonderful nine-hole course on the west coast of Scotland. But... Read more »

First Michigan foray an eye opener

Herb Gould

It’s pretty simple. In Chicago, we’re either Cubs fans or White Sox fans. And when we pile into the car... Read more »

Meijer LPGA Classic report: a resounding success

Terry Moore

Well, the inaugural Meijer LPGA Classic has ended and in light of its many successes it should now take a... Read more »

The Compelling Drama of Golf

Tom Bedell

Greg Norman didn’t play in the U.S. Senior Open at Oak Tree National this year. But he’ll certainly be present... Read more »

Reading “The Grain”: Your 2014 PGA Championship Issue

Another major is fine by us–it means another issue of “The Grain” and we’ve packed this one with a great... Read more »

Course Review: Red Sky Ranch & Golf Club – Norman Course

Bob Fagan

Get ready for some gorgeous views and some stellar golf when you tee it up on The Norman Course at... Read more »

Once More to Ireland

Tom Bedell

The Links Portmarnock was the very first course I played in Ireland, back in 2001, so a return to it... Read more »

Course Review: Vietnam Golf & Country Club, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Bob Fagan

The look, comfort, and amenities at the Vietnam Golf & Country Club will have discriminating visitors feeling right at home.... Read more »

Aberdeen a Royal treat

Herb Gould

Liz and I were excited about playing at Royal Aberdeen. But we also were apprehensive. Our friends had played there... Read more »